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PADI OPEN WATER DIVER FINAL EXAM 2025| BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS|
GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
1) If an object is neutrally buoyant (does not sink or float) in fresh water, the
same object placed into salt water would
A sink.
B either sink or float.
C do nothing.
D float. - correct answer - D
2) I blow up a balloon, tie it off, and take it to the bottom of the swimming
pool. What will happen to the balloon and the air inside it?
A The balloon will get bigger and the air inside the balloon will be less
dense (molecules move further apart).
B The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be more
dense (molecules move closer together).
C The balloon will get bigger and the air inside the balloon will be more
dense.
D The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be less
dense. - correct answer - B
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3) I turn a glass upside down, trap the air in it by putting it in water, and
then I take the glass down to 10 meters. The air space would
A become half the size it was at the surface.
B not change in size.
C become 1/3 the size it was at the surface.
D become 2/3 the size it was at the surface. - correct answer - A
4) If I am not able to equalize (clear) my body air spaces, it may be
because I have
A seasickness.
B heart disease and high blood pressure.
C a cold, allergy or another medical problem.
D anxiety. - correct answer - C
5) If my ears or sinuses hurt while I am descending (going down), it usually
means
A my air spaces are equalized.
B my mask strap is too tight.
C I am feeling a squeeze and need to equalize.
D my mask is too small. - correct answer - C
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6) The best place for me to position an alternate air source is
A loose by my side so I can find it fast.
B in the triangle area formed by my chin and the lower corners of my rib
cage.
C to the base of my cylinder.
D to the back of my BCD between my shoulder blades and waist. - correct
answer - B
7) Lung overexpansion injuries can be caused by
A scuba diving without a buddy.
B continuing a dive when not properly weighted.
C not drinking enough water before scuba diving.
D holding my breath while scuba diving. - correct answer - D
8) If my cylinder of air lasts 60 minutes while I am at the surface breathing
normally, assuming all else is the same, how long will it last at 20 meters
breathing normally?
A 60 minutes
B 20 minutes
C 15 minutes
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER FINAL EXAM 2025| BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS|
GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
1) If an object is neutrally buoyant (does not sink or float) in fresh water, the
same object placed into salt water would
A sink.
B either sink or float.
C do nothing.
D float. - correct answer - D
2) I blow up a balloon, tie it off, and take it to the bottom of the swimming
pool. What will happen to the balloon and the air inside it?
A The balloon will get bigger and the air inside the balloon will be less
dense (molecules move further apart).
B The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be more
dense (molecules move closer together).
C The balloon will get bigger and the air inside the balloon will be more
dense.
D The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be less
dense. - correct answer - B
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3) I turn a glass upside down, trap the air in it by putting it in water, and
then I take the glass down to 10 meters. The air space would
A become half the size it was at the surface.
B not change in size.
C become 1/3 the size it was at the surface.
D become 2/3 the size it was at the surface. - correct answer - A
4) If I am not able to equalize (clear) my body air spaces, it may be
because I have
A seasickness.
B heart disease and high blood pressure.
C a cold, allergy or another medical problem.
D anxiety. - correct answer - C
5) If my ears or sinuses hurt while I am descending (going down), it usually
means
A my air spaces are equalized.
B my mask strap is too tight.
C I am feeling a squeeze and need to equalize.
D my mask is too small. - correct answer - C
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6) The best place for me to position an alternate air source is
A loose by my side so I can find it fast.
B in the triangle area formed by my chin and the lower corners of my rib
cage.
C to the base of my cylinder.
D to the back of my BCD between my shoulder blades and waist. - correct
answer - B
7) Lung overexpansion injuries can be caused by
A scuba diving without a buddy.
B continuing a dive when not properly weighted.
C not drinking enough water before scuba diving.
D holding my breath while scuba diving. - correct answer - D
8) If my cylinder of air lasts 60 minutes while I am at the surface breathing
normally, assuming all else is the same, how long will it last at 20 meters
breathing normally?
A 60 minutes
B 20 minutes
C 15 minutes
