Scuba Diving Final Exam
SCUBA DIVING FINAL EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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The sun warming water near the equator, coupled with the earth's rotation, is the
primary cause of permanent ocean currents. - Correct Answer-True
Which of the following is true? - Correct Answer-If caught in a rip current, swim
parallel to shore, until you are completely out of the rip current, then swim in
towards shore.
We measure waves by height and weight - Correct Answer-False
A wave encountering shallow water begins to slow at it bottom, while the top of
the wave continues at its previous speed. This causes the wave to break. - Correct
Answer-True
Surge - Correct Answer-Back and forth movement
What causes most aquatic animal bites - Correct Answer-First and third are correct
To be injured by an animal with poisonous spines, you must: - Correct Answer-Be
the aggressor
Depending on circumstances, there are times when divers may wish to be
positively, negatively or neutrally buoyant. - Correct Answer-True
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If you feel pain or discomfort during descent: - Correct Answer-Ascend to the
point where you can comfortably equalize, and only then continue your descent.
All of the following can help prevent decompression sickness (DCS) except: -
Correct Answer-Avoid drinking fluids prior to the dive
The signs and symptoms of decompression sickness can include: - Correct Answer-
All of the above
___________ causes extreme headache and nausea, may cause the lips and
fingernail beds to turn bright red and, in high enough concentrations, can cause
unconsciousness. - Correct Answer-Carbon monoxide
The primary function of a mask is to: - Correct Answer-Create an air space in front
of the eyes, enabling them to focus.
The types of fins commonly used by recreational scuba divers include: - Correct
Answer-First and third
As you descend: - Correct Answer-None of the above
Because sound travels faster under water: - Correct Answer-It is harder to
determine the direction from which a sound is coming.
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The volume of gas in a flexible container at a depth of 10 m/33 ft will expand to
______ its original volume if taken to the surface. - Correct Answer-Twice
Taking decongestants is a good way to reduce the risk of ear or sinus squeeze. -
Correct Answer-False
Holding your breath while ascending can lead to: - Correct Answer-All of the
above
Which of the following is the best way to prevent or reduce nitrogen narcosis? -
Correct Answer-Avoid dives below 20m
Dry suits become almost essential in water temperatures below: - Correct Answer-
10C/50F
Water conducts heat away from your body 15 times faster than air does. - Correct
Answer-False
The presence of thermoclines means that: - Correct Answer-Divers may require
more in the way of exposure protection at depth than they will at the surface.
In general, the best time to dive is during slack tide, the period between high and
low tides. - Correct Answer-True
Rinsing equipment in fresh water helps remove - Correct Answer-All of the above
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SCUBA DIVING FINAL EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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The sun warming water near the equator, coupled with the earth's rotation, is the
primary cause of permanent ocean currents. - Correct Answer-True
Which of the following is true? - Correct Answer-If caught in a rip current, swim
parallel to shore, until you are completely out of the rip current, then swim in
towards shore.
We measure waves by height and weight - Correct Answer-False
A wave encountering shallow water begins to slow at it bottom, while the top of
the wave continues at its previous speed. This causes the wave to break. - Correct
Answer-True
Surge - Correct Answer-Back and forth movement
What causes most aquatic animal bites - Correct Answer-First and third are correct
To be injured by an animal with poisonous spines, you must: - Correct Answer-Be
the aggressor
Depending on circumstances, there are times when divers may wish to be
positively, negatively or neutrally buoyant. - Correct Answer-True
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If you feel pain or discomfort during descent: - Correct Answer-Ascend to the
point where you can comfortably equalize, and only then continue your descent.
All of the following can help prevent decompression sickness (DCS) except: -
Correct Answer-Avoid drinking fluids prior to the dive
The signs and symptoms of decompression sickness can include: - Correct Answer-
All of the above
___________ causes extreme headache and nausea, may cause the lips and
fingernail beds to turn bright red and, in high enough concentrations, can cause
unconsciousness. - Correct Answer-Carbon monoxide
The primary function of a mask is to: - Correct Answer-Create an air space in front
of the eyes, enabling them to focus.
The types of fins commonly used by recreational scuba divers include: - Correct
Answer-First and third
As you descend: - Correct Answer-None of the above
Because sound travels faster under water: - Correct Answer-It is harder to
determine the direction from which a sound is coming.
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, Scuba Diving Final Exam
The volume of gas in a flexible container at a depth of 10 m/33 ft will expand to
______ its original volume if taken to the surface. - Correct Answer-Twice
Taking decongestants is a good way to reduce the risk of ear or sinus squeeze. -
Correct Answer-False
Holding your breath while ascending can lead to: - Correct Answer-All of the
above
Which of the following is the best way to prevent or reduce nitrogen narcosis? -
Correct Answer-Avoid dives below 20m
Dry suits become almost essential in water temperatures below: - Correct Answer-
10C/50F
Water conducts heat away from your body 15 times faster than air does. - Correct
Answer-False
The presence of thermoclines means that: - Correct Answer-Divers may require
more in the way of exposure protection at depth than they will at the surface.
In general, the best time to dive is during slack tide, the period between high and
low tides. - Correct Answer-True
Rinsing equipment in fresh water helps remove - Correct Answer-All of the above
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