PADI Open Water Diving Section 1
Exam Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) 2026/2027
As a newly certified PADI Open Water Diver, I will be trained to dive with buddy as
deep as - CORRECT ANSWER -18 metres/60 feet
Certain medical conditions can be hazardous while diving, so it is important to
answer all questions on the Medical Statement honestly and completely -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
PADI courses are performance based. This means that to be certified, I must.. -
CORRECT ANSWER -meet specific performance requirments
Failure to complete assigned independent study can create significant delays, and
my instructor may have to cancel and reschedule sessions until I complete the
assignment. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
When diving in a new dive environment, two benefits of seeking an orientation,
supervision and/or additional training are that it helps me avoid problems and
that it helps me enjoy the dive more. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
As you descend in water the pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -increases
A depth of 10 metres/33 feet causes a pressure change of - CORRECT ANSWER -1
bar/ata
, if you take 6 liters of air from the surface to 20 metres/66 feet, the volume will be
- CORRECT ANSWER -2 litres
The density of the air in the previous question would be ______ the density at the
surface - CORRECT ANSWER -3x
A balloon fully inflated and sealed at 10 metres/33 feet, would probably _______
during acsent to the surface. - CORRECT ANSWER -burst
As I descend, increasing pressure affects my - CORRECT ANSWER -mask, ears,
sinuses
A squeeze is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER -a pressure imbalance between the
surrounding pressure and an air space
Equalization is the process of - CORRECT ANSWER -adding air to an air space
I should equalize - CORRECT ANSWER -Before I feel pain or discomfort
I'm descending and discover I can't equalize. The first thing I would do is -
CORRECT ANSWER -stop my descent and see if the problem corrects itself
I equalize gently because an extended, forceful equalization can cause permanent
damage to my ears and hearing - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Exam Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) 2026/2027
As a newly certified PADI Open Water Diver, I will be trained to dive with buddy as
deep as - CORRECT ANSWER -18 metres/60 feet
Certain medical conditions can be hazardous while diving, so it is important to
answer all questions on the Medical Statement honestly and completely -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
PADI courses are performance based. This means that to be certified, I must.. -
CORRECT ANSWER -meet specific performance requirments
Failure to complete assigned independent study can create significant delays, and
my instructor may have to cancel and reschedule sessions until I complete the
assignment. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
When diving in a new dive environment, two benefits of seeking an orientation,
supervision and/or additional training are that it helps me avoid problems and
that it helps me enjoy the dive more. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
As you descend in water the pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -increases
A depth of 10 metres/33 feet causes a pressure change of - CORRECT ANSWER -1
bar/ata
, if you take 6 liters of air from the surface to 20 metres/66 feet, the volume will be
- CORRECT ANSWER -2 litres
The density of the air in the previous question would be ______ the density at the
surface - CORRECT ANSWER -3x
A balloon fully inflated and sealed at 10 metres/33 feet, would probably _______
during acsent to the surface. - CORRECT ANSWER -burst
As I descend, increasing pressure affects my - CORRECT ANSWER -mask, ears,
sinuses
A squeeze is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER -a pressure imbalance between the
surrounding pressure and an air space
Equalization is the process of - CORRECT ANSWER -adding air to an air space
I should equalize - CORRECT ANSWER -Before I feel pain or discomfort
I'm descending and discover I can't equalize. The first thing I would do is -
CORRECT ANSWER -stop my descent and see if the problem corrects itself
I equalize gently because an extended, forceful equalization can cause permanent
damage to my ears and hearing - CORRECT ANSWER -True
