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Refer to the regulator picture on the right. Each regulator part has a number next to it.
Please choose the correct numeric order from the choices below - ANSWER 1.
Regulator first stage, 2. regulator second stage, 3. alternate air source second stage, 4.
low pressure inflator hose for the BCD, 5. instrument console/gauges/computer
When I look at things underwater they often seem _____ than they look on the surface -
ANSWER Larger and/or nearer
_____ travels faster in water than it does in air. This is why you cannot easily tell where
it comes from - ANSWER Sound
Unless there are laws that say differently, I should stay within _____ of my dive flag -
ANSWER 15 m/50 ft
If I work too hard and find it difficult to breathe underwater, I should... - ANSWER Stop
all activity and rest, holding onto something for support if possible
As I descend, my wet suit will... - ANSWER Compress from water pressure, and I will
lose buoyancy and warmth
I know I am properly weighted for diving if I... - ANSWER Float at eye level while
holding a normal breath of air and with an empty BCD
Choose the best ANSWER for the signal shown from the choices provided -
ANSWER
Stop, hold it, stay there
Choose the best ANSWER for the signal shown from the choices provided -
ANSWER
Something is wrong
Choose the best ANSWER for the signal shown from the choices provided -
ANSWER
Okay? Okay
, Choose the best ANSWER for the signal shown from the choices provided -
ANSWER
Okay? Okay
Choose the best ANSWER for the signal shown from the choices provided -
ANSWER
Low on air
Choose the best ANSWER for the signal shown from the choices provided -
ANSWER
Share air
If I were separated from my buddy, the general procedure is to... - ANSWER Search for
a minute and then go up to reunite with my buddy at the surface
I am most likely to become confused about which way is up or down... - ANSWER In
midwater
I feel a mild current at the start of my dive. How should I begin this dive? - ANSWER
Dive against or into the current
What the bottom is made of can cause big changes in... - ANSWER Visibility
Most injuries caused by aquatic animals happen because the animals are... - ANSWER
Trying to defend themselves
A diver at the surface is moving quickly and jerkily, has the mask off the face, the
regulator/snorkel is out of the mouth, and the diver does not respond to directions. The
diver is... - ANSWER Showing signs of distress (trouble)
I am close to my buddy and realize I am out of air. The best response is to... -
ANSWER Switch to my buddy's alternate air source
If my regulator begins to free flow while underwater, I should... - ANSWER Hold the
regulator without sealing my mouth around the mouthpiece and "sip" the air I need as I
ascend
Although it shouldn't have happened, on a dive I fail to watch my SPG and run out of
air.
If my buddy is close by, my best option is to _____. Another option is to _____, if I'm in
shallow water and the surface is closer than my buddy - ANSWER Ascend using my
buddy's alternate air source/make a controlled emergency swimming ascent