How to scuba dive
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a Buoyancy Compensator (BCD)?
A) To protect the diver from cold
B) To signal for help
C) To hold the air tank
D) To control buoyancy underwater
  • 2. What does 'equalizing' refer to in scuba diving?
A) Distributing weight evenly
B) Maintaining a horizontal position
C) Balancing air consumption
D) Matching pressure in air spaces to ambient pressure
  • 3. What is the most important rule in scuba diving?
A) Never hold your breath
B) Conserve your air
C) Always dive with a buddy
D) Stay within your depth limits
  • 4. What does 'Nitrox' refer to?
A) A type of regulator
B) Breathing gas with higher oxygen content than air
C) A type of wetsuit
D) A specific dive site
  • 5. What is the recommended ascent rate?
A) 30 feet per minute
B) 90 feet per minute
C) Instantaneous
D) 60 feet per minute
  • 6. What is decompression sickness (DCS) also known as?
A) Oxygen Toxicity
B) Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
C) The bends
D) Nitrogen Narcosis
  • 7. What is the function of a regulator?
A) To inflate the BCD
B) To measure depth
C) To filter the air
D) To reduce tank pressure to a breathable level
  • 8. Why is it important to use hand signals underwater?
A) To communicate effectively
B) To attract fish
C) To clean your mask
D) To check your depth
  • 9. What is nitrogen narcosis?
A) A skin rash caused by saltwater
B) A malfunctioning regulator
C) An altered state of consciousness due to nitrogen under pressure
D) A type of fish
  • 10. What should you do if you experience signs of nitrogen narcosis?
A) Increase your breathing rate
B) Continue the dive
C) Alert your buddy by screaming into your regulator
D) Ascend to a shallower depth
  • 11. What does SPG stand for?
A) Standard Pressure Gradient
B) Submerged Positioning Gear
C) Submersible Pressure Gauge
D) Scuba Propulsion Generator
  • 12. What is the purpose of a dive computer?
A) To track depth, time, and nitrogen loading
B) To take underwater photographs
C) To attract marine life
D) To navigate underwater
  • 13. What is the buddy system?
A) A training course
B) Diving with a partner for safety
C) A type of scuba gear
D) A marine conservation program
  • 14. What is the most common cause of ear squeeze?
A) Diving in cold water
B) Swimming too fast
C) Using incorrect breathing techniques
D) Failure to equalize pressure
  • 15. What is the minimum surface interval recommended between multiple dives?
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
C) It depends on the depth and duration of the previous dives.
D) 30 minutes
  • 16. What is the primary function of a weight belt?
A) To counteract buoyancy
B) To protect the diver from impact
C) To carry tools
D) To hold the BCD in place
  • 17. What is the purpose of a dive flag?
A) To attract marine life
B) To signal for help
C) To mark the dive site
D) To indicate that divers are underwater
  • 18. What should you do if you run out of air underwater?
A) Hold your breath and swim to shore
B) Ascend rapidly to the surface
C) Try to find an alternate air source on your own
D) Signal your buddy and share air
  • 19. What is reverse block?
A) Pain caused by expanding air trapped in air spaces during ascent
B) A method of underwater navigation
C) A current that pulls divers downwards
D) A type of dive gear malfunction
  • 20. What is the maximum depth for recreational diving with air?
A) 200 feet
B) 100 feet
C) 160 feet
D) 130 feet
  • 21. What type of breathing should a diver use underwater?
A) Shallow, rapid breaths
B) Deep, slow breaths
C) Breath-holding
D) Breathing through the nose
  • 22. What is a dry suit used for?
A) Diving in deep water
B) Diving in murky water
C) Diving in strong currents
D) Diving in cold water
  • 23. What is the best way to avoid marine life injuries?
A) Chase marine life
B) Feed marine life
C) Touch and interact with marine life
D) Observe and respect marine life from a distance
  • 24. What is the 'rule of thirds' in scuba diving?
A) Your dive time should be one third less than your computer allows.
B) Ascend with one third of your air, reserve one third, and use one third to get there.
C) The recommended maximum depth is one third of your training.
D) The weight of your gear should be one third of your body weight.
  • 25. What does 'trim' refer to in scuba diving?
A) Checking the air pressure
B) A diver's body position in the water
C) Adjusting the regulator
D) Cleaning the mask
  • 26. What is the primary hazard associated with diving in overhead environments (e.g., caves, wrecks)?
A) Strong currents
B) Low visibility
C) Aggressive marine life
D) Inability to directly ascend to the surface
  • 27. What is the purpose of a snorkel?
A) To clean the mask
B) To breathe on the surface without using tank air.
C) To navigate underwater
D) To attract fish
  • 28. Why is it important to perform a predive safety check?
A) To ensure all equipment is functioning properly
B) To locate the dive site
C) To check the weather
D) To warm up muscles
  • 29. What does the term 'barotrauma' refer to?
A) Injuries caused by equipment malfunction
B) Injuries caused by pressure differences
C) Injuries caused by cold water
D) Injuries caused by marine life
  • 30. What is the meaning of the hand signal for 'out of air'?
A) Making a circle with the thumb and forefinger
B) Pointing at the chest
C) A thumbs up
D) A flat hand moving across the throat
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