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