Pivot Point Exam Prep 300 Questions

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Question : When water stratifies itself into layers, according

to temperature, the boundary between layers is known as a(n):

1: Halocline.

2: Ichtyocline.

3: Thermodyne.

4: Thermocline.

Correct answer: Thermocline

Question : Which of the following is incorrect?

Waves are not hazardous to divers during shore dives

Correct answer: Waves are not hazardous to divers during

shore dives

Question : A mask must cover the nose:

• To prevent water from entering.
• To ensure the best possible fit.

• So that you can keep the pressure inside the mask equal to

the pressure outside.

• Both the first and second answers are correct.

Correct answer: Both first and second answers

Question : Common weight systems include:

• Weight belts.
• BCs with integrated weight systems.
• Cylinders with weights permanently affixed to the boot.
• Both the first and second answers are correct.

Correct answer: Both first and second answers are correct

Question : A regulator system may include:

• A first stage and primary second stage.
• An alternate air source second stage (or a connection to an

alternate air source inflator on the BC).

• A submersible pressure gauge (SPG), which is usually part

of an instrument console.

• All of the above.

Correct answer: All of the above.

Question : Scuba cylinders must periodically undergo:

• Hydrostatic testing.
• Anticorrosive recoating.
• Visual inspections.
• Both the first and third answers are correct.

Correct answer: First and third answers are correct

Question : Among the key points in using your BC to help

maintain neutral buoyancy under water:

• Add or remove air to or from your BC only in large bursts,

until you develop a more intuitive feel for the process.

• To be successful in maintaining neutral buoyancy, you

must be: aware of changes in depth,

and, anticipate the need to add or vent air from your BC by keeping a hand on the inflator.

• Before you can achieve neutral buoyancy, you must first

assume a finpivot position on the bottom.

• None of

Correct answer: B

Question : If your buoyancy is under control, you should be

able to hover at any time by:

• Adding just a single puff of air to your BC.
• Inhaling deeply.
• Not kicking or moving.
• Both the first and second answers are correct.

Correct answer: C

Question : Among the key points in doing a flutter kick:

• Keep your knees as straight as possible.
• Emulate the leg movements you make when pedaling a

bicycle.

• Key your toes pointed.
• Both the first and third answers are correct.

Correct answer: A