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PADI OPEN WATER DIVE R FINAL
EXAM WITH 100% CORRE CT
ANSWERS
Question 1: If an object is neutrally buoyant (does not
sink or float) in fresh water, the same object placed into salt water would A sink.B either sink or float.C do nothing.D float.
CORRECT ANSWER: D float.
Question 2: I blow up a balloon, tie it off, and take it to
the bottom of the swimming pool. What will happen to the balloon and the air inside it?A The balloon will get bigger and the air inside the balloon will be less dense (molecules move further apart).B The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be more dense (molecules move closer together).
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C The balloon will get bigger and the air inside the balloon will be more dense.D The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be less dense.
CORRECT ANSWER: B The balloon will get smaller
and the air inside the balloon will be more dense (molecules move closer together).
Question 3: I turn a glass upside down, trap the air in it by
putting it in water, and then I take the glass down to 10 meters. The air space would A become half the size it was at the surface.B not change in size.C become 1/3 the size it was at the surface.D become 2/3 the size it was at the surface.
CORRECT ANSWER: A become half the size it was at
the surface.
Question 4: If I am not able to equalize (clear) my body
air spaces, it may be because I have
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A seasickness.B heart disease and high blood pressure.C a cold, allergy or another medical problem.D anxiety.
CORRECT ANSWER: C a cold, allergy or another
medical problem.
Question 5: If my ears or sinuses hurt while I am
descending (going down), it usually means A my air spaces are equalized.B my mask strap is too tight.C I am feeling a squeeze and need to equalize.D my mask is too small.
CORRECT ANSWER: C I am feeling a squeeze and
need to equalize.
Question 6: The best place for me to position an alternate
air source is A loose by my side so I can find it fast.
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B in the triangle area formed by my chin and the lower corners of my rib cage.C to the base of my cylinder.D to the back of my BCD between my shoulder blades and waist.
CORRECT ANSWER: B in the triangle area formed by
my chin and the lower corners of my rib cage.
Question 7: Lung overexpansion injuries can be caused
by A scuba diving without a buddy.B continuing a dive when not properly weighted.C not drinking enough water before scuba diving.D holding my breath while scuba diving.
CORRECT ANSWER: D holding my breath while
scuba diving.
Question 8: If my cylinder of air lasts 60 minutes while I
am at the surface breathing normally, assuming all else is
