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Padi Dive Master
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1Divers expect role model behaviour and professionalism In a PADI Dive Master
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Which of the following are considered characteristics of a good role model PADI Dive Master ( choose all that apply)
- ADives the way the Divemaster advises others to dive
- BWell maintained, up to date gear
- CGood fitness for diving
- DKeeps up with dive and environmental trends and practices
3Good role model behaviour may
- AEnhance your credibility
- BReinforce responsible diving habits
- CReinforce what students have learnt
- DAll Above
4Choose the statement that best sums up why divers choose to dive under Divemaster supervision
- ADivermasters make diving more convenient and fun
- BDivermasters have the authority to revoke certification cards
- CDivemaster will handle every detail of individual divers plans
5The benefits of being a PADI Divemaster and a PADI member include ( choose all that apply)
- AThe most professional support services in the dive industry
- BProfessional print and electronic publications
- CAccess to the Pros site of Padi.com
- DThe ability to conduct some PADI programs independently
6The responsibilities of being a PADI Divemaster include (choose all that apply)
- AA. Following PADI standards when conducting PADI programs
- BB. Putting the safety of students, divers and customers first
- CC. adhering to the codes of practice
- DD. Staying within the standards of PADI divermaster duties when assisting with PADI programs
7A mentor relationship between the instructor and you means
- AA. You will be largely on your own in the PADI Divemaster course
- BB. Your instructor is interested In what you think and why
- CC. Your role will be to mentor other candidates I the course
- DD. None of the above
8Experts more easily solve problems than no experts because they have a large knowledge and experience base to draw upon
- ATrue
- BFalse
9The benefit of having a dive reference library is that
- AYou don’t need to know what’s there until you need it
- BIt keeps you from having to worry about connecting to the internet
- CIt makes it look like you know what you’re talking about
- DIt puts significant information at your fingertips for ready access
10Why are a number of growing dive operations opting to have dress codes ? (Choose all that apply)
- AHaving a dress code gives the operation a professional outlook
- BGives the staff members credibility
- CGive the whole environment a professional look
- DTo identify who is who onsite
11Certified divers are responsible for following the safe diving practices they’ve been trained to use. However, if they see a ‘professional’ disregarding them, can this cause divers to question the professionals ability. Of the individual that is disregarding the safe diving practices.
- AYes
- BNo
12What are the benefits of being a PADI Divemaster and a PADI member? (Choose all that apply)
- AThe ability to conduct certain programs
- BSeen as a pro internationally
- CSupport environmental efforts
- DPADI’s brand is recognised internationally
- EFirst class training
- FPADI’s publications and pro’s site
13To be a good PADI Divemaster what are some of the responsibilities they have to follow? (Choose all that apply)
- AMeet the codes of practice
- BPromote PADI courses
- CRenew annual membership
- DTeach courses
- EComply with/to Padi standards
14Individual divers must accept responsibility for planning their own dives within the limits of your broader plan.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15What can prolonged winds cause ?
- AA. Waves
- BB. Surf
- CC. Surge
- DD. Currents
- EAll the above
16Wind-induced water motion can stir up the bottom, reducing visibility
- ATrue
- BFalse
17Wind can not cause cool water to displace warm water and vice-Versa
- ATrue
- BFalse
18An offshore wind can improve conditions by flattening surf and pushing turbid upper water away, allowing cooler, clearer deep water to rise (upwelling)
- ATrue
- BFalse
19Upwellings bring deeper water to the surface, which is often much cooler
- ATrue
- BFalse
20The primary reason for having and using accounting procedures is to make sure every diver comes back aboard before the boat leaves or back to shore after the dive.
- ATrue
- BFalse
21If dive planning for a group of certified divers, the dive masters roll is usually to
- AA. Plan the dives for each buddy team
- BB. Provide a broad planning information that divers use to plan their individual dives
- CC. Do little or nothing, unless asked by a diver
- DD. Only tell everyone when to be back
22Divers must retain responsibility for (Choose all that apply)
- AA. Planning dives within their own limits
- BB. Following their individual plan
- CC. Revising their plans if conditions change during the dive
- DD. None of the above
23“Thinking through the dive” is the process of thinking about a dive from before it starts until after it ends, as a way of planning what you will need to prepare for and do .
- ATrue
- BFalse
24Rain can affect dive conditions by causing current, temperature change and/or visibility changes.
- ATrue
- BFalse
25When planning dives for remote areas, planning must consider
- AA. More logistics, such as food, sleeping arrangements and cylinder fills.
- BB. Emergencies and not being within immediate reach of emergency assistance
- CC. Self sufficiency and the ability to deal with problems without help
- DD. All above
26The primary purpose of diving accounting procedures is to assure that every diver has
- AA. Come back from the dive
- BB. A buddy
- CC. Conducted a predive safety check
- DD. The proper equipment
27Physical stress is stress such as exhaustion, fatigue, dehydration, sea sickness and other influences that the body must cope with.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28What are the physical signs of physical stress?
- AProfuse sweating
- BPale skin
- CVomiting
- DPain
- EElevated breathing
- FShivering
- GAll above
29Psychological stress is stress caused by mental pressures.
- ATrue
- BFalse
30When is it best to handle stress ?
- ABefore a dive
- BDuring a dive
31What are the advantages of in water supervision? (Choose all that apply)
- APuts you closers to divers to prevent or respond to problems quickly
- BPrevents divers accidentally exceeding their maximum depth
- CCorrect navigational errors
- DMoral support
- ELead divers to the best spots
32The dive supervision management steps include (choose all that apply)
- AA. Planning
- BB. Communication
- CC. Recognition
- DD. Vantage point
33Your supervising divers who want to see a sea horse. You know where a sea horse habitat is, but it is small, and it is difficult to describe how to find it . The divers do not mind staying in a single group. The vantage point you may choose for supervising is likely to be
- AA. Out of the water at the swim step
- BB. Inwater, leading the group
- CC. Inwater, below the group
- DD. None of the above
34Equipment that can help you supervise certified divers includes a/an (choose all that apply)
- AA. Dive roaster
- BB. Dive site map
- CC. Emergency response equipment
- DD. Tool kit
35If your role during the dive isn’t obvious, it is common to explain what your role will be during a dive briefing
- ATrue
- BFalse
36It is important to include an environmental orientation in dive be briefings, because doing so (choose all that apply)
- AHelps divers dive in ways that minimise effects to the environment
- BFamiliarise those with little or no experience with the specifics of the environment
- CAre it easier to find game
- DIt is required by international law
37Which of the following are appropriate suggestions for helping divers minimise their effects on the environment? (Choose all that apply )
- AA. Do not allow garages or alternate air sources to dangle and drag
- BB. Don’t handle, feed or ride on aquatic organisms
- CC. Leave human artefacts in place
- DD. Set a good example
38You prepare for problems that may occur at a dive site by (Choose all that apply)
- AA. Having a strong knowledge base to draw on
- BB. Have spare scuba equipment
- CC. Taking tools and other handy materials to the dive site
- DD. Continuing your education in diving and non diving courses
39You must apply judgement when you have to decide something (Choose all that apply)
- AA. With incomplete information
- BB. Without taking time to think about it
- CC. And the information available doesn’t point to a clear decision
- DD. Based on Purley on how you feel
40The first step in handling a problem is to inventory your resources
- ATrue
- BFalse
41When supervising certified divers, your most likely role as a dive-master in the event of a dive accident is to assist someone who is more qualified
- ATrue
- BFalse
42When assisting with students in training, your primary role is handling logistics and assisting with student diver supervision
- ATrue
- BFalse
43At a dive site, the instructor asks you and another assistant to swim offshore and anchor a dive float with flag in 16 meters/20 feet of water. Is this a function you would expect to perform as an instructional assistant ?
- AYes
- BNo
44In the relationship between student divers and you, your primary role is as
- AA. An experienced dive buddy
- BB. An entertainer
- CC. A link between students and the instructors
- DD. Someone who helps them with gear
45The ideal position for positioning yourself when assisting with student divers in training is someplace that allows you to see the entire group and instructor, and that permits you to
- AA. Demonstrate skills
- BB. Respond quickly to problems
- CC. Direct student movement
- DD. Share air with the instructor
46One advantage of positioning yourself above and behind students arranged in a semicircle with the instructor centred in front of them is that you are close to all the students
- ATrue
- BFalse
47When making direct contact with a student (choose all that apply)
- AA. Be sensitive to avoid causing discomfort
- BB. Don’t hinder or unintentionally help with skills being practiced
- CC. Hold onto the BCD centre strap
- DD. Remind students that direct contact may be necessary during the briefings
48Twenty scuba cylinders must be loaded into the store truck for an upcoming training dive. Is doing this logistical duty common to being an assistant ?
- AYes
- BNo
49Why might you need to supervise a group of students underwater? (Choose all that apply)
- AA. The instructor is conducting an ascent skill with one or two of the students individually
- BB. The instructor does not feel well and has asked you to conduct the training session
- CC. An unforeseen event has caused the group to separate temporarily
- DD. To prevent attack by a marine predator
50Divers expect Divemasters to show professionalism by having role-model dive skills and knowledge about dive management
- ATrue
- BFalse
51Why would certified divers choose to dive with a Padi Divemaster?
- AA divermaster can handle dive logistics and making diving more fun
- BGood diving is only possibly with a Divemaster
- CDivemasters take care of every detail of the individual divers plan
- DAll of the above
52General factors to consider when evaluating dive conditions Include?
- AWeather, wind, rain and temp
- BTides and currents
- CVisibility
- DAll of the above
53A diver who takes a long time to prepare their equipment for a dive might be:
- AExcited about the dive
- BStressed or have concerns about the up coming dive
- CTo hot or tired
- DBusy helping other divers
54PADI standards (choose all that apply)
- AA. Make it impossible for an accident to occur
- BB. Are the foundation of PADI’s proven instructional system
- CC. Reduce risk
- DD. Are monitored and enforced by the PADI office
55Suppose that for a given program, PADI standards allow you, as a PADI Divemaster, to guide as many as six novice divers underwater with no additional direct supervision by another PADI member. If the visibility is normally 10 meters, but only about 3 meters on the day of the dive, applying your best judgement! You would likely choose (choose all appropriate answers)
- ACancel the dive
- BTake all six participants on a single dive
- CMake two dives, each with only three of the participants
- DAsk another Padi member to provide additional supervision
56General factors to consider when evaluating dive conditions include:
- AA. Weather - wind, rain and temperature
- BB. Tides and currents
- CC. Visibility
- DD. All of above
57If a divers has worries about a dive, make it very clear that if the diver doesn’t feel up to the dive for any reason, it’s okay not to dive
- ATrue
- BFalse
58What individual differences in divers do you need to recognise and accommodate?
- AA. Skill level and physical abilities
- BB. Learning challenges and responsible behaviour
- CC. Equipment colour and style
- DD. Both a and b
59You need to apply your judgement to which elements of dive supervision ?
- A1. Evaluating whether dive conditions are safe
- B2. Picking an advantage point for supervising dive activities
- C3. Choosing which dive techniques to recommend
- D4. All of the above
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- Quiz on The role of a Dive Master , created by Paige Swan on 09/05/2018.
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