Scuba Quiz

1.

Pain, weakness, tingling, numbness and not being able to move my arms or legs are common signs and symptoms of

a. dehydration

b. oxygen toxicity (poisoning)

c. contaminated air (bad air)

d. decompression sickness (DCI)

2.

I dive to a depth of 11 metres and stay for 46 minutes. What would my pressure group (PG) be at the end of the dive?

a. J

b. K

c. P

d. M

3.

How can I stay with my buddy on a scuba dive?

a. Follow another buddy team with more experience

b. Use an underwater compass

c. Decide who will lead the dive, which side of the leader I will be on, and where we are going to go

d. Always stay on the left of the dive boat

4.

When I have inflated a DSMB, I should avoid slack line to reduce the risk of entanglement

5.

Besides being required for diver training, my log book is something that

a. gives me a record of my dive experience

b. is required by law in most countries

c. has no purpose except for my personal interest

d. is required to purchase dive equipment

6.

In sidemount, for gas sharing you usually have a hose that is

a. Standard length

b. 1.5m - 2m long

c. Attaches to the second stage left side

7.

Nitrox requires a dedicated cylinder because

a. It looks impressive

b. All nitrox has more than 40% oxygen

c. It is important no one accidentally confuse it with an air cylinder

d. All of the above

8.

After analysing enriched air, you should compare your analysis with

a. The analysis of your buddy's cylinder

b. The oxygen percent on the cylinder contents sticker or tag

c. The maximum depth

d. All other cylinders that you may be using

9.

What is the Surface Air Consumption (SAC) rate of a diver using 60 bar while swimming at 20 metres for 10 minutes when using a 12 litre cylinder?

a. 24 litres per minute

b. 32 litres per minute

c. 18 litres per minute

10.

What should you do when you encounter a problem while diving?(Choose all that apply)

a. Stop and re-establish normal breathing patterns

b. Analyse the problem and plan possible appropriate actions

c. Take logical action rather than react thoughtlessly