Safety of Diving Quiz
- What is the most important rule in scuba diving to prevent decompression sickness?
- A) Dive deep and ascend quickly
- B) Never hold your breath
- C) Always dive alone
- D) Keep dive times short
- Before ascending, what safety procedure should divers always follow?
- A) Safety stop at 5 meters/15 feet for 3 minutes
- B) Inflate the BCD fully
- C) Remove the weight belt
- D) Swim directly upwards as fast as possible
- What is the recommended action if you encounter strong currents while diving?
- A) Swim against the current
- B) Ascend immediately
- C) Stay close to the bottom and find shelter
- D) Remove your gear to reduce resistance
- How often should you check your diving equipment?
- A) Before every dive
- B) Once a month
- C) Only at the beginning of the diving season
- D) Every year
- What is the primary purpose of a dive buddy?
- A) To take photos
- B) To help in case of emergencies
- C) To carry extra gear
- D) To navigate underwater
- What should you do if you experience ear pain while descending?
- A) Continue to descend to equalize the pressure
- B) Ascend slightly and try to equalize
- C) Ignore the pain and continue the dive
- D) Remove your mask and clear it
- Which of these is a sign of potential diving-related injury that requires immediate attention?
- A) Hunger
- B) Thirst
- C) Dizziness or blurred vision
- D) Cold fingers
- What is the most effective way to manage air consumption during a dive?
- A) Swim fast to reduce dive time
- B) Maintain neutral buoyancy
- C) Use a smaller tank
- D) Hold your breath intermittently
- In case of running out of air, what is the recommended procedure?
- A) Ascend immediately without stopping
- B) Use the buddy breathing technique with your dive partner
- C) Stay at the bottom until help arrives
- D) Remove your gear and swim to the surface
- What is the key to safe ascent after a dive?
- A) Ascend no faster than your smallest exhaled bubbles
- B) Ascend as quickly as possible
- C) Stop every 5 meters for a 1-minute break
- D) Ascend without exhaling