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Diving Safety Quiz
- What is the most important rule in scuba diving to prevent lung over-expansion injuries?
- A) Always dive alone
- B) Never hold your breath
- C) Dive deep and ascend quickly
- D) Keep dive times short
- What should you do if you experience nitrogen narcosis during a dive?
- A) Continue the dive as planned
- B) Ascend to a shallower depth
- C) Increase your breathing rate
- D) Use a different gas mix
- How often should a recreational diver perform a safety stop?
- A) Only in emergencies
- B) On every dive
- C) Never, it’s unnecessary
- D) Only on deep dives
- What is the primary purpose of the buddy system in diving?
- A) To ensure someone is always there to take photos
- B) To provide assistance in case of emergencies
- C) To share diving equipment
- D) To navigate underwater
- What is the recommended procedure if you get separated from your dive buddy?
- A) Immediately ascend to the surface
- B) Continue the dive alone
- C) Search for a maximum of one minute, then ascend if not found
- D) Wait underwater until your buddy finds you
- What should you do if you start to run low on air?
- A) Increase your depth to reduce air consumption
- B) Signal your buddy and begin a safe ascent
- C) Hold your breath to conserve air
- D) Swim quickly to the surface
- Which of these is a common sign of decompression sickness?
- A) Increased appetite
- B) Joint pain
- C) Hiccups
- D) Sneezing
- Before ascending, what is important to ensure regarding your BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)?
- A) It is fully inflated
- B) It is completely deflated
- C) It is partially inflated
- D) It is disconnected
- What is the maximum recommended ascent rate according to most dive training agencies?
- A) 18 meters/60 feet per minute
- B) 9 meters/30 feet per minute
- C) 30 meters/100 feet per minute
- D) 60 meters/200 feet per minute
- In case of an out-of-air situation, what is the recommended response?
- A) Swim rapidly to the surface
- B) Use the buddy breathing technique with your dive partner
- C) Hold your breath and ascend
- D) Stay calm and signal for help