When selecting a face mask, most important thing to consider is - Answer -proper seal
and fit
When buying or renting equipment for diving the most important consideration is -
Answer -it fits your body
Open heel fins are usually the fins of choice for scuba divers because: - Answer -They
may be used in a wide variety of environmental conditions
factors that can affect the breathing ease of a snorkel are: - Answer -Length and
Diameter
Snorkels over 15 inches in length are not recommended primarily because: - Answer -
They have too much dead air space
Diving equipment should be: - Answer -rinsed thoroughly, dried and stored in a cool
place
Scuba tanks should always have some pressure in them to prevent: - Answer -Moisture
from entering
Two types of materials that scuba tanks are made from are steel and _________. -
Answer -aluminum
Hydrostatic and visual inspection standards are different around the world.Consult your
local NAUI facility to learn about the regulations in your area - Answer -True
Engraved markings on scuba tanks include - Answer -Date of hydrostatic test, serial
number, type of material
The ____ line is the direction of travel line on the compass - Answer -Lubber
You should have your regulator serviced by a certified repair technician: - Answer -As
recommended by the manufacturer
, When rinsing a regulator it is best to: - Answer -Leave the regulator attached to the tank
or have the dust cap in place
The stage of the regulator which reduces working tank pressure to intermediate
pressure is: - Answer -The first stage
Proper maintenance of instruments includes - Answer -Rins, inspect no etreme temp (all
the above)
A diving watch must be able to withstand pressure and measure _____. - Answer -
Elapsed time
A _____ calculates your remaining allowable bottom time while diving. - Answer -Dive
computer
You should rinse your BC internally because _____ inside your BC can cause damage.
- Answer -Salt water, dirty water, chlorinated (all the above)
Three main types of ____ are black floatation, jacket, and horse collar - Answer -BCs
Essential features found on all BCs are - Answer -Power inflator, relief valve, inflator (all
the above)
Weighting systems are used by the diver primarily to: - Answer -Offset the positive
buyancy created by the wet suit
The most important feature of a weight belt is ___ - Answer -Quick release
A ____ compensates for the compression of a wetsuit as you descend underwater -
Answer -Compensating weight belt
The primary purpose of the exposure suit is to - Answer -Preserve body heat during
dives
You do not need special training to user a dry suit - Answer -False
A ___ is suitable for warm, tropical diving - Answer -Dive skin
A ____ is made from foam neoprene - Answer -Wetsuit
A ____ uses undergarments for insulation - Answer -Dry suit
An additional accessory that will be useful to you is - Answer -underwater slate, goodie
bag, spare parts (all the above)
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