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What is the purpose of the buoyancy control device (BCD) in diving?
A) To regulate the diver's air supply
B) To keep the diver’s body temperature stable
C) To control buoyancy and maintain neutral buoyancy
D) To store extra dive equipment
C) To...
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What is the purpose of the buoyancy control device (BCD) in diving?
A) To regulate the diver's air supply
B) To keep the diver’s body temperature stable
C) To control buoyancy and maintain neutral buoyancy
D) To store extra dive equipment
✔✔C) To control buoyancy and maintain neutral buoyancy
What should a diver do if they feel discomfort in their ears while descending?
A) Continue descending and ignore the discomfort
B) Stop descending and try to equalize the pressure
C) Swim up rapidly to relieve the pressure
D) Signal the buddy to take over the descent
✔✔B) Stop descending and try to equalize the pressure
Which of the following is a recommended practice when diving with a buddy?
A) Always dive alone to avoid distractions
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,B) Perform the buddy check before every dive
C) Never communicate underwater
D) Split up once underwater for better exploration
✔✔B) Perform the buddy check before every dive
What is the recommended ascent rate to avoid decompression sickness?
A) 60 feet per minute
B) 30 feet per minute
C) 10 feet per minute
D) 100 feet per minute
✔✔B) 30 feet per minute
How should a diver handle low air supply during a dive?
A) Immediately ascend without warning
B) Signal the buddy and switch to an alternate air source
C) Continue the dive as normal
D) Ignore the issue and ascend at a faster pace
✔✔B) Signal the buddy and switch to an alternate air source
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,Why is a dive computer important for divers?
A) It tells divers when to breathe
B) It monitors dive depth, time, and ascent rate
C) It records the diver's heart rate
D) It provides directions to underwater sites
✔✔B) It monitors dive depth, time, and ascent rate
What is the maximum recommended depth for recreational diving without special equipment?
A) 100 feet
B) 130 feet
C) 200 feet
D) 150 feet
✔✔B) 130 feet
What is nitrogen narcosis and how can it be avoided?
A) A condition that causes dizziness and confusion, avoid by staying within depth limits
B) A condition that causes skin irritation, avoid by wearing a wetsuit
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, C) A condition that causes nausea, avoid by drinking water
D) A condition that causes rapid breathing, avoid by increasing air supply
✔✔A) A condition that causes dizziness and confusion, avoid by staying within depth limits
What should a diver do if they ascend too quickly?
A) Immediately dive again to correct the ascent
B) Monitor for signs of decompression sickness and seek assistance if necessary
C) Ignore the symptoms and continue with the dive
D) Speed up the ascent to compensate
✔✔B) Monitor for signs of decompression sickness and seek assistance if necessary
What is the primary function of the regulator in diving?
A) To filter water from the air supply
B) To reduce the tank pressure and provide air to breathe
C) To control the diver's buoyancy
D) To monitor the dive computer
✔✔B) To reduce the tank pressure and provide air to breathe
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