SSI Open Water Exam Practice Questions and Answers
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SSI Open Water
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SSI Open Water
Earplugs
A-Aid equalization of the middle of the ear
B- Protect against cold
C-Should never be worn while diving
D-Protect ears from squeeze - Answer- C
The first symptom of a sinus squeeze is usually:
A- a dull pain deep within the head
B- a sharp pain at the base of the neck
C- a c...
SSI Open Water Exam Practice Questions and Answers
Earplugs A-Aid equalization of the middle of the ear B- Protect against cold
C-Should never be worn while diving D-Protect ears from squeeze - Answer- C
The first symptom of a sinus squeeze is usually:
A- a dull pain deep within the head B- a sharp pain at the base of the neck C- a crushing pain high in the chest
D- a sharp pain above the eyes - Answer- D
One atmosphere of pressure is defined as:
A-Each 34 ft of depth in freshwater
B-Each 33 ft of depth in seawater
C-1 ata
D- all answers are correct - Answer- D
If you experience pain in your ears during descent:
A-Stop descent and ascend unitl pain stops
B-Continue descent while gently exhaling into mask
C-Place finger in ear canal and gently massage ear until pain ceases
D-Abort dive - Answer- A
Underwater, the bending of light rays causes objects to appear to be:
A-Same as surface
B-Further away
C-At an angle consistent with bend of light
D-Closer - Answer- D
The condition in which certain colors are diminished as depth increases is called:
A-Refraction
B-Diffusion
C-Turbidity
D-Absorption - Answer- D
Describing diving with the acronym SCUBA came from what event?
A-Development of the demand regulator in 1943
B- Development of air pumps in 19th century
C-Invention of diving helmet in 1800
D-Post WWII equipment refinements - Answer- A Which of the statements concerning sound transmission underwater is correct?
A-Sound travels four times faster underwater than in air
B-Sound will travel farther underwater than in air
C-All answers are correct
D-Divers find it difficult to locate the direction of a sound producing source - Answer- C
Ear squeeze can be prevented by:
A-Never diving with a cold
B-All answers are correct
C-Relaxing
D-Rotating the jaw, swallowing or Valsalva - Answer- D
The Information System components are:
A-SSI Dive Tables and SSI Total DiveLog
B-Dive Computer, Analogue Instruments, if the Dive Computer does not supply all necessary information and SSI Total DiveLog
B-Dive computer, SSI Total DiveLog, and written dive plan
D-Dive Computer and SSI Total DiveLog - Answer- B
The SSI Equipment Service Program is designed to:
A-Keep all the components of the Total Diving System to optimal performance
B-Notify you when a hydrostatic test is due on your high pressure cylinder
C-Protect the Delivery and Buoyancy Control System
D-Protect the most important system components - Answer- A
The purpose of a BC is to:
A-Control ascent and descent rates
B-Provide surface floatation
C-Maintain neutral buoyancy during the dive
D-All answers are correct - Answer- D
Assuming a consistent air consumption rate, diving at a pressure of 4 ata will use __ as much air as diving at 2 ata.
A-4 times
B-2 times
C-8 times
D-5 times - Answer- B
Which of the following Total Diving System subsystems best describes the SCUBA unit?
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