PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors PADI General Standards Questions and Answers

Question 1

A PADI Instructor is conducting an Open Water Diver training dive with 8 students.
According to PADI General Standards, what is the minimum number of active status, certified assistants required to be in the water for this dive?

Accepted Answer

One

Answer

Two

Answer

None

Answer

Three

Question 2

What is the maximum depth for any training dive conducted during a PADI Scuba Diver course?

Accepted Answer

12 metres / 40 feet

Answer

18 metres / 60 feet

Answer

10 metres / 30 feet

Answer

30 metres / 100 feet

Question 3

A diver completed a PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experience, including the optional open water dive, and wants to apply it as credit toward their Open Water Diver certification. What is the maximum time allowed between completing the DSD and starting the Open Water Diver course for the credit to be valid?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

30 days

Answer

6 months

Answer

3 months

Question 4

Which of the following defines the PADI standard for 'Direct Supervision' during an in-water training session?

Accepted Answer

The instructor must be in a position to make immediate physical contact with students and render assistance.

Answer

The instructor must be on the boat or shore, ready to enter the water at any time.

Answer

The instructor or a certified assistant must be in the water and able to provide immediate assistance.

Answer

The instructor must maintain visual contact with the students at all times, without exception.

Question 5

A PADI Professional's teaching status has lapsed for more than one year but less than five. To return to active Teaching Status, which of the following is a required step?

Accepted Answer

Attend a status update program, such as an online update or attend an OWSI course, as directed by their PADI Regional Headquarters.

Answer

Complete the full Instructor Development Course (IDC) and Instructor Examination (IE) again.

Answer

Pay the current year's membership dues and sign a liability release.

Answer

Submit proof of 50 logged dives within the last 12 months to PADI headquarters.

Question 6

According to PADI General Standards, which of the following pieces of equipment must a PADI Professional have for their personal use during all open water training dives with students?

Accepted Answer

An audible surface signaling device and a visual surface signaling device

Answer

A lift bag and reel

Answer

An underwater camera system

Answer

A dive slate with a pencil

A PADI Instructor is conducting an Open Water Diver training dive with 8 students.According to PADI General Standards, what is the minimum number of active status, certified assistants required to be in the water for this dive?

A PADI Instructor is conducting an Open Water Diver training dive with 8 students.
According to PADI General Standards, what is the minimum number of active status, certified assistants required to be in the water for this dive?