PADI Dive Skills 2

Question 1

When performing a controlled emergency swimming ascent (CESA), a diver should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Exhale continuously while ascending at a rate no faster than 18 m/min (60 ft/min)

Answer

During a CESA, you exhale continuously (making an 'ahhhh' sound) to prevent lung overexpansion while ascending no faster than 18 m/min.

Question 2

Which valve technique stops airflow from a free-flowing regulator while the diver surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Breathe from the corner of the mouthpiece while keeping it slightly open

Answer

Breathing from the corner of the free-flowing regulator's mouthpiece allows air to escape and prevents lung overexpansion during the ascent.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the pre-dive safety check (BWRAF)?

Accepted Answer

To verify each diver's equipment is functioning correctly before entering the water

Answer

BWRAF (BCD, Weights, Releases, Air, Final OK) is a systematic equipment check that confirms all gear works before the dive begins.

Question 4

A diver notices their dive computer shows they have entered a mandatory decompression stop. What should they do first?

Accepted Answer

Ascend to the required stop depth and wait the indicated time

Answer

You must ascend to and complete the required decompression stop depth and time shown on the computer before surfacing.

Question 5

During an underwater navigation exercise, a diver swims a square pattern using a compass. Each leg is 30 kicks. After completing all four 90-degree turns, where should the diver end up?

Accepted Answer

Approximately at the original starting point

Answer

A properly executed square pattern using consistent kick cycles and 90-degree turns returns the diver to the starting point.

PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors Practice Test

PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors Practice Test

PADI Dive Skills 2