PADI Divemaster and Leadership Skills 3

Question 1

Which PADI program may a Divemaster conduct to introduce non-divers to snorkeling and skin diving?

Accepted Answer

PADI Skin Diver program

Answer

The PADI Skin Diver program is a non-scuba program that Divemasters can conduct to introduce participants to snorkeling and surface diving skills.

Question 2

What is the significance of the PADI General Standards and Procedures for a working Divemaster?

Accepted Answer

It defines the rules, requirements, and professional obligations all PADI professionals must follow

Answer

PADI's General Standards and Procedures document defines professional requirements, supervision ratios, and obligations that all PADI professionals — including Divemasters — must uphold.

Question 3

When escorting a certified diver who is running low on air to the surface, what is the most critical consideration?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a controlled ascent rate not exceeding 18 m (60 ft) per minute and completing a safety stop

Answer

Even in a low-air situation, proper ascent rate and safety stop must be maintained because the risks of decompression illness from an uncontrolled ascent are greater than the risk of low air.

Question 4

A certified diver approaches the dive boat appearing visibly intoxicated before a scheduled dive. What is the Divemaster's correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Deny entry to the dive and explain that diving while impaired is not permitted

Answer

Diving while intoxicated poses serious safety risks; the Divemaster must deny participation to any impaired diver regardless of their certification level.

Question 5

What does PADI recommend for a certified diver who has not been diving for more than 12 months before returning to dive?

Accepted Answer

Completing PADI ReActivate or an equivalent scuba review program

Answer

PADI ReActivate (formerly Scuba Review) refreshes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for divers returning after an extended absence from diving.

PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors Practice Test

PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors Practice Test

PADI Divemaster and Leadership Skills 3