PADI Instructor Development & Teaching 3

Question 1

A PADI instructor is teaching a Divemaster candidate to deliver a briefing. Which element is LEAST essential in a standard pre-dive briefing?

Accepted Answer

Personal dive history of each diver

Answer

Individual dive histories are not required elements of a pre-dive briefing; the briefing focuses on the upcoming dive plan and safety procedures.

Question 2

What is the PADI teaching model sequence used for skill instruction?

Accepted Answer

Tell → Show → Do → Review

Answer

PADI's skill teaching model follows Tell (explain), Show (demonstrate), Do (student practice), and Review (give feedback).

Question 3

During an IDC, a candidate fails the same skill evaluation twice. According to PADI policies, what happens next?

Accepted Answer

The Course Director may provide remediation and allow a third attempt

Answer

PADI allows Course Directors to provide remediation and grant additional attempts at failed skills during an IDC.

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY goal of the PADI Instructor Examination (IE)?

Accepted Answer

To verify that candidates meet minimum instructor performance standards

Answer

The IE is a standardized evaluation ensuring candidates meet the minimum competency standards required to teach PADI courses.

Question 5

An instructor is running a PADI Rescue Diver scenario where a student must locate and rescue an unresponsive diver. The student moves the victim incorrectly. What should the instructor do?

Accepted Answer

Stop the scenario immediately and re-teach the skill

Answer

Safety-critical errors during rescue scenarios require immediate intervention to prevent reinforcing dangerous habits.

(PADI) Certified Professional Association of Diving Instructors Diver Practice Test

(PADI) Certified Professional Association of Diving Instructors Diver Practice Test

PADI Instructor Development & Teaching 3