PADI Search & Recovery Diving 2

Question 1

Where should a diver position themselves relative to a heavy object being raised with a lift bag?

Accepted Answer

To the side and slightly below the object

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Directly above the object to guide its ascent

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Below the object to push it upward

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At the surface to manage the ascent line

Question 2

What is the PADI-recommended primary method for inflating an open-bottom lift bag underwater?

Accepted Answer

Direct air from the second stage regulator into the bag's open bottom

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Connect a high-pressure hose directly from the first stage

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Use a dedicated small inflation cylinder carried separately

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Use the BCD low-pressure power inflator hose

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'spider' or 'octopus' rigging system in search and recovery?

Accepted Answer

Multiple attachment lines from one lift bag to balance and level a large object

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A multi-diver search pattern using lines radiating from a center point

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A knot system that secures multiple lift bags together in series

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A surface signal device that marks the search perimeter for boat traffic

Question 4

When rigging a heavy, irregularly shaped object for recovery, what is the PRIMARY concern?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the object is stable and securely attached to prevent slipping

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Completing the recovery as quickly as possible

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Minimizing the cost of rigging equipment used

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Maximizing visibility for observers watching the recovery

Question 5

How should lift bag capacity be matched to the object being recovered?

Accepted Answer

The lift bag capacity should closely match the object's submerged weight

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Always use the largest available lift bag to ensure sufficient buoyancy

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Lift bag size only matters for objects exceeding 100 kg in air weight

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Multiple small lift bags should never be used together for a single object

Question 6

What should a diver do if a lift bag begins ascending faster than anticipated during a recovery operation?

Accepted Answer

Release the line immediately and clear away from the object's path

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Hold tightly onto the lift bag line to slow its ascent

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Cut the lift bag loose with a dive knife to stop it

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Deflate the BCD and swim down to grab the object from below

Question 7

In PADI Search and Recovery, what is the purpose of leaving a 'tag line' at a found object's location?

Accepted Answer

To guide divers back to the exact object location on subsequent dives

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To communicate depth and object weight information to the surface

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To attach a surface marker buoy as a warning for boat traffic

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To measure the distance between the object and the search anchor point