What type of diving is the arrangement in the diagram used for? See Student Workbook p35
Drift diving
Reef diving
Bounce diving
Decompression diving
Wreck diving
If a decompression trapeze is to be disconnected from the main shot at the end of the dive a ________ system is required to ensure that no divers are left behind. See Student Workbook p36
Diver recall
Diver to surface signalling
Emergency
Logging
Buddy
An SMB float should be able to support a weight of at least _______. See Student Workbook p37
1-5 kg
5-10 kg
10-20kg
25-50kg
100 kg
What is the minimum length of line required for a dive using an SMB? See Student Workbook p37
the depth of the dive
1.25 times the depth of the dive
30 metres
50 metres
However you choose to carry your reel while using an SMB you must ensure that it has a _______. See Student Workbook pp 37-38
Ratchet
Lanyard
Quick release mechanism
Karabiner
Enclosed spool
Immediately before inflating a DSMB you must make sure that ______. See Student Workbook p43
It is disconnected from you
The reel contains sufficient line to reach the surface
There are no holes in the buoy
You have sufficient breathing gas
All of the above
What is the recommended colour DSMB to denote an emergency, where a diver to surface signalling system is being used. See Student Workbook p45
Red
Red and yellow
Yellow
Black
Which of the following surface detection aids should only be used in distress? See Student Workbook pp45-46
When laying a distance line you should keep the line _______. See Student Workbook pp48-49
Slack
Close to your body
Close to your buddy
Taut
Over lines laid previously by other divers
What should you do when you make a change of direction whilst laying a distance line? See Student Workbook p48
Cut the line
No action needed
Secure the line
Tie the line securely, then continue using a second reel
You should not shine a torch directly into your buddy's _______. See Student Workbook p52
Sports Diver Knowledge Quiz