A basic diver exam typically covers essential knowledge and skills related to scuba diving. While specific exams may vary based on the diving organization or certification agency, here are some common topics that are often included:
1. Diving Physics and Physiology:
- Boyle's Law and Charles's Law - Pressure and its effects underwater - Gas laws and their implications for diving - Effects of diving on the human body, including nitrogen absorption and decompression sickness
2. Diving Equipment:
- Understanding and assembling scuba gear - Use of the buoyancy control device (BCD) - Regulator use and maintenance - Dive computer operation and interpretation
- Use of a compass underwater - Natural navigation and landmarks - Dive site mapping and orientation
5. Dive Environment:
- Understanding aquatic life and ecosystems - Dive site characteristics and considerations - Hazards and safety precautions
6. Emergency Procedures:
- Buddy procedures and communication - Dealing with equipment malfunctions - Emergency ascent and controlled emergency swimming ascent (CESA) - First aid and rescue techniques
7. Diving Regulations and Ethics:
- Adherence to diving rules and regulations - Environmental conservation and responsible diving practices - Respect for marine life and ecosystems
8. Review of Diving Skills:
- Basic scuba skills such as mask clearing, regulator retrieval, and buoyancy control - Controlled descents and ascents - Buddy checks and safety protocols
It's important to note that the specific content and emphasis on these topics may vary depending on the certifying agency (e.g., PADI, NAUI, SSI) and the level of certification (e.g., Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver).
Exam trial is divided into 4 parts, each of which has more than 18 questions
Application features :
- Multiple-choice exercise - There are 2 hints (Hint or Knowledge, Add TIME for answering), that can be used - More than 18 questions in one part. which in turn appear in 10 questions - On the topic selection screen, you can see the progress percentage of the exam per topic
