DM Chapter 1 Knowledge Review

Question 1

Dive operations have a dress code because they improve customer perceptions of the staff’s professionalism and the operation’s credibility. T/F

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What are characteristics of a good role-model PADI DM

Answer 2

Excellent dive skills.

Cares for the environment.

Equipped with well maintained gear.

Dives in a safe, responsible manner.

Question 3

Disregarding safe diving practices may raise questions about the professionalism and credibility of the DM violating the practices. T/F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

How does a PADI DM benefit from PADI Membership?

Answer 4

Recognition from the PADI brand.

Ability to independently conduct certain PADI programs.

Up to date information through PADI publications and the PADI Pros’ Site.

Business and professional support from PADI Regional HQ.

Question 5

As a PADI DM, you agree to follow PADI Standards and

Answer 5

adhere to the PADI Member Code of Practice.

Question 6

During the PADI DM course, your instructor will become a (blank) who treats you like a protege.

Answer 6

Mentor

Question 7

Experts in a given field are better able to solve problems than nonexperts because they

Answer 7

Have a large knowledge and experience base to draw upon.

Can better recognize factors involved and define the problem.

Have dealt with similar problems.

Question 8

What additional training may help you as a PADI DM?

Answer 8

PADI Speciality Diver and Speciality Instructor courses.

PADI TecRec courses.

Business and sales training.

SCUBA equipment repair training.

Discover SCUBA Diving Leader Internship.