DM Chapter 1 Role and Characteristics

Question 1

Divers expect (blank) and (blank) in a PADI Divemaster.

Answer 1

Professionalism
Role-model behavior

Question 2

What are considered characteristics of a good role-model PADI DM?
(8 items)

Answer 2

1. Dives the way the DM advise others to dive.
2. Well maintained, up to date gear.
3. Good fitness for diving
4. Keeps up with dive and environmental trends and practices.
5. Excellent dive skills.
6. Confidence and safety.
7. Reading people and situations.
   8, Good customer service.

Question 3

Good role model behavior may - (3 answers)

Answer 3

1. Enhance your credibility.
2. Reinforce responsible diving habits.
3. Reinforce what students learn.

Question 4

Why divers choose to dive under DM supervision
(6 items)

Answer 4

1. Know where to find the best diving.
2. Handle dive logistics.
3. Recommend techniques for diving in the local conditions.
4. Help divers compare their skills and experience to those conditions.
5. Can handle difficulties that may arise.
6. Provide information that helps improve safety, adds to the fun and allows a more enjoyable dive.

Question 5

DM Responsibilities
(5 items)

Answer 5

1. Follow PADI standards.
2. Following the Code of Practice
3. Keeping DM rating current.
4. Safety first.
5. Standards of DM duties

Question 6

Code of Practice
First priority

Answer 6

Safety of clients and students

Question 7

Benefits of being a PADI DM and PADI member

Answer 7

1, Professional support
2. Professional publications
3. Access to Pros’ Site
4. Conduct some PADI programs independently.

Question 8

T/F - experts more easily sovle problems than nonexperts because they have a large knowledge and experience base to draw upon.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

A benefit of having a dive reference library is that -

Answer 9

it puts significant information at your fingertips for ready access.

Question 10

T/F - one way additional training helps you gain experience is by providing dive opportunities.

Answer 10

True