DM Chapter 2 Knowledge Review

Question 1

As a divemaster, your role is generally to provide (blank) planning that other divers use to plan their individual buddy team dives within

Answer 1

Broad

Question 2

How can wind affect dive conditions

Answer 2

1. Cause currents.
2. Cause upwelling that affects water temperature and visiblity.
3. Generates waves and surge.

Question 3

The rule of thumb is that it is best to dive (blank) tide, but this is a general rule.

Answer 3

at slack high tide

Question 4

When planning for dives for remote areas, you should consider covering logistics, as well as having more medical supplies and general self sufficiency. T/F

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Incident reports indicate that in the few cases where divers have been left behind, the likely cause isn’t a faulty accounting procedures, but rather failure to use a procedure.

Answer 5

Failure to use an accounting procedure at all.

Question 6

Paying attention to a diver’s (blank) may help you assess for apprehension or stress related to the dive.

Answer 6

behavior

Question 7

Signs and symptoms of psycholgical stress include

Answer 7

1. Withdrawn
2. Talkativenss
3. Irritability
4. Distraction
5. Perceptual narrowing

Question 8

Four aspects of supervsion in managing dives

Answer 8

1. Dive planning
2. Good vantage point
3. Clear communication
4. Recognizing, anticipating and identifying possible problems