PADI Exercise 2-9

Question 1

Before starting my ascent, I should check my dive computer to be sure I’m within its limits. True of False?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

To start my ascent, I should ___

Answer 2

(d) swim up gently

Question 3

When I’m ascending, I should ascend ___

Answer 3

(b) slowly - at my computer’s required rate

Question 4

I’m ascending from a dive during which I’m wearing a wet suit. My buoyancy will ___ as I ascend, unless I adjust with my BCD.

Answer 4

(a) increase

Question 5

To control my buoyancy while ascending, I should ___

Answer 5

(b) vent my BCD in small amounts frequently

Question 6

I would never find it necessary to ascend without a reference. True of False?

Answer 6

False. You may have to ascend away from a planned reference due to losing direction or to handle an emergency or problem.

Question 7

A safety stop is a stop between ___ and ___ for three to five minutes

Answer 7

(c) 6 m/20 ft, 3 m/10 ft

Question 8

When I reach the surface, the first thing I do is ___

Answer 8

(c) inflate my BCD