Divemaster Knowledge Reviews

These Knowledge Reviews are intended for use for courses taught at Puffin Dive Centre and after printing
should be filled in and brought in for evaluation and if appropriate, correction. These knowledge reviews must
be completed for certain courses and form a mandatory part of the course content and will be retained by
Puffin Dive Centre as part of the corroboration of delivered course content.
The answers required are available from and should be obtained from the PADI DiveMaster Manual.

Chapter 1 - Divemaster Knowledge Review

1. What three broad characteristics may be expected of a PADI Divemaster?
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2. List five criteria that define "professionalism" as it is applied to a PADI Divemaster.
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3. Explain what a role model is.

4. Describe a good role model Divemaster.

5. Describe the characteristics and attributes of a poor role model divemaster.

6. Explain how role model behaviour can have positive and negative effects on other divers.

7. Explain how role model behaviour can affect your ability to function as an effective divemaster.

8. Explain how good role model behaviour benefits student divers when you assist with training.

9. List five benefits and five responsibilities of being a PADI Divemaster.

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Student Diver Statement: This knowledge review has been completed to the best of my ability. Any questions I
answered incompletely or incorrectly have been explained and I understand what I missed.
Name _________________________________

Date ____________________________________

Chapter 2 - Divemaster Knowledge Review

1. Six characteristics of responsible diver behavior are:
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2. List four ways responsible diver behaviors can be encouraged.
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3. Describe the aspects of diving that are and are not the responsibility of the divemaster, and the aspects of
dive planning and diving that each diver must retain responsibility for.

4. Describe how to assess general dive conditions, and how you can expect conditions to affect diving.

5. The four aspects of supervision in managing diver are:

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6. List and describe the advantages and disadvantages of in-water versus out of water supervision, and
compare the advantages and disadvantages of supervision vantage points in-water and out of water.
Supervision

Vantage Points

7. List eight types of equipment that can assist in supervising certified divers.
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8. What is the primary purpose of diver accounting procedures?

9. Describe the characteristics of predive stress and how you can help divers overcome it.

10. List the ten points/steps usually included in dive briefings:

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11. Describe the general steps you would take to solve a problem you have never come across before.

12. Explain when dive situations call for you to apply your judgement, and how you develop good judgement
as a divemaster.

13. In the event of an accident, the two likely roles of a PADI Divemaster are as ________________ or as

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14. Explain how to gain more knowledge and experience with specialized diving activities.

Student Diver Statement: This knowledge review has been completed to the best of my ability. Any questions I
answered incompletely or incorrectly have been explained and I understand what I missed.
Name _________________________________

Date ____________________________________

Chapter 3 - Divemaster Knowledge Review

1. Compare and contrast the primary role of a Divemaster with that of an Instructor in an instructional setting.

2. List the seven functions a divemaster may fulfill as an instructional assistant.

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3. What is the primary characteristic that makes a PADI Divemaster an ideal instructional assistant?

4. Describe the relationship between an Instructor and a PADI Divemaster candidate.

5. List four reasons for having your own copy of the PADI Instructor manual:
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6. Describe your role as a PADI Divemaster in relation to student divers being trained.

7. With respect to PADI programs, what is a "certified assistant" and what can a certified assistant do?

8. Explain how positioning affects your ability to assist with student diver control, and give two common
examples of position for the skill practice in the Open Water Diver course.

9. List five examples of logistical functions you can perform to assist with divers in training both on the surface
and underwater.
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10. Describe how you would model mask removal, replacement and clearing in a demonstration quality
manner.

11. List and describe the three steps to take to help a student diver master a dive skill.

12. Where do you find skill performance requirements student divers must master for PADI courses?

Student Diver Statement: This knowledge review has been completed to the best of my ability. Any questions I
answered incompletely or incorrectly have been explained and I understand what I missed.
Name _________________________________

Date ____________________________________

Chapter 4 - Divemaster Knowledge Review

1. Explain why the PADI Divemaster course emphasizes dive theory training.

2. Explain why you would want a dive reference library.

3. List what items you already have in your current dive reference library (up to 12 items). List four works or
types of works you would like to add and explain why.

4. Explain how specialty diver training benefits you with respect to learning dive theory.

5. List the theory subjects you will study as part of the PADI Divemaster course and explain how you
demonstrate mastery of them.

6. Explain how you will keep your dive theory knowledge current after you complete this course. Be as specific
as possible.

Student Diver Statement: This knowledge review has been completed to the best of my ability. Any questions I
answered incompletely or incorrectly have been explained and I understand what I missed.
Name _________________________________

Date ____________________________________

Chapter 5 - Divemaster Knowledge Review

1. Describe what a compartment is, and what are meant by "halftime" and "M-value".

2. Explain why you need to know your approximate altitude while diving.

3. Describe the relationship between the Haldanean model and the human body, and explain to what extent
the model is reliable.

4. In metres/feet of pressure, how much nitrogen would be absorbed by the 5, 10, 20 and 60 minute halftime
compartments after one hour at 18 metres.

5. Compare the basis of the US Navy Tables repetitive diving procedures with the RDPs. Explain:
a. What compartment controls each

b. Why each is appropriate for that table

c. the practical difference on repetitive diving between them.

6. Explain why Pressure groups from the RDP, Navy tables or any other tables are incompatible.

7. Explain how modern dive computers apply decompression models to provide more no-decompression time
than a table.

8. State the three broad computer groupings and list their M-value and surface interval credit compared to the
RDP and each other.

9. Explain why the general recommendations for diving with tables apply to dive computers and list three
recommendations specific to computer diving.

Student Diver Statement: This knowledge review has been completed to the best of my ability. Any questions I
answered incompletely or incorrectly have been explained and I understand what I missed.
Name _________________________________

Date ____________________________________

Chapter 6 - Divemaster Knowledge Review

1. Explain where to find standards and related information on PADI Divemaster-conducted programs, and how
you can identify standards you must adhere to from other supporting material.

2. Identify where you find the maximum ratios of PADI Divemaster to participants for PADI Divemasterconducted programs.

3. Explain where you find performance requirements for a program and why it's usually a good idea to state
the requirements for participants.

4. Identify where you find a listing of material required and recommended for PADI Divemaster-conducted
programs.

5. List the six general administrative requirements that apply to all PADI programs:
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6. Explain the annual renewal requirements for a PADI Divemaster.

7. Explain the professional liability insurance requirements for a PADI Divemaster.

8. Identify the intended audience and basic philosophy for each of the following PADI programs:
Skin Diver Course

Discover Local Diving

Discover Snorkeling

Scuba Review

9. List one marketing idea for each of the following programs. (You're encouraged to list original ideas not
discussed in the text).
Skin Diver Course

Discover Local Diving

Discover Snorkeling

Scuba Review

Student Diver Statement: This knowledge review has been completed to the best of my ability. Any questions I
answered incompletely or incorrectly have been explained and I understand what I missed.
Name _________________________________

Date ____________________________________

Chapter 7 - Divemaster Knowledge Review

1. Define risk management, duty of care and negligence.

2. Explain why it is recommended that you carry professional liability insurance even when it is not required
and you plan to function exclusively as an assistant working under a PADI Instructor.

3. Describe the most important step you can take to manage legal risk.

4. Explain how adhering to standards helps you reduce legal risk, and the role of good judgement in reducing
legal risk.

5. Explain the role of proper paperwork in reducing legal risk, and describe the steps to follow with any PADI
program.

6. List the dos and dont's to follow with regard to legal risk management in the event of a diving accident.
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7. Explain how the Quality Management, Recognition and Assurance process helps you reduce legal risk.

8. Describe the basics of the Quality Assurance Process.

9. List five suggestions you can take to help you manage risks to your health and safety as a divemaster.
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Student Diver Statement: This knowledge review has been completed to the best of my ability. Any questions I
answered incompletely or incorrectly have been explained and I understand what I missed.
Name _________________________________

Date ____________________________________

Chapter 8 - Divemaster Knowledge Review

1. List the "three Es" of diving and explain why each is necessary for someone to be a diver.

2. Where does the dive consumer find the three Es of diving in one convenient place?

3. Explain the role of leadership level divers with respect to equipment counseling, and why it is important.

4. List four attributes of a positive sales process.

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Student Diver Statement: This knowledge review has been completed to the best of my ability. Any questions I
answered incompletely or incorrectly have been explained and I understand what I missed.
Name _________________________________

Date ____________________________________

Chapter 9 - Divemaster Knowledge Review

1. List six reasons why you should consider continuing your training through to the PADI Open Water Scuba
Instructor level.
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2. Explain how it benefits you to complete the PADI Assistant Instructor course before continuing on to the
PADI Instructor Development Course.

3. Explain how diver level specialty training can help your career as a PADI Divemaster.

4. List six skills that can make you valuable in the dive industry, outside of diver training.
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5. Explain how emerging technologies can affect your career, and what you should do in response.

Student Diver Statement: This knowledge review has been completed to the best of my ability. Any questions I
answered incompletely or incorrectly have been explained and I understand what I missed.
Name _________________________________

Date ____________________________________