Sports Diver Knowledge: ST3 - Equipment and Techniques Question Title * 1. What type of diving is the arrangement in the diagram primarily used for? Drift diving Reef diving Bounce diving Decompression diving Wreck diving OK Question Title * 2. If a decompression trapeze is to be disconnected from the main shot at the end of the dive a ________ system is required to ensure that no divers are left behind? Diver recall Diver to surface signalling Emergency Logging Buddy OK Question Title * 3. An SMB float should be able to support a weight of at least _______? 1-5 kg 5-10 kg 10-20kg 25-50kg 100 kg OK Question Title * 4. What is the minimum length of line required for a dive using an SMB? the depth of the dive 1.25 times the depth of the dive 30 metres 50 metres OK Question Title * 5. However you choose to carry your reel while using an SMB you must ensure that it has a _______? Ratchet Lanyard Quick release mechanism Karabiner Enclosed spool OK Question Title * 6. Immediately before inflating a DSMB you must make sure that ______? It is disconnected from you The reel contains sufficient line to reach the surface There are no holes in the buoy You have sufficient breathing gas All of the above OK Question Title * 7. What is the recommended colour DSMB to denote an emergency, where a diver to surface signalling system is being used? Red Red and yellow Yellow Black OK Question Title * 8. Which of the following surface detection aids should only be used in distress? Please select all that apply. Dive flag Strobe EPIRB Flare Whistle Mirror OK Question Title * 9. When laying a distance line you should keep the line _______? Slack Close to your body Close to your buddy Taut Over lines laid previously by other divers OK Question Title * 10. What should you do when you make a change of direction whilst laying a distance line? Cut the line No action needed Secure the line Tie the line securely, then continue using a second reel OK Question Title * 11. You should not shine a torch directly into your buddy's _______? Pocket Path Goody bag Face All of the above OK DONE