SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Practice Exam

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Prepare for the SDI Open Water Diver Exam. Dive into multiple choice questions, hints, and explanations to gear up for the certification. Start your underwater adventure today!

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You can best don your scuba unit at the surface by:

Passing it over your head.
Putting it on like a jacket.
Sitting on it.
Both the second and third answers are correct.

The correct answer is: Both the second and third answers are correct.

The best way to don your scuba unit at the surface involves both putting it on like a jacket and sitting on it. When you put the scuba unit on like a jacket, you allow the buoyancy of the tank and the distribution of weights to settle properly against your body before you hit the water. This method ensures that the unit is secure and balanced, maximizing comfort and safety. Sitting on the scuba unit can provide stability and support while strapping on the equipment. It allows you to have more control as you align the straps and ensure the equipment fits snugly. Using these two methods together enhances the ability to maneuver into your gear effectively while maintaining stability at the surface. This combined technique is especially useful to avoid any inefficiencies or hazards that may arise from incorrect positioning or balancing of the scuba unit while preparing to enter the water.