AIDA Logo SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION

These versions of logos are derivatives of the basic

logo versions.

The diver illustration contains a gradient fill of AIDA

corporate color palette. Typography is the same as in
the basic versions.

Purpose of these versions is mainly aesthetical

compared to the basic versions, because logo has
more depth and overall dynamic feel. This effect is
achieved with the gradient.

These versions function well in promo videos, some

web contents, web banners, LCD screens and
SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION - HORIZONTAL
advertising. Any situation where the logo is in the
focus of a communication and needs an extra visual

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elevation these versions should be used.

Please do not write on this question sheet, use the answer sheet provided. Please read the questions very
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carefully. If you would like to complete the exam orally, please ask your instructor.

Question 1 Question 4
Which of the following descriptions best describes What are the advantages for a freediver of
Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)? stretching and increased flexibility?
A. The maximum amount of air inhaled after full A. Decrease their residual volume
exhale B. Increase vital capacity
B. The additional air that can be inhaled after a C. Reduced risk of injury
normal tidal breath in
D. All of the above
C. The amount of air inhaled and exhaled during
normal breathing
D. The amount of air remaining in the lungs and Question 5
trachea after a passive exhale At what depth would a freediver with a Total
Lung Capacity of 6L and a Residual Volume of
1.5L reach Failure Depth?
Question 2
Which of the following descriptions best describes A. 10m
Residual Volume (RV)? B. 22m
A. The maximum amount of air remaining in the C. 30m
lungs after a forceful exhale. D. 40m
B. The additional air that can be inhaled after a
normal tidal breath in
C. The amount of air inhaled and exhaled during Question 6
normal breathing If a freediver with a Total Lung Capacity of 4L
trains to reduce his Residual Volume from 25%
D. The amount of air remaining in the lungs and
trachea after a passive exhale to 20% - what will be the increase in his failure
depth?
A. 10m
Question 3
B. 15m
Which of the following statements regarding
Failure Depth is NOT true? C. 20m
D. 30m
A. Failure depth is the depth at which lactic acid in
the legs makes it no longer possible to kick down
any further Question 7
B. Failure depth is the depth at which Residual Why would a freediver want to include FRC Diving
Volume is reached and air can no longer be as part of his training?
brought up from the lungs to equalise
C. Failure Depth will not be deeper for divers with a A. Allows them to train mouthfill equalisation
greater Total Lung Capacity B. Gets their body ready for deeper dives
D. Failure Depth can be made deeper by training C. Helps to induce the bloodshift
to decrease Residual Volume and increase Vital
Capacity D. All of the above

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 AIDA Logo SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION

These versions of logos are derivatives of the basic

logo versions.

The diver illustration contains a gradient fill of AIDA

corporate color palette. Typography is the same as in
the basic versions.

Purpose of these versions is mainly aesthetical

compared to the basic versions, because logo has
more depth and overall dynamic feel. This effect is
achieved with the gradient.

These versions function well in promo videos, some

web contents, web banners, LCD screens and
SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION - HORIZONTAL
advertising. Any situation where the logo is in the
focus of a communication and needs an extra visual

Question 8 elevation these versions should be used.

Question 12
Which of the following precautions would a free- A freediver with a 4L Total Lung Capacity and a
diver want to take when performing FRC dives? Residual Volume of 1L is able to pump an extra
0.5L of air into his lungs using "packing". At what
A. Keep head tucked in and relax the shoulders depth would he reach Residual Volume, WITH
B. Make small arm movements packing?
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C. 
Keep a hand close to the rope as negative A. 20m
buoyancy may be earlier than normal
B. 25m
D. All of the above
C. 35m
D. 45m
Question 9
A freediver has a lung capacity of 6L and an RV
of 1.5L. At which depth should he attempt to Question 13
fill his mouth on descent if he wants to use the A freediver with a Total Lung Capacity of 4L and
mouthfill technique to increase his maximum a Residual Volume of 1L is able to pump an ex-
depth of equalisation? tra 0.5L of air into his lungs using "packing". At
what depth would he reach Residual Volume,
A. At 30m
WITHOUT packing?
B. Before he reaches 30m
A. 20m
C. Between 30m and 40m
B. 25m
D. It doesn't matter, wherever he feels comfortable
C. 30m
D. 40m
Question 10
Which of the following statements regarding the
mouthfill technique is NOT correct? Question 14
What can you do to help someone who is
A. You can train to increase the amount of air taken
displaying symptoms of Decopression Illness (DCI)
for mouthfill
while you are waiting for medical assistance to
B. The maximum depth at which a mouthfill can be arrive?
taken depends on the freediver's residual volume
A. Get the patient to drink alcohol
C. Mouthfill is a good way to equalise below residual
volume because it does not put stress on the lungs B. Administer 100% oxygen and drink at least 1L of
and can prevent a lung squeeze when it's done water per hour
carefully C. Walk patient around to ease pain in joints
D. Once the mouthfill has been taken, the glottis D. Administer massage to the patient
(vocal cords) should be left open to allow air to
flow freely up from the lungs
Question 15
If a freediver is able to reach 10m on an FRC dive
Question 11
with a surface mouthfill, the freediver can then
Which of the following could be a disadvantage perform the same mouthfill at 20m on a full lung
of "packing"? dive what depth could they potentially reach?
A. Increased buoyancy A. 30m
B. Increased risk of lung injury B. 40m
C. Increased tension at the start of the dive C. 50m
D. all of the above D. 60m

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 AIDA Logo SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION

These versions of logos are derivatives of the basic

logo versions.

The diver illustration contains a gradient fill of AIDA

corporate color palette. Typography is the same as in
the basic versions.

Purpose of these versions is mainly aesthetical

compared to the basic versions, because logo has
more depth and overall dynamic feel. This effect is
achieved with the gradient.

These versions function well in promo videos, some

web contents, web banners, LCD screens and
SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION - HORIZONTAL
advertising. Any situation where the logo is in the
focus of a communication and needs an extra visual

Question 16 elevation these versions should be used.

Question 20
What is the rule for calculating surface interval Which of the following could help to reduce the
using time? risk of DCI from freediving?
A. Time x 1 A. Ensure you are adequately hydrated
B. Time x 2 B. Take a break of at least two hours between
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C. Time x 3 freediving sessions on the same day

D. Time x 4 C. Limit your total diving for the day
D. All of the above

Question 17
What is the rule for calculating surface interval Question 21
using depth A pulse Oximeter measures ______________________.
A. Depth / 3 A. The expected dive time of the athlete
B. Depth / 5 B. The weight of the Athlete
C. Depth / 7 C. The length of the rope
D. Depth / 8 D. Heart rate and blood oxygen saturation

Question 18 Question 22
Which of the following are common signs or Which of the following is NOT food that could po-
symptoms of DCI? tentially risk mucus production in certain people?
A. Partial paralysis A. Milk
B. Euphoria B. Orange juice
C. Extreme hunger C. Wheat Bread
D. All of the above D. Blueberries

Question 19 Question 23
Which of the following statements best describes Which of the following is NOT a lock position
the effect of Henry's Law, which can result in for Frenzel?
Decompression Illness (DCI)?
A. T Lock
A. As the freediver descends, the lack of oxygen in B. K Lock
his tissues makes space for nitrogen which fills
the gaps as it is the other main component of air C. S Lock
B. As the freediver descends, the partial pressure D. H Lock
of the carbon dioxide in his lungs builds up until
the carbon dioxide is forced into his tissues and
blood causing DCI Question 24
C. As the freediver descends, the partial pressure of Which one of the following could be described
the gases in his lungs increases with the ambient as active recovery?
pressure, this forces nitrogen, which cannot be A. Walking moderately for about an hour
metabolised, into his tissues and blood at higher
pressures than on the surface B. Cycling Intensely for 15 minutes
D. 
As the freediver descends, the volume of the C. Sprinting 100m
gases in his lungs decreases until not enough D. Interval training
nitrogen is available to sustain the metabolism

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 AIDA Logo SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION

These versions of logos are derivatives of the basic

logo versions.

The diver illustration contains a gradient fill of AIDA

corporate color palette. Typography is the same as in
the basic versions.

Purpose of these versions is mainly aesthetical

compared to the basic versions, because logo has
more depth and overall dynamic feel. This effect is
achieved with the gradient.

These versions function well in promo videos, some

web contents, web banners, LCD screens and
SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION - HORIZONTAL
advertising. Any situation where the logo is in the
focus of a communication and needs an extra visual

Question 25 elevation these versions should be used.

Question 30
In which case would suspect dehydration? Which of the following could be described as a
physical therapy?
A. Transparent urine, headache, tiredness
B. Yellow urine, muscle twitches A. Massage
B. Aromatherapy
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C. Dark yellow urine, no other symptoms

D. All of above C. Applying moisturiser lotion
D. Meditation

Question 26
Which of the following is a good way to decrease Question 31
your Residual Volume? Which are the best sources of antioxidants?
A. Apnea Walking A. Fruits
B. Exhale Stretches B. Vegetables
C. Static Tables C. Supplements of vitamin A, C, E
D. CO2 Tables D. All above

Question 27 Question 32
Which of the following might help a freediver to Which one of the following training sessions on
recover from a freediving session in cold water? an AIDA course can an AIDA Instructor assistant
lead?
A. Herbal Tea
B. Coca cola A. An open water session
C. Coffee B. A stretching session
D. Caffeine energy drink C. A theory session
D. An Introduction to duck diving

Question 28
Fluid goggles may need to be combined with Question 33
what piece of equipment? Which of the following is NOT a physiological
sign of overtraining?
A. Wetsuit
B. Nose Clip A. Decreased energy
C. Fins B. Decreased appetite
D. Dive Computer C. Decreased VO2 max
D. Decreased breath up time required

Question 29
What is the formula for calculating your maxi- Question 34
mum heart rate? Which of the following is NOT a psychological
sign of over training?
A. 220 minus your age
B. Resting heart rate multiplied by 3 A. Anxiety
C. Age mutiplied by 4 B. Euphoria
D. The year of your birth -36 C. Insomnia
D. Depression

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 AIDA Logo SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION

These versions of logos are derivatives of the basic

logo versions.

The diver illustration contains a gradient fill of AIDA

corporate color palette. Typography is the same as in
the basic versions.

Purpose of these versions is mainly aesthetical

compared to the basic versions, because logo has
more depth and overall dynamic feel. This effect is
achieved with the gradient.

These versions function well in promo videos, some

web contents, web banners, LCD screens and
SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION - HORIZONTAL
advertising. Any situation where the logo is in the
focus of a communication and needs an extra visual

Question 35 elevation these versions should be used.

Question 40
Which of the following would NOT be described Flexibility of the ________ may help increase Vital
as a relaxation technique? Capacity.
A. Meditation A. Soft Palate
B. Aromatherapy B. Neck
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C. Walking C. Intercostal Muscles

D. Sit ups D. Calf Muscles

Question 36 Question 41
Which of the following is NOT a good source of Which muscle do we want to make more flexible
hydration? to decrease residual volume?
A. Water A. Diaphragm
B. Coffee B. Biceps
C. Herbal tea C. Triceps
D. Isotonic sports drink D. Deltoids

Question 37 Question 42
A freediver with a residual volume of 20% would Which of the following foods might you want
reach Failure Depth at which depth? to remove from your diet before deep training
sessions?
A. 30m
B. 35m A. Brown Rice
C. 40m B. Wheat Bread
D. 45m C. Oily Fish
D. Broccoli

Question 38
Which of the following is good Heart range for Question 43
increasing cardiovascular fitness? Which of the following is NOT a reason that free-
divers are more likely to suffer from dehydration?
A. Less then 50% of your Max. HR
B. 50 - 70% of your Max. HR A. Sweating in the suit
C. 70- 80% of your Max. HR B. Immersion diuresis
D. More than 80% of your Max. HR C. Breathing
D. Equalising

Question 39
Which of the following is not a Symptom of De- Question 44
compression Illness? Which of the following would NOT be regarded
as a good snack whilst freediving?
A. Extreme Tiredness or Fatigue
B. Vertigo or Balance problems A. Electrolyte drink
C. Congestion B. Banana
D. Nausea / Sickness C. Cheese Sandwich
D. Nuts

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 AIDA Logo SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION

These versions of logos are derivatives of the basic

logo versions.

The diver illustration contains a gradient fill of AIDA

corporate color palette. Typography is the same as in
the basic versions.

Purpose of these versions is mainly aesthetical

compared to the basic versions, because logo has
more depth and overall dynamic feel. This effect is
achieved with the gradient.

These versions function well in promo videos, some

web contents, web banners, LCD screens and
SECONDARY (GRADIENT) VERSION - HORIZONTAL
advertising. Any situation where the logo is in the
focus of a communication and needs an extra visual

Question 45 elevation these versions should be used.

Question 48
Which of the following is NOT a function meas- Antioxidants are used for _________________________.
ured using a dive computer during the dive?
A. Disarming free radicals
A. Depth of dive B. Improving VO2 max
B. Time of dive
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C. Increasing tolerance to CO2

C. Oxygen consumption on the dive D. A source of protein
D. Temperature of the water

Question 49
Question 46 Which one of the following is NOT a sign of De-
Assitant instructors may NOT ____________________. compression Illness?
A. Teach New skills A. Speech Disturbance
B. Supervise a training table B. Behavioral Changes
C. Supervise a group stretching session C. Unsteady Manner of walking
D. Set up the Buoys and lines for the open water D. Cherry Red Lips
session

Question 50
Question 47 What would you choose to consume within the
Which of the following is NOT a form of Yoga? first hour after intense pool DYN training (lactic
A. Ashtanga acid and hypoxic) to aid your recovery?
B. Pranayama A. Water
C. Iyengar B. Water and eat the complex meal of carbs, proteins
D. Jamiesons and fats when i get home (aprox 2 hours after
training)
C. Chocolate bar
D. Water and protein shake with fruits

REMEMBER
NEVER EVER FREEDIVE ALONE, ALWAYS DIVE WITH AN EXPERIENCED BUDDY!

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