teknitroxdiver
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just don't worry about it. If you're comfy in the water and know the stuff, you're good to go. I didn't think I would do as good as I did (100%).
I'm so nervous!
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Just go over the knowledge review and really hit the rdp that should do it.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
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It's good to be nervous...it shows you're taking this seriously.
The students who aren't nervous make me nervous!
The students who aren't nervous make me nervous!
Diehl
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I'm taking my class in a few weeks. I am studing everyday and know my tables pretty good. But I am still a little nervous about the written :11: What if I just freeze up and forget everything? Thats the only thing I'm afraid of. Can you guys give me some pointers on what to study in the PADI workbook. There is so much in there and would like to focus on the things that I will be tested on. Does anyone know if there is a online sample test of the tables or the actual PADI written? And if I do fail can I take it again in the same day?
Diehl
Dont sweat it , the knowlege review at the end of each chapter in your book is all you need. I just did my test last wk .Remember there is no time limit just read carefully and if you do find your self freezing up just stop and take a breath ,then go on to the questions your sure of and come back to the other ones.Above all else relax and enjoy learning somthing for recreation and not somthing thats job related.
good luck,,,,,,,,,,,,Paul
Dont sweat it , the knowlege review at the end of each chapter in your book is all you need. I just did my test last wk .Remember there is no time limit just read carefully and if you do find your self freezing up just stop and take a breath ,then go on to the questions your sure of and come back to the other ones.Above all else relax and enjoy learning somthing for recreation and not somthing thats job related.
good luck,,,,,,,,,,,,Paul
foneguy
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Diehl:
i failed my first time miserably...i changed answers...dont do that!!!!!! now the 2nd time,, i got a 98% overall on the written..120 questions, btw...i went ymca scuba and the big thing with my owi was physics,( decompression and stuff) open water was 75 deg at surface....50 deg at 32 ft, 40 at 50 ft. vis was 30ft att 30ft...after that nun....but i had a ball just waiting to go again!!!!!!
good luck let us know how u did!!!!!
Diehl
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Thanks Guys, I will 
RonDawg
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Diehl:
The PADI written test is pretty easy (some would say TOO easy). Much of it is common sense, and just like with the SAT of the 4 choices two will be outrageously wrong, one will be close but not quite correct. Also don't be too quick to choose "all of the above", sometimes they will throw that in there to trick you.
The quizzes at the end of each chapter are pretty representative of what you'll find on the test. However the most difficult parts are:
1. Tables, which you get into (I think) Chapter 3 or 4. The concept (IMHO) isn't difficult, but sometimes looking at those tiny numbers on the RDP can get you crosseyed and as a result you end up looking down the wrong column or something. On the questions regarding tables I make sure to double check my answers, which I normally don't do on tests (you're more likely to get the answer right the first time).
2. Questions in which you have to rank things in order, the most memorable one being your available choices if confronted with an OOA emergency. Again IMHO the concept isn't difficult but PADI chose to present it in a somewhat confusing manner.
So, just relax!
You can ask questions to the instructor during test. YES.... DO THAT ALOT.
The instructor won't give you the answer but they will help you with the thinking and maybe hearing from the instructor will bring back some of the things discussed in the classroom.
My daughter did the same thing, she just got certified in May, 10 yrs old. She asked the instructor questions almost half of the test. The instructor just said " Ok, remember we discussed this...this in the class and this ... this" and then she would be ...."Oh yeah... that's ... that's" and got the answers by herself.
This is not a college test ... This is a fun sport, they want you to master the information but overal, it is still should be a fun sport/process....
So relax and ASK lots of questions.
Hope that helps.
The instructor won't give you the answer but they will help you with the thinking and maybe hearing from the instructor will bring back some of the things discussed in the classroom.
My daughter did the same thing, she just got certified in May, 10 yrs old. She asked the instructor questions almost half of the test. The instructor just said " Ok, remember we discussed this...this in the class and this ... this" and then she would be ...."Oh yeah... that's ... that's" and got the answers by herself.
This is not a college test ... This is a fun sport, they want you to master the information but overal, it is still should be a fun sport/process....
So relax and ASK lots of questions.
Hope that helps.
The test I found to be quite simple. If you listened during your course i'm sure you will pass with flying colors. Know how your dive tables work. My test had 4-5 of those questions. Most of the other stuff on my test I found to be common sense type questions.
"Never hold your breath"
"What is a mask squeeze?"
"Atleast how much air should you have after diving?" Never get below 500psi.
Things like that, very simple, just a matter of listening.
Don't forget that half is True and False, half is Multiple Choice, you have a good chance of getting the right answer by just reading the questions slowly and picknig the best answer.
btw, I was in a NAUI course, so my test may be different than PADI... *shrug*
"Never hold your breath"
"What is a mask squeeze?"
"Atleast how much air should you have after diving?" Never get below 500psi.
Things like that, very simple, just a matter of listening.
Don't forget that half is True and False, half is Multiple Choice, you have a good chance of getting the right answer by just reading the questions slowly and picknig the best answer. btw, I was in a NAUI course, so my test may be different than PADI... *shrug*
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