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Instructor Exam (IDC / IE) Dive Theory Practice

Unlimited Instructor-level dive theory practice for the IDC and Instructor Exam — physics, physiology, equipment, the RDP/eRDPml, and general skills & environment. Sit IE-style mock exams as often as you like.

5 topic areasDive theory
75% / sectionPassing score
10 languagesLanguages

What's on the Instructor exam

The Instructor Exam dive theory test covers five topic areas at professional depth. Our engine lets instructor candidates drill each area to mastery and then sit IE-style mock exams with fresh questions every time — the fastest way to walk into the IE with no surprises.

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Sample Instructor exam questions

A taste of the style and difficulty. In the app you get a fresh set every time.

At 30 metres/100 feet in seawater, the ambient pressure is approximately:

  • A3 bar/ata
  • B4 bar/ataCorrect
  • C30 bar/ata
  • D40 bar/ata

Why: 1 bar/ata from the atmosphere plus about 3 bar/ata from 30 metres of seawater gives roughly 4 bar/ata total.

A student diver begins showing signs of nitrogen narcosis at depth. The most effective response is to:

  • ADescend deeper to acclimatize
  • BAscend to a shallower depthCorrect
  • CIncrease the breathing rate
  • DRemove the regulator briefly

Why: Narcosis eases as ambient pressure drops, so ascending to a shallower depth is the correct and immediate response.

Why practice with Scuba Exams

Fresh every timeA new question set on every attempt — learn the concepts, don't memorize an answer key.
Drill by topicTarget any single section until it's solid, then sit full mock exams.
Your missed questionsEverything you get wrong collects into a personal set until you get it right.
Instant scoringSee your score, pass/fail, and a full answer review the moment you finish.
In 10 languagesStudy in the language you think in — the whole exam translates, not just the buttons.
Any devicePractice on your phone between dives or on a laptop the night before.

Instructor exam FAQ

What's on the Instructor Exam dive theory test?

Five topic areas — physics, physiology, equipment, the RDP/eRDPml, and general skills and dive environment — typically requiring 75% per section. Our practice covers all five with unlimited fresh questions.

Can I use this to prepare during my IDC?

Yes. Instructor candidates use it throughout the IDC to drill weak topics and sit IE-style mock exams as often as they want, in whichever language they think in.

Are these the real IE questions?

No — they're original, instructor-level practice questions written to match the real exam's topics and rigor, so you build genuine mastery rather than memorizing a specific paper.

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