Diving MCQ Questions and Answers for Practice

1. In diving, what is the maximum score a diver can receive for a single dive?

1. 5
2. 8
3. 10
4. 15

2. Which type of dive involves a forward takeoff with a somersault and a twist performed simultaneously?

1. Back dive
2. Pike dive
3. Twisting dive
4. Forward somersault dive

3. What is the term for the position in which a diver keeps their body straight with arms extended overhead and legs together?

1. Pike
2. Tuck
3. Straight
4. Layout

4. Who is the Chinese diver known for her dominance in womens platform diving, winning multiple Olympic gold medals?

1. Greg Louganis
2. Matthew Mitcham
3. Wu Minxia
4. Tom Daley

5. In synchronized diving, how many divers compete as a pair or team and perform identical dives simultaneously?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

6. What is the term for the springboard event in which the diver takes off facing forward and performs spins and twists?

1. Platform dive
2. Forward dive
3. Springboard dive
4. Front dive

7. Which diving event features a platform set at a height of 10 meters above the water surface?

1. 3-meter springboard
2. 5-meter platform
3. 7.5-meter platform
4. 10-meter platform

8. What is the term for the technique in diving where the diver spins around the bodys longitudinal axis?

1. Flip
2. Roll
3. Twist
4. Spin

9. Who is the American diver known for his back-to-back Olympic gold medals in platform diving and his iconic dives from the 10-meter platform?

1. David Boudia
2. Greg Louganis
3. Steele Johnson
4. Troy Dumais

10. In diving, what is the term for the position in which a diver bends at the waist, keeping the legs straight and close together?

1. Pike
2. Tuck
3. Roll
4. Twist

11. Which country has historically been dominant in synchronized diving, especially in events like the 3-meter springboard?

1. China
2. United States
3. Russia
4. Canada

12. What is the term for the technique in diving where the diver bends both the hips and knees, bringing the knees toward the chest?

1. Pike
2. Tuck
3. Roll
4. Layout

13. Which type of dive involves a backward takeoff with a somersault and a twist performed simultaneously?

1. Reverse dive
2. Backward twist
3. Backspin dive
4. Twist dive

14. In diving, what is the term for the action of the diver straightening their body after being in a tuck or pike position?

1. Unroll
2. Unwind
3. Unbend
4. Unfold

15. Who is the Canadian diver known for his achievements in synchronized diving with partner Alexandre Despatie?

1. David Boudia
2. Matthew Mitcham
3. Tom Daley
4. Émilie Heymans