It sounds like a bad response, but if you don't know, you shouldn't be trying. The risks and penalties for screwing up can be enormous and it's not something to take lightly.

I think your answer does not only sound bad.

Climbing and diving are easily lethal if you don't command your equipment appropriately. Would you recommend someone interested in practicing them to not even try?

Nonetheless, the point you make is important. Having said that, giving advise on how to avoid the dangers is what I think to be optimal.