Test 120 exam questions on Human Performance and Limitations for ATPL

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1 - Of the following alternatives, which effects are due to positive acceleration (+ Gz)?- 1: Decrease in heart rate- 2: Pooling of blood into lower parts of the body- 3: Drop in blood pressure above heart-level- 4: Downward displacement or deformation of soft or mobile organs 1,2,3 1 2,3,4 1,3,4

2 - Astigmatism is caused by: A lack of empty field A lack of vitamin A A lack of accommodation A mis-shapened cornea

3 - Scanning at night should be performed by: Slight eye movements to the side of the object Avoiding food containing Vitamin A Concentrated fixation on an object (image must fall on the fovea) Scanning with one eye open

4 - In the case of changes to circadian rhythms, the readjustment to a new time zone: Is most rapid when flying eastbound Is the same in both westbound and eastbound flights Is most rapid when flying westbound Occurs immediately, as circadian rhythms do not change depending on direction of flying

5 - Barotrauma is caused by an increase or decrease in the volume of the gases contained in the body's cavities. Which, in practice, are the most frequent locations of such problems? Inner ear, facial sinuses and stomach Facial sinuses, outer ear and stomach Facial sinuses, middle ear and dental cavities Dental cavities, outer ear and eyes

6 - The available cognitive resources of the human brain: Are limited but make it possible to easily perform several tasks at the same time Are limited and make it impossible to perform two attentional tasks at the same time Allow for twin-tasks operation without any loss of effectiveness Are virtually unlimited

7 - Internal conflict within oneself is termed as: Intro-personal conflict Intra-personal conflict Intermediate-personal conflict Inter-personal conflict

8 - A barotrauma of the middle ear Is more likely, when the pilot is flying with a respiratory infection and during descent Is to be expected during rapid decompressions, but an emergency descent immediately following the decompression will eliminate the problem Causes severe pain in the sinuses Is only caused by large pressure changes during climb

9 - Among the factors which can cause illusions while taxiing are: Visibility and distance Distance from the edge of the taxiway and taxi lighting Relative movement and cockpit height above the ground Distance from the edge of the taxiway and cockpit lighting

10 - The 'Effective Performance Time' or 'Time of Useful Consciousness' after a decompression at 35 000 ft is: Approximately 3 minutes Between 30 and 60 seconds Less than 20 seconds Approximately 5 minutes

11 - The heart muscle is supplied with blood by: Ventricles The auricles The pulmonary veins The coronary arteries

12 - Which of the following symptoms can mark the onset of hyperventilation? Slow rate of breathing Slow heart beat Cyanosis (blueing of lips and finger nails) Dizzy feeling

13 - A pilot who is hyperventilating for a prolonged period of time may even become unconscious. Hyperventilation is likely to occur, when: There is a low CO-pressure in the blood The pilot is emotionally aroused There is an increased blood flow to the brain He/she is flying a tight turn

14 - An experienced pilot: Seeks complex solutions to problems, thus using his capacities up to 100% Functions exclusively in a reactive manner, as it is not resource-consuming Avoids using automated systems as his experience allows him to perform all tasks manually Prepares thoroughly for a flight and is able to anticipate the majority of possible problems

15 - Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. REM-sleep becomes shorter with any repeated sleep cycle during the night.2. REM-sleep is more important for the regeneration of mental functions than all the other sleep stages are. 1 is false, 2 is correct 1 and 2 are false 1 is correct, 2 is false 1 and 2 are both correct

16 - Which of the following applies to carbon monoxide poisoning? The human body shows no sign of carbon monoxide poisoning. Inhaling carbon monoxide leads to hyperventilation. Several days are needed to recuperate from a carbon monoxide poisoning. A very early symptom for realising carbon monoxide poisoning is euphoria.

17 - The ozone-layer is situated in the Thermosphere Troposphere Ionosphere Stratosphere

18 - A pilot should not fly immediately after donating blood because: The chance you get the bends is higher after blood-donation You have an increased susceptibility to fainting Your heart rate is too low after blood-donation Your blood-pressure is too low after blood-donation

19 - Check the following statements:1. The first information received determines how subsequent information will be evaluated.2. If one has made up one's mind, contradictory information may not get the attention it really needs.3. With increasing stress, channelizing attention is limiting the flow of information to the central decision maker (CNS). 1and 3 are correct 1, 2 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct 1 and 2 are correct

20 - Having a serious cold it is better not to fly, due to the extra risk of:1. flatulence2. pain in the ear during descent3. vertigo4. pain in the nasal sinuses 1,3 and 4 are correct 1 and 2 are correct 1,2 and 4 are correct 2,3 and 4 are correct

21 - 'Pilot's vertigo' Is the condition of dizziness and/or tumbling sensation caused by contradictory impulses to the central nervous system (CNS) Announces the beginning of airsickness Is the sensation of climbing caused by a strong linear acceleration Is the sensation to keep a rotation after completing a turn

22 - Among the factors which affect visual acuity are: Smoking, colour blindness and angular distance from the fovea Hypoxia, age and angular distance from the fovea Colour blindness, visibility and angular distance from the fovea Colour blindness, alcohol and amount of light available

23 - During the cruise, at night, when the workload is low, it is recommended that: The lighting in the cockpit be dimmed in order to prevent low vigilance The lighting in the cockpit be dimmed in order to reduce visual fatigue Only those instruments that are vital to flying the aircraft be lit in order to avoid dividing one's attention The lighting in the cockpit be increased in order to prevent low vigilance

24 - With a heart rate of 72 beats per minute and a stroke volume of 70 ml the cardiac output is about: 6 litres/min 5 litres/min 8 litres/min 7 litres/min

25 - Motivation is a quality which is often considered vital in the pilot's work to maintain safety. Motivation reduces the intensity of sensory illusions A high degree of motivation makes it possible to make up for insufficient knowledge in complete safety However, excessive motivation leads to stress which adversely affects performance A high degree of motivation lowers the level of vigilance

26 - Who in the aviation industry is responsible for flight safety? Aircrew and Ground crew Aircrew Management, Aircrew, Ground crew and ATC Everyone involved

27 - Having made an important decision, a Commander of an aircraft should: Explain the reasons for the decision only if time permits in the air As the leader of the crew, never need explain the reasons behind the decision Always try to make time to explain the reasons for the decision even if it is after landing Explain the reasons for the decision only if asked

28 - Which is the most likely of the following scenarios which might lead to a conflict between status and role? A security officer temporarily standing in for a member of the cabin crew. A manager interviewing an experienced captain of an aircraft. Two training captains flying together. A trainee air traffic officer working with a senior ATC controller.

29 - In order to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, exercise should: Be avoided since raising the heart rate shortens the life of the heart Double the resting heart rate for at least 20 minutes, three times a week Triple the resting heart rate for 20 minutes, once a week Double the resting heart rate for at least an hour, five times a week

30 - The effect of experience and repetition on performance: Can both be beneficial and negative Is always beneficial Is never negative Is always negative

31 - Stress is a reaction to adapt a specific situation. This reaction Is always linked to excessive fear Can only be controlled by medical treatment May include various psychological and physiological elements which one can learn to manage Is purely physiological and automatic

32 - What is synergy in a crew ? The coordinated action of unrelated individual performances in achieving a non-standard task A behavioural expedient associated with the desynchronisation of the coordinated actions The uncoordinated action of the crewmembers towards a common objective The coordinated action of all members towards a common objective, in which collective performance is proving to be more than the sum of the individual performances

33 - A pilot may get the illusion of low altitude on approach although the aircraft is on the correct glidepath: When the runway is unusually narrow When the runway is wider than he is used to Depending on the approach speed of the aircraft On night approaches only

34 - Pilot stress reactions: Are related to an internationally recognized list of stressors where the top-ten items should be avoided by every means Seem to be always the same for most pilots Do not change with the environment or different situations but mainly with the characters themselves Differ from pilot to pilot, depending on how a person manages the particular stressors

35 - The area in front of a threshold descends towards the threshold. Possible danger is: Approach is lower than normal and may result in a short landing To drop far below the glide path To misjudge the length of the runway Approach is higher than normal and may result in a long landing

36 - Flying immediately following a dive with SCUBA diving equipment to a depth greater than 10 metres is not advisable because: Has no influence on altitude flights Prevents any dangers caused by DCS (decompression sickness) when climbing to altitudes not exceeding 30 000 FT Will always lead to hypoxia Can cause decompression sickness even when flying at pressure altitudes below 18 000 FT

37 - Which of the following concepts relating to human reliability is true ? Response to a particular stressful influence does not vary from one person to another. Expectation has no influence on perception. If equipment is designed in such a way that it can be operated wrongly, then sooner or later, it will be. Performance is totally independent of motivation.

38 - Which is the procedure to be followed when symptoms of decompression sickness occur? Descend to the lowest possible level and land as soon as possible Only the prompt supply of oxygen is necessary Only medical treatment is of use Descend to the lowest possible level and wait for the symptoms to disappear before climbing again

39 - Which of the following components belong to the middle ear? Otoliths Endolymph Ossicles Semicircular canals

40 - Which of the following statements concerning hypoxia is correct? It is never a problem at altitudes below 25.000 ft. It has little effect on the body, because the body can always compensate for it. It activates the senses and makes them function better. It is a potential threat to safety.

41 - Up to what altitude is blood oxygen saturation reduction unlikely to affect a pilot's judgement? 20,000 FT 10,000 FT 30,000 FT 25,000 FT

42 - Which of the following list are symptoms of fatigue?1. Diminished accommodation2. Slowed reactions3. Long-term memory access problems4. Being over-talkative5. Diminished motor skills 1, 2 & 4 All of the above 1, 2, 3 & 5 2 & 5 only

43 - How is oxygen mainly transported in the blood? White blood cells. Plasma. Blood fat. Haemoglobin in the red blood cells.

44 - What may trigger stress in humans? The subjective interpretation an individual gives to a situation experienced Always the reaction to upsetting emotions caused either by physiological or psychological conditions Only strong stimulation of the sensory organs: a flash of light, noise and the smell of smoke Only objective stimulation from environmental factors

45 - Approximately how long will a blood alcohol level of 60 mg / 100 ml take to return to normal? 4 hours 1 hour 12 hours 8 hours

46 - The Somatogravic illusion gives the pilot a false impression of: Climbing and turning to the right Descending and turning to the left Descending and turning to the right Climbing or descending

47 - Free running circadian rhythms normally have a cycle of approximately: 25 hours 36 hours 8 hours 6 hours

48 - The relevance of check procedures during flight becomes even more important when: Flying an aircraft which you have flown recently Flying an unfamiliar type of aircraft and experiencing mental pressure Flying an aircraft which you have flown many times before Conducting a longer flight than you would normally perform

49 - When problem-solving, what determines the transition from rule-based activities to knowledge-based activities? Unsuitability of automated actions. Unsuitability of known rules for the problem posed. There is never a transition from Rule-based and Knowledge-based behaviour. Knowledge of rules that apply for the problem.

50 - In order to perceive colour vision, it is necessary:-1: for there to be sufficient amount of light (ambient luminosity)-2: at night to look at the point to be observed at an angle of 15°-3: to allow the eye a period of time to get used to the light-4: to avoid white light 1 3 2,4 1,2,3

51 - Which of the following statements is correct?The blood-pressure which is measured during flight medical checks is the pressure In the artery of the upper arm (representing the pressure at heart level) In the veins of the upper arm In the muscles of the upper arm In all the blood-vessels of the body (representing the pressure in the whole body)

52 - Galactic Radiation is: Unsteady and reasonably predictable Steady but unpredictable Steady and reasonably predictable Unsteady and unpredictable

53 - Can you suffer from aerodontalgia in the descent? Only above 10.000 ft No Only in pressurised aircraft Yes

54 - What should a pilot do to optimise his/her night vision (scotopic vision)? Wait at least 60 minutes to night-adapt before he takes off Avoid food containing high amounts of vitamin A Select meals with high contents of vitamin B and C Not smoke before start and during flight and avoid flash-blindness

55 - In 1972, a psychologist named Edwards presented a concept of the interface between flight crew and other parts of the airspace environment. What is this concept called and the names of those elements involved? The SHELL Concept. Software, hardware, economy and liveware The SHELL Concept. Software, harmony, environment, and location The SHELL Concept. Software, hardware, environment, and liveware The SHELL Concept. Software, hardware, environment and location

56 - During flight in IMC, the most reliable sense which should be used to overcome illusions is the: Vestibular sense 'Seat-of-the-pants-Sense' Visual sense by looking outside Visual sense, interpreting the attitude indicator

57 - 1. Lively information is easier to take into consideration for creating a mental picture than boring information.2.The sequence in which information is offered is also important for the use the pilot makes of it. 1 is correct, 2 is not correct 1 and 2 are both correct 1 and 2 are both not correct 1 is not correct, 2 is correct

58 - The time an eye needs to adapt fully to the dark is about: 10 minutes 25 - 30 minutes 10 seconds 5 minutes

59 - The process of responding to a sender by confirming the reception of a message is called Feedback Transference Synchronization Redundancy

60 - Before takeoff, a briefing: Is not necessary when departing from home base because this is routine Must be done systematically in order to refresh the memory of the crew members and to co- ordinate actions Is not necessary if the crew members know each other Is not required unless both crew members agree it is essential

61 - The following actions are appropriate when faced with symptoms of decompression sickness:1. climb to higher level2. descent to the higher of 10000 ft or MSA and land as soon as possible3. breathe 100 % oxygen4. obtain medical advice about recompression after landing 2, 3 and 4 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 1 and 4 are correct 1, 2 and 3 are correct

62 - Which of the following laws explains bubbles of nitrogen coming out of solution in body tissues due to a decrease in atmospheric pressure? Dalton's law Boyle's law Gay Lussac's law Henry's law

63 - Oxygen, combined with haemoglobin in blood is transported by Platelets Blood plasma Red blood cells White blood cells

64 - Cognitive evaluation which leads to stress is based on: The evaluation of the capabilities of the individual and the time available The evaluation of the situation and the state of fatigue of the individual The capabilities of the individual and the solutions provided by the environment The evaluation of the situation and the evaluation of capabilities to cope with it

65 - The main purpose of lumbar support is to: Allow the most comfortable position for the spine Allow the most comfortable position for the spine and shoulder bones Allow the most comfortable position for the spine and higher neck bones Produce an even pressure of the discs by allowing the lower spine to curve naturally.

66 - Although the anticipation of possible events is a good attitude for pilots to acquire, it can sometimes lead to hazardous situations. With this statement in mind, select the response below which could lead to such a hazard: Anticipating that the flight will take longer time than planned Anticipating that the weather may deteriorate Anticipating the sequence of items on a check list. Mishearing the contents of a reply from an air traffic controller when a non-standard procedure was given but a standard procedure was anticipated

67 - Nonverbal communication Is of no meaning in the cockpit Is always used intentionally Supports verbal communication Should be avoided by all means in the cockpit

68 - With hyperventilation, caused by high levels of arousal or overstress: Finger nails and lips will turn blue ('cyanosis') An increased amount of carbon dioxide is exhaled causing muscular spasms and even unconsciousness Peripheral and scotopic vision will be improved More oxygen will reach the brain

69 - The fovea is Where the optic nerves come together with the pupil The area of the blind spot (optic disc) The area of best day vision and best night vision The area of best day vision and no night vision at all

70 - What can be said concerning the following two statements?1. Euphoria can be a symptom of hypoxia.2. Someone in an euphoric condition is more prone to error. 1 is false, 2 is correct 1 is correct, 2 is false 1 and 2 are both false 1 and 2 are both correct

71 - What is the procedure above 10.000 ft altitude when faced with explosive decompression? Descend to below 10,000 ft and signal an emergency First inform ATC Check the cabin altitude, don an oxygen mask and maintain level flight Don an oxygen mask and descend to below 10,000 ft

72 - Which of the following statements are correct:-1: Scuba diving may be practiced without restriction-2: Many medicines have effects which are incompatible with flight safety-3: An adequate amount of fluid should be drunk when flying-4: Alcohol has no effect on the inner ear. 1, 2 and 3 are correct 2, 3 and 4 are correct 2 and 3 are correct 1, 3 and 4 are correct

73 - When the weather is foggy, on approach, a pilot may get a feeling of: The airfield being further away than actually is Aircraft altitude being lower than it actually is His/her eyes focusing on infinity His/her visual field shrinking (i.e. tunnel vision)

74 - The relationship between arousal and flying performance is Approximately linear increasing Approximately the form of an inverted U Approximately sinusoidal Approximately exponential

75 - Positive g will cause the blood-pressure to the brain to: Increase Remain constant First increase, then decrease Decrease

76 - Physical exercise in high temperatures (tropical climates) may: Increase a pilot's resistance to decompression sickness Cause the pilot to collapse, due to an excess of fluid in the body Cause dysentery Cause painful muscle and abdominal cramps

77 - During hyperventilation: Acidity level of the blood is reduced Nitrogen concentration of the blood is above normal Oxygen concentration of the blood is below normal Alkalinity level of the blood is reduced

78 - Decision-making results in: A choice between different options to achieve a goal A subjective choice between options to achieve a goal A totally objective choice between options to achieve a goal proposed by the Pilot in Command A choice always based on the experience of the Pilot in Command

79 - Which gas most readily combines with haemoglobin? Nitrogen Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Oxygen

80 - Haemoglobin is: In the red blood cells In the white blood cells Dissolved in the plasma In the platelets

81 - Vision of terrain relief (e.g. hills, valleys, etc.): Is impossible with only one eye Is possible at only at distances over 200 m due to binocular vision Is based on binocular vision at short distances and the rules of proportion and perspective for objects that are further away Is impossible if a pilot wears sunglasses

82 - A stress reaction is: The specific response of the body to demands placed on a person The non-specific response of the body to demands placed on a person The specific stimuli causing a human body to respond The non-specific stimuli causing a human body to respond

83 - One of the most dangerous symptoms of hypoxia concerning flight safety is: Reduced coordination of limb movements, causing the pilot to spin Impaired judgement Hyperventilation, causing emotional stress Cyanosis, reducing then pilots ability to hear

84 - Coaction is a mode of coordination which recommends: Sustained cooperation on actions and the formulation of commitments concerning flight situations Working parallel to achieve individual objectives The application of procedural knowledge in the conduct of specific actions Working in parallel to achieve one common objective

85 - What is the main adverse effect of expectations in the perception mechanism ? Expectations often guide the focus of attention towards a particular aspect, while possible alternates are neglected The attention area is enlarged, thus it will lead to an uncertainty in regard to necessary decisions The unconscious mechanism of attention leads to focus on all relevant information They always lead to routine errors

86 - Which of the following answers is correct? Personality is the outward result of behaviour and attitude and is adaptable. Behaviour is the outward result of personality and attitude and is not adaptable. Behaviour is the outward result of personality and attitude and is adaptable. Personality is the outward result of behaviour and attitude and is not adaptable.

87 - You fly VFR from your home base (runway width 45 m) to a small airfield (runway width 27 m). On reaching your destination there is a risk of performing a: High approach with undershoot High approach with overshoot Low approach with overshoot Low approach with undershoot

88 - The retina allows for colour perception as a result of the: Crystalline lens Rods located in its central part Rods located in its peripheral zone Cones located in its central part

89 - To maintain good situational awareness you should:( 1) believe only in your own interpretation of the data( 2) gather as much data as possible from every possible source before making inferences( 3) question whether your hypothesis still fits the situation as events progress and try to make time to review the situation( 4) consider ways of testing your situational hypothesis to see whether it is correct 2, 3 and 4 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 1 and 4 are correct All answers are correct

90 - The trend in aeroplane hull-loss rate over the last three decades seems to be related to: The crew The year of manufacture The number of engines The manufacturer

91 - The blood in the pulmonary artery is: Lacking in both oxygen and carbon dioxide Rich in oxygen and lacking in carbon dioxide Lacking in oxygen and rich in carbon dioxide Rich in both oxygen and carbon dioxide

92 - Breathing pure oxygen (without pressure) will be sufficient up to an altitude of: 40000 FT 80000 FT 60000 FT 45000 FT

93 - Working memory: Is unlimited in size Is sensitive to interruptions which may erase all or some of its contents Varies considerably in size between an expert pilot and a novice pilot Is unlimited in duration

94 - For a normal and healthy person, personality traits are: Unstable. Easily changed by an outside influence. Easily changeable. Stable.

95 - Disturbance of the biological clock appears after a:1. bad night's sleep2. day flight Amsterdam - New York3. day flight Amsterdam - Johannesburg4. night flight New York - Amsterdam 2 and 4 are correct 1,2,3 and 4 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 1,2 and 3 are correct

96 - "Non-verbal communication": Is unimportant, inherited and cannot be taught. Rarely causes accidents. Constitutes approximately 70% of human communication. Means "a sterile cockpit" below 10 000 feet.

97 - Please check the following statements:1. A stressor causes activation2. Activation stimulates a person to cope with it 1 is correct, 2 is not correct 1 and 2 are both correct 1 and 2 are both not correct 1 is not correct, 2 is correct

98 - Visual perception of depth at close to medium distance is primarily due to: Binocular vision The high sensitivity of the retina Peripheral vision Interactions between cones and rods

99 - An identical situation can be experienced by one pilot as exciting in a positive sense and by another pilot as threatening. In both cases: Both pilots will loose their motor-coordination The arousal level of both pilots will be raised The pilot feeling threatened, will be much more relaxed, than the pilot looking forward to what may happen Both pilots will experience the same amount of stress

100 - The maximum number of unrelated items that can be stored in working memory is: About 7 items Unlimited About 30 items Very limited - only 3 items

101 - Which of the following statements best characterise a self-centered cockpit ? The communication between crew members always increases when the captain takes charge of a situation The egoistic and self-centered personality of the captain often leads to a synergetic cockpit While decreasing communication, the independence of each member bolsters the crew's synergy Without taking note of what the other members are doing, each one does his own thing while at the same time assuming that everyone is aware of what is being done or what is going on

102 - If somebody starts breathing faster and deeper without physiological need The blood turns more acid The acid-base balance of the blood will not change The blood turns more alkaline The blood pressure in the brain will rise significantly

103 - The respiratory process consists mainly of: The diffusion of oxygen through the respiratory membranes into the blood, transportation to the cells, diffusion into the cells and elimination of carbon dioxide from the body The transportation of carbon dioxide to the cells and elimination of oxygen The transportation of oxygen to the cells and the elimination of nitrogen The transportation of oxygen to the cells and the elimination of carbon monoxide

104 - It is desirable to standardize as many patterns of behaviour (operating procedures) as possible in commercial aviation mainly because Such behaviour reduces errors even under adverse circumstances It makes the flight deck easier to design This reduces the amount of training required This lowers the ability requirement in pilot selection

105 - If during flight a pilot is in a mental condition of 'optimum arousal' he/she will be: Unprepared to handle a difficult situation Approaching a condition of complacency or fatigue Prepared best to cope with a difficult task In a confused mental state

106 - The level at which a pilot will experience a situation as stressful Depends on the individual's perception of available abilities in comparison to the perceived demands Depends on self-confidence alone Depends on the level of demand but not on individual interpretation of the situational demands Does not depend on his capacity to absorb information

107 - To prevent vertigo in flight we should Look towards the sides when we make a turn Breath deeply but control the respiratory frequency Not move the head suddenly while we are turning Keep breathing normally

108 - When drugs against sleep disorders and/or nervosity have been taken and the pilot intends to fly, attention has to be paid to The effect they have on hearing The effect they have on reaction time and perceptional awareness Schedule only those pilots, who show no reactions to these medications The fact that there is no difference in the quality of sleep produced under the influence of those drugs compared to normal drug-free sleep

109 - The ideal cockpit can be termed as: Cohesive Communicative Synergistic Co-operative

110 - The capacity of the short-term memory is: About 30 items Very limited - only one item Unlimited About 7 items

111 - A pilot is used to land on small and narrow runways only. Approaching a larger and wider runway can lead to: A flatter than normal approach with the risk of 'ducking under' A steeper than normal approach dropping low The risk to land short of the overrun An early or high 'round out'

112 - Which symptom of hypoxia is the most dangerous for conducting safe flight? Dizziness Lack of adaptation The degradation of reasoning and perceptive functions Lack of accommodation

113 - Our mental model of the world is based Entirely on the sensory information we receive Entirely on past experiences On both our past experiences and the sensory information we receive On both our past experiences and our motor programmes

114 - Which of the following applies when alcohol has been consumed? Drinking coffee at the same time will increase the elimination rate of alcohol Small amounts of alcohol increase visual performance Even after the consumption of small amounts of alcohol, normal cautionary attitudes may be lost Acute effects of alcohol cease immediately when 100% oxygen is taken

115 - Personality is based on:1. Heredity2. Upbringing3. Experience4. Childhood 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct 2, 3 and 4 only are correct None of the listed answers is correct 1, 2 and 4 only are correct

116 - Which of the following statements is correct?1. Psychosomatic means that mental and/or emotional stressors can be manifested in physical reactions.2. Psychosomatic means that a physical problem is always followed by psychological stress. 1 and 2 are both correct 1 is false, 2 is correct 1 is correct, 2 is false 1 and 2 are both false

117 - Divided attention is the ability:1. to execute several mental activities at almost the same time (i.e. when switching attention from outside the aircraft to the airspeed indicator on the instrument panel)2. to monitor the progress of a motor programme (i.e. flying or taxiing the airplane) on a relatively subconscious level, while making a radio call at the same time (requiring a rather conscious level)3 .to select information and check if it is relevant to the task in hand. At the same time no other operation can be performed.4. to delegate tasks to the copilot while concentrating on the procedures 1,2 and 3 are correct, 4 is false 1 and 2 are correct, 3 and 4 are false Only 3 is false 1 and 3 are correct, 2 and 4 are false

118 - The time between inadequate oxygen supply and incapacitation is called TUC (Time of Useful Consciousness). It Varies individually and depends on cabin pressure altitude Varies individually and does not depend on altitude Is not dependent on physical or psychological pressure Is the same amount of time for every person

119 - The rate and depth of breathing is primarily regulated by the concentration of: Carbon dioxide in the blood Oxygen in the cells Water vapour in the alveoli Nitrogen in the air

120 - Which of the following abilities will not improve efficient decision making on the cockpit? Ability to persuade others to follow your own point of view. Ability to think ahead and specify alternative courses of action. Ability to search for and examine all available information regarding a situation. Communicational skills and social competence.

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