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Exam simulation Human Performance and limitations Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Exam simulation bpl-hot-air 100 questions on 120 minutes

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1 - From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure? 7000 feet 12000 feet 2000 feet 10000 feet

2 - The majority of aviation accidents are caused by... Human failure Technical failure Geographical influences. Meteorological influences.

3 - Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia? The tactile perception (sense of touch) The oltfactory perception (smell) The visual perception (vision) The auditory perception (hearing)

4 - Which dangerous attitudes are often combined? Impulsivity and carefulness Macho and invulnerability Self-abandonment and macho Invulnerability and self-abandonment

5 - The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the... Optimal problem solution State of readiness of a pilot Procedure for an emergency landing Error chain.

6 - Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases? 1 % 21 % 0.1 % 78 %

7 - A risk factor for decompression sickness is... Scuba diving prior to flight 100 % oxygen after decompression. Sports Smoking.

8 - Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory? It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

9 - Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by... Unhealthy food Alcohol. Smoking. Little sleep.

10 - In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately? Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

11 - The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

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Point A Point C Point D Point B

12 - Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory 2, 4 1 1, 2, 3, 4 .1, 2, 3

13 - Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia? Blue marks all over the body Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails Muscle cramps in the upper body area Joint pain in knees and feet

14 - In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment? During a light and slow climb Breathing takes place using the mouth only The eustachien tube is blocked All windows are completely closed

15 - What is a latent error? An error which has an immediate effect on the controls An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time An error which only has consequences after landing

16 - What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft? 78 % 21 % 12 % 18.9 %

17 - The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called... Anticipatory check procedure. Situational thinking. Constant flight check. Situational awareness.

18 - Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots? Curved sidepiece Unbreakable No UV filter Non-polarised

19 - Which factor can lead to human error? Double check of relevant actions To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous The bias to see what we expect to see Proper use of checklists

20 - What is an indication for a macho attitude? Quick resignation in complex and critical situations Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations Careful walkaround procedure Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

21 - What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere? 0.1 % 21 % 78 % 1 %

22 - Visual illusions are mostly caused by... Misinterpretation of the brain. Binocular vision. Rapid eye movements. Colour blindness.

23 - For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information? 10 to 20 seconds 3 to 7 seconds 30 to 40 seconds 35 to 50 seconds

24 - Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure? 12000 feet 7000 feet 22000 feet 5000 feet

25 - What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot? Extroverted - stable Introverted - unstable Introverted - stable Extroverted - unstable

26 - The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately... 0.3 percent. 0.03 percent. 0.01 percent 0.1 percent.

27 - Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured? By the use of proper headsets By a particular frequency allocation By the use of radio phraseology By using radios certified for aviation use only

28 - What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)? Oxygen transport Immune defense Blood sugar regulation Blood coagulation

29 - At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Perfromance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

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Point B Point D Point C Point A

30 - At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)? 5000 ft 18000 ft 22000 ft 10000 ft

31 - Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks? During check flights due to a high level of nervousness During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast Due to group-dynamic effects If there is not enough information available

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