Exam quiz Human factor and limitations - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Medication before flight should be...

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assessed for aeromedical fitness and side effects

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taken without reading warnings

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mixed with alcohol

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ignored if bought without prescription

Question 2

What is correct about dehydration?

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It can reduce concentration and physical performance

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It is a radio navigation error

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It is prevented by flying faster

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It cancels legal weather minima

Question 3

What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?

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21 %

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12 %

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78 %

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18.9 %

Question 4

Which human performance statement is correct? The semicircular canals sense...

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angular acceleration

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It is a radio navigation error

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It is unrelated to workload

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

Question 5

A high workload may cause...

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reduced situational awareness

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perfect decision-making

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no effect on communication

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better memory in all cases

Question 6

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

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Misinterpretation of the brain.

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Rapid eye movements.

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Colour blindness.

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Binocular vision.

Question 7

When reviewing the flight, what is correct about hypoxia?

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It can impair judgement and performance before the pilot fully recognises it

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It is a maintenance issue

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It occurs only underwater

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It replaces pre-flight planning

Question 8

Which option correctly describes visual scanning?

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A systematic scan improves traffic detection in VMC

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It affects only passengers

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It always improves reaction time

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It is measured by the altimeter

Question 9

Which statement about situational awareness is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It requires continuous monitoring of aircraft state, position, weather and plan

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It is only a radio procedure

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It removes the need for lookout

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It is fixed before take-off and never changes

Question 10

For safe PPL(A) operation, which option correctly describes hyperventilation?

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It can cause dizziness and tingling and may be confused with hypoxia

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

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It improves decision-making

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It is solved by ignoring symptoms

Question 11

Which human performance statement is correct? Hypoxia is a lack of...

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oxygen available to body tissues

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It is prevented by flying faster

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

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It is solved by ignoring symptoms

Question 12

The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...

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Situational awareness.

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Constant flight check.

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Situational thinking.

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Anticipatory check procedure.

Question 13

Which human performance statement is correct? The leans are associated with...

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vestibular illusions after prolonged or unnoticed turns

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It removes the need for checklists

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It is prevented by flying faster

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It is useful only after landing

Question 14

How should passenger management be understood by a private pilot?

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Briefing passengers and managing distractions supports cockpit safety

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It is prevented by flying faster

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It is a maintenance issue

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

Question 15

Which part of the visual system is responsible for colour vision?

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Cones

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Rods

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Macula

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Blind spot

Question 16

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

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Oxygen transport

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Blood coagulation

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Immune defense

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Blood sugar regulation

Question 17

What is an appropriate reaction when a passenger during cruise flight suddenly feels uncomfortable?

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Adjust cabin temperature and prevent excessive bank

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Give additional oxygen and avoid low load factors

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Avoid conversation and choose a higher airspeed

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Switch on the heater blower and provide thermal blankets

Question 18

Which human performance statement is correct? Alcohol before flight...

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impairs performance and is incompatible with safe flying

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improves judgement at low dose

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It improves judgement in all cases

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It replaces pre-flight planning

Question 19

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

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Point C

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Point A

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Point D

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Point B

Question 20

Hyperventilation may be caused by...

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stress or anxiety leading to excessive breathing

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low oil pressure

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too much oxygen in fuel

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blocked pitot tube only

Question 21

An acceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of...

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A climb.

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A descent.

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An inverted flight.

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A bank.

Question 22

Night vision is mainly provided by...

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rods in the retina

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cones only

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the eardrum

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the vestibular system

Question 23

Which statement about startle effect is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It can delay or disrupt the first response to an unexpected event

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It improves memory instantly

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It prevents surprise

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It is a weather code

Question 24

Which of the following options does NOT stimulate motion sickness (disorientation)?

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Non-accelerated straight and level flight

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Head movements during turns

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Flying under the influence of alcohol

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Turbulence in level flight

Question 25

For pre-flight preparation, what is the correct operational meaning of workload management?

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Tasks should be prioritised so aircraft control is protected

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It is prevented by flying faster

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It is measured by the altimeter

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It improves judgement in all cases

Question 26

Hypoxia is a lack of...

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oxygen available to body tissues

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carbon dioxide in the lungs

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nitrogen in the blood

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glucose in the eyes

Question 27

Spatial disorientation is more likely...

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without a reliable external visual horizon

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in perfect visibility only

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when parked

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during engine shutdown

Question 28

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

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Scuba diving prior to flight.

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Smoking.

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Sports.

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100 % oxygen after decompression.

Question 29

Which human performance statement is correct? Hyperventilation may be caused by...

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stress or anxiety leading to excessive breathing

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It is useful only after landing

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It is measured by the altimeter

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too much oxygen in fuel

Question 30

Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?

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Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails

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Joint pain in knees and feet

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Muscle cramps in the upper body area

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Blue marks all over the body

Question 31

Which human performance statement is correct? The most effective way to manage fatigue is...

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adequate rest and conservative go/no-go decisions

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

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ignoring symptoms

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It improves judgement in all cases

Question 32

The otolith organs sense...

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linear acceleration and gravity

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magnetic variation

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engine rpm

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radio frequency

Question 33

What is correct about hypoxia?

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It can impair judgement and performance before the pilot fully recognises it

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It is unrelated to workload

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It cancels legal weather minima

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It improves night vision

Question 34

What should a private pilot remember about decision-making?

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Conservative choices should be made early when margins reduce

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Passenger pressure should decide safety

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It affects only passengers

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It is a radio navigation error

Question 35

For what approximate time period can the short-term memory store information?

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10 to 20 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

Question 36

In day-to-day private flying, which statement is correct for stress?

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It can narrow attention and degrade decision-making

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It is relevant only above FL200

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It always improves reaction time

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It is unrelated to workload

Question 37

Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory?

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It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds

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It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

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It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds

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It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes

Question 38

What is the correct operational meaning of situational awareness?

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It requires continuous monitoring of aircraft state, position, weather and plan

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It is only a radio procedure

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It is fixed before take-off and never changes

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It affects only passengers

Question 39

What is the parallax error?

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Wrong interpretation of instruments caused by the angle of vision

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Long-sightedness due to aging especially during night

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Misperception of speed during taxiing

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A decoding error in communication between pilots

Question 40

Which human performance statement is correct? Carbon monoxide poisoning is dangerous because...

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it reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen

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It cancels legal weather minima

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it blocks the static port

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It is a radio navigation error

Question 41

Confirmation bias means...

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seeking or favouring information that confirms an expectation

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checking all alternatives equally

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using checklists carefully

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asking for help early

Question 42

Which statement about decision-making is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Conservative choices should be made early when margins reduce

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Decisions should wait until no options remain

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Passenger pressure should decide safety

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The original plan must always continue

Question 43

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

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Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem

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Training and experience have no influence on the occurrence of stress

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Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety

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Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

Question 44

Which statement about stress is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It can narrow attention and degrade decision-making

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It always improves performance

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It removes workload

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It makes checklists unnecessary

Question 45

The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called...

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Eustachian tube.

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Eardrum.

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Cochlea.

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Inner ear.

Question 46

At about 15000 ft during a long cross-country, what should the pilot remember?

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serious hypoxia risk exists without supplemental oxygen

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It always improves reaction time

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It is measured by the altimeter

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It affects only passengers

Question 47

Which human performance statement is correct? A high workload may cause...

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reduced situational awareness

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It cancels legal weather minima

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perfect decision-making

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It improves judgement in all cases

Question 48

Which statement about hyperventilation is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It can cause dizziness and tingling and may be confused with hypoxia

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It increases oxygen saturation usefully in all cases

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It is a radio failure

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It improves decision-making

Question 49

Which option correctly describes spatial disorientation?

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It is more likely when visual references are poor or misleading

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It removes the need for checklists

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It cancels legal weather minima

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It improves judgement in all cases

Question 50

The blind spot is caused by...

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the point where the optic nerve leaves the eye

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the lens changing shape

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the eardrum moving

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the semicircular canals

Question 51

What is the correct operational meaning of passenger management?

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Briefing passengers and managing distractions supports cockpit safety

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It is unrelated to workload

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It is measured by the altimeter

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Passenger questions should be answered during critical tasks

Question 52

What is the meaning of "risky shift"?

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The tendency to accept higher risks in groups

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Crossing of rudder and ailerons on short final

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Spontaneous change of landing direction when the runway has an upslope

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Seat adjustment in flight

Question 53

How should situational awareness be understood by a private pilot?

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It requires continuous monitoring of aircraft state, position, weather and plan

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

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It is solved by ignoring symptoms

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It is prevented by flying faster

Question 54

When briefing a VFR flight, what should a private pilot remember about alcohol and medication?

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They can make a pilot unfit to fly even when symptoms seem minor

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It is solved by ignoring symptoms

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It removes the need for checklists

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It is useful only after landing

Question 55

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

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0.01 percent.

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0.1 percent.

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0.03 percent.

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0.3 percent.

Question 56

Which statement is correct for visual scanning?

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A systematic scan improves traffic detection in VMC

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It improves judgement in all cases

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It is relevant only above FL200

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It is useful only after landing

Question 57

At about 10000 ft during a long cross-country, what should the pilot remember?

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oxygen deficiency becomes more relevant and judgement may be affected

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It replaces pre-flight planning

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It is relevant only above FL200

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It always improves reaction time

Question 58

A good threat and error management habit is to...

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identify threats early and plan barriers

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ignore minor threats

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rush checklists

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avoid briefing passengers

Question 59

Which option correctly describes hyperventilation?

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It can cause dizziness and tingling and may be confused with hypoxia

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It cancels legal weather minima

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It improves judgement in all cases

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It removes the need for checklists

Question 60

The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...

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Error chain.

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Procedure for an emergency landing.

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Optimal problem solution.

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State of readiness of a pilot.

Question 61

Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?

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Blood plates (thrombocytes)

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Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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Capillaries of the arteries

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White blood cells (leucocytes)

Question 62

Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...

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Turning into the opposite direction.

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Starting a descent.

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Starting a climb.

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Steady turning in the same direction as before.

Question 63

Alcohol before flight...

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impairs performance and is incompatible with safe flying

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improves judgement at low dose

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is acceptable if taken with food

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has no effect below 5000 ft

Question 64

Which human performance statement is correct? The otolith organs sense...

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linear acceleration and gravity

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It is relevant only above FL200

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It is a maintenance issue

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radio frequency

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