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

Question 1

Which statement is correct for stress?

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It can narrow attention and degrade decision-making

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It replaces pre-flight planning

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It is prevented by flying faster

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It is measured by the altimeter

Question 2

What should a private pilot remember about dehydration?

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It can reduce concentration and physical performance

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It is relevant only above FL200

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It is useful only after landing

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It improves G tolerance

Question 3

At about 12000 ft during a day VFR flight, what should the pilot remember?

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time of useful consciousness becomes a consideration

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night vision is always improved

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hypoxia is impossible below FL 200

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alcohol has no effect at altitude

Question 4

Which human performance statement is correct? Confirmation bias means...

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seeking or favouring information that confirms an expectation

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It is useful only after landing

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using checklists carefully

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It is a radio navigation error

Question 5

What is correct 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 affects only passengers

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It is a radio navigation error

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It always improves reaction time

Question 6

At about 10000 ft during a day VFR flight, what should the pilot remember?

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oxygen deficiency becomes more relevant and judgement may be affected

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night vision is always improved

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hypoxia is impossible below FL 200

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alcohol has no effect at altitude

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Which optical illusion might be caused by a runway with an upslope during the approach?

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too high and therefore descends below the regular glide slope

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too fast and reduces the speed below the normal approach speed

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too slow and speeds up above the normal approach speed

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too low and therefore approaches the runway above the regular glide slope

Question 10

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 11

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 12

Which human performance statement is correct? Startle effect can be reduced by...

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training, briefing and using standard procedures

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It is a maintenance issue

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It is measured by the altimeter

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never practising emergencies

Question 13

A deceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of...

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A descent.

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A climb.

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A bank.

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An inverted flight.

Question 14

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

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Macho and invulnerability

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Impulsivity and carefulness

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Invulnerability and self-abandonment

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Self-abandonment and macho

Question 15

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

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Non-polarised

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No UV filter

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Curved sidepiece

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Unbreakable

Question 16

What impression may be caused when approaching a runway with an upslope?

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An overshoot

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A landing beside the centerline

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A hard landing

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An undershoot

Question 17

Which human performance statement is correct? Night vision is mainly provided by...

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rods in the retina

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It affects only passengers

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It replaces pre-flight planning

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It is relevant only above FL200

Question 18

How should fatigue be understood by a private pilot?

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It reduces alertness, judgement and performance

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It affects only passengers

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It is a radio navigation error

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It is prevented by flying faster

Question 19

In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?

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The Eustachian tube is blocked

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During a light and slow climb

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All windows are completely closed

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

Question 20

Which human performance statement is correct? The blind spot is caused by...

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the point where the optic nerve leaves the eye

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It improves judgement in all cases

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It removes the need for checklists

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It cancels legal weather minima

Question 21

What is correct about dehydration?

Accepted Answer

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 22

At about 10000 ft when workload is high, what should the pilot remember?

Accepted Answer

oxygen deficiency becomes more relevant and judgement may be affected

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It is a radio navigation error

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It always improves reaction time

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It is useful only after landing

Question 23

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 24

A somatogravic illusion during acceleration may make the pilot feel...

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a false nose-up attitude

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a false smell of fuel

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radio failure

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a lower QNH

Question 25

At about 12000 ft when workload is high, what should the pilot remember?

Accepted Answer

time of useful consciousness becomes a consideration

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It removes the need for checklists

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It is a maintenance issue

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hypoxia is impossible below FL 200

Question 26

Which option correctly describes stress?

Accepted Answer

It can narrow attention and degrade decision-making

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It is a radio navigation error

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It is useful only after landing

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It removes workload

Question 27

What is a latent error?

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An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time

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An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously

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An error which only has consequences after landing

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An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

Question 28

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

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The visual perception (vision)

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The olfactory perception (smell)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 29

How should workload management be understood by a private pilot?

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Tasks should be prioritised so aircraft control is protected

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It always improves reaction time

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It is a maintenance issue

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All tasks should be done at once

Question 30

Which human performance statement is correct? Ear pain during descent is usually related to...

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pressure difference across the eardrum

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low fuel pressure

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It replaces pre-flight planning

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It is unrelated to workload

Question 31

Which statement about alcohol and medication is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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

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They always improve confidence safely

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They are irrelevant below 3000 ft

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They replace sleep

Question 32

Which altitude marks the lower limit where the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure?

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12000 feet

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22000 feet

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5000 feet

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7000 feet

Question 33

At about 8000 ft when workload is high, what should the pilot remember?

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mild hypoxia may already affect some pilots

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It is solved by ignoring symptoms

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It is prevented by flying faster

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

Question 34

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 35

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 36

Which human performance statement is correct? Medication before flight should be...

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assessed for aeromedical fitness and side effects

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mixed with alcohol

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It is solved by ignoring symptoms

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It removes the need for checklists

Question 37

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 38

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 39

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

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1, 2, 3, 4

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2, 4

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1

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1, 2, 3

Question 40

What does the term "confirmation bias" mean?

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The preference to find arguments to proof the own mental model

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The feedback loop in a closed communication

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The bias to confirm each radio call

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The critical check of ambiguous situations in flight

Question 41

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 42

How should night vision be understood by a private pilot?

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Bright light can degrade dark adaptation

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It replaces pre-flight planning

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It removes the need for checklists

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It is unrelated to workload

Question 43

Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes?

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Overweight

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Smoking

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Sleep deficiency

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Alcohol consumption

Question 44

What is correct about hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

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 45

How should situational awareness be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

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 46

Which human performance statement is correct? The IMSAFE checklist includes...

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illness, medication, stress, alcohol, fatigue and eating/emotion

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It improves judgement in all cases

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It is a radio navigation error

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It is prevented by flying faster

Question 47

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

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Bright light can degrade dark adaptation

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Bright white light always improves night vision

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Dark adaptation is instant

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Night vision depends on QNH

Question 48

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 49

Carbon monoxide poisoning is dangerous because...

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it reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen

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it improves night vision

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it increases oxygen saturation

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it blocks the static port

Question 50

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 51

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 52

Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?

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By the use of radio phraseology

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By using radios certified for aviation use only

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By the use of proper headsets

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By a particular frequency allocation

Question 53

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

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Point D

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Point B

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Point C

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Point A

Question 54

Medication before flight should be...

Accepted Answer

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 55

The most effective way to manage fatigue is...

Accepted Answer

adequate rest and conservative go/no-go decisions

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more caffeine instead of sleep

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ignoring symptoms

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flying lower to reduce workload

Question 56

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 57

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

Accepted Answer

It reduces alertness, judgement and performance

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It is cancelled by motivation alone

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It improves reaction time

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It affects only passengers

Question 58

The blind spot is caused by...

Accepted Answer

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 59

What is the correct term for the system which, among others, controls breathing, digestion, and heart frequency?

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Autonomic nervous system

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Critical nervous system

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Automatical nervous system

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Compliant nervous system

Question 60

Which human performance statement is correct? Stress normally becomes harmful when...

Accepted Answer

demands exceed perceived ability to cope

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It is prevented by flying faster

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It cancels legal weather minima

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the checklist is used

Question 61

What is correct about startle effect?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is unrelated to workload

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It improves memory instantly

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It replaces pre-flight planning

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

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 63

What is the parallax error?

Accepted Answer

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 64

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 %

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