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

Question 1

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 2

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 3

What should a private pilot remember about startle effect?

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

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It is useful only after landing

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It cancels legal weather minima

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

Question 4

Bright light at night can...

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degrade dark adaptation

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improve dark adaptation immediately

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remove the blind spot

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increase oxygen saturation

Question 5

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 6

A pilot with a cold should be cautious because...

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blocked sinuses or ears can cause barotrauma

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colds improve oxygen uptake

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colds remove fatigue

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colds improve night vision

Question 7

An early symptom of hypoxia may be...

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impaired judgement and euphoria

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improved night vision

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instant pain in the ears

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increased hearing range

Question 8

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 9

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

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Briefing passengers and managing distractions supports cockpit safety

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Passengers should handle checklists in emergencies without briefing

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Passenger comfort always overrides safety

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Passenger questions should be answered during critical tasks

Question 10

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 11

A useful initial action for suspected hyperventilation is to...

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control breathing and reduce the breathing rate

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climb immediately

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drink alcohol

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hold the breath until unconscious

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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

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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 15

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

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78 %

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1 %

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21 %

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0.1 %

Question 16

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 17

The IMSAFE checklist includes...

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

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icing, magnetos, speed, altimeter, fuel, engine

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instruments, maps, squawk, autopilot, flaps, elevator

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inspection, mixture, static, alternator, frequency, ELT

Question 18

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 19

During VFR flight planning, what is correct about startle effect?

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

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It is a maintenance issue

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

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It is a weather code

Question 20

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 21

What is the correct operational meaning of fatigue?

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It reduces alertness, judgement and performance

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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 is a maintenance issue

Question 22

Which human performance statement is correct? A pilot with a cold should be cautious because...

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blocked sinuses or ears can cause barotrauma

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colds remove fatigue

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It improves judgement in all cases

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It is solved by ignoring symptoms

Question 23

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 24

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

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Tasks should be prioritised so aircraft control is protected

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All tasks should be done at once

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Navigation should replace aircraft control

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Checklists should always be skipped

Question 25

At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?

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18000 ft

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5000 ft

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10000 ft

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22000 ft

Question 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

Which human performance statement is correct? Carbon monoxide in a light aeroplane may come from...

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a leaking exhaust or cabin heat system

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It is measured by the altimeter

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It affects only passengers

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It always improves reaction time

Question 34

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 35

Which statement is correct for spatial disorientation?

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It is more likely when visual references are poor or misleading

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It always improves reaction time

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It is unrelated to workload

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It is a maintenance issue

Question 36

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 37

The leans are associated with...

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vestibular illusions after prolonged or unnoticed turns

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fuel contamination

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carburettor icing

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low oil pressure

Question 38

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 39

Which human performance statement is correct? A somatogravic illusion during acceleration may make the pilot feel...

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a false nose-up attitude

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It always improves reaction time

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It is useful only after landing

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It is measured by the altimeter

Question 40

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

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A systematic scan improves traffic detection in VMC

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Looking at one point is best

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Scanning replaces radio calls

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Traffic detection is automatic

Question 41

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 42

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 43

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypoxia?

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Diving

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Smoking

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Menstruation

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Blood donation

Question 44

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 45

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 46

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 47

Dehydration can lead to...

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reduced concentration and performance

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better night vision

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increased oxygen supply

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lower workload

Question 48

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 49

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 50

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 51

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 52

Complacency is a risk due to...

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Increased cockpit automation.

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The high number of mistakes normally made by humans.

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The high error rate of technical systems.

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Better training options for young pilots.

Question 53

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

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

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It improves night vision

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It occurs only underwater

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It is cured by ignoring symptoms

Question 54

Stress normally becomes harmful when...

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demands exceed perceived ability to cope

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the pilot plans early

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the checklist is used

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weather is checked

Question 55

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 56

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 57

What is the function of the blood platelets (thrombocytes)?

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Blood coagulation

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Immune defense

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Blood sugar regulation

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Oxygen transport

Question 58

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 59

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 60

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 61

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 62

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 63

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 64

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 removes the need for checklists

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It is unrelated to workload

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It cancels legal weather minima

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