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

Question 1

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 2

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

Question 3

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 4

Which option correctly describes confirmation bias?

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It can make a pilot favour information that supports the desired plan

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It cancels legal weather minima

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It improves weather minima

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It is solved by ignoring symptoms

Question 5

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

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"Red vision" during negative g-loads

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Rash during decompression sickness

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Anaemia caused by an injury

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Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

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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 7

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 unrelated to workload

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It improves memory instantly

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It replaces pre-flight planning

Question 8

Which human performance statement is correct? Motion sickness is more likely when...

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visual and vestibular cues conflict

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

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It affects only passengers

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It removes the need for checklists

Question 9

The semicircular canals sense...

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angular acceleration

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blood oxygen

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static pressure

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fuel pressure

Question 10

Which human performance statement is correct? Dehydration can lead to...

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reduced concentration and performance

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lower workload

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It is a radio navigation error

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It is unrelated to workload

Question 11

Startle effect can be reduced by...

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training, briefing and using standard procedures

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never practising emergencies

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closing the eyes

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increasing radio volume only

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilation?

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Cyanosis

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Tingling

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Spasm

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Disturbance of consciousness

Question 13

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 14

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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magnetic dip

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static wick failure

Question 15

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

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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 16

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

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1 %

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0.1 %

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78 %

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21 %

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

What is correct about decision-making?

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Conservative choices should be made early when margins reduce

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The original plan must always continue

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It replaces pre-flight planning

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It always improves reaction time

Question 27

The safest response to deteriorating personal fitness before flight is to...

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delay or cancel the flight

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continue and decide airborne

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avoid telling anyone

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fly lower than planned

Question 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

At about 15000 ft during a day VFR flight, what should the pilot remember?

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serious hypoxia risk exists without supplemental oxygen

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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 32

What is the correct operational meaning of night vision?

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Bright light can degrade dark adaptation

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It is solved by ignoring symptoms

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It is a radio navigation error

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It removes the need for checklists

Question 33

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 34

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 35

Which human performance statement is correct? Bright light at night can...

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degrade dark adaptation

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It is solved by ignoring symptoms

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It is relevant only above FL200

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It is prevented by flying faster

Question 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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

Question 40

What is the function of the white blood cells (leucocytes)?

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Immune defense

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Oxygen transport

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Blood coagulation

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Blood sugar regulation

Question 41

Which human performance statement is correct? A good threat and error management habit is to...

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identify threats early and plan barriers

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It is unrelated to workload

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

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It affects only passengers

Question 42

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 43

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 44

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 45

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 46

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 47

Carbon monoxide in a light aeroplane may come from...

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a leaking exhaust or cabin heat system

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a clean windscreen

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a cold battery

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A dry runway.

Question 48

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 49

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 50

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 51

Which statement is correct for confirmation bias?

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It can make a pilot favour information that supports the desired plan

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It is measured by the altimeter

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It improves judgement in all cases

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It is relevant only above FL200

Question 52

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 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

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 55

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 56

Anemic hypoxia can be caused by...

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Carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Low pressure.

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High altitudes.

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Alcohol.

Question 57

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 58

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 59

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 60

Good cockpit resource management for a single pilot includes...

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using checklists and managing workload deliberately

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doing every task from memory

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avoiding ATC information

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ignoring passengers

Question 61

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

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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 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

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 64

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

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