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Exam simulation Human Performance and limitations - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Exam simulation PPL(H) Exam Question Bank Human Performance and limitations 120 questions on 120 minutes

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1 - The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...
2 - Which part of the visual system is responsible for colour vision?
3 - Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory?
4 - Which action best supports safe management of hydration?
5 - Which statement about startle effect is correct?
6 - Which statement about empty-field myopia is correct?
7 - Which dangerous situation could arise when the helicopter engine is started in strong tailwind conditions?
8 - Why is IMSAFE self-assessment important for a PPL(H) flight?
9 - The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...
10 - Why is personal minimums important for a PPL(H) flight?
11 - Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?
12 - For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?
13 - Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot loses outside visual references in haze.
14 - Why is nutrition important for a PPL(H) flight?
15 - Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot becomes overloaded during an abnormal indication.
16 - Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?
17 - What is the parallax error?
18 - Which action best supports safe management of communication under stress?
19 - Which statement about situational awareness is correct?
20 - The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? Use figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress
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21 - Why is hydration important for a PPL(H) flight?
22 - What is the function of the blood platelets (thrombocytes)?
23 - The occurrence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head...
24 - Which statement about confirmation bias is correct?
25 - What is a latent error?
26 - The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called...
27 - A Grey-out is the result of...
28 - Visual illusions are mostly caused by...
29 - At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?
30 - What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?
31 - What is the correct term for the system which, among others, controls breathing, digestion, and heart frequency?
32 - The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...
33 - Which statement about threat and error management is correct?
34 - Which action best supports safe management of personal minimums?
35 - What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?
36 - What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?
37 - Which statement about lookout technique is correct?
38 - The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...
39 - Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot feels tingling in the fingers and dizziness after rapid breathing during a stressful event.
40 - Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?
41 - Which action best supports safe management of task saturation?
42 - Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot notices strong pressure to satisfy passengers.
43 - What does the term "confirmation bias" mean?
44 - Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory
45 - A deceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of...
46 - From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?
47 - Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilation?
48 - Anemic hypoxia can be caused by...
49 - Which statement about hypoxia is correct?
50 - What is an indication for a macho attitude?
51 - What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?
52 - Which statement about workload management is correct?
53 - Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?
54 - Which action best supports safe management of nutrition?
55 - Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?
56 - Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot has slept only a few hours before an early flight.
57 - Which action best supports safe management of IMSAFE self-assessment?
58 - A risk factor for decompression sickness is...
59 - Which statement about decision-making is correct?
60 - What is the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor?
61 - Which optical illusion might be caused by a runway with an upslope during the approach?
62 - Which statement about the vestibular system is correct?
63 - What is an appropriate reaction when a passenger during cruise flight suddenly feels uncomfortable?
64 - Which statement about stress is correct?
65 - Which statement about fatigue is correct?
66 - An acceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of...
67 - In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?
68 - Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...
69 - Why is communication under stress important for a PPL(H) flight?
70 - Which hazard arises during a helicopter night flight in blowing snow?
71 - Which statement about airsickness is correct?
72 - What does the term "Red-out" mean?
73 - In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?
74 - Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks?
75 - Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot continues toward deteriorating weather because the destination is close.
76 - What impression may be caused when approaching a runway with an upslope?
77 - Which statement about alcohol is correct?
78 - Which statement about hyperventilation is correct?
79 - Carbon monoxide contamination in the cabin of a piston-engine helicopter can be caused by...
80 - What is the function of the white blood cells (leucocytes)?
81 - Which factor can lead to human error?
82 - Which statement about spatial disorientation is correct?
83 - Why is task saturation important for a PPL(H) flight?
84 - Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot is unsure whether a new antihistamine is safe for flying.
85 - Which of the following options does NOT stimulate motion sickness (disorientation)?
86 - Which statement about dehydration is correct?
87 - Which altitude marks the lower limit where the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure?
88 - Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypoxia?
89 - Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?
90 - Which statement about medication is correct?
91 - At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? Use figure (HPL-002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress
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92 - Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot uses cabin heat and later develops headache, nausea and reduced concentration.
93 - Which statement about night vision is correct?
94 - Which answer is correct concerning stress?
95 - Complacency is a risk due to...
96 - Which behaviour can increase the carbon monoxide level in the blood?
97 - Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes?
98 - Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?
99 - What is the meaning of "risky shift"?
100 - Which statement about carbon monoxide is correct?
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