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

Question 1

Which statement about fatigue is correct?

Accepted Answer

It reduces attention, judgement and reaction time.

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It affects only physical strength.

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It is eliminated by opening a window.

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It has no effect on private pilots.

Question 2

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

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Human failure

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Geographical influences

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Meteorological influences

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Technical failure

Question 3

From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?

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7000 feet

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12000 feet

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2000 feet

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10000 feet

Question 4

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

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Scuba diving prior to flight.

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100 % oxygen after decompression.

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Sports.

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Smoking.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Non-accelerated straight and level flight

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Turbulence in level flight

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Head movements during turns

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Flying under the influence of alcohol

Question 6

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 descents below the regular glide slope

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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

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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 fast and reduces the speed below the normal approach speed

Question 7

Which statement about dehydration is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can reduce concentration and increase fatigue.

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It improves G tolerance.

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It is prevented by avoiding all fluids.

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It affects only passengers.

Question 8

Which statement about confirmation bias is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is the tendency to favour information that supports an existing expectation.

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It is a method for calculating fuel.

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It is a type of hypoxia.

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It improves decision-making under stress.

Question 9

Carbon monoxide contamination in the cabin of a piston-engine helicopter can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Cracks or leaks in the cabin heating system

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Generator failure

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Fuel or hydraulic fluid in the tanks

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Pitot icing

Question 10

Which statement about hyperventilation is correct?

Accepted Answer

It may be associated with stress and can cause tingling or dizziness.

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It always improves oxygen delivery.

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It is corrected by climbing higher.

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It is a sign of perfect workload management.

Question 11

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 climb.

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Steady turning in the same direction as before.

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Starting a descent.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Oxygen transport

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Blood sugar regulation

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Immune defense

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Blood coagulation

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

12000 feet

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7000 feet

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5000 feet

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22000 feet

Question 14

Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails

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Muscle cramps in the upper body area

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Blue marks all over the body

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Joint pain in knees and feet

Question 15

Why is personal minimums important for a PPL(H) flight?

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They provide a safety buffer above legal minima.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 16

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

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Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

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Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude

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Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer

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Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

Question 17

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot loses outside visual references in haze.

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Instrument cross-check and avoiding visual illusions become critical.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

21 %

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18.9 %

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12 %

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78 %

Question 20

Which action best supports safe management of IMSAFE self-assessment?

Accepted Answer

Complete the check honestly before flight.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 21

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

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A descent.

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An inverted flight.

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A climb.

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A bank.

Question 22

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 23

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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Point D

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Point A

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Point B

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Point C

Question 24

Which statement about hypoxia is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can impair judgement and performance before the pilot is fully aware of it.

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It improves night vision.

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It is caused only by carbon monoxide.

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It is prevented by drinking coffee.

Question 25

Which statement about airsickness is correct?

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It can be aggravated by anxiety, turbulence and poor ventilation.

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It proves the pilot is hypoxic.

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It improves with heavy meals before flight.

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It is prevented by closing all vents.

Question 26

Which statement about lookout technique is correct?

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It should use systematic scanning and attention to likely conflict areas.

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It is best performed by staring at one point.

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It is unnecessary in controlled airspace.

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It can be replaced by radio monitoring only.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Diving

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Smoking

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Menstruation

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Blood donation

Question 28

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

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78 %

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21 %

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0.1 %

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1 %

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness

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Situational thinking

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Anticipatory check procedure

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Constant flight check

Question 30

Which action best supports safe management of task saturation?

Accepted Answer

Reduce workload and prioritise aircraft control.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 31

Which statement about night vision is correct?

Accepted Answer

It depends strongly on dark adaptation and is degraded by bright light.

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It is best in the centre of vision.

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It is unaffected by oxygen level.

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It improves immediately after looking at white light.

Question 32

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot becomes overloaded during an abnormal indication.

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Aviate, navigate and communicate should be prioritised.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 33

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 34

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

Accepted Answer

10 to 20 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

Question 35

Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Overweight

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Alcohol consumption

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Sleep deficiency

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Smoking

Question 36

Which factor can lead to human error?

Accepted Answer

The bias to see what we expect to see

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Double check of relevant actions

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Proper use of checklists

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To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

Question 37

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of the brain.

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Colour blindness.

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Binocular vision.

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Rapid eye movements.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis

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Tingling

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Spasm

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Disturbance of consciousness

Question 39

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot uses cabin heat and later develops headache, nausea and reduced concentration.

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide contamination should be suspected.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

0.01 percent

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0.3 percent

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0.1 percent

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0.03 percent

Question 41

Which statement about startle effect is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can delay or degrade the initial response to an unexpected event.

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It always improves reaction quality.

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It affects only student pilots.

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It replaces checklist discipline.

Question 42

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot has slept only a few hours before an early flight.

Accepted Answer

Fatigue should be treated as a significant risk.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 43

Why is communication under stress important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

Clear, standard phraseology reduces misunderstanding.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 44

Anemic hypoxia can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning

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High altitudes

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Low pressure

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Alcohol

Question 45

Which statement about empty-field myopia is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can make visual scanning less effective when there are few visual cues.

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It improves lookout in haze.

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It is a radio navigation error.

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It affects only instrument-rated pilots.

Question 46

A Grey-out is the result of...

Accepted Answer

Positive g-forces

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Tiredness

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Hypoxia

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Hyperventilation

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4

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1, 2, 3

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2, 4

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1

Question 48

Which action best supports safe management of personal minimums?

Accepted Answer

Apply them before the flight and update the plan if conditions deteriorate.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 49

Which statement about stress is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can narrow attention and reduce decision quality if unmanaged.

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It always improves perception.

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It has no physiological effects.

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It prevents fatigue.

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

Error chain

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State of readiness of a pilot

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Procedure for an emergency landing

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Optimal problem solution

Question 51

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot is unsure whether a new antihistamine is safe for flying.

Accepted Answer

The pilot should obtain aeromedical advice before flying.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 52

What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?

Accepted Answer

Extroverted - stable

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Introverted - unstable

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Extroverted - unstable

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Introverted - stable

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

Blood coagulation

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Oxygen transport

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Immune defense

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Blood sugar regulation

Question 54

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

Accepted Answer

Risky flight manoeuvres to impress spectators on ground

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Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

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Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

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Careful walkaround procedure

Question 55

Why is IMSAFE self-assessment important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It helps identify illness, medication, stress, alcohol, fatigue and emotion risks.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 56

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

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Curved sidepiece

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Unbreakable

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No UV filter

Question 57

Which statement about threat and error management is correct?

Accepted Answer

It aims to anticipate threats, trap errors and manage undesired aircraft states.

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It is used only by air traffic control.

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It is a maintenance inspection system.

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It applies only to commercial multi-crew operations.

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

Adjust cabin temperature and prevent excessive bank

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Avoid conversation and choose a higher airspeed

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Switch on the heater blower and provide thermal blankets

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Give additional oxygen and avoid low load factors

Question 59

Why is task saturation important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It can lead to missed information and procedural errors.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 60

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

Accepted Answer

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

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Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

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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

Question 61

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

Accepted Answer

An overshoot

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A landing beside the centreline

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An undershoot

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A hard landing

Question 62

Why is nutrition important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It helps maintain energy and decision quality.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 63

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot feels tingling in the fingers and dizziness after rapid breathing during a stressful event.

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation should be considered.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 64

Which behaviour can increase the carbon monoxide level in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Smoking.

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Alcohol consumption.

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Unhealthy food.

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Little sleep.

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