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

Question 1

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 2

Which statement about threat and error management is correct?

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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 3

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

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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 4

Which hazard arises during a helicopter night flight in blowing snow?

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Anti-collision light and rotors can cause the "flicker vertigo"

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Engine monitoring displays are scanned with increased attention

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High partial pressures in the human body can cause hyperventilation or autokinesis

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High air pressure and low temperatures can clog the "eustachian tube"

Question 5

Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?

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Blood plates (thrombocytes)

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White blood cells (leucocytes)

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Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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Capillaries of the arteries

Question 6

Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks?

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Due to group-dynamic effects

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During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

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During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

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If there is not enough information available

Question 7

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 8

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

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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 9

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 10

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

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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 11

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 12

Which statement about hypoxia is correct?

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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 13

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 14

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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All windows are completely closed

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

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During a light and slow climb

Question 15

Which statement about empty-field myopia is correct?

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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 16

Which statement about hyperventilation is correct?

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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 17

What is the meaning of "risky shift"?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to accept higher risks in groups

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Seat adjustment in flight

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Crossing of rudder and ailerons on short final

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Spontaneous change of landing direction when the runway has an upslope

Question 18

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

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Macho and invulnerability

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Impulsivity and carefulness

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Self-abandonment and macho

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Invulnerability and self-abandonment

Question 19

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

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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 20

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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1, 2, 3

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2, 4

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1

Question 21

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 22

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot continues toward deteriorating weather because the destination is close.

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Plan-continuation bias 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 23

Which statement about decision-making is correct?

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It should use available information, time and risk assessment.

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It should be delayed until after landing in every case.

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It is based only on passenger preference.

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It is unnecessary when GPS is available.

Question 24

Which action best supports safe management of nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Avoid flying when hunger or heavy meals may degrade performance.

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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 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 26

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

Accepted Answer

A descent.

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An inverted flight.

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A climb.

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A bank.

Question 27

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 28

The occurrence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head...

Accepted Answer

During a turn.

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During a descent.

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During a climb.

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During a straight horizontal flight.

Question 29

Which statement about alcohol is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can impair performance even after blood alcohol has fallen.

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It improves vestibular accuracy.

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It is acceptable if consumed with food before flight.

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It has no effect below 5,000 ft.

Question 30

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

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Non-polarised

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Curved sidepiece

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Unbreakable

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No UV filter

Question 31

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 32

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 33

Which action best supports safe management of communication under stress?

Accepted Answer

Use concise standard calls and ask for repetition when needed.

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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 34

Which statement about dehydration is correct?

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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 35

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 36

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight.

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100 % oxygen after decompression.

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Sports.

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Smoking.

Question 37

What is the parallax error?

Accepted Answer

Wrong interpretation of instruments caused by the angle of vision

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Misperception of speed during taxiing

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A decoding error in communication between pilots

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Long-sightedness due to aging especially during night

Question 38

Which statement about night vision is correct?

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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 39

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

Accepted Answer

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 40

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 41

Which statement about the vestibular system is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can create misleading sensations during acceleration or turns.

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It always gives reliable attitude information in IMC.

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It replaces the attitude indicator.

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It is unaffected by head movement.

Question 42

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 43

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 44

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Red vision" during negative g-loads

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Anaemia caused by an injury

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Rash during decompression sickness

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Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

Question 45

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 46

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 47

Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 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

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It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

Question 48

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 49

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

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 50

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 51

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 52

Complacency is a risk due to...

Accepted Answer

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 airsickness is correct?

Accepted Answer

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 54

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 55

What is the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor?

Accepted Answer

Reflex

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Coherence

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Virulence

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Reduction

Question 56

Which statement about situational awareness is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is understanding what is happening and anticipating what may happen next.

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It is the same as indicated airspeed.

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It is provided only by ATC.

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It is not needed in local flights.

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

7000 feet

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12000 feet

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2000 feet

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10000 feet

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

By the use of radio phraseology

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By a particular frequency allocation

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By using radios certified for aviation use only

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By the use of proper headsets

Question 59

Which action best supports safe management of hydration?

Accepted Answer

Drink appropriate fluids before and during longer operations.

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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 60

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 61

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.

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

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 63

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 64

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

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

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5000 ft

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10000 ft

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22000 ft

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