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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

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