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ATPL Human Performance and Limitations Questions in English

Practise Human Performance and Limitations

Compared with sporadic solar energetic-particle events, how is the galactic cosmic-radiation contribution to aircrew exposure best described? 4 Answers Haemoglobin has an affinity for carbon monoxide of _______ times over oxygen 4 Answers When faced with sustained cold temperature, how does the body resist this physical stress? 4 Answers By 'long duration acceleration', we mean that it lasts more than: 4 Answers Which habit best supports adequate hydration during flight? 4 Answers Which of the following laws explains bubbles of nitrogen coming out of solution in body tissues due to a decrease in atmospheric pressure? 4 Answers Divided attention is the ability: 1. to execute several mental activities at almost the same time (that is, when switching attention from outside the aircraft to the airspeed indicator on the instrument panel) 2. to monitor the progress of a motor programme (that is, flying or taxiing the aeroplane) on a relatively subconscious level, while making a radio call at the same time (requiring a rather conscious level) 3. to select information and check if it is relevant to the task in hand. At the same time no other operation can be performed. 4. to delegate tasks to the copilot while concentrating on the procedures 4 Answers A pilot becomes skilled when he / she: 1: trains or practises regularly 2: knows how to manage himself / herself 3: possesses all the knowledge associated with his aircraft 4: knows how to keep resources in reserve for coping with the unexpected 4 Answers Which general eating habit best supports a healthy diet for a pilot? 4 Answers In Miller’s classic account of immediate memory span for familiar units, what approximate central value is traditionally quoted? 4 Answers

Other exam subjects ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence