Human Performance and Limitations - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Question 1

According to the different phases of the 'General Adaptation Syndrome'which of the following statement/s is/are correct?1. During the alarm phase stress hormones (i.e. adrenaline) will cause a massive release of glucose into the blood, an acceleration of pulse and blood pressure as well as an increase in the rate and depth of breathing2. During the resistance phase the parasympathetic system uses a different type of hormone (cortisol) assisting to convert fat into sugar thus providing sufficient energy supply to the brain and body cells for sustained operation.3. During the exhaustion phase the body has to be given time to eliminate the waste products which have been generated excessively during the two preceding phases,

Accepted Answer

1,2 and 3 are correct

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1 and 2 are correct, 3 is false

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Only 1 is correct

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2 and 3 are correct, 1 is false

Question 2

When problem-solving, what determines the transition from rule-based activities to knowledge-based activities?

Accepted Answer

Unsuitability of known rules for the problem posed.

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Unsuitability of automated actions.

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There is never a transition from Rule-based and Knowledge-based behaviour.

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Knowledge of rules that apply for the problem.

Question 3

Cognitive evaluation which leads to stress is based on:

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The evaluation of the situation and the evaluation of capabilities to cope with it

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The evaluation of the capabilities of the individual and the time available

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The evaluation of the situation and the state of fatigue of the individual

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The capabilities of the individual and the solutions provided by the environment

Question 4

CO (carbon monoxide) present in the smoke of cigarettes can lead to:1. reduction of time of useful consciousness2. hypoxia at a lower altitude than normal

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 are both correct

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1 is correct, 2 is false

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1 and 2 are both false

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1 is false, 2 is correct

Question 5

One of the waste products of the metabolic process in the cell is:

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Carbon dioxide

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Sugar

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Protein

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Fat

Question 6

We can observe the following in relation to a state of hypothermia:

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Reasoning problems as soon as body temperature falls below 37°C

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A substantial increase in internal body temperature whereas peripheral temperature at the skin is stable

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A rapid fall in ambient temperature

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Greater capacity for adaptation than in a hot atmosphere

Question 7

The Somatogravic illusion gives the pilot a false impression of:

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Climbing or descending

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Climbing and turning to the right

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Descending and turning to the left

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Descending and turning to the right

Question 8

The maximum number of unrelated items that can be stored in working memory is:

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About 7 items

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Unlimited

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About 30 items

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Very limited - only 3 items

Question 9

How many stages of sleep are there including REM sleep?

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5 stages

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2 stages

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3 stages

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4 stages

Question 10

Information received from the senses is lost:

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Within 10 - 20 seconds unless it is rehearsed and deliberately placed in the Long Term Memory.

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Only if you suffer from brain damage or disease.

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If you choose to store the information in one of the sensory memories (e.g. Iconic or Echoic memories).

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If an additional action takes place (e.g.: pulling a circuit breaker or extinguishing a warning light).

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