Human Performance and Limitations - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Question 1

Which of the following gases is fundamentally responsible for decompression sickness?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen.

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Carbon dioxide.

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Oxygen.

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Sodium.

Question 2

Please check the following statements: 1. Psychosomatic means that mental and/or emotional stressors can be manifested in organic stress reactions. 2. Psychosomatic means that a physical problem is always followed by psychological stress.

Accepted Answer

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

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1 and 2 are both correct

Question 3

Professional languages have certain characteristics, for example: - 1: They use a limited vocabulary. - 2: They are rich and adapted to the context, which sometimes lead to ambiguities. - 3: Their grammar is rather complicated and complex. - 4: Context provides meaning, therefore reduces the risk of ambiguities.

Accepted Answer

1 and 4 are correct

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Only 4 is correct

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2 and 3 are correct

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1 and 3 are correct

Question 4

The three types of Authority Gradient Cockpits are:

Accepted Answer

Autocratic, Laisser-Faire and Synergistic

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Authoritative, Followship and Synergistic

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Autocratic, Followship and Synergistic

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Authoritative, Laisser-Faire and Synergistic

Question 5

A person being exposed to extreme or prolonged stress factors can perceive:

Accepted Answer

Distress

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Coping stress

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Eustress

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Stressors

Question 6

The "Break Point" is that point after which, if stress continues to rise,

Accepted Answer

Performance is degraded.

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Performance is initially degraded and is then enhanced.

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Performance peaks and remains at this level.

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Performance is enhanced.

Question 7

Saturation of oxygen in the blood at sea level is approximately 98%. This saturation decreases with: 1. decreasing air pressure 2. carbon monoxide poisoning 3. increasing altitude 4. increasing air pressure

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 are correct, 4 is false

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1, 2 and 4 are correct, 3 is false

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2, 3 and 4 are correct, 1 is false

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1, 3 and 4 are correct, 2 is false

Question 8

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 (that is, 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 breathing 2. 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 9

The main limitation of the long-term memory is:

Accepted Answer

Unless information is accessed from time to time, retrieval of information can be difficult

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The quantity of data which may be stored

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If enough information is entered at the same time, saturation may take place

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The data storage time

Question 10

What are the various factors which guide attention? 1. The level of automation of behaviour 2. Response time 3. The salience of the information 4. Expectations

Accepted Answer

1,3,4

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1,4

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1,2

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2,3,4

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