Human Performance and Limitations - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Question 1

The main purpose of lumbar support is to:

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Produce an even pressure of the discs by allowing the lower spine to curve naturally.

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Allow the most comfortable position for the spine

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Allow the most comfortable position for the spine and shoulder bones

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Allow the most comfortable position for the spine and higher neck bones

Question 2

The time required for complete adaptation is:

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For high levels of illumination 10 sec and for full dark adaptation 30 min

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For day and night: 30 min

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For high levels of illumination 10 minutes and for low levels of illumination 30 minutes

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For night 10 sec and for day 30 min

Question 3

What is the name for the sensation of rotation occurring during flight and which is caused by multiple stimulation of several semicircular canals at the same time?

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'Pilot's' Vertigo

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'Seat-of-the-Pants' illusions

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Sudden incapacitation

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Graveyard spin

Question 4

Which of the following symptoms can indicate hypoxia?1. Blue lips and finger nails.2. Euphoria.3. Flatulence.4 .Unconsciousness..

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1, 2 and 4 are correct.

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1, 2 and 3 are correct.

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2, 3 and 4 are correct.

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1, 3 and 4 are correct.

Question 5

You are crossing the Alps in a non-pressurised aircraft at an altitude of 15.000 feet. You do not use the oxygen mask because you feel fine. This is unsafe, because:

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Your judgement could be impaired

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You will get the bends

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The blood-pressure can get too low

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The blood-pressure can get too high

Question 6

Planning:

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Allows crew members to anticipate potential risky situations and decide on possible responses

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Is unnecessary in the cockpit, as crew members are so highly trained, they will always know what to do in unusual situations

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Is dangerous in the cockpit, as it interrupts flight crew creativity

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In the cockpit typically results in plans that are always easy to modify when things are not as anticipated

Question 7

The amount of light which strikes the retina is controlled by:

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The pupil

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The ciliary body

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The lens

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The cornea

Question 8

Which of the following statements are correct?1. The first information received determines how subsequent information will be evaluated.2. If one has made up one's mind, contradictory information may not get the attention it really needs.3. With increasing stress, attention is limited thereby reducing the flow of information to the central decision maker.

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1, 2 and 3 are correct

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1and 3 are correct

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2 and 3 are correct

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1 and 2 are correct

Question 9

What is the correct action to counteract vertigo?

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Believe the instruments

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Reduce rate of breathing until all symptoms disappear, then breathe again normally

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Rely on the information from the semicircular canals, since these will be transmitting correct information

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Concentrate on the vertical speed indicator

Question 10

What do you do, when you are affected by 'pilot's vertigo'?1. Establish and maintain an effective instrument cross-check.2. Believe the instruments.3. Ignore illusions.4. Minimize head movements.

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct

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Only 4 is false

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1 and 2 are correct, 3 and 4 are false

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1, 2 and 3 are correct, 4 is false

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