Human Performance and Limitations - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Question 1

Which is the procedure to be followed when symptoms of decompression sickness occur?

Accepted Answer

Descend to the lowest possible level and land as soon as possible

Answer

Only the prompt supply of oxygen is necessary

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Only medical treatment is of use

Answer

Descend to the lowest possible level and wait for the symptoms to disappear before climbing again

Question 2

Tetanus is transmitted through:

Accepted Answer

Bacteria in the form of spores via a puncture in the skin

Answer

Food or water which has been contaminated

Answer

Insect bites

Answer

Droplets in the air cause by the breath of an infected person

Question 3

Which of the following systems are involved in motion sickness? 1: Hearing 2: The vestibular system 3: Vision 4: The proprioceptive senses ('Seat-of-the-Pants-Sense') 5: The gastrointestinal system

Accepted Answer

2,3,4,5

Answer

1,2,3

Answer

2,3,4

Answer

1,2,5

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

1,2,4

Answer

1,2

Answer

1,2,3,4

Answer

2,3,4

Question 5

The sleep pattern is closely associated with:

Accepted Answer

Body temperature

Answer

Heart rate

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Blood pressure

Answer

Adrenal gland output

Question 6

What counter-measure can be used against barotrauma of the middle ear?

Accepted Answer

Close the mouth, pinch the nose tight and blow out thereby increasing the pressure in the mouth and throat. At the same time try to swallow or move lower jaw

Answer

Increase rate of descent

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Pilots should apply anti-cold remedies prior every flight to prevent barotrauma in the middle ear

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Stop climbing, start descent

Question 7

How can the process of learning be facilitated?

Accepted Answer

By reinforcing successful efforts

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By increasing the psychological pressure on the student

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By punishing the learner for unsuccessful trials

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By reinforcing errors

Question 8

What is meant by presbycusis?

Accepted Answer

Gradual loss of hearing with age.

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Total loss of hearing in one ear due to use of a headset in the cockpit.

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Gradual onset of long-sightedness with age.

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Total loss of hearing in both ears due to disease.

Question 9

A high degree of cockpit automation may alter the traditional tasks of the pilots in a way, that

Accepted Answer

The attention of the cockpit crew will become reduced with the consequence of 'being out of the loop'

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The crew can pay more attention to solve the problem in an abnormal situation without monitoring the automatic systems

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Crew Coordination can be neglected on long haul flights without compromising safety

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It is guaranteed that the crew maintains always situational awareness

Question 10

The transfer of oxygen from the alveoli to the blood can be described by:

Accepted Answer

The law of diffusion

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Henry's Law

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Dalton's Law

Answer

Boyle's Law

Exam questions Human Performance and Limitations - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

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