Human Performance and Limitations - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Question 1

During flight in IMC, the most reliable sense which should be used to overcome illusions is the:

Accepted Answer

Visual sense, interpreting the attitude indicator

Answer

Vestibular sense

Answer

'Seat-of-the-pants-Sense'

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Visual sense by looking outside

Question 2

Which is a risk of making a rushed decision?

Accepted Answer

Failing to assess the actual situation and automatically reusing a prepared decision that no longer fits.

Answer

Checking the current facts against the crew’s understanding of the situation.

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Inviting a relevant cross-check from another crew member before acting.

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Considering the likely consequences of the available options within the time allowed.

Question 3

The time an eye needs to adapt fully to the dark is about:

Accepted Answer

25 - 30 minutes

Answer

10 minutes

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10 seconds

Answer

5 minutes

Question 4

Dalton's law explains the occurrence of:

Accepted Answer

Altitude hypoxia

Answer

Bends

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Decompression sickness

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Creeps

Question 5

Under EASA FCL.055, which statement about language proficiency for pilots required to use radiotelephony is correct?

Accepted Answer

They require an appropriate proficiency endorsement in English or the language used for the flight’s radio communications; IR holders have an additional requirement to demonstrate English proficiency.

Answer

Knowing the destination country’s official language always removes the need for a radio-language proficiency endorsement.

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Proficiency in any one of ICAO’s official languages automatically satisfies every flight’s radiotelephony requirements.

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Memorising standard English phrases alone satisfies the requirement, without the ability to communicate in plain language.

Question 6

What is the illusion of tumbling or rotating about a different axis when the pilot moves the head during a prolonged turn?

Accepted Answer

The Coriolis illusion.

Answer

'Seat-of-the-Pants' illusions

Answer

Sudden incapacitation

Answer

Graveyard spin

Question 7

Hyperventilation is:

Accepted Answer

Ventilation in excess of metabolic needs, causing excessive loss of carbon dioxide from the blood.

Answer

A too high percentage of nitrogen in the blood

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A decreased lung ventilation

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A too high percentage of oxygen in the blood.

Question 8

If anxiety-related hyperventilation is considered the most likely cause after assessing other possible causes, which of these measures is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Speak soothingly and get the person to breathe slowly

Answer

Avoid strenuous flight manoeuvres

Answer

Hold breath

Answer

Breathe into a plastic or paper bag

Question 9

Severe acute vomiting and diarrhoea can incapacitate a pilot. Which category of disorder do these symptoms most commonly suggest?

Accepted Answer

Acute gastrointestinal disorders

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Chronic pulmonary disorders

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Cardio-vascular disorders

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Behavioural disorders

Question 10

What elements establish synergy within the crew?

Accepted Answer

Synergy must be built up from the start of the mission (briefing) and be maintained until it comes to an end (debriefing)

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Synergy is independent of the natural individual characteristics of the group members (communication, mutual confidence, sharing of tasks, etc.)

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Synergy establishes itself automatically within the crew, right through from briefing to debriefing

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It is only the captain's status which allows the establishment of synergy within the crew

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

ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence: Human Performance and Limitations 10 Questions no time limit

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