Human Performance and Limitations - BPL Gas Balloon Pilot Licence

Question 1

What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?

Accepted Answer

21 %

Answer

78 %

Answer

12 %

Answer

18.9 %

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails

Answer

Blue marks all over the body

Answer

Muscle cramps in the upper body area

Answer

Joint pain in knees and feet

Question 3

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

Curved sidepiece

Answer

Unbreakable

Answer

No UV filter

Question 4

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

Accepted Answer

1 %

Answer

21 %

Answer

0.1 %

Answer

78 %

Question 5

Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds

Answer

It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes

Answer

It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds

Answer

It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

Question 6

At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress

Accepted Answer

Point D

Answer

Point B

Answer

Point C

Answer

Point A

Question 7

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

78 %

Answer

0.1 %

Answer

21 %

Answer

1 %

Question 8

Which factor can lead to human error?

Accepted Answer

The bias to see what we expect to see

Answer

Double check of relevant actions

Answer

To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

Answer

Proper use of checklists

Question 9

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

Accepted Answer

0.01 percent

Answer

0.3 percent

Answer

0.03 percent

Answer

0.1 percent

Question 10

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

Accepted Answer

Macho and invulnerability

Answer

Impulsivity and carefulness

Answer

Self-abandonment and macho

Answer

Invulnerability and self-abandonment

Exam questions Human Performance and Limitations - BPL Gas Balloon Pilot Licence

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