Human Performance and limitations - Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight

Answer

100 % oxygen after decompression

Answer

Sports

Answer

Smoking

Question 2

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Smoking

Answer

Unhealthy food

Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Little sleep

Question 3

From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?

Accepted Answer

7000 feet

Answer

12000 feet

Answer

2000 feet

Answer

10000 feet

Question 4

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

Question 5

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

Curved sidepiece

Answer

Unbreakable

Answer

No UV filter

Question 6

At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

Answer

5000 ft

Answer

22000 ft

Answer

10000 ft

Question 7

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

Accepted Answer

Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

Answer

Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

Answer

Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

Answer

Careful walkaround procedure

Question 8

The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...

Accepted Answer

Procedure for an emergency landing

Answer

Optimal problem solution

Answer

State of readiness of a pilot

Answer

Error chain

Question 9

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

Answer

Avoid, reduce, delay, accept

Answer

Detect, report, monitor, ignore

Answer

Accept, continue, improvise, review

Question 10

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

Exam questions Human Performance and limitations - Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

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