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

Question 1

What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?

Accepted Answer

Extroverted - stable

Answer

Introverted - unstable

Answer

Introverted - stable

Answer

Extroverted - unstable

Question 2

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen transport

Answer

Immune defense

Answer

Blood sugar regulation

Answer

Blood coagulation

Question 3

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 4

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 5

Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4

Answer

2, 4

Answer

1

Answer

.1, 2, 3

Question 6

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight

Answer

100 % oxygen after decompression.

Answer

Sports

Answer

Smoking.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

21 %

Answer

78 %

Answer

12 %

Answer

18.9 %

Question 8

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 9

What is a latent error?

Accepted Answer

An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time

Answer

An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

Answer

An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously

Answer

An error which only has consequences after landing

Question 10

Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks?

Accepted Answer

Due to group-dynamic effects

Answer

During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

Answer

During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

Answer

If there is not enough information available

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

Test 10 Questions Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License - Human Performance and limitations, no time limit