Human Performance and Limitations - BPL Gas Balloon Pilot Licence

Question 1

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 2

Which labelled point represents the highest performance and the ideal level of arousal in the diagram? See figure (HPL-002). P = Performance; A = Arousal / Stress.

Accepted Answer

Point C

Answer

Point A

Answer

Point D

Answer

Point B

Question 3

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 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

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 6

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 7

In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?

Accepted Answer

The Eustachian tube is blocked

Answer

During a light and slow climb

Answer

Breathing takes place using the mouth only

Answer

All windows are completely closed

Question 8

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

Curved sidepiece

Answer

Unbreakable

Answer

No UV filter

Question 9

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 10

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

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

BPL Gas Balloon Pilot Licence: Human Performance and Limitations 10 Questions no time limit

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

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