Human Performance and limitations - BPL Hot Air - 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

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 3

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 4

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

Curved sidepiece

Answer

Unbreakable

Answer

No UV filter

Question 5

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 6

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

Question 7

The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL-002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress

Accepted Answer

Point B

Answer

Point A

Answer

Point C

Answer

Point D

Question 8

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 9

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

The visual perception (vision)

Answer

The tactile perception (sense of touch)

Answer

The olfactory perception (smell)

Answer

The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 10

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

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