Human Performance and limitations - Quiz 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

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 3

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Smoking

Answer

Unhealthy food

Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Little sleep

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

21 %

Answer

78 %

Answer

12 %

Answer

18.9 %

Question 5

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 6

For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?

Accepted Answer

10 to 20 seconds

Answer

3 to 7 seconds

Answer

30 to 40 seconds

Answer

35 to 50 seconds

Question 7

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

Accepted Answer

Human failure

Answer

Technical failure

Answer

Geographical influences

Answer

Meteorological influences

Question 8

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 9

Which altitude marks the lower limit where the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure?

Accepted Answer

12000 feet

Answer

7000 feet

Answer

22000 feet

Answer

5000 feet

Question 10

The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness

Answer

Anticipatory check procedure

Answer

Situational thinking

Answer

Constant flight check

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