Human Performance and limitations - Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

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 2

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 3

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight

Answer

100 % oxygen after decompression.

Answer

Sports

Answer

Smoking.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

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An error which only has consequences after landing

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

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

Question 9

The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

Accepted Answer

Point B

Answer

Point A

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Point C

Answer

Point D

Question 10

Which altitude marks the lower limit where the 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

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