Human Performance and Limitations - BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence

Question 1

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 2

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

Accepted Answer

1 %

Answer

21 %

Answer

0.1 %

Answer

78 %

Question 3

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 4

Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds

Answer

It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes

Answer

It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds

Answer

It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

Question 5

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight

Answer

100 % oxygen after decompression

Answer

Sports

Answer

Smoking

Question 6

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 7

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 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

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 10

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

Exam questions Human Performance and Limitations - BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence

BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence: Human Performance and Limitations 10 Questions no time limit

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BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence: Human Performance and Limitations 10 Questions no time limit

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