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

Question 1

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

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Oxygen transport

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Immune defense

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Blood sugar regulation

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Blood coagulation

Question 2

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

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10 to 20 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

Question 3

Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?

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By the use of radio phraseology

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By the use of proper headsets

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By a particular frequency allocation

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By using radios certified for aviation use only

Question 4

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

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0.01 percent

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0.3 percent

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0.03 percent

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0.1 percent

Question 5

At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress

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Point D

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Point B

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Point C

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Point A

Question 6

What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?

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Extroverted - stable

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Introverted - unstable

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Introverted - stable

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Extroverted - unstable

Question 7

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

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Situational awareness

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Anticipatory check procedure

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Situational thinking

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Constant flight check

Question 8

What is a latent error?

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An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time

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An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

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An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously

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An error which only has consequences after landing

Question 9

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

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Human failure

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Technical failure

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Geographical influences

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Meteorological influences

Question 10

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

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

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

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

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

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