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

Question 1

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 2

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 3

At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Perfromance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

Accepted Answer

Point D

Answer

Point B

Answer

Point C

Answer

Point A

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Answer

Point C

Answer

Point D

Question 7

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 8

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

Curved sidepiece

Answer

Unbreakable

Answer

No UV filter

Question 9

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

Accepted Answer

Human failure

Answer

Technical failure

Answer

Geographical influences.

Answer

Meteorological influences.

Question 10

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

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