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

Question 1

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

Question 2

Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks?

Accepted Answer

Due to group-dynamic effects

Answer

During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

Answer

During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

Answer

If there is not enough information available

Question 3

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 4

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 oltfactory perception (smell)

Answer

The auditory perception (hearing)

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

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

Curved sidepiece

Answer

Unbreakable

Answer

No UV filter

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

Oxygen transport

Answer

Immune defense

Answer

Blood sugar regulation

Answer

Blood coagulation

Question 9

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 10

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

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