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

Question 1

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

Curved sidepiece

Answer

Unbreakable

Answer

No UV filter

Question 2

Which altitude marks the lower limit where 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 3

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 4

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 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

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

Accepted Answer

0.01 percent

Answer

0.3 percent

Answer

0.03 percent

Answer

0.1 percent

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

Point D

Answer

Point B

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Point C

Answer

Point A

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness

Answer

Anticipatory check procedure

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Situational thinking

Answer

Constant flight check

Question 10

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

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