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

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

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 3

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

Answer

An error which only has consequences after landing

Question 4

What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?

Accepted Answer

21 %

Answer

78 %

Answer

12 %

Answer

18.9 %

Question 5

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 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

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of the brain

Answer

Binocular vision

Answer

Rapid eye movements

Answer

Colour blindness

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 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 10

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

Accepted Answer

Human failure

Answer

Technical failure

Answer

Geographical influences

Answer

Meteorological influences

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