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

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Muscle cramps in the upper body area

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Joint pain in knees and feet

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

78 %

Answer

0.1 %

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21 %

Answer

1 %

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

Accepted Answer

Human failure

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Technical failure

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Geographical influences.

Answer

Meteorological influences.

Question 6

Which factor can lead to human error?

Accepted Answer

The bias to see what we expect to see

Answer

Double check of relevant actions

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To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

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Proper use of checklists

Question 7

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Smoking.

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Unhealthy food

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Alcohol.

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Little sleep.

Question 8

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of the brain.

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Binocular vision.

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Rapid eye movements.

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Colour blindness.

Question 9

What is a latent error?

Accepted Answer

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 10

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

The visual perception (vision)

Answer

The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The olfactory perception (smell)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

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