Human factor and limitations - PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

No UV filter

Answer

Curved sidepiece

Answer

Unbreakable

Question 2

A Grey-out is the result of...

Accepted Answer

Positive g-forces.

Answer

Hypoxia

Answer

Tiredness

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Hyperventilation

Question 3

The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...

Accepted Answer

Error chain.

Answer

Procedure for an emergency landing.

Answer

Optimal problem solution.

Answer

State of readiness of a pilot.

Question 4

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Smoking.

Answer

Little sleep.

Answer

Alcohol

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Unhealthy food.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Due to group-dynamic effects

Answer

If there is not enough information available

Answer

During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

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During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

Question 6

Complacency is a risk due to...

Accepted Answer

Increased cockpit automation.

Answer

The high number of mistakes normally made by humans.

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The high error rate of technical systems.

Answer

Better training options for young pilots.

Question 7

What is an appropriate reaction when a passenger during cruise flight suddenly feels uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

Adjust cabin temperature and prevent excessive bank

Answer

Give additional oxygen and avoid low load factors

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Avoid conversation and choose a higher airspeed

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Switch on the heater blower and provide thermal blankets

Question 8

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

Accepted Answer

Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem

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Training and experience have no influence on the occurence of stress

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Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety

Answer

Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

Question 9

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 using radios certified for aviation use only

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By the use of proper headsets

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By a particular frequency allocation

Question 10

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

Answer

Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer

Answer

Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude

Answer

Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

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