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

Question 1

Which part of the visual system is responsible for colour vision?

Accepted Answer

Cones

Answer

Rods

Answer

Macula

Answer

Blind spot

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

Diving

Answer

Smoking

Answer

Menstruation

Answer

Blood donation

Question 3

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

Question 4

For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?

Accepted Answer

10 to 20 seconds

Answer

35 to 50 seconds

Answer

30 to 40 seconds

Answer

3 to 7 seconds

Question 5

The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called...

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube.

Answer

Eardrum

Answer

Cochlea

Answer

Inner ear.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

21 %

Answer

12 %

Answer

78 %

Answer

18.9 %

Question 7

What does the term "confirmation bias" mean?

Accepted Answer

The preference to find arguments to proof the own mental model

Answer

The feedback loop in a closed communication

Answer

The bias to confirm each radio call

Answer

The critical check of ambiguous situations in flight

Question 8

Complacency is a risk due to...

Accepted Answer

Increased cockpit automation.

Answer

The high number of mistakes normally made by humans.

Answer

The high error rate of technical systems.

Answer

Better training options for young pilots.

Question 9

What is the parallax error?

Accepted Answer

Wrong interpretation of instruments caused by the angle of vision

Answer

Long-sightedness due to aging especially during night

Answer

Misperception of speed during taxiing

Answer

A decoding error in communication between pilots

Question 10

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

Answer

By using radios certified for aviation use only

Answer

By the use of proper headsets

Answer

By a particular frequency allocation

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