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

Question 1

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

Answer

Avoid conversation and choose a higher airspeed

Answer

Switch on the heater blower and provide thermal blankets

Question 2

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight.

Answer

Smoking

Answer

Sports

Answer

100 % oxygen after decompression.

Question 3

An acceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of...

Accepted Answer

A climb.

Answer

A descent.

Answer

An inverted flight.

Answer

A bank.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness

Answer

Constant flight check.

Answer

Situational thinking.

Answer

Anticipatory check procedure.

Question 5

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

Accepted Answer

1 %

Answer

0.1 %

Answer

78 %

Answer

21 %

Question 6

Which optical illusion might be caused by a runway with an upslope during the approach?

Accepted Answer

The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too high and therefore descents below the regular glide slope

Answer

The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too fast and reduces the speed below the normal approach speed

Answer

The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too slow and speeds up above the normal approach speed

Answer

The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too low and therefore approaches the runway above the regular glide slope

Question 7

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

Proper use of checklists

Answer

To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

Question 8

Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Overweight

Answer

Smoking

Answer

Sleep deficiency

Answer

Alcohol consumption

Question 9

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 10

What ist the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor?

Accepted Answer

Reflex

Answer

Reduction

Answer

Virulence

Answer

Coherence

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