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

Question 1

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 2

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

Accepted Answer

Human failure.

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Technical failure

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Meteorological influences.

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Geographical influences.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Cones

Answer

Rods

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Macula

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Blind spot

Question 4

Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...

Accepted Answer

Turning into the opposite direction

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Starting a descent.

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Starting a climb.

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Steady turning in the same direction as before

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube.

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Eardrum

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Cochlea

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Inner ear.

Question 6

What is the function of the white blood cells (leucocytes)?

Accepted Answer

Immune defense

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Oxygen transport

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Blood coagulation

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Blood sugar regulation

Question 7

Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure?

Accepted Answer

12000 feet

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22000 feet

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5000 feet

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7000 feet

Question 8

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

Answer

Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer

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Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude

Answer

Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

Question 9

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

Accepted Answer

Macho and invulnerability

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Impulsivity and carefulness

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Invulnerability and self-abandonment

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Self-abandonment and macho

Question 10

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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Proper use of checklists

Answer

To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

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