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

Question 1

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 is made by the pilot actively and consciously

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An error which only has consequences after landing

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An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Error chain.

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Procedure for an emergency landing.

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Optimal problem solution.

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State of readiness of a pilot.

Question 3

Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?

Accepted Answer

Blood plates (thrombocytes)

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Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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Capillaries of the arteries

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White blood cells (leucocytes)

Question 4

What is the parallax error?

Accepted Answer

Wrong interpretation of instruments caused by the angle of vision

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Long-sightedness due to aging especially during night

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Misperception of speed during taxiing

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A decoding error in communication between pilots

Question 5

At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress

Accepted Answer

Point D

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Point B

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Point C

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Point A

Question 6

Complacency is a risk due to...

Accepted Answer

Increased cockpit automation.

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The high number of mistakes normally made by humans.

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The high error rate of technical systems.

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Better training options for young pilots.

Question 7

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

Accepted Answer

Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

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Careful walkaround procedure

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Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

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Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis

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Tingling

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Spasm

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Disturbance of consciousness

Question 9

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen transport

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Blood coagulation

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Immune defense

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Blood sugar regulation

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

21 %

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12 %

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78 %

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18.9 %

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