Human Performance and Limitations - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

Question 1

At about 8000 ft during a long cross-country, what should the pilot remember?

Accepted Answer

mild hypoxia may already affect some pilots

Answer

hypoxia is impossible below 20 000 ft

Answer

night vision always improves as altitude increases

Answer

a healthy pilot is guaranteed to be unaffected regardless of exposure time

Question 2

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 3

What is the approximate nitrogen fraction of dry atmospheric air?

Accepted Answer

78 %

Answer

1 %

Answer

21 %

Answer

0.1 %

Question 4

At about 12000 ft when workload is high, what should the pilot remember?

Accepted Answer

hypoxia can impair judgement; risk increases with altitude and exposure and varies between individuals

Answer

there is a universal exposure time that is safe for every pilot

Answer

increasing cabin altitude improves oxygen availability

Answer

a pilot cannot become impaired while remaining conscious

Question 5

Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4

Answer

2, 4

Answer

1

Answer

1, 2, 3

Question 6

What should a private pilot remember about dehydration?

Accepted Answer

It can reduce concentration and physical performance

Answer

It always improves concentration.

Answer

It has no effect on performance if the pilot is motivated.

Answer

It increases heat tolerance without any physiological cost.

Question 7

Which statement about startle effect is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It can delay or disrupt the first response to an unexpected event

Answer

It guarantees an immediate, well-planned response.

Answer

It improves memory instantly in every situation.

Answer

It cannot affect pilots who have substantial experience.

Question 8

Which statement about situational awareness is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It requires continuous monitoring of aircraft state, position, weather and plan

Answer

It is established before take-off and never needs updating.

Answer

It depends only on knowing the radio frequency.

Answer

It removes the need to monitor changing weather.

Question 9

Spatial disorientation is more likely...

Accepted Answer

without a reliable external visual horizon

Answer

only in perfect visibility with a clearly visible horizon

Answer

only when a normal visual horizon and instrument indications agree

Answer

only while the aircraft is stationary on the ground

Question 10

The leans are associated with...

Accepted Answer

vestibular illusions after prolonged or unnoticed turns

Answer

a true change in aircraft attitude confirmed by all reliable instruments

Answer

normal focusing of the eyes on a nearby instrument

Answer

pressure equalisation through the Eustachian tube

Exam questions Human Performance and Limitations - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane): Human Performance and Limitations 10 Questions no time limit

Exam questions Human Performance and Limitations - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane): Human Performance and Limitations 10 Questions no time limit

You have reached the free limit

Upgrading to PRO gives you access to: