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

Question 1

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 2

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight.

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Smoking

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Sports

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100 % oxygen after decompression.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

A deceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of...

Accepted Answer

A descent.

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A climb.

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A bank.

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An inverted flight.

Question 6

The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

Accepted Answer

Point C

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Point A

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Point D

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Point B

Question 7

At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Perfromance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

Accepted Answer

Point D

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Point B

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Point C

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Point A

Question 8

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 9

In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?

Accepted Answer

The eustachien tube is blocked

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During a light and slow climb

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All windows are completely closed

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Cones

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Rods

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Macula

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Blind spot

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