Human Performance and limitations - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Reflex

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Coherence

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Virulence

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Reduction

Question 2

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

Accepted Answer

Macho and invulnerability

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Impulsivity and carefulness

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Self-abandonment and macho

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Invulnerability and self-abandonment

Question 3

What is an appropriate reaction when a passenger during cruise flight suddenly feels uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

Adjust cabin temperature and prevent excessive bank

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Avoid conversation and choose a higher airspeed

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Switch on the heater blower and provide thermal blankets

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Give additional oxygen and avoid low load factors

Question 4

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

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Curved sidepiece

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Unbreakable

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No UV filter

Question 5

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight.

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100 % oxygen after decompression.

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Sports.

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Smoking.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness

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Situational thinking

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Anticipatory check procedure

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Constant flight check

Question 7

The occurrence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head...

Accepted Answer

During a turn.

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During a descent.

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During a climb.

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During a straight horizontal flight.

Question 8

Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds

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It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds

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It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes

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It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

Question 9

Which factor can lead to human error?

Accepted Answer

The bias to see what we expect to see

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Double check of relevant actions

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Proper use of checklists

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To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

Question 10

Which dangerous situation could arise when the helicopter engine is started in strong tailwind conditions?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning

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Decompression sickness

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Binocular vision

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Rotary vertigo

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