Human Performance and limitations - PPL(H) - 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 only has consequences after landing

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An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

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An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously

Question 2

What is the meaning of "risky shift"?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to accept higher risks in groups

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Seat adjustment in flight

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Crossing of rudder and ailerons on short final

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Spontaneous change of landing direction when the runway has an upslope

Question 3

Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?

Accepted Answer

By the use of radio phraseology

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By a particular frequency allocation

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By using radios certified for aviation use only

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By the use of proper headsets

Question 4

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

The visual perception (vision)

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The oltfactory perception (smell)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 5

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

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Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude

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Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer

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Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

Question 6

Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails

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Muscle cramps in the upper body area

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Blue marks all over the body

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Joint pain in knees and feet

Question 7

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

Accepted Answer

Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

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Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

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Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

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Careful walkaround procedure

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Oxygen transport

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Blood sugar regulation

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Immune defense

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Blood coagulation

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

Diving

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Smoking

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Menstruation

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Blood donation

Question 10

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

Accepted Answer

0.01 percent

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0.3 percent.

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0.1 percent.

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0.03 percent.

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