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

Question 1

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

Accepted Answer

Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

Answer

Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

Answer

Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

Answer

Careful walkaround procedure

Question 2

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight.

Answer

100 % oxygen after decompression.

Answer

Sports.

Answer

Smoking.

Question 3

What impression may be caused when approaching a runway with an upslope?

Accepted Answer

An overshoot

Answer

A landing beside the centerline

Answer

An undershoot

Answer

A hard landing

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Diving

Answer

Smoking

Answer

Menstruation

Answer

Blood donation

Question 5

The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called...

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube.

Answer

Eardrum

Answer

Inner ear.

Answer

Cochlea.

Question 6

From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?

Accepted Answer

7000 feet

Answer

12000 feet

Answer

2000 feet

Answer

10000 feet

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Answer

Decompression sickness

Answer

Binocular vision

Answer

Rotary vertigo

Question 8

An acceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of...

Accepted Answer

A climb.

Answer

A bank.

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A descent.

Answer

An inverted flight.

Question 9

For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?

Accepted Answer

10 to 20 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

Question 10

Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?

Accepted Answer

Blood plates (thrombocytes)

Answer

White blood cells (leucocytes)

Answer

Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

Answer

Capillaries of the arteries

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