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

Question 1

Which statement about threat and error management is correct?

Accepted Answer

It aims to anticipate threats, trap errors and manage undesired aircraft states.

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It is used only by air traffic control.

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It is a maintenance inspection system.

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It applies only to commercial multi-crew operations.

Question 2

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

The visual perception (vision)

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The olfactory perception (smell)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 3

Which statement about stress is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can narrow attention and reduce decision quality if unmanaged.

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It always improves perception.

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It has no physiological effects.

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It prevents fatigue.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis

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Tingling

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Spasm

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Disturbance of consciousness

Question 5

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot continues toward deteriorating weather because the destination is close.

Accepted Answer

Plan-continuation bias should be considered.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 6

The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...

Accepted Answer

Error chain

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State of readiness of a pilot

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Procedure for an emergency landing

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Optimal problem solution

Question 7

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot feels tingling in the fingers and dizziness after rapid breathing during a stressful event.

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation should be considered.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 8

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot loses outside visual references in haze.

Accepted Answer

Instrument cross-check and avoiding visual illusions become critical.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 9

Which statement about carbon monoxide is correct?

Accepted Answer

It binds strongly to haemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport.

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It has a strong warning smell in all cases.

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It improves night vision.

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It is removed by switching on cabin heat.

Question 10

What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?

Accepted Answer

Extroverted - stable

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Introverted - unstable

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Extroverted - unstable

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Introverted - stable

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