Human Performance and Limitations - PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

Question 1

Which statement about hypoxia is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can impair judgement and performance before the pilot is fully aware of it.

Answer

It improves night vision.

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It is caused only by carbon monoxide.

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It is prevented by drinking coffee.

Question 2

Complacency is a risk due to...

Accepted Answer

Increased cockpit automation.

Answer

The high number of mistakes normally made by humans.

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The high error rate of technical systems.

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Better training options for young pilots

Question 3

Which statement about airsickness is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can be aggravated by anxiety, turbulence and poor ventilation.

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It proves the pilot is hypoxic.

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It improves with heavy meals before flight.

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It is prevented by closing all vents.

Question 4

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot becomes overloaded during an abnormal indication.

Accepted Answer

Aviate, navigate and communicate should be prioritised.

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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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube

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Eardrum

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Inner ear

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Cochlea

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

7000 feet

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12000 feet

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2000 feet

Answer

10000 feet

Question 7

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 8

What is the function of the white blood cells (leucocytes)?

Accepted Answer

Immune defense

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Blood coagulation

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Oxygen transport

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Blood sugar regulation

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

At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

Answer

5000 ft

Answer

10000 ft

Answer

22000 ft

Exam questions Human Performance and Limitations - PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

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