Human Performance and limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?

Accepted Answer

21 %

Answer

78 %

Answer

12 %

Answer

18.9 %

Question 2

Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?

Accepted Answer

Blood plates (thrombocytes)

Answer

Capillaries of the arteries

Answer

Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

Answer

White blood cells (leucocytes)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

10 to 20 seconds

Answer

3 to 7 seconds

Answer

35 to 50 seconds

Answer

30 to 40 seconds

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

0.01 percent.

Answer

0.03 percent.

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0.1 percent.

Answer

0.3 percent.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

An overshoot

Answer

An undershoot

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A landing beside the centerline

Answer

A hard landing

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Adjust cabin temperature and prevent excessive bank

Answer

Avoid conversation and choose a higher airspeed

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Switch on the heater blower and provide thermal blankets

Answer

Give additional oxygen and avoid low load factors

Question 8

Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure?

Accepted Answer

12000 feet

Answer

5000 feet

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22000 feet

Answer

7000 feet

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Extroverted - stable

Answer

Introverted - stable

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Introverted - unstable

Answer

Extroverted - unstable

Question 10

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

Answer

Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

Answer

Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer

Answer

Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude

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