Human Performance and limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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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

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

Question 2

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Red vision" during negative g-loads

Answer

Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

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Anaemia caused by an injury

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Rash during decompression sickness

Question 3

Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?

Accepted Answer

Blood plates (thrombocytes)

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Capillaries of the arteries

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Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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White blood cells (leucocytes)

Question 4

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of the brain.

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Binocular vision.

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Colour blindness.

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Rapid eye movements.

Question 5

Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks?

Accepted Answer

Due to group-dynamic effects

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If there is not enough information available

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During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

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During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

Question 6

Which optical illusion might be caused by a runway with an upslope during the approach?

Accepted Answer

The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too high and therefore descents below the regular glide slope

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too low and therefore approaches the runway above the regular glide slope

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too slow and speeds up above the normal approach speed

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too fast and reduces the speed below the normal approach speed

Question 7

What is the correct term for the system which, among others, controls breathing, digestion, and heart frequency?

Accepted Answer

Autonomic nervous system

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Critical nervous system

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Automatical nervous system

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Compliant nervous system

Question 8

In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?

Accepted Answer

The eustachien tube is blocked

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During a light and slow climb

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

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All windows are completely closed

Question 9

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 10

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilaton?

Accepted Answer

Cyanose

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Disturbance of consciousness

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Spasm

Answer

Tingling

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