Human Performance and limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

The occurrence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head...

Accepted Answer

During a turn

Answer

During a straight horizontal flight

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During a climb

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During a descent

Question 2

Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Overweight

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Sleep deficiency

Answer

Smoking

Answer

Alcohol consumption

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

0.01 percent

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0.03 percent

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0.1 percent

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0.3 percent

Question 4

Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...

Accepted Answer

Turning into the opposite direction.

Answer

Starting a climb

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Steady turning in the same direction as before

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Starting a descent

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

12000 feet

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5000 feet

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22000 feet

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7000 feet

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Diving

Answer

Blood donation

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Smoking

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Menstruation

Question 8

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 9

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

Accepted Answer

1 %

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21 %

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78 %

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0.1 %

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The Eustachian tube is blocked

Answer

During a light and slow climb

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

Answer

All windows are completely closed

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