Human Performance and limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen transport

Answer

Blood coagulation

Answer

Blood sugar regulation

Answer

Immune defense

Question 2

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

Curved sidepiece

Answer

Unbreakable

Answer

No UV filter

Question 3

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

Accepted Answer

Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem

Answer

Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

Answer

Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety

Answer

Training and experience have no influence on the occurrence of stress

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Due to group-dynamic effects

Answer

If there is not enough information available

Answer

During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

Answer

During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

Question 5

Which factor can lead to human error?

Accepted Answer

The bias to see what we expect to see

Answer

Proper use of checklists

Answer

Double check of relevant actions

Answer

To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

Question 6

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of the brain.

Answer

Binocular vision.

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Colour blindness.

Answer

Rapid eye movements.

Question 7

A Grey-out is the result of...

Accepted Answer

Positive g-forces

Answer

Hyperventilation

Answer

Tiredness

Answer

Hypoxia

Question 8

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

Answer

During a descent

Question 9

Which of the following options does NOT stimulate motion sickness (disorientation)?

Accepted Answer

Non-accelerated straight and level flight

Answer

Head movements during turns

Answer

Turbulence in level flight

Answer

Flying under the influence of alcohol

Question 10

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

Answer

5000 feet

Answer

22000 feet

Answer

7000 feet

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