EASA Questions Human Performance Basic Concepts

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Question 1 - 5 of 20 (10 points each question)

1) The person with overall responsibility for the flight is the -1 Pilot in Command -2 Co-pilot -3 Navigator -4 Air traffic controller The correct statement(s) is (are): Report

1 and 2

2 and 3

2) The chemical substance responsible for addiction to tobacco is Report

carbon monoxide

tar

nicotine

3) The inner ear is able to perceive: 1. angular acceleration 2. linear acceleration 3. noise Report

1 and 2 are correct, 3 is false

2 is correct, 1 and 3 are both false

1 and 2 and 3 are correct

4) It is inadvisable to fly when suffering from a cold. The reason for this is: Report

the tissue around the nasal end of the Eustachian tube is likely to be swollen thus causing difficulty in equalising the pressure within the middle ear and the nasal/throat area. Pain and damage to the eardrum can result, particularly during fast descents

although the change in air pressure during a climb at lower altitudes is very small, it increases rapidly at high altitudes. If the tissue in the Eustachian tube of the ear is swollen, gentle descents at high alltitude would result in damage to the ear dr

swollen tissue in the inner ear will increase the rate of metabolic production resulting in hyperventilation

5) The total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the gases which compose the mixture corresponds to: Report

Dalton´s law

Graham´s law

Henry`s law

6) The cabin pressure in airline operation is Report

always equivalent to sea level

normally not exceeding 6 000 to 8 000 feet

normally not exceeding 2 000 to 3 000 feet

7) Human behaviour is determined by: Report

the social environment

cultural influences

biological characteristics, social environment and cultural influences

8) Conscious perception Report

relates to the correct recognition of colours

is a mental process involving experience and expectations

relies upon the development of intuition

9) Most accidents are mainly caused by lack of: Report

good maintenance of aircraft

good judgement

physical skills

10) Judgement is based upon: Report

the development of skills from constant practice of flight manoeuvres

the ability to interpret the flight instruments

a process involving a pilot�s attitude to take and to evaluate risks by assessing the situation and making decisions based upon knowledge, skill and experience

11) Carbon monoxide is always present in the exhaust gases of engines. If a pilot is exposed to carbon monoxide, which of the following responses is correct? Report

A short exposure to relatively high concentrations of carbon monoxide can seriously affect a pilot´s ability to operate an aircraft.

Carbon monoxide is easily recognised by odour and taste.

Carbon monoxide can only affect pilots if they are exposed to them for a long period of time.

12) Which of the following responses lists most of the common hazardous thought patterns (attitudes) for pilots to develop? Report

Resignation, confidence, inattention

Anti-authority, impulsiveness, invulnerabilty, resignation, machismo complex

Invulnerability, underconfidence, avoidance of making decisions, lack of situational awareness

13) The relevance of check procedures during flight becomes even more important when: Report

conducting a longer flight than you would normally perform

flying an aircraft which you have flown many times before

flying an unfamiliar type of aircraft and experiencing mental pressure

14) If during flight a pilot is in a mental condition of "optimum arousal" he/she will be: Report

in a confused mental state

prepared best to cope with a difficult task

unprepared to handle a difficult situation

15) In relation to the word ´stress´as it affects human beings, which of the following responses is correct? Report

´Stress´is a term used to describe how a person reacts to demands placed upon him/her.

All forms of stress should be avoided.

Reactive stressors relate purely to a pilot�s physical condition.

16) Although the anticipation of possible events is a good attitude for pilots to acquire, it can sometimes lead to hazardous situations. With this statement in mind, select the response below which could lead to such a hazard: Report

anticipating that the weather may deteriorate

anticipating that the flight will take longer time than planned

mishearing the contents of a reply from an air traffic controller when a non-standard procedure was given but a standard procedure was anticipated

17) Which of the following responses is an example of "habit reversion" (negative habit transfer): Report

Turning and aircraft to the left when intending to turn it to the right

A pilot who h

habitually missing an item on the checklist or missing the second item when two items are on the same line

18) In order to get rid of excess nitrogen following scuba diving, subsequent flights should be delayed Report

3 hours after non decompression diving

24 hours

48 hours after a continuous ascent in the water has been made

19) Angular accelerations are perceived by: Report

the otholits

the receptors in the skin and the joints

the semi circular canals

20) Pilots are more easily inclined to take greater risks when: Report

making a flight over unfamiliar territory

they are part of a group of pilots and they feel that they are beeing observed and admired (e.g. air shows)

making decisions independently of others

EASA Questions Human Performance Basic Concepts

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