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Number: 1116 Question: As a cause of accidents, the human factor 1. which is cited in current statistics, applies to the flight crew and ATC only
2. is cited in approximately 70 - 80 % of aviation accidents 3. plays a negligible role in commercial aviation accidents. It is much more important in general aviation 4. has increased considerably since 1980 - the percentage of accident in which this factor has been involved has more than tripled since this date
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Number: 2467 Question: What aircraft equipment marked a substantial decrease in hull loss rates in the eighties? 1. SSR 2. TCAS
3. GPWS 4. DME
Question 3 of 12
Number: 2472 Question: Between which components, with reference to the SHELL Concept, covers pilot misinterpretation of the old three-point altimeter? 1. Liveware - Software 2. Liveware - Liveware
Question 4 of 12
Number: 2475 Question: The errors resulting from an illogical indexing system in an operations manual are related to an interface mismatch between 1. Liveware - Liveware 2. Liveware - Environment 3. Liveware - Hardware
4. Liveware - Software
Question 5 of 12
Number: 12573 Question: A pilot using a checklist is an example of the interaction within the SHELL Concept of: 1. L and H 2. L and E
3. L and S 4. L and L
Question 6 of 12
Number: 12630 Question: In 1972, a psychologist named Edwards presented a concept of the interface between flight crew and other parts of the airspace environment. What is this concept called and the names of those elements involved ? 1. The SHELL Concept. Software, hardware, environment and location 2. The SHELL Concept. Software, hardware, economy and liveware 3. The SHELL Concept. Software, harmony, environment, and location
Question 7 of 12
Number: 15870 Question: The most significant item of technical equipment introduced in the 1980s & 1990s which has contributed to a reduction in accidents is: 1. AFDS 2. EFIS
3. GPWS 4. ATIS
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Number: 3748 Question: A pilot becomes skilled when he/she: -1: trains or practises regularly -2: knows how to manage himself/herself -3: possesses all the knowledge associated with his aircraft -4: knows how to keep resources in reserve for coping with the unexpected
4. 1,2
Question 9 of 12
Number: 3769 Question: In civil air transport, linear accelerations (Gx): - 1: do not exist - 2: have slight physiological consequences - 3: may, in the case of pull-out, lead to loss of consciousness - 4: may cause sensory illusions on the pitch axis 1. 1 2. 3 3. 3,4
4. 2,4
Question 10 of 12
Number: 11062 Question: The distribution of primary causes of accidents in the worldwide jet aircraft commercial fleet shows that human error is involved in: 1. about 90% of cases
2. about 70% of cases 3. all cases, one way or another 4. about 55% of cases
Question 11 of 12
Number: 12332 Question: With reference to the SHELL Model, S represents: 1. Self-awareness (which includes Safety) 2. Symbology (which includes safety) 3. Security (which includes Safety)
Question 12 of 12
Number: 12358 Question: Who in the Aviation Industry is responsible for flight safety ? 1. Management, Aircrew, Groundcrew and ATC 2. Aircrew
Question 1 of 573
Number: 16348 Question: In the event of fuel spillage onto the body it is advisable that the affected area is: 1. bandaged and medication is applied to avoid blistering. 2. immediately exposed to air to allow the fuel to evaporate as quickly as possible.
3. initially washed with copious water and without the use of soap. 4. initially washed with soap and water.
Question 2 of 573
Number: 16676 Question: Flying while suffering from a cold may expose a pilot to: 1. Autokinesis. 2. Gastro-intestinal barotrauma. 3. sinus barotrauma only.
Question 3 of 573
Number: 16556 Question: Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) formula, when will a pilot be classed as obese?
1. 2. 3. 4.
Over 30 for males and 29 for females Over 10 for males and 9 for females Over 26 for males and 25 for females Over 20 for males and 19 for females
Question 4 of 573
Number: 16560 Question: A pilot is 1.7 metres tall and weighs 57 kgs. She is: 1. Obese.
Question 5 of 573
Number: 16389 Question: Which of the following statements are correct with regard to alcohol? 1. The maximum JAA limit for Flight and Cabin Crew is 40 milligrammes per 100 milliliters of blood.
2. It is absorbed directly from the stomach and intestines into the bloodstream. 3. It affects Orthodox sleep more than it affects REM sleep. 4. Eating while drinking alcohol reduces the amount of alcohol absorbed into the body.
Question 6 of 573
Number: 3 Question: Without visual reference, what illusion could the pilot get, when he is stopping the rotation to recover from a spin? He will get the illusion of
1. 2. 3. 4.
spinning into the opposite direction straight and level flight climbing and turning into the original direction of the spin spinning into the same direction
Question 7 of 573
Number: 5 Question: When accelerating forward the otoliths in the utriculus/sacculus will 1. give the illusion of descending (body tilting downwards, or forwards, nose of the aircraft going down) 2. give the illusion of straight and level flight 3. give the illusion of banking
4. give the illusion of climbing (body tilting backwards, nose of the a/c going up)
Question 8 of 573
Number: 6 Question: A pilot, accelerating or decelerating in level flight may get: 1. the feeling of rotation
2. the illusion of climbing or descending 3. the illusion to turn 4. the impression of stationary objects moving to the right or left
Question 9 of 573
Number: 14 Question: Which of the following symptoms may a pilot experience when subjected to hypoxia? 1. Fatigue. 2. Euphoria. 3. Lack of concentration. 4. Pain in the joints. 5. Pain in the inner ear 1. 4 and 5 only are correct 2. 1 and 5 only are correct 3. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Question 10 of 573
Number: 17 Question: The consumption of medicines or other substances may have consequences on qualification to fly for the following reasons: 1. The disease requiring a treatment may be cause for disqualification. 2. Flight conditions may modify the reactions of the body to a treatment. 3. Drugs may cause adverse side effects impairing flight safety. 4. The effects of medicine do not necessarily immediately disappear when the treatment is stopped. 1. 1, 2 and 3 are correct, 4 is false 2. Only 2 is false.
Question 11 of 573
Number: 18 Question: Vitamin A and possibly vitamins B and C are chemical factors and essential to good night vision: 1. Vitamin deficiencies may decrease night vision performance 2. An excess intake of vitamin A will improve night vision performance significantly 3. Pilots should be carefully concerned to take a balaced diet containing sufficient vitamin A. 4. Vitamin deficiencies may decrease visual acuity in photopic vision but not in scotopic vision 1. 1 and 3 are false, 2 and 4 are correct 2. Only 4 is false
Question 12 of 573
Number: 89 Question: The volume percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere is 21% which 1. is dependent on the present air pressure 2. decreases with increasing altitude
3. is constant at all altitudes for conventional aircraft 4. increases with increasing altitude
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Number: 91 Question: The percentage of oxygen in the air at an altitude of approximately 34 000 ft is: 1. 42% 2. 10,5%
3. 21% 4. 5%
Question 14 of 573
Number: 92 Question: The respiratory process consists mainly of 1. the transportation of oxygen to the cells and the elimination of carbon monoxide 2. the transportation of oxygen to the cells and the elimination of nitrogen 3. the transportation of carbon dioxide to the cells and elimination of oxygen 4. the diffusion of oxygen through the respiratory membranes into the blood, transportation to the cells,
diffusion into the cells and elimination of carbon dioxide from the body
Question 15 of 573
Number: 93 Question: Inhaling carbon monoxide can be extremely dangerous during flying. Which of the following statements is correct? 1. With increasing altitude the negative effects of carbon monoxide poisoning can be compensated for. 2. Carbon monoxide increases the oxygen saturation in the blood.
3. Carbon monoxide is odourless and colourless. 4. Small amounts of carbon monoxide are harmless.
Question 16 of 573
Number: 94 Question: Carbon monoxide poisoning 1. occurs only above 15 degrees OAT 2. is more likely to occur in aeroplanes where the cabin heating is supplied by passing cabin air over the
exhaust manifold(s) 3. only occurs in jet-driven aeroplanes 4. is more likely to occur in aeroplanes with twin-engines because of high engine efficiency
Question 17 of 573
Number: 96 Question: Which of the following applies to carbon monoxide poisoning?
1. 2. 3. 4.
Several days are needed to recuperate from a carbon monoxide poisoning. A very early symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning is euphoria. Inhaling carbon monoxide leads to hyperventilation. The human body shows no sign of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Question 18 of 573
Number: 98 Question: How is oxygen mainly transported in the blood? 1. White blood cells. 2. Blood fat.
Question 19 of 573
Number: 99 Question: Which gas most readily combines with haemoglobin? 1. nitrogen
Question 20 of 573
Number: 100 Question: Which of the following is true concerning carbon monoxide? 1. It combines 5 times faster to the haemoglobin than oxygen. 2. It is always present in the lungs. 3. It has no physiological effect when mixed with oxygen.
Question 21 of 573
Number: 101 Question: An increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood leads to: 1. a decrease of acidity in the blood
2. an increased respiratory rate 3. an improving resistance to hypoxia 4. a reduction of red blood cells
Question 22 of 573
Number: 102 Question: The rate and depth of breathing is primarily controlled by: 1. the total atmospheric pressure 2. the amount of carbon monoxide in the blood
3. the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood 4. the amount of nitrogen in the blood
Question 23 of 573
Number: 103 Question: In the alveoli gas exchange takes place (external respiration). Which gas will diffuse from the blood into the lungs? 1. Carbon monoxide.
Question 24 of 573
Number: 104 Question: Which statement is correct ? 1. Oxygen is mainly transported in plasma. 2. Oxygen diffusion from the lungs into the blood does not depend on partial oxygen pressure. 3. Oxygen diffusion from the blood into the cells depends on the partial oxygen pressure gradient.
Question 25 of 573
Number: 109 Question: How can a pilot increase his tolerance to Gz ?
1. 2. 3. 4.
Tightening of the stomach muscles. Take an upright seat position. Tighten shoulder harness. Relax the muscles and lean upper body forward.
Question 26 of 573
Number: 112 Question: Hypoxia is caused by 1. an increased number of red blood cells 2. a higher affinity of the red blood cells (haemoglobin) to oxygen 3. reduced partial pressure of nitrogen in the lung
Question 27 of 573
Number: 113 Question: Hypoxia can be caused by: 1. low partial pressure of oxygen in the atmosphere when flying at high altitudes without pressurisation and supplemental oxygen 2. a decreased saturation of oxygen in the blood due to carbon monoxide attached to the haemoglobin 3. blood pooling in the lower extremities due to inertia ( Gz) 4. malfunction of the body cells to metabolize oxygen (i.e. after a hangover)
1. 2. 3. 4.
1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct 1, 2, 3 are correct, 4 is false 1 and 2 are correct, 3 and 4 are false 1 is false, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Question 28 of 573
Number: 115 Question: Why is hypoxia especially dangerous for pilots flying solo? 1. Hypoxia improves night vision therefore the pilot will have no indication of danger. 2. In a multi-crew cockpit hypoxia will always be detectable. 3. Only a solo pilot is more prone to illusions.
Question 29 of 573
Number: 116 Question: The symptoms of hypoxia include:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Visual disturbances, lack of concentration, euphoria. Dull headache and bends. Dizziness, hypothermia. Nausea and barotitis.
Question 30 of 573
Number: 117 Question: Which of the following is/are the symptom(s) of hypoxia ? 1. Pain in the joints
2. Lack of concentration, fatigue, euphoria 3. Excessive rate and depth of breathing combined with pains in the chest area 4. Low blood pressure
Question 31 of 573
Number: 119 Question: Which statement applies to hypoxia? 1. it is possible to predict when, how and where hypoxia reaction starts to set in 2. you may become immune to hypoxia when exposed repeatedly to hypoxia 3. carbon monoxide increases the tolerance of the brain to oxygen deficiency
Question 32 of 573
Number: 120
Question: Hypoxia can be caused by 1. a lack of red blood cells in the blood or decreased ability of the haemoglobin to transport oxygen
2. increasing oxygen partial pressure used for the exchange of gases 3. a lack of nitrogen in ambient air 4. too much carbon dioxide in the blood
Question 33 of 573
Number: 121 Question: Which symptom of hypoxia is the most dangerous for conducting safe flight ? 1. Lack of adaptation. 2. Dizziness. 3. Lack of accommodation.
Question 34 of 573
Number: 123 Question: Breathing 100% oxygen will elevate the pilot's physiological safe altitude to approximately: 1. 10 000
Question 35 of 573
Number: 124 Question: The most dangerous symptoms of hypoxia at altitude are 1. the bends and the creeps 2. dehydration 3. sensation of heat and blurred vision
Question 36 of 573
Number: 126 Question: With hyperventilation, caused by high levels of arousal or overstress: 1. finger nails and lips will turn blue ("cyanosis")
2. peripheral and scotopic vision will be improved 3. more oxygen will reach the brain 4. an increased amount of carbon dioxide is exhaled causing muscular spasms and even unconsciousness
Question 37 of 573
Number: 300 Question: Cigarette smoking has particular significance to the flyer, because there are long-term and shortterm harmful effects. From cigarette smoking the pilot can get: 1. a mild carbon dioxide poisoning increasing the pilot's tolerance to hypoxia 2. a suppressed desire to eat and drink 3. a mild carbon monoxide poisoning increasing the pilots tolerance to hypoxia
Question 38 of 573
Number: 301 Question: A pilot who smokes will lose some of his capacity to transport oxygen combined with haemoglobin. Which percentage of his total oxygen transportation capacity would he give away when he smokes one pack of cigarettes a day? 1. 12 - 18%
2. 5 - 8% 3. 20 - 25% 4. 0.5 - 2%
Question 39 of 573
Number: 302 Question: Flying at pressure altitude of 10 000 ft, a pilot, being a moderate to heavy smoker, has an oxygen content in the blood equal to an altitude 1. lower than 10 000 FT 2. of 15000 FT when breathing 100% oxygen
Question 40 of 573
Number: 303
Question: Which of the following applies when alcohol has been consumed? 1. Drinking coffee at the same time will increase the elimination rate of alcohol 2. Acute effects of alcohol cease immediately when 100% oxygen is taken 3. Even after the consumption of small amounts of alcohol, normal cautionary attitudes may be lost
Question 41 of 573
Number: 304 Question: Alcohol, when taken simultaneously with drugs, may 1. increase the rate of alcohol elimination from the blood
2. intensify the effects of the drugs 3. show undesired effects only during night flights 4. compensate for side effects of drugs
Question 42 of 573
Number: 347 Question: The proprioceptive senses (seat-of-the-pants sense) are important for motor coordination. They 1. indicate the difference between gravity and G-forces 2. are important senses for flight training in IMC 3. allow the pilot to determine the absolute vertical at flight condition
Question 43 of 573
Number: 348 Question: The so-called "Seat-of-the-Pants" sense is
1. 2. 3. 4.
not suitable for spatial orientation when outside visual references are lost the only sense a pilot can rely on, when flying in IMC only to be used by experienced pilots with the permission to fly in IMC useful for instrument and contact flight
Question 44 of 573
Number: 349 Question: Sensory input to the "Seat-of-the-Pants" sense is given by 1. pressure of the heart on the diaphragm
2. subcutaneous pressure receptors and muscle activity sensors 3. acceleration of the stomach (nausea) 4. blood rushing into legs
Question 45 of 573
Number: 351 Question: Orientation in flight is accomplished by 1. eyes 2. utriculus and sacculus 3. semicircular canals 4. Seat-of-the-pants-Sense 1. only 1 and 4 are correct
2. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct 3. 2, 3 and 4 are false, only 1 is correct 4. 2, 3 and 4 are correct , 1 is false
Question 46 of 573
Number: 352 Question: What should a pilot do to optimise his/her night vision (scotopic vision)?
1. 2. 3. 4.
Not smoke before start and during flight and avoid flash-blindness Avoid food containing high amounts of vitamin A Select meals with high contents of vitamin B and C Wait at least 60 minutes to night-adapt before he takes off
Question 47 of 573
Number: 353 Question: During poor weather conditions a pilot should fly with reference to instruments because: 1. pressure differences can cause the altimeter to give wrong information 2. his attention will be distracted automatically under these conditions 3. the danger of a "greying out" will make it impossible to determine the height above the terrain
Question 48 of 573
Number: 48 Question: A certain amount of water vapor saturated air is transported from sea-level up to 34 000 ft. In the same amount of dry air, the volume of this gas is : 1. smaller
3. larger 4. constant
Question 49 of 573
Number: 49 Question: Breathing 100% oxygen at 40000 ft is equivalent to breathing ambient air at: 1. 18 000 ft 2. 14 000 ft
3. 10 000 ft 4. 8 000 ft
Question 50 of 573
Number: 50 Question: At what altitude (breathing 100% oxygen without pressure) could symptoms of hypoxia be expected? 1. Approximately 35 000 ft. 2. Approximately 10 - 12 000 ft. 3. 22 000 ft
Question 51 of 573
Number: 51 Question: You can survive at any altitude, provided that 1. 21% oxygen is available in the air you breath in 2. the temperature in the cabin does not drop below 10" C
3. enough oxygen, pressure and heat is available 4. pressure respiration is guaranteed for that altitude
Question 52 of 573
Number: 52 Question: At which altitude is it necessary to breathe 100% oxygen plus pressure after a rapid decompression ? 1. Approximately 14 000 ft.
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Number: 54 Question: Fatigue and stress 1. increase the tolerance to hypoxia
2. lower the tolerance to hypoxia 3. will increase the tolerance to hypoxia when flying below 15 000 feet 4. do not affect hypoxia at all
Question 54 of 573
Number: 55 Question: The atmosphere contains the following gases: 1. 78% helium, 21% oxygen, 0,03% carbon dioxide, rest: rare gases 2. 78% helium, 21% oxygen, 1% carbon monoxide, rest: rare gases 3. 78% oxygen, 21% nitrogen, 1% carbon monoxide, rest: rare gases
4. 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0,03% carbon dioxide, rest: rare gases
Question 55 of 573
Number: 184 Question: Dizziness and tumbling sensations, when making head movements in a tight turn, are symptoms of
1. 2. 3. 4.
Question 56 of 573
Number: 185 Question: "Pilot's vertigo" 1. announces the beginning of airsickness 2. is the sensation to keep a rotation after completing a turn
3. is the sensation of climbing caused by a strong linear acceleration 4. is the condition of dizziness and/or tumbling sensation caused by contradictory impulses to the
Question 57 of 573
Number: 186 Question: What can a pilot do to avoid "Flicker vertigo" when flying in the clouds? 1. Dim the cockpit lights to avoid reflections 2. Engage the autopilot until breaking the clouds 3. Fly straight and level and avoid head movements
Question 58 of 573
Number: 187 Question: What do you do, when you are affected by "pilot's vertigo"? 1. Establish and maintain an effective instrument cross-check. 2. Believe the instruments. 3. Ignore illusions. 4. Minimize head movements. 1. 1 and 2 are correct, 3 and 4 are false 2. Only 4 is false
Question 59 of 573
Number: 189 Question: The risk of spatial disorientation increases when: 1. the pilot is buckled tightly to his/her seat and cannot sense the attitude changes of the aircraft by the Seat-of-the-Pants-Sense
2. there is contradictory information between the instruments and the vestibular organs 3. information from the vestibular organ in the inner ear are ignored 4. the pilot is performing an effective instrument cross-check and is ignoring illusions
Question 60 of 573
Number: 191 Question: Which flight-manoeuvre will most likely induce vertigo? Turning the head while
1. 2. 3. 4.
Question 61 of 573
Number: 273 Question: The semicircular canals of the inner ear monitor 1. movements with constant speeds 2. gravity
Question 62 of 573
Number: 274 Question: Which part of the ear could be affected due to air pressure changes during climb and/or descent?
1. 2. 3. 4.
The Eustachian tube and the tympanic membrane (ear drum) The semicircular canals The saccules and utricles The cochlea
Question 63 of 573
Number: 275 Question: Which part of the inner ear is responsible for the perception of sound? 1. The Eustachian tube 2. The sacculus and utriculus 3. The semicircular canals
4. The cochlea
Question 64 of 573
Number: 276 Question: Which part of the vestibular apparatus is affected by changes in gravity and linear acceleration? 1. The semicircular canals 2. The cochlea
Question 65 of 573
Number: 277 Question: Which part of the vestibular apparatus is responsible for the detection of angular acceleration? 1. The Eustachian tube 2. The cochlea 3. The sacculus and utriculus
Question 66 of 573
Number: 278 Question: The vestibular apparatus 1. reacts to vibrations of the cochlea 2. gives the impression of hearing 3. reacts to pressure changes in the middle ear
Question 67 of 573
Number: 280 Question: Which of the following components belong to the middle ear? 1. Endolymph 2. Semicircular canals 3. Otoliths
4. Ossicles
Question 68 of 573
Number: 281 Question: Through which part of the ear does the equalization of pressure take place, when altitude is changed?
1. Eustachian tube
Question 69 of 573
Number: 283 Question: Concerning the effects of drugs and pilots performance
1. 2. 3. 4.
the primary and the side effects have to be considered only the primary effect has to be considered; side effects are negligible the side effects only have to be considered medication has no influence on pilots performance
Question 70 of 573
Number: 289 Question: What is understood by air-sickness? 1. An illness caused by evaporation of gases in the blood 2. An illness caused by reduced air pressure 3. An illness caused by an infection of the middle ear
4. A sensory conflict within the vestibular system accompanied by nausea and vomiting
Question 71 of 573
Number: 410 Question: The "Seat-of-the-Pants-Sense" 1. is a natural human instinct which will always indicate the correct body position in space 2. can be used as a reference for determining attitude when operating in visual and instrument meteorological conditions 3. can be used, if trained, to avoid disorientation in space
4. can give false inputs to body orientation when visual reference is lost
Question 72 of 573
Number: 411 Question: Illuminated anti-collision lights in IMC 1. will improve the pilots depth perception
Question 73 of 573
Number: 412 Question: A shining light is fading out (i. e. when flying into fog, dust or haze). What kind of illusion could the pilot get? 1. The source of light stands still 2. The source of light is approaching him with increasing speed 3. The light source will make the pilot believe, that he is climbing
Question 74 of 573
Number: 414 Question: Autokinesis is 1. the change in diameter of the pupil, when looking in the dark 2. the phenomenon of spinning lights after the abuse of alcohol 3. the automatic adjustment of the crystalline lens to objects situated at different distances 4. the apparent movement of a static single light when stared at for a relatively long period of time in
the dark
Question 75 of 573
Number: 415 Question: A pilot is used to land on small and narrow runways only. Approaching a larger and wider runway can lead to: 1. a flatter than normal approach with the risk of "ducking under" 2. a steeper than normal approach dropping low 3. the risk to land short of the overrun
Question 76 of 573
Number: 416 Question: The impression of an apparent movement of light when stared at for a relatively long period of time in the dark is called 1. "oculografic illusion" 2. "white out" 3. "oculogyral illusion"
4. "autokinesis"
Question 77 of 573
Number: 417 Question: Generally, the time required for dark adaptation is: 1. 10 min 2. 1/10 sec
3. 30 min 4. 10 sec
Question 78 of 573
Number: 418 Question: Which problem may occur, when flying in an environment of low contrast (fog, snow, darkness, haze)? Under these conditions it is: 1. impossible to detect objects 2. unlikely that visual illusions occur 3. no problem to estimate the correct speed and size of approaching objects
Question 79 of 573
Number: 619 Question: Which of the following symptoms can mark the onset of hyperventilation? 1. Cyanosis (blueing of lips and finger nails)
Question 80 of 573
Number: 620 Question: Out of the list of possible measures to counteract hyperventilation, the most effective measure is:
1. breathe into a plastic or paper bag 2. speak soothingly and get the person to breathe slowly
Question 81 of 573
Number: 621 Question: What event can cause a hyperventilation (not required by physical need)? 1. Pressure breathing. 2. Anxiety or fear. 3. Overstress. 4. Strong pain. 5. Jogging.
1. 2. 3. 4.
1,2,3 and 4 are correct, 5 is false 1and 5 are both false 1,2,3,4 and 5 are correct Only 2 and 3 are correct
Question 82 of 573
Number: 622 Question: Which of the following could a pilot experience when he is hyperventilating? 1. Dizziness 2. Muscular spasms 3. Visual disturbances 4. Cyanosis 1. 2 and 4 are false 2. 1 is false, all others are correct
3. 1,2 and 3 are correct, 4 is false 4. 1,2 and 4 are correct, 3 is false
Question 83 of 573
Number: 624 Question: What could cause hyperventilation ? 1. Fatigue
2. Fear, anxiety and distress 3. Abuse of alcohol 4. Extreme low rate of breathing
Question 84 of 573
Number: 625 Question: A pilot who is hyperventilating for a prolonged period of time may even become unconscious. Hyperventilation is likely to occur, when: 1. he/she is flying a tight turn 2. there is an increased blood flow to the brain
Question 85 of 573
Number: 630 Question: Breathing pure oxygen (without pressure) will be sufficient up to an altitude of: 1. 45000 FT
Question 86 of 573
Number: 631 Question: TUC (Time of Useful Consciousness) is: 1. the length of time during which an individual can act with both mental and physical efficiency;
measured from the moment at which he/she is exposed to hypoxia 2. the time before becoming unconscious at a sudden pressure loss 3. the time between the start of hypoxia and death 4. the time after pressure loss until decompression sickness sets in
Question 87 of 573
Number: 632 Question: The "Effective Performance Time" or "Time of Useful Consciousness" after a decompression at 35 000 ft is:
1. 2. 3. 4.
between 30 and 60 seconds approximately 5 minutes less than 20 seconds approximately 3 minutes
Question 88 of 573
Number: 633 Question: The time between inadequate oxygen supply and incapacitation is called TUC (Time of Useful Consciousness). It 1. varies individually and does not depend on altitude
2. is not dependent on physical or psychological pressure 3. is the same amount of time for every person
Question 89 of 573
Number: 634 Question: After a decompression to 43 000 FT the TUC (Time of Useful Consciousness) will be approximately: 1. 60-90 seconds 2. 30-45 seconds
Question 90 of 573
Number: 635 Question: Flights immediately after SCUBA-diving (compressed gas mixtures, bottles) (>10 m depth) 1. should be avoided because hypoxia may develop 2. are allowed if you fly no higher than 38000 FT
Question 91 of 573
Number: 636 Question: Pain in the Joints ("bends") is a symptom of: 1. air-sickness 2. barotrauma 3. hypoxia
4. decompression sickness
Question 92 of 573
Number: 638 Question: You suffered a rapid decompression without the appearance of any decompression sickness symptoms. What should you do before flying ?
1. 2. 3. 4.
seek prompt aeromedical advice seek aeromedical advice only if the symptoms become apparent nothing, you may fly immediately delay your next flight for 6 hours
Question 93 of 573
Number: 639 Question: Flying immediately following a dive with SCUBA diving equipment (> 10 m depth) is forbidden because it: 1. will always lead to hypoxia 2. has no influence on altitude flights 3. prevents any dangers caused by DCS (decompression sickness) when climbing to altitudes not exceeding 30 000 FT
4. can cause decompression sickness even when flying at pressure altitudes below 18 000 FT
Question 94 of 573
Number: 642 Question: Symptoms of decompression sickness 1. are flatulence and pain in the middle ear 2. are only relevant when diving 3. can only develop at altitudes of more than 40000 FT
Question 95 of 573
Number: 643 Question: Decompression sickness symptoms may develop due to
1. 2. 3. 4.
cabin pressure loss when flying at higher altitudes (above 18000 FT) emergency descents without cabin pressure loss fast flights from a high-pressure zone into a low pressure area when flying an unpressurised aeroplane sudden pressure surges in the cabin at altitudes below 18000 FT
Question 96 of 573
Number: 644 Question: The function of the Eustachian tube is to equalise the pressure between the:
1. sinuses of the nose and the external atmosphere 2. nose, throat and the external atmosphere 3. sinuses
Question 97 of 573
Number: 645 Question: Disruptions of pressure equalization in air-filled cavities of the head (nose, ear etc.) are called: 1. hypoxia 2. embolism 3. hyperventilation
4. barotrauma
Question 98 of 573
Number: 646 Question: Barotrauma caused by gas accumulation in the stomach and intestines can lead to: 1. barosinusitis 2. decompression sickness 3. barotitis
Question 99 of 573
Number: 647 Question: What counter-measure can be used against barotrauma of the middle ear? 1. Stop climbing, start descent 2. Pilots should apply anti-cold remedies prior every flight to prevent barotrauma in the middle ear 3. Increase rate of descent 4. Close the mouth, pinch the nose tight and blow out thereby increasing the pressure in the mouth and
1. is to be expected during rapid decompressions, but an emergency descent immediately following the decompression will eliminate the problem
2. is more likely, when the pilot is flying with a respiratory infection and during descent 3. is only caused by large pressure changes during climb 4. causes severe pain in the sinuses
1. 2. 3. 4.
More frequent when flying above 18 000 FT in a non-pressurized aircraft. Only in pressurized aircraft when flying at higher flight levels. During descent as well as during climb, when the cabin pressure altitude is exceeding 2 000 FT At lower altitudes.
1. 2. 3. 4.
a reduction in hearing ability and the feeling of increasing pressure pain in the joints dizziness noises in the ear
2. with colds and rapid descents 3. when subjected to the Somatogravic Effect 4. with colds and fast climbs
3. muscles, tendons and joints sensitive to the position and movement of body parts 4. semicircular canals
2. the eustachian tube is blocked 3. you breath through the mouth 4. the nose is pinched
eardrum 2. a dilatation of the Eustachian tube 3. an infection of the middle ear caused by rapid decompression 4. a bacterial infection of the middle ear
4. may feel that he is higher than actual. This illusion may cause him to land short.
4. for high levels of illumination 10 sec and for full dark adaptation 30 min
4. absorb enough visible light to eliminate glare without decreasing visual acuity
2. slight eye movements to the side of the object 3. avoiding food containing Vitamin A 4. scanning with one eye open
2. greater height than he actually is with the tendency to land short 3. lower than actual height with the tendency to overshoot 4. greater height and the impression of landing short
1. 2. 3. 4.
can cause spatial disorientation and/or nausea has no effect should be avoided, because it may destroy the optic nerve can be avoided when the strobe-lights are switched on
3. will have no effect at all 4. will stimulate the brain, making the pilot resistant to hypoxia
2. flatter than normal approach with the tendency to undershoot 3. higher than normal approach with the tendency to overshoot 4. compensatory glide path and stall out
3. may give incorrect information, when outside visual reference is lost 4. can be used, if trained, to avoid spatial disorientation in IMC
1. 2. 3. 4.
1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct 1, 2 and 3 are correct, 4 is false 2 and 3 are correct, 1 and 4 are false Only 3 is correct, 1, 2 and 4 are false
2. at approximately 5 000 ft
4. is a question of time
4. High speed
2. the area of best day vision and no night vision at all 3. the area of best day vision and best night vision 4. where the optic nerves come together with the pupil
2. only regulates the light that falls into the eye 3. is the muscle, changing the size of the crystalline lens 4. filters the UV-light
3. make the seat-of-the-pants sense feel a decreased pressure along the body`s vertical axis 4. make the blood being pooled in the head
1. 2. 3. 4.
ability to operate an aircraft. 4. Carbon monoxide is easily recognised by odour and taste.
3. that we are starting a spin in the opposite direction 4. of the sharp dipping of the nose of the aircraft
3. climb 4. turn
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. stratosphere 4. thermosphere
3. 18 000 feet
4. 25 000 feet
4. 12 to 20 cycles a minute
4. to transport oxygen
1. 2. 3. 4.
below 3 000 m up to 5 000 m between 5 000 m and 7 000 m between 3 000 m and 5 000 m
1. It increases fatigue, reduces concentration and increases the risk of sensory illusions 2. It increases fatigue and concentration difficulties, but facilitates stress management by muscular relaxation 3. It reduces concentration and fatigue only with sleep loss greater than 48 hours 4. It causes muscular spasms
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. 2. 3. 4.
70% of information processed by man enters via the visual channel 40% of information processed by man enters via the visual channel The kinesthetic channel provides the most important information for flying Hearing is the sense which collects most information in man
1. 2. 3. 4.
Don an oxygen mask and descend to below 10,000 ft First inform ATC Check the cabin altitude, don an oxygen mask and maintain level flight Descend to below 10,000 ft and signal an emergency
4. 45 seconds
1. The length of time during which an individual can act with both mental and physical efficiency,
measured from the moment at which he/she loses his/her available oxygen supply 2. The time taken to become aware of hypoxia due to gradual decompression 3. The period of time between the start of hypoxia and the moment that the pilot becomes aware of it 4. The pilot's reaction time when faced with hypoxia
pressure loss at high altitude 4. A disorder which is solely encountered below 18,000 ft
2. damage to the sensitive membrane in the cochlea due to overexposure to noise 3. a blocked Eustachian tube 4. pressure differences on both sides of the eardrum
1. 2. 3. 4.
the sensitive membrane in the cochlea the semi circular canals the eardrum the ossicles
1. 2. 3. 4.
1, 2 and 4 are correct 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct 2, 3 and 4 are correct 1, 2 and 3 are correct
4. climbing
2. sudden 3. obvious
4. insidious
3. dizziness, tingling sensation in the fingers and toes, nausea and blurred vision 4. a state of overconfidence and reduced heart rate
4. 24 hours
1. 2. 3. 4.
if the brain receives conflicting information and the pilot does not believe the instruments when flying in and out of clouds and the pilot maintains good instrument cross check when flying in bright sunlight above a cloud layer when flying in light rain below the ceiling
1. 2. 3. 4.
nicotine the combination of nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide tar carbon monoxide
3. acidity level of the blood is reduced 4. oxygen concentration of the blood is below normal
3. Gradual loss of hearing with age. 4. Total loss of hearing in one ear due to use of a headset in the cockpit.
1. 2. 3. 4.
you avoid head movements and rely on your instruments you close your eyes for a moment so that the oculo-vestibular conflict disappears you rely on your sensations only, as humans are much more reliable than flight instruments you tilt your head to the side opposite to the turn to nullify the stimulus causing the illusion
3. Headache and lack of concentration 4. Double vision and puffiness around the eyes
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. assuming he is suffering from hypoxia you reduce altitude and supply him/her with oxygen. 4. assuming he is hyperventilating you order him to stop breathing while you supply additional oxygen.
2. if the brain receives conflicting information and the pilot does not believe the instruments 3. when flying in and out of clouds and the pilot maintains good instrument cross check 4. when flying in light rain below the ceiling
1. 2. 3. 4.
cause a lower degree of hypoxic tolerance. not affect night vision when flying at sea level. prevent serious hyperventilation due to sedation effect of nicotine. increase your G-tolerance considerably by increasing blood pressure.
4. 49,000 ft
4. decrease of accommodation
Question: Presbycusis causes initial loss of: 1. conductive hearing. 2. low and high tones equally. 3. low tones.
4. high tones.
4. only 1
1. an increased heart rate caused by an increasing blood pressure 2. a reduction of partial oxygen pressure in the brain 3. a normal compensatory physiological reaction to a drop in partial oxygen pressure (i.e. when climbing
acid to fall.
2. As altitude increases, the haemoglobin oxygen saturation decreases. 3. As altitude increases, the haemoglobin oxygen saturation with remain constant at 97.5% from 10000 ft. 4. As altitude increases, the haemoglobin oxygen saturation increases.
3. Circulation 4. Oxidisation
4. 210 - 250
2. Increase in pressure of the liquid within the eye 3. Excess light on the eyeball 4. Damage to the eyeball due to high altitude
4. 25 hours
1. can cause decompression sickness even when flying at pressure altitudes below 18 000 FT
2. prevents any dangers caused by DCS (decompression sickness) when climbing to altitudes not exceeding 30 000 FT 3. will always lead to hypoxia 4. has no influence on altitude flights
1. 2. 3. 4.
Hypoxia, age and angular distance from the fovea Colour blindness, alcohol and amount of light available Colour blindness, visibility and angular distance from the fovea Smoking, colour blindness and angular distance from the fovea
1. 2. 3. 4.
you have an increased susceptibility to fainting your blood-pressure is too low after blood-donation your heart rate is too low after blood-donation the chance you get the bends is higher after blood-donation
4. suddenly flying over small trees after prolonged flying over tall trees.
4. haemoglobin has a greater affinity for carbon monoxide than it has for oxygen
4. 20 000 ft
1. 2. 3. 4.
Bending forward or supine body position and tensing of the abdominal muscles Correct use of pilot's harness and tensing of the abdominal muscles Tensing the leg muscles and correct use of pilot's harness Anti-g suits and correct use of pilot's harness
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. 2. 3. 4.
2. Nitrogen 3. Ozone
4. Oxygen
1. 2. 3. 4.
is caused by differences in pressure between the sinus cavities and the outside air pressure is an irritation of the sinuses caused by the over-use of nasal sprays is only caused by colds and their effects only arises in flying and not in diving
2. Facial sinuses, middle ear and dental cavities 3. Facial sinuses, outer ear and stomach 4. Inner ear, facial sinuses and stomach
4. 4 hours
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. after decompression at high altitude and not using additional oxygen in time
4. Body temperature
3. there is contradictory information between the instruments and the vestibular organs 4. the pilot is performing an effective instrument cross-check and is ignoring illusions
3. at approximately 5 000 ft
1. allow for the rapid supply of oxygen in order to prevent hypoxia 2. make it possible to eliminate the risk of fogging due to the sudden pressure changes 3. allow for a rapid descent independent from sufficient supply of oxygen in order to prevent disorders due to hypoxia 4. make it possible to prevent hyperventilation owing to the inhalation of 100 % oxygen
3. Reducing bank following a prolonged turn 4. Going into a turn too quickly
1. 2. 3. 4.
using additional oxygen when flying above 10000 ft not exceeding a cabin pressure altitude of 20000 ft relying on the body's built in warning system recognizing any stage of hypoxia swallowing, yawing and applying the Valsalva method
1. 2. 3. 4.
climbing or descending. descending and turning to the left. descending and turning to the right. climbing and turning to the right.
3. Objects appear further away than they really are and can lead to steep approaches. 4. Objects appear further away than they really are and lead to shallow approaches.
4. + gZ
3. 8 hrs 4. 6 hrs
4. Hepatitis B or C
1. 2. 3. 4.
Suffocation from fumes caused by aircraft furnishing and wiring. Cardiac arrest caused by stress and fear. Inhalation of hydrogen fumes. Burns.
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. it competes with oxygen in its union with haemoglobin 4. it prevents the excretion of catabolites in the kidneys
1. 2. 3. 4.
a reduction of carbon dioxide in the blood acidosis hypochondria an excess of carbon dioxide in the blood
3. hyperventilation 4. hypoxia
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. not move the head suddenly while we are turning 4. breath deeply but control the respiratory frequency
4. vision
Question: The carcinogen (a substance with the ability to produce modifications in cells which develop a cancer) in cigarettes is 1. lead 2. carbon monoxide 3. nicotine
4. tar
4. Carbon monoxide
4. inner ear
Number: 1819 Question: It is inadvisable to fly when suffering from a cold. The reason for this is: 1. swollen tissue in the inner ear will prevent the air from ventilating through the tympanic membrane
2. pain and damage to the eardrum can result, particularly during fast descents 3. swollen tissue in the Eustachian tube will cause permanent hearing loss 4. gentle descents at high altitude can result in damage to the ear drum
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. 2. 3. 4.
with flights towards the East with flights towards the North with flights towards the South with flights towards the West
1. 2. 3. 4.
the duration and intensity of a noise the intensity of the noise but not its duration the suddenness of onset of a noise the duration of a noise but not its intensity
1. 2. 3. 4.
double the resting heart rate for at least 20 minutes, three times a week double the resting heart rate for at least an hour, five times a week be avoided since raising the heart rate shortens the life of the heart triple the resting heart rate for 20 minutes, once a week
reducing calorie consumption 4. Regular exercise is an impediment to losing weight since it increases the metabolic rate
1. 2. 3. 4.
lower than in the blood lower than the pressure of carbon dioxide in the atmospheric air. the same as in the atmospheric air higher than the pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood
1. 2. 3. 4.
1, 2 and 3 are correct. 1, 3 and 4 are correct. 2, 3 and 4 are correct. 1, 2 and 4 are correct.
1. 2. 3. 4.
the partial oxygen pressure is lower than at sea level. the percentage of oxygen is lower than at sea level the composition of the air is different from sea level the composition of the blood changes
Question: Saturation of oxygen in the blood at sea level is approximately 98%. This saturation decreases with: 1. decreasing air pressure 2. carbon monoxide poisoning 3. increasing altitude 4. increasing air pressure 1. 2, 3 and 4 are correct, 1 is false 2. 1, 2 and 4 are correct, 3 is false 3. 1, 3 and 4 are correct, 2 is false
1. 2. 3. 4.
have a shortage of oxygen are saturated with nitrogen have a shortage of carbon dioxide are saturated with oxygen
3. It is a potential threat to safety. 4. It activates the senses and makes them function better.
Number: 3367 Question: Early symptoms of hypoxia could be: 1. euphoria 2. decreased rate and depth of breathing 3. lack of concentration 4. visual disturbances 1. 1,2,3 and 4 are correct 2. 1,2 and 4 are correct
1. 2. 3. 4.
impaired judgement hyperventilation, causing emotional stress cyanosis, reducing then pilots ability to hear reduced coordination of limb movements, causing the pilot to spin
1. 2. 3. 4.
1, 2 and 4 are correct. 1, 3 and 4 are correct. 1, 2 and 3 are correct. 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
4. Night vision.
Number: 3371 Question: You are crossing the Alps in a non-pressurised aircraft at an altitude of 15.000 feet. You do not use the oxygen mask because you feel fine. This is unsafe, because: 1. the blood-pressure can get too high 2. you will get the bends
3. your judgement could be impaired 4. the blood-pressure can get too low
2. breathing extra oxygen through the oxygen mask. 3. closing one eye 4. scanning sectors of the field of vision
4. Hypoxia.
1. 2. 3. 4.
not enough functional haemoglobin not enough platelets not enough white blood cells not enough plasma
4. 5 litres/min
4. 120/80 mm Hg
1. 2. 3. 4.
in the artery of the upper arm (representing the pressure at heart level) in the muscles of the upper arm in the veins of the upper arm in all the blood-vessels of the body (representing the pressure in the whole body)
2. 1,2,3 and 4 are correct 3. 2,3 and 4 are correct, 1 is false 4. 1,3 and 4 are correct, 2 is false
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. 2,3 and 4 are correct, 1 is false 4. 1,3 and 4 are correct, 2 is false
2. grey-out, tunnel vision, black-out and unconsciousness. 3. black-out, grey-out, tunnel vision and unconsciousness. 4. unconsciousness, black-out, tunnel vision and grey out.
Number: 3910 Question: The volume of air exchanged during a normal breathing cycle (tidal volume) is about: 1. 150 ml of air 2. 350 ml of air 3. 75 ml of air
4. 500 ml of air
3. more carbon dioxide than the inspired air 4. less water vapour than the inhaled air
1. 2. 3. 4.
2. an increased lung ventilation 3. a too high percentage of oxygen in the blood. 4. a too high percentage of nitrogen in the blood
1. 2. 3. 4.
the blood turns more alkaline the blood pressure in the brain will rise significantly the acid-base balance of the blood will not change the blood turns more acid
1. 2. 3. 4.
control your rate and depth of breathing use the oxygen mask descend apply the Valsalva method
2. controlling the rate and depth of breathing and/or breathing into a bag 3. the use of drugs stabilizing blood pressure 4. depending on instruments
2. to raise the level of CO2 in the blood as fast as possible 3. to reduce blood pressure 4. to prevent you from exhaling too much oxygen
1. 2. 3. 4.
the pressure created on the corresponding body parts when sitting, standing or lying down the condition of the body itself environmental stressors a touch on the skin indicating the true vertical
2. the relative motion and relative position of his body parts 3. the condition in the body itself 4. a touch on the skin
1. 2. 3. 4.
the functioning of the ciliary muscle around the lens the diameter of the pupil the elasticity of the optic nerves the functioning of the muscles of the eye
2. 1, 2 and 3 are correct 3. 1 and 3 are correct, 2 is false 4. 2 and 3 are correct, 1 is false
1. 2. 3. 4.
4. only in the foveal area resolution is good enough to see an object clearly
1. 2. 3. 4.
Look to the side (10 - 15 deg) of the object. Blink your eyes. Look with one eye. Look directly at the object.
Question: The 'Black hole' phenomenon occurs during approaches at night and over water, jungle or desert. When the pilot is lacking visual cues other than those of the aerodrome there is an illusion of 1. being too low, flying a steeper approach than normal
2. being too high and too far away, dropping low and landing short 3. being too close, landing long 4. climbing
2. Rely entirely on the indications of the flight instruments. 3. Rely on the Seat-of-the-Pants-Sense. 4. Tilt your head to the side to get better information from the semicircular canals.
2. Establish and maintain a good instrument cross check. 3. Always try to catch outside visual cues. 4. Rely on good situational awareness believing your natural senses.
Question: A passenger complains about a painful inflated belly at 8.000 feet. You advise him to: 1. unbuckle and massage the belly 2. stand up and let go the gases out of the intestines 3. eat less gas forming food and avoid carbonhydrated beverages before flight in the future 4. drink a lot of water throughout the flight 1. only 4 is correct 2. 1 and 3 not advisable
3. expand 4. shrink
2. 2,3 and 4 are correct 3. 1 and 2 are correct 4. 1,3 and 4 are correct
4. creeps
3. chokes 4. creeps
Question: Some hours after a rapid decompression at FL 300 you experience pain in the joints. Which of following answers is correct? 1. This phenomenon is treated by breathing 100% nitrogen. 2. This phenomenon is treated by physiotherapy. 3. This symptom indicates decompression sickness and will disappear when you take some exercise. 4. You should ask for medical advice (flight surgeon) since this is a symptom of decompression sickness.
4. 30 to 60 seconds
3. 24 hours 4. 12 hours
2. Judgement and decision making can be affected even by a small amount of alcohol. 3. When drinking coffee, the human body metabolizes alcohol at a faster rate than normal. 4. A small amount of alcohol increases visual acuity.
4. haemoglobin has a greater affinity for carbon monoxide than it has for oxygen
4. 25 hours
1. 2. 3. 4.
2 and 4 are correct 1,2 and 3 are correct 1,2,3 and 4 are correct 1 and 3 are correct
1. 2. 3. 4.
1 and 2 are both correct 1 and 2 are both false 1 is correct, 2 is false 1 is false, 2 is correct
1. 2. 3. 4.
Question: Which of the following illusions are brought about by conflicts between the visual system and the vestibular system ? -1: Illusions concerning the attitude of the aircraft -2: Autokinetic illusion (fixed point viewed as moving) -3: Illusions when estimating the size and distance of objects -4 : Illusions of rotation 1. 2 2. 3,4
3. 1,4 4. 2,3,4
1. 2. 3. 4.
1,3 2,3 4 1
4. 1
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. 3,4 4. 1,3,4
3. reasoning problems as soon as body temperature falls below 37C 4. a substantial increase in internal body temperature whereas peripheral temperature at the skin is stable
1. 2. 3. 4.
age, obesity and scuba diving are risk factors physical activity after decompression reduces the risks of decompression sickness symptoms gender is the prime risk factor, with two out of every three women being sensitive to it SCUBA diving does not pose any problem for a subsequent flight
2. allow for the rapid supply of oxygen in order to prevent hypoxia 3. allow for a rapid descent independent from sufficient supply of oxygen in order to prevent disorders due to hypoxia 4. make it possible to prevent hyperventilation owing to the inhalation of 100 % oxygen
4. Between 3 and 5 minutes depending on the physical activities of the subjected pilot
4. 1,3
1. 2. 3. 4.
A pooling of blood in the lower portions of the body, and hence less blood available An improvement of peripheral vision Hyperoxygenation of the blood which may lead to sensory disorders An increase in blood pressure in the upper part of the body (above heart-level)
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. 2,3,4 4. 1,3,4
oxygen available to the body cannot be used due to some pathological condition 4. The respiratory symptom associated with altitude decompression sickness
4. 1,3,4
1. 2. 3. 4.
binocular vision peripheral vision the high sensitivity of the retina interactions between cones and rods
Number: 3806 Question: The ability of the human eye to read alphanumeric information: 1. is limited to daytime using the rod cells 2. is governed by peripheral vision over an area of approximately 20 degrees of angle
3. is limited to the foveal area of the retina 4. is almost equally shared by the entire retina
1. 2. 3. 4.
Complete adaptation to the heat in a hot country takes about a fortnight. Performance is not impaired by an increase in body temperature to 40C or more. Vasodilatation is the only mechanism which is capable of reducing body temperature. Evaporation is more effective when ambient humidity is high.
2. the partial oxygen pressure at that altitude will be doubled 3. the oxygen saturation of the blood at that altitude will drop by 50 % too 4. the oxygen percentage of the air at that altitude will drop by one half also
1. 2. 3. 4.
0 and 5.000 feet 5.000 and 10.000 feet 45.000 and 50.000 feet 10.000 and 15.000 feet
Number: 3812 Question: The volume percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 30.000 feet remains at 21 %; but the partial pressure of oxygen:
1. 2. 3. 4.
decreases with decreasing barometric pressure increases by expansion decreases significantly with lower temperatures remains constant, independent from altitude
1. 2. 3. 4.
21% oxygen,78% nitrogen, 1% other gases 25% oxygen, 74% nitrogen, 1% other gases 19% oxygen, 80% nitrogen, 1% other gases 18% oxygen, 80% nitrogen, 2% other gases
1. 2. 3. 4.
the expansion of trapped gasses in the human body with increasing altitude the occurrence of hypoxia with increasing altitude hyperventilation with increasing altitude the occurrence of decompression sickness at high altitude
1. 2. 3. 4.
4. 2,3
4. The generation and utilisation of energy by the body's cells and tissues
4. gases
4. 1, 2 and 3
Question: In order to avoid hypoglycaemia: 1. a pilot should not take snacks between meals 2. peanuts are recommended because of their high energy value
3. a pilot should eat regularly and ensure he/she has a balanced diet 4. a pilot should never eat sugar or sweets
1. 2. 3. 4.
is most rapid when flying westbound is the same in both westbound and eastbound flights occurs immediately, as circadian rhythms do not change depending on direction of flying is most rapid when flying eastbound
3. requires up to 30 minutes to reach its best performance 4. is insensitive to short duration light sources
2. requires 5 minutes to reach its best performance 3. requires up to 30 minutes to reach its best performance 4. is insensitive to short duration light sources
3. requires up to 30 minutes to reach its best performance 4. is insensitive to short duration light sources
2. judgement of height is extremely difficult 3. there is a risk of you entering a spin 4. there is a risk of you underestimating your speed
3. 1, 2 and 3 4. 2 and 3
4. diffusion
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. it is recommended that a pilot uses short sharp scans, or periodically focuses on a distant object such
as a wingtip or cloud edge 2. it is recommended that a pilot focuses on an object known to be approximately one metre away 3. one should book an appointment with an opthalmologist as soon as possible 4. one should concentrate only on instruments
1. 2. 3. 4.
4. Nitrogen.
1. seek aeromedical advice only if the symptoms become apparent 2. nothing, you may fly immediately 3. delay your next flight for 6 hours
1. 2. 3. 4.
Scotopic Vision is vision through the operation of the Rods. Scotopic Vision is vision through the operation of the Cones. Photopic Vision is the same as Peripheral Vision. Scotopic Vision is the same as Photopic Vision.
2. It is difficult to estimate the correct speed and size of approaching objects. 3. It is unlikely that visual illusions occur. 4. It is impossible to detect objects.
1. 2. 3. 4.
70% - 80% of information processed by man enters the visual channel. The Kinestatic channel is the most important channel in flying. 40% of information processed by man enters the visual channel. Hearing is the most important sense for man.
2. Tiredness always effect people of the same age in a similar way 3. Tiredness is the consequence of poor performance
2. give the illusion of climbing (body tilting backwards, nose of the a/c going up) 3. give the illusion of straight and level flight 4. give the illusion of banking
pressure 2. It is more likely to occur during ascent then during a rapid descent 3. It is mainly associated with a sink rate which exceeds the ability of the body to balance its internal pressures 4. It is caused by an increase in the partial pressure of oxygen associated with a decrease in altitude
1. 2. 3. 4.
Complete adaptation to the heat in a hot country takes about a fortnight. Performance is not impaired by an increase in body temperature to 40C or more. Vasodilatation is the only mechanism which is capable of reducing body temperature. Evaporation is more effective when ambient humidity is high.
2. Considerable dehydration 3. Nothing significant happens at this temperature. The first clinical signs only start to appear at 39C
measured from the moment at which he/she is exposed to hypoxia 3. the time after pressure loss until decompression sickness sets in 4. the time before becoming unconscious at a sudden pressure loss
1. 2. 3. 4.
breakfast should bring about 25% of the daily calorie intake high intake of chocolate is recommended before flight to prevent reactional hypoglycemia a heavy supper is best low fibre and low protein/carbohydratediet is ideal
4. Galactic (Cosmic) caused by galactic particles and Solar radiation caused by solar flares.
1. The brain and spinal chord are the main parts of the CNS and vision is processed at the cortex.
2. The brain and the brain stem are the main parts of the CNS and vision is processed at the cerebellum. 3. The brain and spinal chord are the main parts of the CNS and vision is processed at the retina. 4. The brain and the brain stem are the main parts of the CNS and vision is processed at the optic nerve centre.
3. 10,000 FT 4. 20,000 FT
2. False perception of orientation of the aircraft with respect to spatial references. 3. Reference to well-defined external visual references, such as the horizon. 4. Damage to the receptor cells in the eyes.
4. A balanced diet
2. Semi-circular canals and the otoliths 3. Eustachian tube and the pinna 4. Cochlea and the auditory nerve
1. unaffected
2. initially increased 3. raised leading to an increased tolerance to hypoxia 4. reduced giving a better tolerance to hypoxia at higher altitudes
4. Coriolis effect.
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. 2. 3. 4.
2. Gradual onset of long-sightedness with age. 3. Total loss of hearing in one ear due to use of a headset in the cockpit.
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. Gradual loss of hearing with age. 4. Total loss of hearing in one ear due to use of a headset in the cockpit.
Question: What factors can lead to a deterioration in vision? 1. Hypoxia 2. Smoking 3. Poor diet, lacking Vitamin A 4. Exposure to bright lights. Which of the following lists all the correct statements? 1. 1 and 3 2. 1, 3 and 4 3. 2 and 4
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. The total pressure will decrease and the partial pressures will decrease.
Number: 12482 Question: Loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens due to ageing occurs in: 1. astigmatism 2. hypermetropia 3. myopia
4. presbyopia
1. 2. 3. 4.
Red cells carry oxygen, white cells are involved in immunity and platelets coagulate blood. Red cells are involved in immunity, white cells carry oxygen and platelets coagulate blood. Red cells coagulate blood, white cells are involved in immunity, and platelets carry oxygen. Red cells carry oxygen, white cells coagulate blood and platelets are involved in immunity.
2. cause painful muscle and abdominal cramps 3. cause dysentery 4. increase a pilot's resistance to decompression sickness
Question: Inhaling carbon monoxide can be extremely dangerous during flying. Which of the following statements is correct? 1. Carbon monoxide has no affinity to haemoglobin.
2. Carbon monoxide is odourless and colourless. 3. With increasing altitude the negative effects of carbon monoxide poisoning can be compensated for. 4. Carbon monoxide increases the oxygen saturation in the blood.
3. hyperventilating to increase the intake of oxygen, trading oxygen for carbondioxide. 4. pressurizing the air inside the aircraft to maintain oxygen saturation in blood of 30%.
4. Sensory threshold
1. 2. 3. 4.
2. cause the convergence of light rays onto the retina 3. permit the reception and conversion of visual stimuli to images interpreted by the brain 4. keep the retina clean and healthy
3. obesity, alcohol, sleep deprivation. 4. cold, 30 degrees backward tilted sitting position, short body (short stature).
1. 2. 3. 4.
high levels of illumination in 10 seconds and darkness in 30 minutes. high levels of illumination in 30 minutes and darkness in 10 seconds. high levels of illumination in 10 minutes and darkness in 30 minutes. high levels of illumination in 30 minutes and darkness in 10 minutes.
1. 2. 3. 4.
middle ear and the throat semi circular canals middle ear and the inner ear auditory duct and the inner ear
oxygen to vital cells and tissues of the body. 2. is a complication when hyperventilating and requires its own special and individual treatment. 3. can be cured by breathing into a plastic bag to retain the carbon monoxide. 4. is usually harmless because oxygen is more easily attached to haemoglobin than carbon monoxide to a magnitude of 200 times.
Question: The damaging effects of noise on the pilot depends on: 1. The intensity of the noise 2. The frequency of the noise 3. The exposure time to noise 4. Proper use of the headset in the cockpit Which of the following lists all the correct statements 1. 3 only
4. 25 hours
3. normally between 6 000 to 8 000 feet 4. normally between 4 000 to 5 000 feet
Question: With a heart rate of 72 beats per minute and a stroke volume of 70 ml the cardiac output is about: 1. 6 litres/min 2. 8 litres/min 3. 7 litres/min
4. 5 litres/min
2. Since the first signs of hypoxia are generally hard to detect. 3. Only a solo pilot is more prone to illusions. 4. In a multi-crew cockpit hypoxia will always be detectable.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Increases with altitude Is unaffected by altitude Remains steady up to 49,000 ft and thereafter increases Decreases with altitude
1. should be compensated for by drinking water before one gets thirsty 2. should be compensated for by a regular supply of coffee or tea 3. requires a regular supply of water only for those who are in poor health. Healthy people compensate for this naturally. 4. should be compensated for by breathing in to a paper bag
2. is independent of altitude. 3. increases with longitude. 4. is dependent of the partial pressure which is constant above sea level.
2. located in the middle ear. 3. are not located in the ear. 4. located in the outer ear.
3. liver. 4. pancreas.
4. 90
2. develops slowly and gradually (insidious). 3. is temporary. 4. is not severe in its effect.
1. 2. 3. 4.
pain and damage to the eardrum can result, particularly during fast descents swollen tissue in the Eustachian tube will cause permanent hearing loss gentle descents at high altitude can result in damage to the ear drum swollen tissue in the inner ear will prevent the air from ventilating through the tympanic membrane
1. 2. 3. 4.
middle ear and the external atmosphere sinuses sinuses of the nose and the external atmosphere nose, throat and the external atmosphere
3. decreases more slowly at lower altitudes compared with at higher levels 4. decreases in a linear manner with altitude
3. measuring linear and radial acceleration within the inner ear. 4. comparing linear and radial speeds of the body to the attitude of the aircraft.
for oxidation of carbohydrates from food to produce energy. 3. Hypoxia is the lack of sufficient oxygen to meet the needs of the body tissues which require oxygen to coagulate the blood in case of infection. 4. Hypoxia is the lack of sufficient oxygen to meet the needs of the body tissues which require oxygen to fight infection or invading bacteria.
2. over-saturated nitrogen gas molecules in the body tissues. 3. negligible symptoms that need no attention or therapy. 4. muscle pains in small muscles such as the finger and toe muscles, which are also known as the "chokes".
1. 2. 3. 4.
1, 3 and 4 are correct, 2 is false 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct 1, 2 and 3 are correct, 4 is false 2, 3 and 4 are correct, 1 is false
exhaust manifold(s) 4. is more likely to occur in aeroplanes with twin-engines because of high engine efficiency
Number: 12374 Question: Carbon Monoxide is particularly dangerous because: 1. Its initial symptoms are not alarming 2. It is colourless 3. It is odourless 4. It is highly toxic 5. Its effects are cumulative 1. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
1. 2. 3. 4.
CO in blood displaces oxygen from the blood corpuscles impairing oxygen transport. the increasing amounts of CO in the lung alveoles gradually reverses oxygen diffusion. CO is far less easily attached (200 times) to haemoglobin than oxygen. accumulation of CO in blood leads to hyperventilation and thus to hypoxia.
3. The gradient of diffusion is higher at altitude than it is at sea-level. 4. Oxygen is mainly transported in plasma.
2. carbohydrates, protein and fats. 3. protein and vitamins. 4. minerals and vitamins.
Question: The blood in the pulmonary artery is: 1. rich in both oxygen and carbon dioxide
2. lacking in oxygen and rich in carbon dioxide 3. lacking in both oxygen and carbon dioxide 4. rich in oxygen and lacking in carbon dioxide
3. important to prevent pain and loss of hearing during flight. 4. more important during climb because the lower pressure within the middle air can damage the tympanic membrane.
4. 60 to 80 beats/min
1. 2. 3. 4.
sweating, arterial pressure, body temperature and the General Adaption Syndrome. motor programmes and reflexes. reflexes, body temperature and reasoning. reflexes only.
1. 2. 3. 4.
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0,03% carbon dioxide, rest: rare gases 78% oxygen, 21% nitrogen, 1% carbon monoxide, rest: rare gases 78% helium, 21% oxygen, 0,03% carbon dioxide, rest: rare gases 78% helium, 21% oxygen, 1% carbon monoxide, rest: rare gases
3. Low blood sugar, obesity and hypoxia 4. Hypoxia, fatigue and vibrations
2. limited to the foveal area of the retina 3. governed by peripheral vision over an area of approximately 20 degrees of angle 4. limited to daytime using the rod cells
2. can be reduced if you take drinks with high contents of carbondioxide before take-off. 3. will not cause pain if you evacuate the air via the mouth.
1. 2. 3. 4.
4. Stop descending, climb again and then descend with reduced sink rate
3. Neither 4. 2 only
3. Regular exercise is beneficial to general health, and is the only effective way to lose weight 4. Regular exercise is beneficial to general health, but the most efficient way to lose weight is by
3. the airfield being further away than actually is 4. his/her visual field shrinking (i.e. tunnel vision)
4. 12,000 ft
cortex.
1. 2. 3. 4.
When decelerating in straight, horizontal flight. When climbing at greater than 2000 FT / min When turning (angular acceleration). During linear acceleration.
2. By intense vasoconstriction. 3. By speeding up the metabolic rate in the Autonomic Nervous System. 4. By vasodilatation which permits a greater flow of blood to the periphery.
4. ozone-converters
4. apathy
1. the air in the middle ear is at a lower pressure than the cabin, this closes the eustation tube so that
the pressure cannot be equalised. 2. during the climb the humidity in the middle ear is greater than the cabin. 3. during the descent the cabin altitude increases faster than the eustation can open. 4. the air pressure in the inner ear increases more slowly than the cabin.
2. may lead to incapacitation due to severe sinus or ear pain. 3. will cause infection in other crew members if you are flying in a pressurised aircraft. 4. is permitted as long as you are on treatment with antibiotics.
4. dB
2. detect early signs of deafness. 3. detect vestibular dysfunction. 4. detect reversible NIHL.
2. is not a permanent hearing loss, the nerve cells frequently recover. 3. is also known as presbyacusis and is associated with pressure damage to the middle ear.
3. is common over the age of 50. 4. is partial visual loss due to pressure changes in the eye.
2. the cones detect colour vision and are highly sensitive to hypoxia. 3. blood flow to the rods and cones is maintained even during high g forces. 4. rods are centrally located and increase visual acuity.
2. because there is a small increased risk of low blood pressure due to loss of blood volume. 3. the haemoglobin level is too low. 4. there is a risk of bleeding from the needle site during flight.
2. 1, 2, 3. 3. 1, 2 4. 1
2. is a total blockage of a coronary artery leading to the death of a piece of heart muscle. 3. is not treatable once symptoms develop. 4. is a partial blockage of a coronary artery leading to chest pain on exercise or stress.
1. 2. 3. 4.
produced.
2. don your own oxygen mask. 3. call for immediate assistance from cabin crew. 4. commence an emergency descent.
4. 5 stages
Question: The noise induced damage to a pilot depends on: 1. The intensity of the noise. 2. The frequency of the noise. 3. The duration of the noise 4. Proper usage of the headset.
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. normal 4. underweight
1. 2. 3. 4.
is a condition detected by pressure testing the eye ball. low pressure in the eye ball leads to decreased blood flow to the retina which can cause visual loss. glaucoma causes red / green colour blindness. visual field loss due to glaucoma can be significantly improved by giving oxygen.
3. is a highly significant factor in ensuring that oxygen diffuses from the lungs to the blood. 4. is independent of the proportion of oxygen in the ambient air.
1. 2. 3. 4.
depends on haemoglobin level and blood flow. will be maintained even during severe hypoxia. is not affected by carbon monoxide. does not depend on haemoglobin levels as oxygen is mainly dissolved in the plasma.
1. 2. 3. 4.
The effects of hypoxia may be gradual and difficult to recognise. The onset of anaemia causes hyperventilation. The cabin will cool rapidly. The cabin altitude will descend.
3. Is the commonest cause of death in men over the age of 40 4. Is always preceded by chest pains
1. 2. 3. 4.
Is a normal product of internal respiration. Is approximately 13% of ambient air at Flight Level 180. Is increased in the blood and the brain during hyperventilation May reach toxic levels in the flight deck due to incomplete fuel combustion.
1. 2. 3. 4.
is the same as at sea level. will reduce during a rapid decompression. is proportional to the cabin pressure. varies with cabin altitude.
4. Stop descending, climb again and then descend with reduced sink rate
1. 2. 3. 4.
2. 20 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood. 3. 80 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood. 4. 40 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood.
4. 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5.
3. 70% of information processed by man enters via the visual channel. 4. The kinesthetic channel provides the most important information for flying.
2. Caused by damage to the eardrum or ossicles by noise above 90 dB. 3. Caused by hearing deterioration as part of the process of ageing.
03-PSYCHOLOGY
Question 1 of 354
Number: 16789 Question: During the decision making process in the cockpit: 1. habits and routines play no role. 2. the crew should always decide on more than one alternative. 3. a detailed analysis can only be made once, at the moment the problem occurs.
4. the amount of time available has a large influence on the analysis of the situation.
Question 2 of 354
Number: 16357 Question: Non-verbal communication: 1. is cross-culturally understood. 2. is always clearly interpretable. 3. is used only if verbal clarity is not possible.
Question 3 of 354
Number: 16346 Question: Perception is based upon: 1. solely upon technical ability.
2. information received as well as past experience and knowledge. 3. past experience and knowledge only. 4. information received only.
Question 4 of 354
Number: 16680 Question: High arousal leads to: 1. faster and more accurate responses. 2. slower and less accurate responses. 3. slower but more accurate responses.
Question 5 of 354
Number: 16557 Question: What is the relationship between the perceived level of arousal and the difficulty of a task to be completed? 1. The arousal level should co-incide with the individual's "Break Point" where the task is particularly difficult. 2. All tasks should be completed at the highest arousal regardless of difficulty. 3. At the outset, the level of arousal should be within the optimum range and therefore at a level where
Question 6 of 354
Number: 16462 Question: With reference to the relationship between arousal and performance, the highest level of performance is achieved when the arousal level is: 1. half way up the arousal curve. 2. half way down the arousal curve.
3. optimum. 4. lowest.
Question 7 of 354
Number: 16387 Question: The individual's personality: 1. is the tendency to evaluate things in a positive or negative way. 2. changes with a different emotional mood.
Question 8 of 354
Number: 16515 Question: What are the two main categories of fatigue? 1. Normal and Chronic.
Question 9 of 354
Number: 11 Question: In his/her behaviour, the "ideal professional pilot" is: 1. neither "person" nor "goal" oriented 2. "goal" rather than "person" oriented
3. both "person" and "goal" oriented 4. "person" rather than "goal" oriented
Question 10 of 354
Number: 346 Question: The maximum number of unrelated items that can be stored in working memory is: 1. very limited - only 3 items 2. unlimited
Question 11 of 354
Number: 350 Question: Flying from Frankfurt to Moscow you will have a lay-over of 4 days. What time measure is relevant for your circadian rhythm on the 3rd day?
1. 2. 3. 4.
LT (local time). UTC (universal time coordinated). ZT (zonal time). MEZ (middle european time).
Question 12 of 354
Number: 354 Question: Signs of stress include:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Perspiration, dry mouth, dilated pupils, fast breathing. Rising of the blood pressure, pupils narrowing, stabbing pain around the heart. Faster, deep inhalation, stabbing pain around the heart. Lowering of the blood pressure.
Question 13 of 354
Number: 683 Question: Stress management programmes usually involve:
1. 2. 3. 4.
the prevention and/or the removal of stress the use of psychoactive drugs only the prevention of stress only the removal of stress
Question 14 of 354
Number: 688 Question: In order to completely resynchronise with local time after zone crossing, circadian rhythms require 1. about one day per 2.5 hours of time shift 2. about one week per 2.5 hours of time shift
3. less time when flying from east to west 4. more time when flying from east to west
Question 15 of 354
Number: 1108 Question: Working memory: 1. is unlimited in duration 2. varies considerably in size between an expert pilot and a novice pilot
3. is sensitive to interruptions which may erase all or some of its contents 4. is unlimited in size
Question 16 of 354
Number: 1109 Question: Motivation is an important attribute which contributes to flight safety. Which of the following statements is correct with regards to motivation?
1. A high degree of motivation makes it possible to make up for insufficient knowledge in complete safety 2. A high degree of motivation lowers the level of vigilance 3. Motivation reduces the intensity of sensory illusions
Question 17 of 354
Number: 1110 Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding decision making? 1. Deciding means being able to come up with original solutions.
2. Deciding means choosing between alternatives. 3. Deciding means applying an automatic procedure. 4. Deciding means imposing one's point of view.
Question 18 of 354
Number: 1111 Question: Human errors are frequent and may take several forms: 1. representational errors in which the pilot has properly identified the situation and is familiar with the procedure 2. all errors are avoidable through continuous and thorough training 3. a violation is an error which is always involuntary 4. an error can be described as the mismatch between the pilots intention and the result of his/her
actions
Question 19 of 354
Number: 1113 Question: The quality of learning: 1. depends on long-term memory capacity 2. is independent of the level of motivation 3. is dependent on age and professional role
Question 20 of 354
Number: 1117
Question: Less experienced pilots differ from experienced pilots in the following way: 1. experienced pilots are less routine-minded than young pilots because they know that routine causes mistakes 2. flight planning performance decreases with age, and experience is unable to mask this deficiency 3. task for task, an expert's workload is greater than a novice's one 4. inexperienced pilots refer to information more than experts when carrying out the same task
Question 21 of 354
Number: 1118 Question: Analysis of accidents involving the human factor in aviation shows that: 1. only front-line operators are involved 2. failure of the human factor is always connected with technical breakdowns 3. only pilot training will make it possible to improve the situation
Question 22 of 354
Number: 1119 Question: What are the three phases of General Adaptation Syndrome ? 1. alarm, resistance, performance,
Question 23 of 354
Number: 1122 Question: Stress occurs: 1 : only in a situation of imminent danger. 2 : only when faced with real, existing and palpable phenomenon. 3 : sometimes via imagination, the anticipation of a situation or its outcome. 4 : because of the similarity with a formerly experienced stressful situation. The correct statement(s) is (are):
1. 2. 3. 4.
Question 24 of 354
Number: 1123 Question: Cognitive evaluation which leads to stress is based on:
1. 2. 3. 4.
the evaluation of the situation and the evaluation of capabilities to cope with it the capabilities of the individual and the solutions provided by the environment the evaluation of the capabilities of the individual and the time available the evaluation of the situation and the state of fatigue of the individual
Question 25 of 354
Number: 1124 Question: Which of the following physical stimuli may cause stress reactions? -1: noise. -2: conflict. -3: temperature. -4: an administrative problem. -5: hunger. The combination of correct statements is: 1. 3,4,5 2. 2,3,5
3. 1,3,5 4. 1,3,4
Question 26 of 354
Number: 1126 Question: Acute stress quickly leads to 1. a state of overactivation beyond the control of willpower 2. a permanent state of incapacitation 3. a decrease in the amount of resources mobilized to face the situation
Question 27 of 354
Number: 1127 Question: The resistance phase of stress: 1. is very short duration and is unlikely to give a pilot the opportunity to resolve a problem 2. allows fats to be transformed into sugars, thereby prolonging the mobilization of energy in the body
3. may cause a person to die by stopping the defence mechanisms of the body 4. is characterised by the secretion of adrenalin, increased heart rate and blood pressure
Question 28 of 354
Number: 1131
2. biological characteristics, social environment and cultural influences 3. biological characteristics only 4. the social environment only
Question 29 of 354
Number: 1134 Question: Pilots are more easily inclined to take greater risks when: 1. making decisions independently of others 2. they are not constrained by time 3. making a flight over unfamiliar territory 4. they are part of a group of pilots and they feel that they are being observed and admired (e.g. air
shows)
Question 30 of 354
Number: 1135 Question: Judgement is based upon: 1. the ability to interpret the flight instruments 2. the development of skills through constant practice of flight manoeuvres 3. a process involving a pilots attitude to take and to evaluate risks by assessing the situation and
making decisions based upon knowledge, skill and experience 4. a decision-making process involving the 5 physical senses and their use to manually operate the aircraft controls
Question 31 of 354
Number: 1136 Question: The relevance of check procedures during flight becomes even more important when: 1. flying an aircraft which you have flown many times before 2. conducting a longer flight than you would normally perform
3. flying an unfamiliar type of aircraft and experiencing mental pressure 4. flying an aircraft which you have flown recently
Question 32 of 354
Number: 1137 Question: Which of the following responses is an example of "habit reversion" (negative habit transfer): 1. Incorrect anticipation of an air traffic controllers instructions 2. habitually missing an item on the checklist or missing the second item when two items are on the same line 3. Turning the aircraft to the left when intending to turn it to the right 4. A pilot who has flown many hours in an aircraft in which the fuel lever points forward for the ON position, may unintentionally turn the fuel lever into the false position, when flying a different
aircraft, where the fuel lever has to point aft to be in the ON position.
Question 33 of 354
Number: 1138 Question: 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: 1. mishearing the contents of a reply from an air traffic controller when a non-standard procedure was
given but a standard procedure was anticipated 2. anticipating the sequence of items on a check list. 3. anticipating that the flight will take longer time than planned 4. anticipating that the weather may deteriorate
Question 34 of 354
Number: 1139 Question: With regards to stress, as it affects human beings, which of the folowing statements is correct? 1. All forms of stress should be avoided. 2. Reactive stressors relate purely to a pilots physical condition. 3. Self imposed obligations will not create stress.
4. Stressis a term used to describe how a person reacts to demands placed upon him/her.
Question 35 of 354
Number: 1142 Question: If during flight a pilot is in a mental condition of "optimum arousal" he/she will be: 1. in a confused mental state 2. unprepared to handle a difficult situation 3. approaching a condition of complacency or fatigue
Question 36 of 354
Number: 1330 Question: Which of the following statements summarises the impact that motivation may have on attention? 1. Motivation has only a small effect on attention, but it facilitates alertness 2. It only facilitates attention in extreme cases (risk of death) 3. It stimulates attention but may lead to phases of low arousal
Question 37 of 354
Number: 1331 Question: What are the effects of excesive stress? 1. It has very little immediate effect on vigilance and attention 2. It increases vigilance for a longer period than stress itself, but may focus attention inappropriately
Question 38 of 354
Number: 1332 Question: The level of automation helps to conserve resources. On the other hand, it may result in: 1. errors in selecting an appropriate plan of action
Question 39 of 354
Number: 1333 Question: What is the main adverse effect of expectation with regards to perception? 1. Expectation is a tool that allows capture of all relevant information 2. Expectation often guides the focus of attention towards a particular aspect, while possible alternates
are neglected 3. The attention area is enlarged by expectation, however it will therefore lead to uncertainties when a pilot is looking for a decision 4. Expectations always lead to routine errors
Question 40 of 354
Number: 1334 Question: The acquisition of a motor programme (skill) will mean that: 1. the less behaviour is automated, the less it requires attention and the more it frees resources 2. the more behaviour is automated, the more it requires attention and the more it frees resources 3. the more behaviour is automated, the more it requires attention and the less it frees resources 4. the more behaviour is automated, the less it requires conscious attention and thus the more it frees
mental resources
Question 41 of 354
Number: 1340 Question: What are the main characteristics of active errors ? They: 1. are detectable only with difficulty by first-line operators 2. have rapid and direct consequences on the action in progress 3. occur at the human/machine interface 4. lie dormant and are undetected at first
1. 2. 3. 4.
Question 42 of 354
Number: 1341 Question: The maintenance of man's internal equilibrium is called:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Question 43 of 354
Number: 1318 Question: What strategies can be used to combat human error? -1: Reducing error-prone mechanisms. -2: Improving the way in which error is taken into account in training. -3: Sanctions against the initiators of error. -4: Improving recovery from errors and its consequences. The correct statements are: 1. 2, 3 and 4 2. 1 and 2 3. 3 and 4
4. 1, 2 and 4
Question 44 of 354
Number: 1319 Question: Concerning the relationship between performance and stress, which of the following statements is correct? 1. A student will learn faster and better under severe stress. 2. A well trained pilot is able to eliminate any kind of stress completely when he is scheduled to fly.
3. A moderate level of stress may improve performance. 4. Domestic stress will not affect the pilot's performance because he is able to leave this type of stress on the ground.
Question 45 of 354
Number: 1320 Question: Stress is a frequent aspect of the pilot's job. Under which of the following circumstances does it occur? 1. Stress occurs whenever the pilot must revise his plan of action and does not immediately have a solution 2. Stress occurs with inexperienced pilots when the situational demands exceed their individual capabilities 3. Stress occurs if a pilot is convinced that he will not be able to find a solution for the problem he/she faces. 1. 1 is correct, 2 and 3 are false
Question 46 of 354
Number: 1321 Question: Divided attention is the ability: 1. to execute several mental activities at almost the same time (i.e. when switching attention from outside the aircraft to the airspeed indicator on the instrument panel) 2. to monitor the progress of a motor programme (i.e. flying or taxiing the airplane) on a relatively subconscious level, while making a radio call at the same time (requiring a rather conscious level) 3 .to select information and check if it is relevant to the task in hand. At the same time no other operation can be performed. 4. to delegate tasks to the copilot while concentrating on the procedures 1. 1,2 and 3 are correct, 4 is false
2. 1 and 2 are correct, 3 and 4 are false 3. 1 and 3 are correct, 2 and 4 are false 4. Only 3 is false
Question 47 of 354
Number: 2921 Question: Concerning circadian rhythm disruption (jet lag), adjustment to destination time: 1. Takes longer when travelling west rather than travelling east 2. Takes longer when travelling east rather than travelling west 3. Varies little between individuals 4. Varies substantially among individuals. Which of the following lists all the correct statements ?
1. 2. 3. 4.
Question 48 of 354
Number: 2922 Question: What seems to be the main role of Orthodox sleep? 1. It includes physical and mental recuperation associate with fatigue
2. It essentially allows for physical recovery 3. Via physical recovery, it is characterised by an alternation of dream phases and paradoxical phases 4. Its main role is associated with activities of memory activities and restoration of attention capabilities
Question 49 of 354
Number: 3183 Question: Which of the following operations are performed more effectively by people than by automatic systems ? 1. Qualitative decision-making 2. Waiting for an infrequent phenomenon 3. Monitoring to ensure that certain values are not exceeded 4. Detections of of unusual conditions (smell, noise, etc.) 1. 2,3,4 2. 3,4 3. 1,2
4. 1,4
Question 50 of 354
Number: 3184 Question: Which of the following operations are performed more effectively by automatic systems than by people ? 1. Waiting for an infrequent phenomenon 2. Long term controlling of a set value (e.g holding of trajectory) 3. Monitoring to ensure that certain values are not exceeded (e.g holding of flight path) 4. Qualitative decision-making
4. 2,4
Question 51 of 354
Number: 3185 Question: As a result of automation in cockpits, 1. communication and coordination have clearly improved in man-man and man-machine relations 2. the need for communication between crew members has been decreased 3. communication and coordination call for an even greater effort on the part of the crew members
4. it is easier for the captain to monitor the work of the first officer and vice versa
Question 52 of 354
Number: 3187 Question: Which of the following drawbacks are associated with automation ? 1. Reduced competence in manually controlling the aircraft 2. Increased likelihood of slips while programming automatic systems 3. Difficulties in adapting to the use of a sidestick 4. General decrease in technical reliability 1. 1,4
Question 53 of 354
Number: 3188 Question: Which of the following are the most favourable solutions to manage phases of reduced or low vigilance (hypovigilance)? 1. Healthy living 2. Use of amphetamines 3. Reducing the intensity of the light 4. Organising periods of rest during the flight
1. 2. 3. 4.
Question 54 of 354
Number: 3189 Question: What are main signs indicating the loss of vigilance ? 1. Decrease in sensory perception 2. Increase in selective attention 3. Sensation of muscular heaviness 4. Decrease in complacency Which of the following lists all the correct statements ? 1. 1 and 4
2. 2 and 4 3. 2 and 3
4. 1 and 3
Question 55 of 354
Number: 3190 Question: What is "divided attention"? 1. The adverse effect of motivation which leads to one's attention being dispersed 2. Ease of concentrating on a particular objective 3. Difficulty of concentrating on a particular objective
4. The management of several matters of interest dealt with individually one after the other
Question 56 of 354
Number: 3191 Question: Which of the following statements concerning hypovigilance is correct ? Hypovigilance : 1. essentially occurs several minutes after the intense take-off phase
2. may occur at any moment of the flight 3. only affects certain personality types 4. tends to occur at the end of the mission as a result of a relaxation in the operators' attention
Question 57 of 354
Number: 3192 Question: What are the main factors which bring about reduced or low vigilance (hypovigilance) ? 1. The monotony of the task 2. Tiredness and the need for sleep 3. A lack of stimulation 4. Excessive stress
1. 2. 3. 4.
Question 58 of 354
Number: 3193 Question: Which of the following statements in regard to motivation is correct? 1. Motivation will reduce the task automation process 2. Too much motivation may result in hypovigilance and thus in a decrease in attention
3. Low motivation will guarantee adequate attention management capabilities 4. Extremely high motivation in combination with excessive stress will limit attention management
capabilities
Question 59 of 354
Number: 3194 Question: Which of the following describes an autocratic cockpit? 1. The captain's excessive authority considerably reduces communications and consequently the synergy
and cohesion of the crew 2. Each of the members chooses what job to do without telling the others and in the belief that everyone is aware of what he is doing 3. The atmosphere is relaxed thanks to a captain who leaves complete freedom to the various members of the crew 4. Despite the overly strong authority of the captain, everything functions correctly owing to his natural leadership
Question 60 of 354
Number: 3195 Question: What optimises crew co-operation ? 1. Sharing and common task 2. Confidence in each others capability 3. Precise definition of functions associated with each crew members role 1. 1, 2
2. 1, 2, 3 3. 2, 3 4. 1 only
Question 61 of 354
Number: 3196 Question: What distinguishes status from role ? 1. While role defines the enjoyment of a hierarchical position and its recognition by the group, status defines - via behaviour- the functions that must be performed by individuals 2. While role defines- via behaviour- the functions that must be performed by individuals, status defines
the hierarchical position and its recognition by the group 3. Unlike status, role is fixed and is modified either by the situation in flight or by the interactions of a new crew 4. Unlike status, role is fixed and is not modified either by the situation in flight or by the interactions of a new crew
Question 62 of 354
Number: 3200 Question: Which of the following elements make up the personality of an individual ? 1. Heredity 2. Childhood environment 3. Upbringing 4. Past experience 1. 2,3 2. 2,3,4
3. 1,2,3,4 4. 1,2,4
Question 63 of 354
Number: 3201 Question: What is synergy in a crew ? 1. The uncoordinated action of the crewmembers towards a common objective 2. The coordinated action of unrelated individual performances in achieving a non-standard task 3. A behavioural expedient associated with the desynchronisation of the coordinated actions 4. The coordinated action of all members towards a common objective, in which collective performance
Question 64 of 354
Number: 3202 Question: Which of the following statements concerning conflicts is correct ? 1. The emergence of a conflict always results from calling into question the general abilities of one of the involved parties 2. Conflict management involves the participation of all involved parties in finding an acceptable
collective solution 3. Conflicts are negative in themselves and can only lead to a general detachment of involved parties 4. Whatever the cause of the conflict, its resolution must necessarily involve an additional party if it is to be effective
Question 65 of 354
Number: 3204 Question: In terms of decision-making, the intention to become integrated into the team, to be recognised as the leader or to avoid conflicts may lead to: 1. an authoritarian approach thus demonstrating ones own ability to lead
2. the attempt to agree on decisions made by other crew members 3. a fast and decisive option 4. the improvement of internal risk assessment capabilities
Question 66 of 354
Number: 3205 Question: What strategy should be put in place when faced with an anticipated period of stress? 1. A strategy of no commitment 2. A Laissez-faire strategy
Question 67 of 354
Number: 3206 Question: Which biases relate to human decision making? 1. Personal experience tends to alter the perception of the risk of an event occurring 2. There is a natural tendency to want to confirm our decision even in the face of facts which contradict it 3. The group to which an individual belongs tends to influence the particular decision 4. There is natural tendancy to select only objective facts for decision-making purposes 1. 1,2,4 2. 3,4
3. 1,2,3 4. 1,2
Question 68 of 354
Number: 3208 Question: Decision-making can be influenced by the following factors: 1. people tend to conform to opinions expressed by a majority within the group they belong to 2. people always keep the future decisions in line with those their superiors have made in the past 3. people more easily tend to select data which meet their expectations 4. people rarely base decisions on their personal preferences but rather on rational information Which of the following lists all the correct answers ? 1. 2,3
Question 69 of 354
Number: 3210 Question: Decision-making is a concept which represents: 1. a voluntary and conscious process of selection, from among possible solutions, for a given problem
2. an automated or automation-like act of applying defined procedures 3. a spontaneous act of seeking the most effective solution in a given situation when faced with a defined problem 4. an automatic process of selection from among the various solutions to a given problem
Question 70 of 354
Number: 3212 Question: In decision-making, the selection of a solution depends on: 1. objective and subjective criteria 2. the objective to be achieved 3. the risks associated with each solution 4. the personality of the decisionmaker 1. 4 2. 1, 3 3. 1, 2, 4
4. 1, 2, 3, 4
Question 71 of 354
Number: 3213 Question: Decision-making results in: 1. a subjective choice between options to achieve a goal 2. a choice always based on the experience of the Pilot in Command 3. a totally objective choice between options to achieve a goal proposed by the Pilot in Command
Question 72 of 354
Number: 3218 Question: In problem-solving, what determines the transition from rule-based activities to a knowledgebased activity? 1. Attentional capture 2. The unsuitability of the automated actions 3. Knowledge of rules which apply to the problem posed
Question 73 of 354
Number: 2944 Question: What is the effect of tiredness on attention ? 1. It has no specific effects on attention
2. It reduces the ability to manage multiple matters 3. It increases the ability to manage multiple matters 4. It leads to one's attention being shared between different centres of interest
Question 74 of 354
Number: 2945 Question: Which of the following statements concerning tiredness is correct ? 1. Tiredness is always the result of an intellectual overload
2. Tiredness is a subjective sensation which may result in hypovigilance 3. Tiredness always effect people of the same age in a similar way 4. Tiredness is the consequence of poor performance
Question 75 of 354
Number: 2946 Question: Which of the following are strategies for resolving conflict? 1. Seeking arbitration 2. Actively listening to other people 3. Abandoning facts so as to move the conversation to a more emotional level 4. Becoming aware of cultural influences 1. 1,2,3
Question 76 of 354
Number: 2947 Question: What elements establish synergy within the crew ? 1. Synergy establishes itself automatically within the crew, right through from briefing to debriefing 2. It is only the captain's status which allows the establishment of synergy within the crew
3. Synergy is independent of the natural individual characteristics of the group members (communication, mutual confidence, sharing of tasks, etc.) 4. Synergy must be built up from the start of the mission (briefing) and be maintained until it comes to
an end (debriefing)
Question 77 of 354
Number: 2948 Question: Which of the following statements best characterise a synergetic cockpit? 1. Decisions are taken by the captain, but prepared by the crew 2. There is little delegating of tasks 3. Communications are few in number but precise and geared purely to the flight 4. Fluid, consensual boundaries exist in regard to leadership-style, which fluctuate between authority and laissez-faire 1. 2,4 2. 2,3
3. 1,4 4. 1,3,4
Question 78 of 354
Number: 2949 Question: Which of the following statements best characterise a self-centered cockpit ? 1. Without taking note of what the other members are doing, each one does his own thing while at the
same time assuming that everyone is aware of what is being done or what is going on 2. While decreasing communication, the independence of each member bolsters the crew's synergy 3. The communication between crew members always increases when the captain takes charge of a situation 4. The egoistic and self-centered personality of the captain often leads to a synergetic cockpit
Question 79 of 354
Number: 2950 Question: What may become the main risk of a "laissez-faire" cockpit ? 1. Increased captain's authority
Question 80 of 354
Number: 2951 Question: What is characterized by a "laissez-faire" cockpit ? 1. A passive approach by the captain allows decisions, choices and actions by other crew members
2. Each member carries out actions and makes choices informing the other members about them 3. The high level of independence granted to each member by the captain quickly leads to tension between the various crew members 4. The captain's authority rules all the actions or decisions associated with the situation
Question 81 of 354
Number: 2953 Question: What are the most frequent results of an self-centred captain on the flight deck ? 1. A major risk of authority inversion if the co-pilot is unassertive 2. Performance is very poor as self-centred behaviour leads to an increase of cooperation and efficiency 3. High group performance despite the strained relations 4. In a two-pilot flight deck, the co-pilot is ignored and may react by disengaging, showing delayed
responses or aggression
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Number: 2464 Question: The trend in aeroplane hull-loss rate over the last three decades seems to be related to:
1. 2. 3. 4.
the crew the manufacturer the year of manufacture the number of engines
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Number: 2466 Question: Pilot stress reactions: 1. do not change with the environment or different situations but mainly with the characters themselves
2. differ from pilot to pilot, depending on how a person manages the particular stressors 3. are related to an internationally recognized list of stressors where the top-ten items should be avoided by every means 4. seem to be the same for most pilots
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Number: 2469 Question: One negative aspect of the highly automated cockpit results in: 1. less experienced crews because of more transparent system details 2. constantly high crew overload with regard to the monitoring tasks
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Number: 2476 Question: Which of the following provides the basis of all perceptions? 1. The separation of figure and background. 2. The aural or visual significance attributed in short term memory.
3. The intensity of the stimuli. 4. The aural or visual significance attributed in long term memory.
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Number: 2478 Question: The effect of experience and repetition on performance: 1. is always negative 2. is always beneficial
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Number: 2479 Question: Situations particularly vulnerable to "reversion to an earlier behaviour pattern" are: 1. when concentration on a particular task is relaxed 2. when situations are characterised by medium workload 3. when situations are characterised by stress 1. 3 only. 2. 1. and 2. 3. 2. and 3.
4. 1. and 3.
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Number: 2480 Question: The most dangerous characteristic of perception is, that it 1. will only occur under conditions of stress 2. can easily be changed 3. will mainly occur under conditions of relaxation
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Number: 2481 Question: Fixation or tunnel vision is primarily to be expected when: 1. stress is medium 2. stress and motivation are low 3. stress and motivation are medium
4. stress is high
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Number: 2289 Question: The acquisition of a skill comprises three stages (Anderson model): 1. associative, autonomous and expert 2. cognitive, associative and knowledge 3. automatic, cognitive and knowledge
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Number: 2290 Question: A pilot can be described as being proficient, when he/she: 1. is able to reduce his/her arousal to a low level during the entire flight 2. is capable of maintaining a high level of arousal during a great bulk of the flight 3. has automated a large part of the necessary flight deck routine operations in order to free his/her
cognitive resources 4. knows how to off-load all his/her resources to the automation of tasks
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Number: 2291 Question: With regard to the practice of English, which of the following statements is correct? 1. It is necessary and sufficient to have a command of any of the official languages of the ICAO. 2. Be familiar with normal procedures in English since only this allows for effective management of any flight's communication. 3. The composition of every crew should be geared to a command of the official aeronautical language of the destination country.
4. All pilots should master it because the aeronautical world needs one common language.
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Number: 2292 Question: Which of the following statements best fits the definition of an active error? Active error is: 1. essentially results from the application of a bad rule or the poor application of a good rule by aeroplane designers 2. rare in front-line actions and difficult to detect owing to the fact that it usually occurs in a complex system of uncontrolled and involuntary deviations
3. produced by the operator and can be rapidly detected 4. produced either by a front-line operator or by a remote operator and results in a hidden or latent consequence at a specific moment of the action
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Number: 2293 Question: What are the main consequences of latent errors? They: -1: remain undetected in the system for a certain length of time. -2: may only manifest themselves under certain conditions. -3: are quickly detectable by the front-line operator whose mental schemas on the instantaneous situation filter out formal errors. -4: lull pilots into a false sense of security The correct statement(s) is (are): 1. 1 and 3
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Number: 2294 Question: Which of the following statements fits best the concept of latent error? Latent errors: 1. rapidly may be detected via their immediate consequences on the action in progress 2. are mainly associated with the behaviour of front-line operators and are only detected after advanced problem-solving
3. are rarely made by front-line operators, and are consequently readily identified and detected by the monitoring, detection and warning links 4. have been present in the system for a certain length of time and are difficult to identify as a result of
the time lag between the generation and the occurrence of the error
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Number: 12518 Question: In order to limit stress when flying, a pilot should: 1. maintain his competence by practicing his professional skills and learning from past experiences
2. avoid anticipating events during a flight to manage his workload 3. drop activities outside work so as to focus on his work better 4. forget about bad past experiences
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Number: 12519 Question: Expressed as a simple mathematical statement when considering a crew of two, good synergy is:
1. 2. 3. 4.
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Number: 12501 Question: Cohesion is a major advantage in times of: 1. Achievement
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Number: 12503 Question: Select from the following list the advantages of teamwork. 1. Workload is lessened 2. Conformity to group norm 3. Flight safety enhanced 4. Risky Shift 5. Work stress is reduced 6. Improved decisionmaking
1. 1, 3, 4 & 5
3. 1, 2 & 6 4. 1, 2, 3 & 6
1. 2. 3. 4.
Excessive motivation leads to stress which adversely affects performance Motivation reduces the intensity of sensory illusions A high degree of motivation lowers the level of vigilance A high degree of motivation makes it possible to make up for insufficient knowledge in complete safety
4. 1, 2, 3, 4
3. is unnecessary in the cockpit, as crew members are so highly trained, they will always know what to do in unusual situations 4. in the cockpit typically results in plans that are always easy to modify when things are not as anticipated
1. 2. 3. 4.
outside conditions put a strain upon the homeostatic mechanisms of the body. the perceived demand is greater than the perceived ability. overload of the neurones in the nervous system. the brain can no longer cope due to either quantitative or qualitative overload.
1. 2. 3. 4.
2. Being silent as well as inactive are nonverbal behaviour patterns which express a meaning. 3. Communication is always possible. 4. No meaningful communication can occur unless it is by verbal means.
3. Always try to make time to explain the reasons for the decision even if it is after landing 4. As the leader of the crew, never need explain the reasons behind the decision
of achieving the best possible result. 2. professional pilots will never question established procedures. 3. one always selects a choice in accordance with the company's usual practices. 4. habit is the product of experience and should be used as a primary consideration in all decisions.
4. stable.
2. tend to become over-loaded in times of high stress or in an emergency. 3. tend never to interfere with the workings of the group and finds delegation easy. 4. be adaptable to different types of groups in any situation.
2. sweating, dry mouth and breathing difficulties. 3. anxiety, fatigue and fear. 4. increased heart rate, apprehension and sweating.
4. ergonomic factors.
3. the human/system interface and have an immediate effect 4. the human/system interface and have a delayed effect
actions 3. is not necessary when departing from home base because this is routine 4. is not required unless both crew members agree it is essential
3. a senior Captain acting as co-pilot to a junior Captain of an aircraft. 4. a security officer temporarily standing in for a member of the cabin crew.
3. prepares thoroughly for a flight and is able to anticipate the majority of possible problems 4. seeks complex solutions to problems, thus using his capacities up to 100%
Number: 12592 Question: An under-confident and self-effacing co-pilot is promoted to Captain. It is not uncommon for such a person have a behavioural pattern which is: 1. easy to adapt to the role of Captain. 2. easy-going but having a reliance on others. 3. confident and self-assuring because of his/her higher status.
4. Vulnerable
1. 2. 3. 4.
Cognitive, Associative and Automatic phases Initial, Interim and Final phases Induction, Simulation and Practice phases 1st, 2nd and 3rd phases
Question: The phases of General Adaption Syndrome are: 1. Alarm, Resistance and Recovery.
2. Alarm, Resistance and Exhaustion. 3. Emergency, Medial and Recovery. 4. Emergency, Resistance and Exhaustion.
4. Synergistic
4. behaviour.
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. trying to clarify the reasons and causes of the conflict with all persons involved 4. keeping a neutral position and does not participate in arguing
2. make few suggestions or decisions. 3. be an efficient crew member. 4. will encourage a 'sterile' cockpit.
2. mis-judge individuals even if we have contact with them. 3. act in the same manner in all situations and thus assuring stability. 4. develop better teamwork by standardizing procedures.
1. 2. 3. 4.
a message is measured and corrected against the original meaning. storing of messages in short time memory is available for later release. the flight crew do not need to talk all the time because the feedback is automatic. readback of a message is rarely necessary except in the case of specific ATC procedures.
2. constitutes approximately 70% of human communication. 3. means "a sterile cockpit" below 10 000 feet. 4. is unimportant, inherited and cannot be taught.
4. A stimulus that produces a change in any of the homeostatic mechanisms of the body.
3. regulate the interaction and the behaviour between the members of a group. 4. are always fixed in a written way and can be looked up.
2. can influence the situational awareness. 3. depend only on personality and are unchangeable. 4. are easy to control.
1. A sense of well-being and a loss of reality. 2. A false sense of achievement and a severe thirst. 3. A sense of inadequacy and irritability.
1. 2. 3. 4.
A pilot watching what is going on rather than analyzing and constantly checking. A pilot's concentration on one particular area of the system instead of monitoring the whole system. A pilot knowing where the aircraft has been, where it is now, and where it is going to. A plilot's belief in the fallibility of systems and constantly checking and analyzing the situation.
conditions. 2. A good landing at an airfield with which the pilot is familiar in poor weather conditions. 3. An unexpectedly good landing at an airfield with which the pilot is unfamiliar in perfect weather conditions. 4. A poor landing at an airfield with which the pilot is unfamiliar, in marginal weather conditions.
the human response. 2. a feeling of well-being enabling difficult tasks to be completed more easily. 3. a physical limit acting upon the individual's physical systems inhibiting completion of any task. 4. a low level of pressure acting on the individual's mental system which inhibits completion of even the simplest tasks.
3. Because they help to increase retention of information. 4. Because they increase motivation.
Number: 15708 Question: What is "automation complacency"? 1. The circumstance where monitoring and cross-checking is reduced because of the belief in the
infallibility of the automatic systems. 2. No over-ride facility is available on auto-flight selection as there are enough levels of redundancy to cope with any system failure. 3. The circumstance where the pilot flies the aircraft manually because he is unable to rely on the automatic systems flying the aircraft safely. 4. Automation is now so reliable that the human input is no longer necessary
3. Automation should be used as an aid to the pilot and not as an end in itself. 4. Automation should be used where pilots have to make decisions and manual flying should be compulsory in good weather conditions.
3. Recognises the stressor and prepares the body for action. 4. Attempts to repair any damage caused by the stress.
1. 2. 3. 4.
can be highly persuasive. will only affect flight deck crew. will only affect one member of the crew at a time. can be easily recognized.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Short-term memory is affected by interruptions. Extreme "achievement" motivation in a Captain is an ideal attribute for a Captain of an aircraft. All motivators (both physcial and mental) are subjective. Motivation does not affect performance.
2. a normal phenomenon which enables an individual to adapt to encountered situations 3. a psychological phenomenon which only affects fragile personalities 4. a poorly controlled emotion which leads to a reduction in capabilities
1. 2. 3. 4.
An external or internal stimulus which is interpreted by an individual as being stressful The adaptation response of the individual to his environment All external stimulation are stressors since they modify the internal equilibrium A psychological problem developed in a situation of danger
1. 2. 3. 4.
The subjective interpretation an individual gives to a situation experienced Only objective stimulation from environmental factors Only strong stimulation of the sensory organs: a flash of light, noise and the smell of smoke Always the reaction to upsetting emotions caused either by physiological or psychological conditions
3. has little impact when the pilot is able to compensate for it by his/her flight experience 4. has a major impact owing to the impairment of memory
4. only 2 is correct
1. 2. 3. 4.
1 and 4 are correct 1 and 3 are correct only 4 is correct 2 and 3 are correct
1. communication uses up resources, thus limiting the resources allocated to work in progress 2. communication is always sufficiently automated to enable an activity with a high workload element to be carried out at the same time 3. all the characteristics of communication, namely output, duration, precision, clarity, etc. are stable and are not much affected by changes in workload 4. communication is only effective if messages are kept short and sufficiently precise to limit their number
Number: 2273 Question: What are the communication qualities of a good briefing? A good briefing must: -1 : contain as much information and be as comprehensive as possible. -2 : be of a standard type so that it can be reused for another flight of the same type. -3 : be short and precise. -4 : be understandable to the other crew member(s). The correct statement(s) is (are):
1. 2. 3. 4.
2,3 and 4 are correct 1 and 4 are correct 1 and 2 are correct 1, 2 and 4 are correct
focused here 4. The most important items must be placed at the end of check list, allowing them to be kept near at hand so that they are quickly available for any supplementary check
4. routine errors
1. 2. 3. 4.
are limited and make it impossible to perform two attentional tasks at the same time allow for twin-tasks operation without any loss of effectiveness are limited but make it possible to easily perform several tasks at the same time are virtually unlimited
3. Human errors are now considered as being inevitable 4. Human errors can be avoided. All it takes is to be vigilant and to extend one's knowledge
minimise misunderstandings. 2. Communication must take priority over any other flight activity under all circumstances 3. Word order is of little importance to its success. Only the words uttered are important. 4. Professional communication means to exchange information as little as possible.
3. Stressors accumulate thus increasing the likelihood of exhaustion. 4. Stressors are independent from each other.
2. use all available resources of the crew 3. always carry out a breathing exercise 4. demonstrate aggressiveness to stimulate the crew
2. 1 and 4 are correct 3. 1,2 and 3 are correct 4. 3 and 4 are correct
4. 2,3,4
1. 2. 3. 4.
the consequences of an error will not seriously jeopardise safety latent errors do not entail serious consequences for safety its safety system is too permeable to error its safety system has taken account of all statistically probable errors
4. Feedback.
3. feedback 4. synchronization
control
1. 2. 3. 4.
to remember a clearance long enough to write it down to ignore messages for other aircraft to remember our own name to store a large amount of visual information for about 0.5 seconds
4. 20 seconds
2. the ability to pick up relevant information unintentionally 3. the tendency to believe information that reinforces our mental model of the world 4. the ability to drink too much at social gathering
3. give undue weight to information that confirms the model 4. give equal weight to contradicting and confirming information
1. 2. 3. 4.
on both our past experiences and the sensory information we receive entirely on past experiences on both our past experiences and our motor programmes entirely on the sensory information we receive
1. His/her self-concept is going to change because of new roles and tasks which have to be incorporated.
2. An upgrading never has psychological consequences. 3. His/her self -concept is going to be stabilized because of the higher status as a captain. 4. The increased command authority leads to a higher professionalism.
1. 2. 3. 4.
It is most important for the acquisition of complex perceptual motor skills is more effective than practical training leads to an increased error rate It is most important for selfcontrol
3. Nothing, because it is system-inherent 4. Always try to enhance your aviation related knowledge during low workload periods
2. at all levels of flying proficiency 3. only for instructor pilots 4. only for student pilots
4. Unjustified self-confidence
4. Crew Coordination can be neglected on long haul flights without compromizing safety
Number: 1856 Question: It is desirable to standardize as many patterns of behaviour (operating procedures) as possible in commercial aviation mainly because 1. it makes the flight deck easier to design 2. this lowers the ability requirement in pilot selection
3. such behaviour reduces errors even under adverse circumstances 4. this reduces the amount of training required
1. 2. 3. 4.
take as much time as he needs and is available to make up his mind avoid making up his mind until the very last minute make up his mind before consulting other crew members always make up his mind quickly to give himself as much spare time as possible
2. delegation of tasks and crew coordination 3. the whole crew to focus on the problem 4. informing ATC thoroughly about the situation
2. subjective perception and evaluation of situational factors 3. situational factors only 4. the emergency checklist only
Question: Once a pilot has developed a certain way of thinking about a problem he will probably 1. find it impossible to get out of that way of thinking, whatever happens 2. find it difficult to stick to his/her interpretation of the data 3. find it easy to interpret the data in different ways 4. find it difficult to get out of that way of thinking and difficult to try a different interpretation of the
data
4. The captain lets the copilot fly and observes his behaviour without any comments
1. 2. 3. 4.
evolve as a result of the interactions that take place among crew members characterize inefficient crews are explicitly set out by the crew will always impair the captain's influence
2. Active listening. 3. Giving up the own point of view. 4. Staying to the own point of view.
2. He should repeat his worries about smoking in the cockpit and should argue with the captain about this problem until the conflict is solved 3. He should bring a cabin crew member in to arbitrate 4. He should learn to accept the captain smoking cigarettes in the cockpit
time 2. internally retire and think positive 3. speak up and point out the possible consequences if the unfair behaviour pesists 4. freeze the communication and thus avoid immediate confrontation
communication process. 4. There is no relation between inadequate communication and incidents or accidents.
1. 2. 3. 4.
supports verbal communication is always used intentionally should be avoided by all means in the cockpit is of no meaning in the cockpit
4. Being silent as well as inactive are nonverbal behaviour patterns which express a meaning.
1. 2. 3. 4.
can improve team spirit decreases the captains role of leadership is appropriate in any phase of flight should be avoided by all means in the cockpit
1. 2. 3. 4.
the point within your circadian rhythm at which you try to sleep the duration of your previous sleep the number of points you have in your 'credit/deficit' system the amount of time you have been awake
1. 2. 3. 4.
because of the limited capacity of the central decision maker and working memory because the capacity of the long term memory is limited because of limitations in our store of motor programmes because of the limitations of the sense organs
1. 2. 3. 4.
1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct 2, 3 and 4 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 1 and 2 are correct
1. 2. 3. 4.
1, 2 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct, 1 is false only 1 is correct 1 and 2 are correct, 3 is false
3. distress 4. adaptation
1. depends on self-confidence alone 2. depends on the individual's perception of available abilities in comparison to the perceived demands
3. does not depend on his capacity to absorb information 4. depends on the level of demand but not on individual interpretation of the situational demands
2. the arousal level of both pilots will be raised 3. both pilots will experience the same amount of stress 4. both pilots will loose their motor-coordination
Number: 4009 Question: The choice of the moment you select flaps depending on situation and conditions of the landing is: 1. always automated behaviour
2. skill and/or rule based behaviour 3. pressure based behaviour 4. knowledge based behaviour
1. 2. 3. 4.
is necessary to maintain good situational awareness is responsible for the development of inadequate mental models of the real world is dangerous, because it distracts attention from flying the aircraft makes no sense because the human information processing system is limited anyway
4. not unusual
2. 1 and 2 are both correct 3. 1 and 2 are both not correct 4. 1 is correct, 2 is not correct
3. unless information is accessed from time to time, retrieval of information can be difficult 4. if enough information is entered at the same time, saturation may take place
2. 1,3 ,4 3. 2,4 4. 2 ,3
maximum synergy 3. only follow the manufacturers proposals and not reflect individual operators cockpit philosophies
4. the current situation, the pilot's expertise and the ergonomics of the system
4. Homeostasis
3. a response by man to his problems, which automatically leads to a reduction in his performance 4. a psychosomatic disease that one can learn to control
4. the subjective evaluation of the situation and one's abilities to cope with it
3. 2,3 4. 1,4
2. decisions are taken by the Captain with the help and participation of the other crew members 3. the plan of action is defined by the Captain because of his experience level 4. the Captain delegates the decision making process to other crew members
3. is characterised by withdrawn crewmembers and unclear communication 4. always results from an over-relaxed atmosphere
human relationship management 4. not intended to change the individual's attitude at all
2. a tendency to ignore that information which indicates that a hypothesis or decision is poor; 3. a tendency not to look for information which would reassure oneself about a decision 4. a tendency not to seek for information which confirms a judgement
4. 1
retaining data
1. 2. 3. 4.
a lack of attention due to distraction both a lack of attention and a lack of alertness This pilot manages his/her attention well. hypovigilance
3. 2 and 3 4. 1 and 4
1. 2. 3. 4.
4. This is a violation.
4. it is a stable form of working memory, and thus not very sensitive to any disturbance
Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. REM-sleep becomes shorter with any repeated sleep cycle during the night. 2. REM-sleep is more important for the regeneration of mental functions than all the other sleep stages are.
1. 2. 3. 4.
1 is false, 2 is correct 1 is correct, 2 is false 1 and 2 are false 1 and 2 are both correct
3. produced by the operator and can be rapidly detected 4. produced either by a front-line operator or by a remote operator and results in a hidden or latent consequence at a specific moment of the action
identify as a result of the time lag between the generation and the occurrence of the error
2. Creativity, innovation and adaptability. 3. The ability to reach the most advantageous option from a number of choices. 4. The ability to analyse and memorise.
1. 2. 3. 4.
2. quick comprehension and simplified grammar 3. longer attention span 4. more precise grammar
2. their execution should not be done simultaneously with other actions 3. their execution may be done simultaneously with other actions 4. their execution should be combined with other important tasks
1. 2. 3. 4.
2. 1, 2, 3 3. 1 only 4. 1, 2
Question: What is the main adverse effect of expectation with regards to perception? 1. Expectations always lead to routine errors 2. The attention area is enlarged by expectation, however it will therefore lead to uncertainties when a pilot is looking for a decision 3. Expectation often guides the focus of attention towards a particular aspect, while possible alternates are
responses or aggression 3. A major risk of authority inversion if the co-pilot is unassertive 4. High group performance despite the strained relations
human error.
2. Autocratic, Laissez-Faire and Synergistic 3. Authoritative, Followership and Synergistic 4. Autocratic, Followership and Synergistic
4. Unjustified self-confidence
1. 2. 3. 4.
The management of several matters of interest dealt with individually one after the other The adverse effect of motivation which leads to one's attention being dispersed Difficulty of concentrating on a particular objective Ease of concentrating on a particular objective
4. Intra-personal conflict
3. both "person" and "goal" oriented 4. neither "person" nor "goal" oriented
3. only if you suffer from brain damage or disease. 4. if you choose to store the information in one of the sensory memories (e.g. Iconic or Echoic memories).
4. a tendency to look for information which confirms the validity of the decision
2. understand why and how we make decisions. 3. avoid situational awareness. 4. keep a low level of stress by excluding non-verbal communication.
1. 2. 3. 4.
correct actions being forgotten and substituted for procedures learnt in the past. an improvement in performance. experimentation and trying out of new ideas. a more efficient use of mental capacity.
1. 2. 3. 4.
death of a spouse or partner. marital separation. loss of a job. personal injury or illness.
4. Cockpit communications
2. Action Slip and Environmental Capture (Habituation) 3. Confirmation error and Error of Commission 4. Action Slip and Confirmation Bias
4. a tendency to ignore that information which indicates that a hypothesis or decision is poor;
1. belonging and affection needs. 2. self-esteem needs. 3. safety and security needs.
4. physiological needs.
1. 2. 3. 4.
experience, repetition, suggestion, desires and expectations. short term memory and intelligence only. short term memory only. the time of the day, gender, intelligence and blood pressure.
4. the subjective evaluation of the situation and one's abilities to cope with it
2. skill and/or rule based behaviour 3. pressure based behaviour 4. knowledge based behaviour
2. are essentially driving forces behind changes in personality 3. are non-evolutive adaptation procedures regardless of the result of the actions associated with them 4. form part of personality and, as a result, cannot be changed in an adult
4. Never.
2. Helpful 3. Stressful 4. Having negative influence on the group and are not to be encouraged
2. ignoring or rationalising the stress factor. 3. taking medicine to relieve the effects of stress. 4. a deliberate removal of the stressor.
2. the situation, the goals and composition of the group. 3. the authority gradient only. 4. his/her ability to prevent discussions among the crew members in order to avoid conflict.
2. Chronic short-term and acute 3. Heavy and light 4. Oppressive and negative
1. Acute fatigue generally has psychological roots. 2. Chronic fatigue may lead to a person being totally apathetic and indifferent to what goes on around them. 3. Acute fatigue is felt after a period of significant exertion or emotional excitement. 4. Chronic fatigue may be caused by inadequate recuperation from periods of acute fatigue.
2. You trust the instrument and level off according to the instrument read-out. 3. No attitude correction is needed since you know that your vision is more reliable than the instrument with regards to spatial orientation. 4. You take the proper action by "leaning" toward the lower end of the artificial horizon, thus compensating for the perceptional illusion.
1. 2. 3. 4.
2. If equipment is designed in such a way that it can be operated wrongly, then sooner or later, it will be.
3. Response to a particular stressful influence does not vary from one person to another. 4. Expectation has no influence on perception.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Two Training Captains flying together. A Manager interviewing an experienced Captain of an aircraft. A trainee Air Traffic Officer working with a senior ATC Controller. A security officer temporarily standing in for a member of the cabin crew.
3. analysis of the current actual situation and instead applying a decision prepared beforehand 4. The skills of air traffic controllers.
2. Below the "breakpoint". 3. at any point on the graph. 4. Beyond the "breakpoint".
1. 2. 3. 4.
Unsuitability of known rules for the problem posed. Unsuitability of automated actions. There is never a transition from Rule-based and Knowledge-based behaviour. Knowledge of rules that apply for the problem.
3. respecting each other and striving for the same goals 4. wearing the same uniform
1. 2. 3. 4.
1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct 2, 3 and 4 only are correct None of the listed answers is correct 1, 2 and 4 only are correct
3. normal and can be prevented by trusting instrument read-out. 4. usually not serious except in bad weather.
3. Stress may be positive, fatigue is always negative. 4. Stress and fatigue are synonymous.
2. produce an even pressure of the discs by allowing the lower spine to curve naturally. 3. allow the most comfortable position for the spine and higher neck bones 4. allow the most comfortable position for the spine and shoulder bones
4. 1, 2 and 3.
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. The amount of stress experienced will be less. 4. The stress level experienced will be increased.
suggestion. 4. It is the memory of events which are held in the long-term memory and can be influenced by the meaning of words and language.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Number: 15218 Question: Which of the following list are symptoms of fatigue? 1 - Tiredness 2 - Faster reactions 3 Diminished motor skills 4 - Tunneled concentration 5 - Increased long term memory capacity 1. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. 2. 1, and 3 only. 3. 3, 4, and 5 only.
4. 1, 3, and 4 only.
4. 1 only is correct
1. 2. 3. 4.
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