Human Factors | PPL(A) Human Performance - EASA & UK CAA
Human Factors practice questions for the EASA and UK CAA PPL(A) written exams.
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Basic aviation physiology and health maintenance
Section titled "Basic aviation physiology and health maintenance"In which way does air enter the body during inhaling (inhalation)?
Where does the _______ take place during internal respiration?
What is the major _______ of a tissue?
What is responsible for the _______ in the blood?
Which type of blood cell is responsible for _______?
What is the _______ in the atmosphere?
What is the percentage of oxygen in _______?
What is the percentage of oxygen at _______?
If the altitude increases, the _______:
If the altitude decreases, the _______:
At what altitude does breathing outside air reach _______?
When breathing outside air, at what altitude will you encounter _______?
What is the normal breathing rate of a healthy human?
In case of _______, what countermeasure should be applied?
What type of blood is usually _______?
What is the average _______ of a healthy human?
What _______ to the heart?
What can be caused by the failure of the _______ artery?
The leading factor in in-flight incapacitations _______ which is caused by:
Which of the following is the best way of preventing _______ disease?
What happens to the volume of a given gas if it expands at a constant temperature? (Boyle's law)
Which harmful gas is easily produced by the incomplete combustion of fuel?
What happens to the _______ of a given gas if it is compressed at a constant temperature? (Boyle's law)
What happens to the pressure of a given gas if it is _______? (Boyle's law)
What happens to the _______ of a given gas, if the altitude increases?
What happens to the _______ of a given gas, if the altitude decreases?
If the pressure of a given gas remains constant, what will happen to its _______?
If the pressure of a given gas remains constant, what will happen to its _______?
What is inversely proportional to the _______ of a given gas in Boyle's law?
What term describes the _______ oxygen?
Which type of hypoxia is caused by _______?
What are the symptoms of _______?
Which symptoms besides others are related _______?
What happens to the level of carbon dioxide saturation of the blood _______?
During _______, the level of ...... decreases.
Which measure(s) compensate(s) for the _______?
Which type of hypoxia is caused by the _______ of the blood?
What is the primary cause of _______ hypoxia?
According to Henry's law, the amount of a given gas dissolved in a liquid is proportional to the:
Which law is related to Decompression Sickness (DCS)?
What does _______ mean?
What can cause _______?
What are the primary symptoms of _______?
Which of the following items can increase the tolerance to G-forces?
Where will the blood pool in case of _______?
Where will the blood pool in case of _______?
Which type of receptors are responsible for sensing the _______?
As altitude increases the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning are:
Which symptoms are related to _______ poisoning?
Which of the following options highlight why carbon monoxide is especially harmful?
As _______ the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning are: (Note: assume the aircraft is non-pressurised)
Human factors in aviation
Section titled "Human factors in aviation"Which of the following is the most _______ part in aviation?
In which _______ is an airplane more prone to accidents?
Man and the Environment
Section titled "Man and the Environment"Scotopic vision is _______:
Noise Induced Hearing Loss is:
During a straight-and-level flight, an aircraft is _______. This will give an illusion of...
In case of spatial disorientation occuring:
A pilot used to landing on a narrow runway, now needs to land on a wide runway:
A pilot being used to landing on a wide runway, now has to land on a narrow runway. They may:
A pilot used to landing on a narrow runway, needs to land on wide runway. They may:
A pilot used to landing on a wide runway, now needs to land on a narrow runway. They may:
A pilot used to landing on a wide runway, now lands on a narrow runway may:
Which of the following statements about runways with a down-or-upslope is correct?
Which of the following statements about runways with a down-or-upslope is correct?
Which light-sensitive receptors are responsible for colour sensing?
_______ vision is achieved by the:
At which part of the eye is _______ achieved?
For the cones and rods to _______
What part of the eye is a _______ related to?
Which of the following phenomena affect the optic nerves?
Which of the following phenomena affect visual acuity?
Refer to an object located directly in front of your eye and close to it (almost touching):
What happens to the lens when it _______?
What normally happens to the pupil, if _______?
Which of the following muscle types achieves _______?
Which of the following are bad monocular cues?
In the case of _______, the eyeball is __(1)__ than normal, and the image forms __(2)__ the retina.
What type of blood is usually carried in the _______?
According to _______, what remains constant?
What does the _______ consist of?
What are the _______ nerves responsible for?
What are the _______ of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?
By which method are _______ in the nervous system?
A reflex action is part of:
What are the _______ nerves responsible for?
What are the three main phases of _______?
Which type of nervous system is associated with the _______?
Which of the following statements about the autonomic nervous system are correct or incorrect?
Which statement is correct regarding the prevention of hypoxia?
_______ will most likely occur during flight:
Which light-sensitive receptors are responsible for _______?
Bright lights can make __1__ objects appear __2__, while dim lighting can cause them to appear __3__.
During a sightseeing flight, the pilot is involved in a discussion with the passengers about an interesting landmark below. Therefore, the pilot experiences difficulties in controlling the aircraft and consequently omits to monitor the attitude of the aircraft.
What can cause _______?
Which statement(s) is/are incorrect regarding monocular vision?
Which statement(s) is/are incorrect regarding binocular vision?
Which term is used for _______?
Which part of the ear directs sounds _______ and then onto the eardrum?
Which of the following options contains all parts of the _______?
Which part of the ear transmits vibrations from the eardrum by way of three small bones called the ossicles?
Which part of the ear is _______?
What is the main cause of _______ in an aircraft?
On experiencing a vestibular illusion in straight and level flight, it is recommended that you:
Which of the following options on Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is correct?
The spinal cord and the brain _______?
The human vestibular system performs _______ by way of:
What is the name of the center of the _______?
What can be done to overcome the effects of _______?
What are _______ cells called?
What is the primary effect of positive 'g' acceleration?
Prolonged negative-G may cause:
How can myopia _______?
What is astigmatism _______?
The type of vision that can be attained by the _______ is:
What is the _______ of a healthy human?
Which of the following options affect night vision?
What happens to _______ as the distance from the fovea decreases from 200m to 5m?
What are the _______ cells in the retina?
Which is the safest method of the so-called _______ relative to the flight path of the aircraft?
What nerve types are responsible for passing the information from _______?
What does the term _______refer to?
What happens to the pressure of a given gas if it _______?
What is hypermetropia?
In the case of hypermetropia, the eyeball is __(1)__ than normal, and the image forms __(2)__ the retina.
How can _______ be treated?
Which of the following options _______ of the eye?
A pilot being used to landing on a narrow runway, is now required to land on a wide runway. They may:
The fovea _______:
Which of the following scenarios is most likely to lead to pilot distraction during a critical phase of flight?
How can a pilot easily identify an object _______?
At which _______ the loss of peripheral vision?
What is the _______ light enters the eye?
What disease is characterised by _______ the eye?
Which of the following phenomena reduce the tolerance to _______?
You are approaching a runway over _______. What illusion can you expect?
Which of the following factors are predisposing to coronary heart disease?
Which statement(s) is/are correct regarding monocular vision?
Which type of vision can be attained by _______?
What does _______ mean?
Which of the following options illustrate why is carbon monoxide especially harmful?
Which _______ will cause a black-out or G-lock?
A pilot being used to landing on a wide runway, needs to land on a narrow runway, they may:
What is the leading cause of _______?
Which of the following is a characteristic of safe _______?
What is the iris _______?
_______ is mainly used against mid-air collisions?
What is the primary _______ hypoxia?
When flying a coordinated, level turn:
A pilot may experience the illusion of being in a nose-up attitude as a result of rapid linear acceleration during take-off.
What is the name of the change of _______?
In the _______, confirmation bias results in:
A pilot used to landing on a narrow runway, but no has to land on a wide runway may:
Which vestibular illusion can cause a pilot to perceive a _______?
Which of the following statements about runways with a down-or-upslope is correct?
What happens to the lens when it _______?
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is _______:
Redout will _______:
What normally happens to the pupil if _______?
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding binocular vision?
Increased, deep breathing, dizziness, pallor. What are the following descriptions related to?
The _______ of decision making is a tendency:
Which of the following options does not affect night vision?
Which term is used for the 'Vegetative Nervous System'?
Which type of nerves are responsible for passing information from the _______?
_______ of the cornea?
Greyout can be expected at:
What problem can occur when flying in an environment of low contrast, like fog, snow, darkness, or haze?
Which of the following statements about runways with a down-slope or up-slope is correct?
How can a pilot prevent _______ in flight?
How does _______ affect your perception?
What does the _______ to the tissues?
Which symptoms are related to hyperventilation?
Which of the following light-sensitive receptors are responsible _______?
What is the connection between two _______ called?
Which of the following gasses has a _______?
What is the primary source of carbon-monoxide formation during flight?
In order to treat _______ which actions must be followed?
What are the primary effects of _______?
How many times is haemoglobin attracted to carbon monoxide over oxygen?
Select the correct statement concerning carbon monoxide:
What does the _______ consist of?
The apparent movement of light when stared at for a relatively long period of time in the dark and a dark backround is called:
What should be done with the cockpit lights during _______, to support adaptation?
Which term is used for short-sightedness?
What does the _______ field consist of?
Health and hygiene
Section titled "Health and hygiene"Why is maintaining proper _______ crucial?
Flying with the common cold:
_______ equalization in air-filled cavities of the head (nose, ear, teeth etc.) are called:
What is the primary mode of transmission for the _______?
What is the primary cause of infection by _______?
Which of the following is a common symptom of _______?
Which _______ is sometimes associated with influenza, particularly in children?
What is one of the primary negative consequences of _______ for pilots?
How does _______ negatively affect a pilot's ability to handle stress during flight?
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a threat during flight and may be the result of:
Choose the correct option on carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in flight:
_______ can be extremely dangerous during flying. Which of the following statements is correct?
In order to get rid of the excess nitrogen following scuba diving, any subsequent flights should be delayed by:
_______ scuba diving, using compressed gas, to depths greater than 10 meters:
Which of the following statements about personal fitness is correct?
Caffeine may cause an increase in cardiac rate, restlessness/nervousness, insomnia, anxiety and intestinal irritability.
How many steps should you walk per day?
Why is proper _______ particularly important for pilots?
Which of the following applies when alcohol has been consumed?
Alcohol metabolism (elimination rate):
Alcohol, even when taken in small quantities:
Alcohol, when taken _______, can:
Licence holders shall not exercise the privileges of their licence and related ratings or certificates at any time when they:
Which of the following is a common cause of sleep rhythm disturbances?
Which of the following is a common symptom of sleep rhythm disturbances?
Which of the following is not a common symptom of sleep rhythm disturbances?
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for managing sleep rhythm disturbances?
What is a potential effect of chronic _______ on health?
Select from the following options all infectious disease which are commonly spread by insects.
Medical conditions such as high blood pressure, coronary problems and diabetes:
Which of the following health conditions is most commonly associated with _______?
A large number of medical preparations can be bought without a doctor's prescription. In relation to using these preparations, which of the following is correct?
Which of the following situations would require a pilot to seek aero-medical advice without any undue delay?