Human Performance basics question bank (Air regulations)

1. Having consumed a small amount of alcohol, the prudent pilot will not fly for a minimum of
… hours
A) 8
B) 12
C) 36
D) 24

Ans: a

2.Between which components is an interface mismatch causing disturbance of the biological
rhythm, thus leading to reduced human performance?
A) Liveware – Hardware.
B) Liveware – Software.
C) Liveware – Environment.
D) Liveware – Liveware.

Ans: c

3.Where can you find medical fitness requirements for pilots?
A) JAR-OPS.
B) JAR-NPA.
C) FAR PART 61.
D) JAR-FCL.

Ans: d

4.A flight crew licence holder has completed a two-day stay at a hospital. What must he/she do
before flying as a crewmember?
A) Wait until his/her common sense says that he/she is fit for flight.
B) Inform the authority in writing.
C) Seek advice of the authority or AME.
D) Not fly before he/she is released by an AME.

Ans: c

5.Oxygen is transported through the walls of the alveoli according to:
A) Henrys law.
B) the Diffusion law.
C) Boyles law.
D) Daltons law.

Ans: b

6.Between which components is an interface mismatch causing an error of interpretation by using
an old three- point altimeter?
A) Liveware – Environment
B) Liveware – Liveware
C) Liveware – Hardware
D) Liveware – Software
Ans: c

7.A pilot is skilled when he:

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
A) 1,2,3,4
B) 1,2,4
C) 1,2
D) 2, 3,4

Ans: b

8.The measurements used by Anthropometry are:
A) stationary, dynamic and curvature
B) static, dynamic and contour
C) static, dynamic and curvature
D) stoic, dynamic and contour

Ans: b

9.Up to what altitude will generally healthy people be able to stay without showing any signs of
suffering from hypoxia?
A) Up to 3.000 feet
B) Up to 18.000 feet
C) Up to 21.000 feet
D) Up to 10-12.000 feet

Ans: d

10. Anthropometry is the study of:
A) human limitations.
B) human working conditions.
C) human measurement.
D) human workspace.

Ans: c

11.The volume percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere is 21% which:
A) increases with increasing altitude.
B) decreases with increasing altitude.
C) is constant for all altitudes conventional airplanes can reach.
D) is dependent on the present air pressure.

Ans: c

12.The percentage of oxygen in the air at an altitude of approximately 34.000 ft is:
A) 42%
B) 10,5%
C) 5%
D) 21%

Ans: d

13.Thinking on human reliability is changing.
A) Human errors can be avoided. All it takes is to be vigilant and to extend ones knowledge
B) Human errors are now considered as being inherent to the cognitive function of human and are generally inescapable
C) The individual view of safety has gradually replaced the systemic view of safety
D) It is thought that it will be possible to eliminate errors in the near future

Ans: b