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HUMAN PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 11 – SLEEP & FATIGUE
4. What is the maximum number of "sleep credits" that can be accumulated and what is the minimum time to
accumulate them ?
a) 24 credits and it will take 12 hours
b) 8 credits and it will take 16 hours
c) 16 credits and it will take 12 hours
d) 16 credits and it will take 8 hours
5. When does orthodox (slow wave sleep) occur and what does it restore ?
a) It occurs early in the sleep cycle - stages 3 & 4 and it restores the body
b) It occurs early in the sleep cycle - stages 3 & 4 and it restores the brain
c) It occurs early in the sleep cycle - stages 1 & 2 and it restores the body
d) It occurs late in the sleep cycle - stages 3 & 4 and it restores the brain
6. If the sleeper awakes early, how does this effect the next sleep pattern ?
a) The sleeper goes into a "sleep deficit" and will need more sleep
b) The sleeper goes into a "sleep deficit" and will need twice the amount of sleep lost to catch up
c) They will "rebound" so that the current sleep pattern will make up those stages lost in the previous spell
of sleep
d) The sleeper goes into a "sleep deficit" which is carried forward
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11. As a general rule, if a pilot is rostered for a flight which returns within 24 hours, should he adjust his/her
sleep pattern ?
a) Yes
b) Yes - as soon as possible
c) Yes - over the next 48 hours
d) No - stay on U.K. time
12. As a general rule, if a pilot is rostered for a flight which has 24 hours or more in a country where there is a
time zone difference, should he adjust his/her sleep pattern ?
a) Yes and try and arrange it so that the sleep pattern allows 8 hours sleep before "wakeup" call
b) Yes and try and arrange it so that the sleep pattern allows 10 hours sleep before "wakeup" call
c) No - stay on UK time
d) No - not necessary unless he/she stays for over 48 hours
13. How long does it take for the circadian rhythm to re-synchronise to local time after crossing time zones ?
a) Approximately 2 days per 1 to 2 hours of time change
b) Approximately 1 day per 1 to 2 hours of time change
c) Approximately 2 days per 1 to ½ hours of time change
d) Approximately 1 day per 1 to ½ hours of time change
14. Does it make any difference to the circadian rhythm adjusting to time zone changes if the flight is to the
East or West ?
a) Yes, due to the free running of the circadian rhythm tends to adjust more quickly to West bound flights
b) Yes, due to the free running of the circadian rhythm tends to adjust more quickly to East bound flights
c) No - it make no difference. West or East have the same effect
d) Yes, due to the free running of the circadian rhythm tends to adjust more slowly to West bound flights
15. What effect does drinking alcohol before sleep have to the sleep pattern ?
a) A small amount (one beer or a small whisky) is of help to relax the body prior to sleep and thus enhances
the sleep pattern
b) It lengthens REM sleep and the length of sleep
c) It shortens REM sleep and the length of sleep
d) It has not significant effect on the sleep pattern itself but does effect other systems of the body adversely
16. When suffering from sleep deprivation, will performance be further decreased by altitude ?
a) No
b) Yes
c) Sometimes
d) Under certain circumstances
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HUMAN PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 12 – INDIVIDUAL DIFF. & INTE PERSONAL REL.
6. How will a person tend to react if they are confronted with a decision from someone they perceive as
having a higher status ?
a) Listen to, believe, and comply with the decision.
b) Avoid confrontation
c) Become introverted
d) Question the decision
7. If an average ability group make a decision, is it likely to be better or worse than one made by the
individual members ?
a) Worse
b) Tends to be either
c) 75% of the time better
d) Better
8. If a group - with someone who has above average ability - makes a decision, is the decision likely to be
better or worse than one made by the above average person on their own ?
a) Unlikely to be better
b) Likely to be better
c) Likely to be worse
d) It depends on the number of the member of the group
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9. Is a group decision likely to be more or less risky than one made by the individual members ?
a) Less risky
b) Sometimes more risky
c) Sometimes less risky
d) More risky
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HUMAN PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 13 – COMMUNICATION & CO-OPERATION
1. CFIT means
a) Controlled Flight in Terminal airspace
b) Controlled Flight into Terrain
c) Controlled Flying in Training
d) Controlled Flying in Taxiways (helicopters)
3. Good Synergy is
a) 1+1 = 2
b) l+1 = <2
c) 1 + 1 = 4
d) 1 + 1 =>2
6. One BIT of communication is the quantity of information which reduces the uncertainty of the Receiver by
a) 75%-85%
b) 65-75%
c) 55-75%
d) 50%
7. Hypertext
a) Can alter according to the situation
b) Is fixed for all situations
c) Can alter according to the tone
d) Can alter as to the meaning implied
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10. Having interrupted your Captain for a sound reason you must
a) Attempt to establish eye contact with him/her
b) Remind him/her of his/her last action before the interruption
c) Make sure there is no ATC traffic on the radio
d) You must never interrupt
13. What are the five hazardous attitudes which play a leading role in the inability of an individual to cope with
a potentially dangerous situation ?
a) Anti-authority, Over confident, Invulnerable, Macho and Resigned
b) Anti-authority, Impulsive, Invulnerable, Macho and Resigned
c) Anti-authority, Impulsive, Invulnerable, Macho and Over confident
d) Over confident, Impulsive, Invulnerable, Macho and Resigned
16. In co-ordinated action what does the term "redundant actions" mean ?
a) The strict duplication of actions by various individuals
b) The strict duplication of actions by two individuals
c) Actions which are in the past
d) Actions which have been covered by the check list
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HUMAN PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 14 – MAN AND MACHINE
1. What is anthropometry ?
a) The study of Man's adaption to machines
b) A branch of anthropology
c) The study of human measurement
d) The study of the adaption of machines to Man's needs
2. What percentage of the appropriate population are anthropometric data table measurements taken from ?
a) 80%, ie the tenth to the ninetieth percentile, using contour, dynamic and static data
b) 90%, ie the fifth to the ninety-fifth percentile, using contour, dynamic and static data
c) 50%, ie the twenty-fifth to the seventy-fifth percentile, using contour, dynamic and static data
d) None of the above
7. What will the pilot lose sight of on the approach if seated below the Design Eye Point ?
a) Some of the undershoot
b) Some of the overshoot
c) Peripheral objects especially at night
d) The Sight View
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19. Automation
a) Helps with unusual and unexpected situations
b) May result in a pilot being unaware of important information when dealing with an unusual and
unexpected situation
c) Increases reaction time when dealing with unusual and unexpected situations
d) Decreases reaction time when dealing with unusual and unexpected situations
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HUMAN PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 15 – DECISION MAKING & TASK
2. The Commander is ultimately responsible for all decisions made in the cockpit
a) True
b) False
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12. "Press-on-tis" is a
a) Common dilemma faced by all pilots
b) Is only experienced by skilled pilots
c) Only happens to inexperienced pilots
d) Is rarely faced by good pilots
13. The co-pilot is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Commander's decision
a) True
b) False
15. Fatigue/overload
a) Sometimes affects decision-making
b) Rarely affects decision-making
c) Never affects decision-making
d) Always affects decision-making
16. In the decision-making process, what should follow "Review and feedback" ?
a) Assign Tasks
b) Decide
c) Risk assessment
d) Diagnose and define objective
18. Input from the crew is an important factor in the decision-making process
a) True
b) False
19. Lack of experience will have the following effect on the decision-making process
a) Will speed it up (leaping in at the deep end
b) Slow it down
c) Have no effect
d) Disrupt the process
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1. The composition of the atmosphere from sea level to about 70,000ft retains proportions of.
a) 50%Nitrogen, 40%Oxygen, 10%other gases.
b) 78%Oxygen, 21 %Nitrogen, 1 %other gases.
c) 78%Nitrogen, 21 %Oxygen, 1 %other gases.
d) 76%Nitrogen, 14%Oxygen, 10%other gases.
5. An individual who is short of Oxygen may try to compensate by increasing the rate and depth of breathing.
This process is called:
a) hypoxic compensation.
b) presbycusis.
c) hyperventilation.
d) carbonic dysrhythmia.
7. Constantly seeking information to anticipate situations and to take the right decisions:
a) can be dangerous, as it may distract attention from flying the aircraft.
b) is impossible for pilots as they can only absorb a limited amount of information at any one time.
c) enables maintenance of situational awareness.
d) always carries the risk of constructing a false mental model.
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10. Strengthening and organizing the human memory when learning new tasks is believed to occur in:
a) REM sleep.
b) slow wave sleep.
c) sleep stages 3 and 4.
d) stages 1 and 2 sleep.
12. The time of useful consciousness for a pilot, undertaking moderate activity, when exposed to progressive
decompression at 30,000 ft is:
a) 30 minutes.
b) 45 seconds.
c) 12 seconds.
d) 2 to 3 minutes.
13. Required Oxygen for an individual experiencing a moderate workload at 37,000 ft can be provided by
breathing:
a) 100% Oxygen under pressure.
b) An Oxygen/Air mixture
c) 100% Oxygen.
d) A mixture of Oxygen and helium to balance the partial pressure in the lungs.
14. The General Adaptation Syndrome has in sequence the following phases:
a) alarm phase - denial phase - acceptance phase.
b) alarm phase - resistance phase - exhaustion phase.
c) stressor - resistance phase - adaptation phase.
d) resistance phase - exhaustion phase - recovery phase.
15. With a large aircraft maintaining a standard 3° approach to a runway, the touchdown point will be:
a) at the visual aiming point.
b) further into the runway than the visual aiming point.
c) short or long from the visual aiming point depending on the runway slope.
d) short of the visual aiming point.
17. The eye datum or design eye position in the cockpit is established:
a) so that the pilot can maintain an adequate view of all the important displays inside, and of the world
outside with minimum head or body movements.
b) to enable the pilot to see all his flight instruments within minimum scan movements of the head.
c) at the centre of the artificial horizon or flight director indicator.
d) to determine the eventual size of the flight deck and where the window frames will be positioned so as to
give minimum interference to the pilot's field of view.
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20. To facilitate and reduce the time taken to access information in long term memory, it is necessary to:
a) learn to store information in a logical way.
b) mentally rehearse information before it is needed.
c) structure the information as much as possible before committing it to memory.
d) avoid pointlessly activating information, which we know will soon be needed.
21. If a stimulus is expected and the response prepared; when an unexpected stimulus is received:
a) the prepared response is likely to be carried out.
b) the mind will `freeze' and will require a reminder a reminder from its data store before actioning the new
demand.
c) the prepared response will be transferred to the long term memory store.
d) the mind will `switch off and ignore the unexpected stimulus.
22. The area on the retina where the optic nerve receives all the information from the light sensitive cells of the
retina is:
a) the blind spot.
b) The fovea.
c) The Rod/Cone intersection point.
d) The most sensitive part of the retina with the highest visual acuity.
23. The eye can adjust to changing light intensities by varying the diameter of the pupil. This can change the
intensity of the light falling on the retina by a factor of:
a) 10:1
b) 2:1
c) 5:1
d) 20:1
24. Following a flight that transits numerous time zones, the associated shifting of Zeitgebers helps
resynchronization to the new local time at the average rate of:
a) 2.5 hours per day.
b) 1.5 hours per day.
c) 4 hours per day.
d) 1 hour per day if the flight has been westward and 2 hours per day if the flight has been eastward.
25. A man is considered to be obese if his Body Mass Index (BMI) is over:
a) 18 b) 25 c) 22 d) 30
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27. The human body can tolerate short duration acceleration forces of up to 45G:
a) in the vertical axis.
b) in the fore and aft axis.
c) in the lateral axis.
d) when suitable anti-G straining techniques are employed.
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1. The `time of useful consciousness' for an individual experiencing rapid decompression at an altitude of 25,000 ft is:
a) 45 - 75 seconds.
b) 30 minutes.
c) 2 minutes.
d) 12 seconds.
2. During scanning of both the instruments and the exterior, the approximate duration of a saccade is:
a) 0.1 seconds.
b) 1/3 second.
c) 1.0 second.
d) variable, depending on the angular difference between the two objects to be scanned.
4. The cabin pressure in commercial pressurized aircraft is normally maintained at an equivalent atmospheric
pressure:
a) always equivalent to sea level.
b) normally not exceeding 2,000 to 3,000 feet.
c) normally not exceeding 6,000 to 8,000 feet.
d) normally not exceeding 10,000 to 12,000 feet.
6. At altitude the necessary oxygen requirements may be provided for normal respiration by an oxygen/air
mix up to:
a) 30,800 ft.
b) 40,000 ft.
c) 24,000 ft.
d) 33,700 ft.
7. The partial pressures of various gases in the alveoli differs from those in atmospheric air because:
a) chest muscles and diaphragm raise the lung pressure to above atmospheric pressure.
b) there is a significant increase of carbon dioxide and water vapour in the alveoli.
c) oxygen is removed at a higher rate from alveolar air than carbon dioxide replaces it.
d) the venturi effect of air passing through the trachea and bronchi causes a reduction of pressure in the alveoli.
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9. Any individual who has been SCUBA diving should avoid flying:
a) within 36 hours of the last dive.
b) within 24 hours or 48 hours if a depth of 30 ft has been exceeded.
c) only after consultation with a doctor if a depth of 30 ft has been exceeded.
d) within 12 hours, or 24 hours if a depth of 30 ft has been exceeded.
10. The major factor in the general population which predisposes an individual to heart attack is:
a) family history.
b) smoking.
c) the amount of saturated fats in the diet.
d) hypertension (high blood pressure).
11. Loss of hearing due to damage or defects in the eardrum or auditory ossicles is;
a) presbycusis.
b) noise induced hearing loss (NIHL)
c) conductive deafness.
d) middle ear disconnection.
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18. The working memory is limited in its capacity to store unrelated items. The number of such items that may
be stored with full attention is:
a) 7±2.
b) 7.
c) 5+2.
d) 4.
19. If information in the working memory is not rehearsed it will be lost in:
a) 1 to 2 minutes.
b) 8 to 12 seconds.
c) 5 to 10 minutes.
d) 10 to 20 seconds.
21. In the event of a rapid decompression, the venturi effect of the airflow passing the fuselage may lead to:
a) a restriction of vision due to the sudden pressure drop causing water vapour to condense in the cabin.
b) the cabin altitude being at a higher altitude than the aircraft altitude.
c) a sudden rise in the skin temperature of the fuselage with the danger of igniting any fuel spillage.
d) a decrease in the rate at which the cabin depressurizes as the aircraft speed increases.
22. The generally accepted model for the acquisition of expertise or skill comprises three stages:
a) cognitive, associative and automatic.
b) cognitive, associative and expert.
c) associative, automatic and expert.
d) automatic, cognitive and expert.
23. According to Rasmussen's activity model, errors are of the following type in skill-based mode:
a) routine errors.
b) errors of technical knowledge.
c) handling errors.
d) creative errors.
25. Which behaviour is most likely to promote a constructive solution to interpersonal conflicts?
a) responding with logical counter arguments.
b) steadfastly maintaining one's own point of view.
c) active listening.
d) surrendering one's own point of view.
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29. The red blood cells are produced in the body by:
a) the bone marrow.
b) The spleen when triggered by hormone secretion.
c) The liver and pancreas.
d) The liver and spleen.
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1. The part of the retina with the highest visual acuity is:
a) the optic nerve entry point.
b) the fovea.
c) the retinal optical focus point.
d) the rod/cone balance point.
2. The effect on an individual of smoking 20 cigarettes a day is to increase the experienced altitude by:
a) 2 to 3 thousand feet.
b) 5 to 6 thousand feet.
c) A factor of about 20% of the ambient pressure.
d) 5 to 8 hundred feet.
4. Breathing 100% oxygen will supply sufficient oxygen for normal respiration up to an altitude of:
a) 24,000 ft.
b) 33,700 ft.
c) 10,000 ft.
d) 40,000 ft.
5. The effect of an increasing altitude on the gastro-intestinal tract may cause stretching of the small bowel if
gas is present. This possibility may be reduced by:
a) limiting the amounts of liquids taken during the flight to sufficient to relieve dryness of the mouth.
b) following a lifestyle which leads to regular bowel movement.
c) avoiding before flight the foodstuffs that cause the production of intestinal gases.
d) taking mild antacid tablets when the problem first arises.
6. One of the classes of effects of stress is cognitive stress. Cognitive effects can be identified as:
a) forgetfulness, lack of concentration, difficulty in `switching off
b) sleep disorders, increased heart rate and dry mouth.
c) sweating, mental block, disassociation.
d) fatigue, apathy, anxiety.
7. The composition of the atmosphere at sea level is 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1 % other gases. These
proportions will:
a) remain constant up to the tropopause.
b) remain constant up to about 70,000 feet.
c) vary as the aircraft climbs.
d) remain constant to about 20,000 feet when the proportion of oxygen will reduce considerably as more of
the oxygen will be converted to ozone.
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13. A pilot can improve the probability of detecting other aircraft by:
a) minimising the duration of eye rests and making as many eye movements as possible:
b) moving the head frequently to alter the apparent motion of any distant object.
c) maximising the tim spent looking in each sector to allow the maximum chance of detecting movement.
d) maintaining as far as possible a lookout ahead of the aircraft a relying on peripheral vision to detect any
movement from the side.
16. The four primary flight instruments arranged in the standard `T' consists of:
a) ASI, AH/FDI, ALT, T'SLIP.
b) ASI, AH/FDI, DI/RMI, RMI.
c) ASI, AH/FDI, ALT, DI/HIS.
d) ASI, ALT, DI/HIS, RMI.
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17. The sunglasses used by a pilot should have a luminance transmittance of:
a) 50 to 60%.
b) 10 to 15%.
c) 20 to 40%.
d) 5 to 8%.
18. The time of useful consciousness when suffering an explosive decompression at 40,000 ft is:
a) 1 minute.
b) 2 to 3 minutes.
c) 45 to 75 seconds.
d) about 12 seconds.
20. The heart muscle requires its own blood supply. This is provided by:
a) the pulmonary artery.
b) direct diffusion from the interior of the heart.
c) the aortic arch.
d) the coronary arteries.
21. Raised blood pressure (hypertension) is the main risk factor in the development of:
a) strokes.
b) angina.
c) coronary infarcts.
d) ferric haemoglobin poisoning.
22. A man is considered to be overweight if his Body Mass Index (BMI) is over:
a) 20.
b) 25.
c) 30.
d) 35.
23. Physical stimuli received by the sensory organs may be stored for a brief period of time after the input has
ceased. The visual and auditory sensory stores are:
a) visual - echoic memory lasting about o.5 to 1 second. auditory - iconic memory lasting up to 7 seconds.
b) auditory - echoic lasting 2 to 8 seconds. visual - iconic lasting 0.5 to 1 second.
c) visual - iconic lasing 2 to 8 seconds auditory - echoic lasting 0.5 to 1 second.
d) visual - iconic lasting 3 to 4 seconds. auditory - echoic about 3 to 8 seconds.
24. Thinking on human reliability is changing. Which of the following statements is correct?
a) human errors are now considered as being inherent to the cognitive functions of humans and are
generally inescapable.
b) human errors can be avoided. It will however extending one's knowledge and extreme vigilance.
c) the individual view of safety has gradually replaced the systemic view.
d) it is believed that it will be possible to eliminate all errors in the future.
25. How would one interpret the following statement; `one cannot avoid communication'?
a) every situation requires communication.
b) One can not influence one's own communications.
c) Being silent or inactive are also non-verbal behaviour patterns that are meaningful.
d) Differences in language or culture may prevent any meaningful communication.
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27. The permanent denial of a flying licence will be the be the result of the pilot suffering from:
a) depression.
b) anxiety and phobic states.
c) obsessional disorders.
d) schizophrenia or manic depression.
29. The amount of stress experienced with a particular task is dependent on:
a) the actual demand and the actual ability.
b) the perceived demand and the actual ability.
c) the actual demand and the perceived ability.
d) the perceived demand and the perceived ability.
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