Vayudoot Aviation

1.
Barotrauma of the middle ear most likely will occur

when climbing

during a long high altitude flight

in sudden steep turns

when descending rapidly

2.
Orientation in flight is accomplished by1. eyes2. utriculus and sacculus3. semicircular canals4. Seat-of-the-pants-Sense

1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct

only 1 and 4 are correct

2, 3 and 4 are correct , 1 is false

2, 3 and 4 are false, only 1 is correct

3.
Please check the following statements:1. Psychosomatic means that mental and/or emotional stressors can be manifested in organic stress reactions.2. Psychosomatic means that a physical problem is always followed by psychological stress

1 is false, 2 is correct

1 is correct, 2 is false

1 and 2 are both correct

1 and 2 are both false

4.
The time an eye needs to adapt fully to the dark is about

5 minutes

10 minutes

25 - 30 minutes

10 seconds

5.
A pressurized cabin helps to prevent:1. decompression sickness2 .the problem of expansion of gases in the intestines3. hypoxia4. coronary desease

1, 3 and 4 are correct

1, 2 and 4 are correct

2, 3 and 4 are correct

1, 2 and 3 are correct

6.
Autokinesis is

the change in diameter of the pupil, when looking in the dark

the automatical adjustment of the crystalline lens to objects situated at different distances

the phenomenon of spinning lights after the abuse of alcohol

the apparent movement of a static single light when stared at for a relatively long period of time in the dark

7.
Having a serious cold, you are going to fly. What can you expect

bends

hypoxia

chokes

pain in the sinuses

8.
Contrary to a person's personality, attitudes

are non-evolutive adaptation procedures regardless of the result of the actions associated with them

Are the product of personal disposition and past experience with reference to an object or a situation

form part of personality and that, as a result, they cannot be changed in an adult

are essentially driving forces behind changes in personality

9.
Carbon monoxide in the human body can lead to: 1. loss of muscular power2. headache 3. impaired judgement 4. pain in the joints 5. loss of consciousness

2 and 3 are correct, 1 is false

1, 2, 3, 4 are correct

1, 2 , 3 and 5 are correct

1, 2 and 4 are correct

10.
Which of the following tasks are possible to do simultaneously without mutual interference?

Read and listen attentively.

Listen attentively and solve a problem.

Talk and rehearse a frequency in working memory.

Maintain manual straight and level flight and solve a problem.

11.
Mark the two most important attributes for a positive leadership style:(1) dominant behaviour(2) examplary role-behaviour(3) mastery of communication skills(4) ""Laissez-faire"" behaviour

2 and 4

2 and 3

1 and 3

1 and 4

12.
Glaucoma1. can lead to total blindness2. can lead to undetected reduction of the visual field3. reduces visual acuity in its final stage

1, 2 and 3 are correct

1 is correct, 2 and 3 are false

1 and 3 are correct, 2 is false

2 and 3 are correct, 1 is false

13.
What can a pilot do to avoid ""Flicker vertigo"" when flying in the clouds?

Engage the autopilot until breaking the clouds

Dim the cockpit lights to avoid reflections

Switch strobe-lights off

Fly straight and level and avoid head movements

14.
The workload may be said to:-1 : be acceptable if it requires more than 90 % of the crew resources.-2 : be acceptable if it requires about 60 % of the crew resources.-3 : depend on the pilot's expertise.-4 : correspond to the amount of resources availableThe combination of correct statements is

2, 3 and 4 are correct

1 and 3 are correct

1, 3 and 4 are correct

2 and 4 are correct

15.
What may become the main risk of a ""laissez-faire"" cockpit ?

Disengagement of the co-pilot

Inversion of authority

Appearance of agressiveness

Lack of communication

16.
""Pilot's vertigo""

is the sensation of climbing caused by a strong linear acceleration

announces the beginning of airsickness

is the sensation to keep a rotation after completing a turn

is the condition of dizziness and/or tumbling sensation caused by contradictory impulses to the central nervous system (CNS)

17.
If coping with a stress situation is impossible, one will remain in the state of

eustress

adaptation

distress

hypoxia

18.
What would be the priority aim in the design of man-machine interfaces and in the creation of their application procedures for combatting problems associated with human error ?

To eliminate the risk of latent errors occuring

To put in place redundant alarm systems

To cater systematically for the consequences of errors in order to analyse their nature and modify ergonomic parameters

To reduce the risks of the appearance or non-detection of errors entailing serious consequences

19.
The partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the alveoli is

higher than the pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood

lower than in the blood

lower than the pressure of carbon dioxide in the atmospheric air

almost the same as in the atmospheric air

20.
Please check the following statements:1. A stressor causes activation 2. Activation stimulates a person to cope with it

1 and 2 are both correct

1 is correct, 2 is not correct

1 is not correct, 2 is correct

1 and 2 are both not correct

21.
The so-called ""Seat-of-the-Pants"" sense is

not suitable for spatial orientation when outside visual references are lost

useful for instrument and contact flight

only to be used by experienced pilots with the permission to fly in IMC

the only sense a pilot can rely on, when flying in IMC

22.
After a cabin pressure loss in approximately 35 000 FT the TUC (Time of Useful Consciousness) will be approximately

30 -90 seconds

10-15 seconds

5 minutes or more

3-4 minutes

23.
Which statement applies to hypoxia?

it is possible to prognose when, how and where hypoxia reaction starts to set in

you may become immune to hypoxia when exposed repeatedly to hypoxia

carbon monoxide increases the tolerance of the brain to oxygen deficiency

sensitivity and reaction to hypoxia varies from person to person

24.
Short term memory can already be affected when flying as low as

8000 FT

15000 FT

20000 FT

12000 FT

25.
The effects of sleep deprivation on performance:1. increase with altitude2. decrease with altitude3. increase with higher workload4. decrease with higher workload

1, 3 and 4 are correct

1 and 3 are correct

1,2 and 3 are correct

2, 3 and 4 are correct

26.
Concentration is essential for pilots

However, capacity of concentration is limited

Vigilance is all that is required to be attentive

It only takes a little willpower to increase one's capacity of concentration without limits

All intellectual processes, including very routined ones, make demands on resources and therefore on one's concentration

27.
1. In case of conflicting information you can always trust your Seat- of-the-Pants- Sense.2. In case of conflicting information between the sensory organs and the instruments you must believe the instruments

1 is false, 2 is correct

1 and 2 are false

1 is correct, 2 is false

1 and 2 are correct

28.
Which of the following are the most favourable solutions to manage phases of reduced or low vigilance (hypovigilance)?1. Healthy living2. Use of amphetamines3. Reducing the intensity of the light4. Organising periods of rest during the flight

1,2

1,3

3,4

1,4

29.
Air at an altitude of 18.000 feet contains, approximately

5% oxygen

15% oxygen

10% oxygen

21% oxygen

30.
The volume of air beeing exchanged during a normal breathing cycle (tidal volume) is about

75 ml of air

500 ml of air

350 ml of air

150 ml of air

31.
A study by NASA has examined the relationships between incidents linked with ground-to-crew communication. Which of the following factors is the main reason for disturbances in the correct reception of a message?

Radio failure.

Listening errors.

Errors in understanding clearance values.

Mother tongue differing from working language.

32.
In the pulmonary artery there is

oxygen poor and carbon dioxide rich blood

oxygen rich and carbon dioxide poor blond

oxygen poor and carbon dioxide poor blood

oxygen rich and carbon dioxide rich blood

33.
The main limit(s) of long-term memory is (are)

the instantaneous inputting in memory of all information collected during the day, which comes to saturate it

the data storage time

the quantity of data which may be stored

Data retrieval as a result from a loss of access to the stored information

34.
Mental training, mental rehearsal of cognitive pretraining is called the inner, ideomotor simulation of actions

It is most important for selfcontrol

It is more effective than training by doing

It is most effective, if it is practiced on an abstract level if imagination

It is most important for the acquisition of complex perceptual motor skills

35.
Stress is above all

a psychosomatic disease that one can learn to control

a phenomenon which is specific to modern man

the best adaptation phenomenon that man possesses for responding to the various situation which he may have to face

a response by man to his problems, which automatically leads to a reduction in his performance

36.
Dalton's law explains the occurance of

altitude hypoxia

creeps

decompression sickness

bends

37.
With regard to the humidity of air in current in a pressurized cabin, we know that it :-1 : varies between 40 and 60%-2 : varies between 5 and 15%-3 : may cause dehydration effecting the performance of the crew-4 : has no special effects on crew members

1,4

1,3

2,3

2,3,4

38.
Vibrations within the frequency band of 1/10 to 2 Hertz are a factor contributing to air-sickness, because they

interfere with those of the own blood thus causing circulation problems

make the stomach and its contents vibrating at the same frequency

upset the vestibular apparatus

interfere with the frequencies of the central nervous system

39.
Following a rapid decompression at 30.000 feet, the time of useful consciousness would be about

5 to 10 minutes

1 to 2 minutes

3 to 5 minutes

10 to 12 minutes

40.
The Eustachian tube connects

the auditory duct and the inner ear

the middle ear and the inner ear

the semi circular canals

the middle ear and the pharynx

41.
A pilot can overcome hyperventilation by

controlling the rate and depth of breathing, breathing into a bag or speaking with a loud voice

increasing the rate and depth of breathing to eliminate harmful carbon dioxide

depending on instruments

the use of drugs stabilizing blood pressure

42.
The human circadian rhythm is based on a cycle of about

12 hours

24 hours

48 hours

1.5 hours

43.
The ""ideal professional pilot"" is, in his behaviour,

neither ""person"" nor ""goal"" oriented

rather ""person"" than ""goal"" oriented

""person"" and ""goal"" oriented

rather ""goal"" than ""person"" oriented

44.
What are main signs indicating the loss of vigilance ?1. Decrease in sensory perception2. Increase in selective attention3. Sensation of muscular heaviness4. Decrease in complacency

2,3

1,3

1,4

2,4

45.
The 'cocktail party effect' is

the ability to pick up relevant information unintentionally

the tendency to believe information that reinforces our mental model of the world

the ability to drink too much at social gathering

the tendency not to perceive relevant information

46.
Which of the following responses is an example of ""habit reversion"" (negative habit transfer)

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

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

Incorrect anticipation of an air traffic controller´s instructions

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

47.
Depth perception when objects are close (< 1 m) is achieved through

good visibility only

visual memory only

the ""blind spot"" at the retina

seeing with two eyes (binocular vision)

48.
How can spatial disorientation in IMC be avoided? By

believing your body senses only.

maintaining a good instrument cross check.

looking outside whenever possible ignoring the attitude indicator.

moving the head into the direction of the resultant vertical.

49.
Which of the following provides the basis of all perceptions?

The aural or visual significance attributed in long term memory.

The aural or visual significance attributed in short term memory.

The intensity of the stimuli.

The seperation of figure and background.

50.
Which is the procedure to be followed when symptoms of decompression sickness occur?

Descend to the lowest possible level and wait for the symptoms to disappear before climbing again

Only the prompt supply of oxygen is necessary

Descend to the lowest possible level and land as soon as possible

Only medical treatment is of use

Question Bank

Questions for HUMAN PERFORMANCE ( 2520-3271)

Barotrauma of the middle ear most likely will occur

Orientation in flight is accomplished by1. eyes2. utriculus and sacculus3. semicircular canals4. Seat-of-the-pants-Sense

Please check the following statements:1. Psychosomatic means that mental and/or emotional stressors can be manifested in organic stress reactions.2. Psychosomatic means that a physical problem is always followed by psychological stress

The time an eye needs to adapt fully to the dark is about

A pressurized cabin helps to prevent:1. decompression sickness2 .the problem of expansion of gases in the intestines3. hypoxia4. coronary desease

Autokinesis is

Having a serious cold, you are going to fly. What can you expect

Contrary to a person's personality, attitudes

Carbon monoxide in the human body can lead to: 1. loss of muscular power2. headache 3. impaired judgement 4. pain in the joints 5. loss of consciousness

Which of the following tasks are possible to do simultaneously without mutual interference?

Mark the two most important attributes for a positive leadership style:(1) dominant behaviour(2) examplary role-behaviour(3) mastery of communication skills(4) ""Laissez-faire"" behaviour

Glaucoma1. can lead to total blindness2. can lead to undetected reduction of the visual field3. reduces visual acuity in its final stage

What can a pilot do to avoid ""Flicker vertigo"" when flying in the clouds?

The workload may be said to:-1 : be acceptable if it requires more than 90 % of the crew resources.-2 : be acceptable if it requires about 60 % of the crew resources.-3 : depend on the pilot's expertise.-4 : correspond to the amount of resources availableThe combination of correct statements is

What may become the main risk of a ""laissez-faire"" cockpit ?

""Pilot's vertigo""

If coping with a stress situation is impossible, one will remain in the state of

What would be the priority aim in the design of man-machine interfaces and in the creation of their application procedures for combatting problems associated with human error ?

The partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the alveoli is

Please check the following statements:1. A stressor causes activation 2. Activation stimulates a person to cope with it

The so-called ""Seat-of-the-Pants"" sense is

After a cabin pressure loss in approximately 35 000 FT the TUC (Time of Useful Consciousness) will be approximately

Which statement applies to hypoxia?

Short term memory can already be affected when flying as low as

The effects of sleep deprivation on performance:1. increase with altitude2. decrease with altitude3. increase with higher workload4. decrease with higher workload

Concentration is essential for pilots

1. In case of conflicting information you can always trust your Seat- of-the-Pants- Sense.2. In case of conflicting information between the sensory organs and the instruments you must believe the instruments

Which of the following are the most favourable solutions to manage phases of reduced or low vigilance (hypovigilance)?1. Healthy living2. Use of amphetamines3. Reducing the intensity of the light4. Organising periods of rest during the flight

Air at an altitude of 18.000 feet contains, approximately

The volume of air beeing exchanged during a normal breathing cycle (tidal volume) is about

A study by NASA has examined the relationships between incidents linked with ground-to-crew communication. Which of the following factors is the main reason for disturbances in the correct reception of a message?

In the pulmonary artery there is

The main limit(s) of long-term memory is (are)

Mental training, mental rehearsal of cognitive pretraining is called the inner, ideomotor simulation of actions

Stress is above all

Dalton's law explains the occurance of

With regard to the humidity of air in current in a pressurized cabin, we know that it :-1 : varies between 40 and 60%-2 : varies between 5 and 15%-3 : may cause dehydration effecting the performance of the crew-4 : has no special effects on crew members

Vibrations within the frequency band of 1/10 to 2 Hertz are a factor contributing to air-sickness, because they

Following a rapid decompression at 30.000 feet, the time of useful consciousness would be about

The Eustachian tube connects

A pilot can overcome hyperventilation by

The human circadian rhythm is based on a cycle of about

The ""ideal professional pilot"" is, in his behaviour,

What are main signs indicating the loss of vigilance ?1. Decrease in sensory perception2. Increase in selective attention3. Sensation of muscular heaviness4. Decrease in complacency

The 'cocktail party effect' is

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

Depth perception when objects are close (< 1 m) is achieved through

How can spatial disorientation in IMC be avoided? By

Which of the following provides the basis of all perceptions?

Which is the procedure to be followed when symptoms of decompression sickness occur?