Question 1
Question
40.2.1.2 (2618)
Through which part of the ear does the equalization of pressure take place, when
altitude is changed?
Answer
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Eustachian tube
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External auditory canal
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Tympanic membrane
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Cochlea
Question 2
Question
40.2.1.2 (2625)
The time between inadequate oxygen supply and incapacitation is called TUC
(Time of Useful Consciousness). It
a)
b)c) is not dependent on physical or psychological pressure
d) varies individually and does not depend on altitude
Answer
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is the same amount of time for every person
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varies individually and depends on cabin pressure altitude
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is not dependent on physical or psychological pressure
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varies individually and does not depend on altitude
Question 3
Question
40.2.1.2 (2626)
After a decompression to 43 000 FT the TUC (Time of Useful Consciousness) will be
approximately:
Answer
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5-15 seconds
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30-45 seconds
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45-60 seconds
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60-90 seconds
Question 4
Question
40.2.1.2 (2628)
Pain in the Joints (""bends""), which suddenly appear during a flight , are
symptoms of
Answer
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decompression sickness
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barotrauma
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hypoxia
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air-sickness
Question 5
Question
40.2.1.2 (2642)
Hypoxia effects visual performance.A pilot may:
a) get blurred and/or tunnel vision
b)
c)
d)
Answer
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have a reduction of 25% in visual acuity at 8000 FT AGL
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be unable to maintain piercing vision below 5000 FT AGL
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get colour blindness accompanied by severe headache
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get blurred and/or tunnel vision
Question 6
Question
40.2.1.2 (2644)
In relation to hypoxia, which of the following paraphrase(s) is (are) correct?
Answer
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This is a physical condition caused by a lack of oxygen to meet the needs of the
body tissues, leading to mental and muscular disturbances, causing impaired
thinking, poor judgement and slow reactions
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This is a condition of lacking oxygen in the brain causing the circulatory system to
compensate by decreasing the heart rate.
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This is a physical condition caused by a lack of oxygen saturation in the blood while
hyperventilating.ma=259200
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Hypoxia is often produced during steep turns when pilots turn their heads in a direction
opposite to the direction in which the aircraft is turning
Question 7
Question
40.2.1.2 (2645)
Hyperventilation is due to an excessive rate of breathing and can produce the
following symptoms:
Answer
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dizziness, tingling sensation in the fingers and toes, nausea and blurred vision
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a state of overconfidence and reduced heart rate
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reduced heart rate and increase in visual acuity
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blue finger-nails and lips
Question 8
Question
40.2.1.2 (2647)
The cabin pressure in airline operation is
Answer
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normally not exceeding 2 000 to 3 000 feet
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normally not exceeding 6 000 to 8 000 feet
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normally not exceeding 4 000 to 5 000 feet
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always equivalent to sea level
Question 9
Question
40.2.1.2 (2651)
Anxiety and fear can cause
Answer
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hyperventilation
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spatial disorientation
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hypoxia
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hypoglycemia
Question 10
Question
40.2.1.2 (2655)
The normal rate of breathing is
Question 11
Question
40.2.1.2 (2657)
Altitude-hypoxia, when breathing ambient air, should not occur (indifferent phase)
Question 12
Question
40.2.1.2 (2658)
""The Bends"" as a symptom of decompression sickness consists of:
Question 13
Question
40.2.1.2 (2664)
What is hypoxia ?
Answer
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The total absence of oxygen in the air
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The respiratory symptom associated with altitude decompression sickness
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Any condition where the oxygen concentration of the body is below normal
limits or where the oxygen available to the body cannot be used due to some
pathological condition
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A state charcterised by an excessive supply of oxygen which may be due to maladjustment
of the masko
Question 14
Question
40.2.1.2 (2665)
What could be symptoms of hypoxia (when flying without oxygen) above 12,000
ft?
Answer
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Headache, thirst, somnolence, collapse
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Headache, fatigue, dizziness, lack of coordination
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Euphoria, headache, improvement in judgement, loss of consciousness
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Trembling, increase in body temperature, convulsions,slowing of the rate of breathing
Question 15
Question
40.2.1.2 (2668)
Air at an altitude of 18.000 feet contains, approximately :
Answer
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21% oxygen
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5% oxygen
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15% oxygen
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10% oxygen
Question 16
Question
40.2.1.2 (2669)
Dry air is a mixture of gases. Their volume percentage is about:
Answer
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18% oxygen, 80% nitrogen, 2% other gases
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19% oxygen, 80% nitrogen, 1% other gases
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21% oxygen,78% nitrogen, 1% other gases
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25% oxygen, 74% nitrogen, 1% other gases
Question 17
Question
40.2.1.2 (2674)
What is decompression sickness ?
Answer
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A frequent disorder in commercial aviation due to the pressurisation curve of modern
aircraft
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An sickness resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in bodily tissues
and fluids after a cabin pressure loss at high altitude
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The formation of air bubbles in bodily tissues, with no consequences for people's
capabilities
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A disorder which is solely encountered below 18,000 ft
Question 18
Question
40.2.1.2 (2677)
Healthy people are usually capable to compensate for a lack of oxygen up to
Answer
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10.000 - 12.000feet
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15.000 feet
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20.000 feet
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25.000 feet
Question 19
Question
40.2.1.2 (2680)
Hypoxia is a situation in which the cells
Answer
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have a shortage of oxygen
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are saturated with nitrogen
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are saturated with oxygen
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have a shortage of carbon dioxide
Question 20
Question
40.2.1.2 (2684)
One of the most dangerous symptoms of hypoxia concerning flight safety is:
Answer
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reduced coordination of limb movements, causing the pilot to spin
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cyanosis, reducing then pilots ability to hear
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impaired judgement, disabling the pilot to recognize the symptoms
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hyperventilation, causing emotional stress
Question 21
Question
40.2.1.2 (2685)
Which of the following symptoms can indicate the beginning of hypoxia?1. Blue
lips and finger nails.2. Euphoria.3. Flatulence.4 .Unconsciousness..
Answer
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1, 2 and 3 are correct.
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1, 2 and 4 are correct.
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1, 3 and 4 are correct.
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2, 3 and 4 are correct.
Question 22
Question
40.2.1.2 (2692)
Hypoxia can occur because:
Answer
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you are getting toomuch solar radiation
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you inhale too much nitrogen
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you are hyperventilating
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the percentage of oxygen is lower at altitude
Question 23
Question
40.2.1.2 (2694)
Hyperventilation is:
Answer
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a too high percentage of nitrogen in the blood
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an increased lung ventilation
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a decreased lung ventilation
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a too high percentage of oxygen in the blood.
Question 24
Question
40.2.1.2 (2698)
What is the Time of Useful Consciouness ?
Answer
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The time taken to become aware of hypoxia due to gradual decompression
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The length of time during which an individualcan act with both mental and
physical efficiency and alertness, measured from the moment at which he loses his
available oxygen supply
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The pilot's reaction time when faced with hypoxia
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The period of time between the start of hypoxia and the moment that the pilot becomes
aware of it
Question 25
Question
40.2.1.2 (2706)
Pain in the middle ear during descent may be eased by:
Answer
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blocking the effected ear with the palm of your hand
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leveling off and possibly climbing
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increasing the rate of descent
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using an oxygen mask
Question 26
Question
40.2.1.2 (2717)
Haemoglobin is:
Answer
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in the red blood cells
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dissolved in the plasma
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in the platelets
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in the white blood cells
Question 27
Question
40.2.1.2 (2735)
The normal rate of breathing of an adult at rest is about:
Answer
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4 cycles per minute
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16 cycles per minute
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32 cycles per minute
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72 cycles per minute
Question 28
Question
40.2.1.2 (2745)
During a final approach under bad weather conditions, you feel dizzy, get tingling
sensations in your hands and a rapid heart rate. These symptoms could indicate:
Question 29
Question
40.2.1.2 (2748)
You can overcome hyperventilation by breathing into a plastic or paper bag. The
intention is:
Answer
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to raise the level of CO2 in the blood as fast as possible
-
to prevent you from exhaling too much oxygen
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to increase the amount of nitrogen in the lung
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to reduce blood pressure
Question 30
Question
40.2.1.2 (2759)
What is the TUC at 20 000 FT?
Answer
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about 30 minutes
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1 to 2 minutes
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1to 2 hours
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5 to 10 minutes
Question 31
Question
40.2.2.2 (2783)
What impression do you have when outside references are fading away (e.g. fog,
darkness, snow and vapor)?
Answer
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Objects seem to be closer than in reality
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Objects seem to be much bigger than in reality
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It is difficult to determine the size and speed of objects
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There is no difference compared with flying on a clear and sunny daya
Question 32
Question
40.2.2.2 (2784)
Hypoxia will effect night vision
Question 33
Question
40.2.2.2 (2802)
the FOVEA
Answer
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is sensitive to very low intensities of light
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is an area in which cones predominate
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Is an area in which rods predominate
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is the area responsible for night vision
Question 34
Question
40.2.2.2 (2825)
Glaucoma1. can lead to total blindness2. can lead to undetected reduction of the
visual field3. reduces visual acuity in its final stage
Answer
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1, 2 and 3 are correct
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1 and 3 are correct, 2 is false
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2 and 3 are correct, 1 is false
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1 is correct, 2 and 3 are false
Question 35
Question
40.2.2.4 (2845)
The semicircular canals of the inner ear monitor
Question 36
Question
40.2.2.5 (2882)
The area in front of a threshold descends towards the threshold.Possible danger is:
Answer
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approach is higher than normal and may result in a long landing
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approach is lower than normal and may result in a short landing
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to drop far below the glide path
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to misjudge the length of the runway
Question 37
Question
40.2.2.5 (2884)
""Pilot's vertigo""
Answer
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is the condition of dizziness and/or tumbling sensation caused by contradictory
impulses to the central nervous system (CNS)
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is the sensation of climbing caused by a strong linear acceleration
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is the sensation to keep a rotation after completing a turn
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announces the beginning of airsickness
Question 38
Question
40.2.2.5 (2886)
What do you do, when you are affected by ""pilot`s vertigo""?1. Establis maintain an effective instrument cross-check.2. Believe the instruments.3. Ignore
illusions.4. Minimize head movements.
Answer
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1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
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1 and 2 are correct, 3 and 4 are false
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1, 2 and 3 are correct, 4 is false
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Only 4 is false
Question 39
Question
40.2.2.5 (2899)
When stopping the rotation of a spin we have the sensation
Answer
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of turning in the same direction
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of the sharp dipping of the nose of the aircraft
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that we are starting a spin into the opposite direction
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of the immediate stabilization of the aircrafto
Question 40
Question
40.2.2.5 (2905)
Visual disturbances can be caused by:1. hyperventilation2. hypoxia3.
hypertension4. fatigue
Question 41
Question
40.2.2.5 (2920)
How can spatial disorientation in IMC be avoided? By
Answer
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believing your body senses only.
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maintaining a good instrument cross check.
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moving the head into the direction of the resultant vertical.
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looking outside whenever possible ignoring the attitude indicator.
Question 42
Question
40.2.2.5 (2924)
If you are disorientated during night flying you must:
Question 43
Question
40.2.3.0 (2926)
Our body takes its energy from :1: minerals2: protein3: carbonhydrates4:
vitamines
Question 44
Question
40.2.3.2 (2937)
Having a serious cold it is better not to fly, due to the extra risk of:1. flatulence2.
pain in the ear during descent3. pressure vertigo4. pain in the nasal sinuses
Answer
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1 and 2 are correct
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2,3 and 4 are correct
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1,3 and 4 are correct
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1,2 and 4 are correct
Question 45
Question
40.2.3.2 (2938)
Having a serious cold, you are going to fly. What can you expect:
Answer
-
pain in the sinuses
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chokes
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bends
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hypoxia
Question 46
Question
40.2.3.3 (2939)
Which of the following factors may have an influence on medical disqualification?
Answer
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High and low blood pressure as well as a poor condition of the circulatory
system
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Blood pressure problems cannot occur in aircrew because they always can be treated by inflight medication.
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High blood pressure only.
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Low blood pressure only.
Question 47
Question
40.2.3.3 (2942)
To reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, exercise should be
Answer
-
avoided since raising the heart rate shortens the life of the heart
-
double the resting heart rate for at least 20 minutes, three times a week
-
triple the resting heart rate for 20 minutes, once a week
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double the resting heart rate for at least an hour, five times a week
Question 48
Question
40.2.3.3 (2943)
Which of the following is most true?
Answer
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Regular exercise is an impediment to losing weight since it increases the metabolic rate
-
Regular exercise is beneficial to general health, and is the only effective way to lose weight
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Regular exercise is beneficial to general health, but the most efficient way to
lose weight is by reducing caloric consumption
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Regular exercise and reduction in caloric consumption are both essential in order to lose
weight
Question 49
Question
40.2.3.3 (2944)
Conductive hearing loss can be caused by: 1. damage to the ossicles in the middle
ear caused by infection or trauma 2. a damage of the auditory nerve 3. an
obstruction in the auditory duct 4. a ruptured tympanic membrane
Answer
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1,2,3 and 4 are correct
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2,3 and 4 are correct, 1 is false
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1,2 and 3 are correct, 4 is false
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1,3 and 4 are correct, 2 is false
Question 50
Question
40.2.3.4 (2951)
Concerning the effects of drugs and pilot´s performance
Answer
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the side effects only have to be considered
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the primary and the side effects have to be considered
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medication has no influence on pilot´s performance
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only the primary effect has to be considered, side effects are negligable
Question 51
Question
40.2.3.4 (2956)
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 altitud
Question 52
Question
40.2.3.4 (2959)
Alcohol metabolism (elimination rate)
Answer
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is approx. 0.3% per hour
-
is approx. 0.015% per hour and cannot be expedited
-
depends on wether you get some sleep in between drinks
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definitely depends on the amount and composition of food which has been eaten
Question 53
Question
40.2.3.4 (2961)
The rate of absorption of alcohol depends on many factors. However, the rate of
metabolism or digestion of alcohol in the body is relatively constant. It is about
Answer
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0,02 - 0,05 mg % per hour
-
0,01 - 0,015 mg % per hour
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0,2 - 0,25 mg % per hour
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0,3 - 0,35 mg % per hour
Question 54
Question
40.2.3.6 (2976)
Incapacitation is most dangerous when it is :
Answer
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sudden
-
insinuating
-
obvious
-
intense
Question 55
Question
40.3.1.0 (2979)
Many pilots think up systems to deal with affairs so they don't have to think up
every time what they have to do.
Answer
-
this has to be posetively appreciated for it increases consistency in action
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this is dangerous for every situation is different
-
this has to be rejected for the company draws the rules and the procedures they have to
comply with
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this has to be advised against for it reduces flexibility at a moment a problem has to be
solved by improvisation.
Question 56
Question
40.3.1.1 (2983)
The ability of detecting relevant information which is not presented in an actively
monitored input channel is known as
Answer
-
perception
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attention
-
sensation
-
appreciation
Question 57
Question
40.3.1.2 (3005)
Illusions of interpretation (cognitive illusions) are :
Answer
-
due mainly to a conflict between the various sensory systems
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due mainly to a poor interpretation of instrumental data
-
associated with the task of mental construction of the environment
-
solely induced in the absence of external reference points
Question 58
Question
40.3.1.3 (3009)
Information stays in the short-term memory
Answer
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less than 1 second
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about 20 seconds
-
from 5 to 10 minutes
-
around 24 hourso
Question 59
Question
40.3.2.0 (3047)
What is meant by the term 'complacency'?
Answer
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To question possible solutions
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Careless negligence or unjustified self-confidence
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An agreement between captain and co-pilot due to Crew Resources Management
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Physiological consequences on pilots because of fear of flying
Question 60
Question
40.3.3.0 (3086)
Once a pilot has developed a certain way of thinking about a problem he will
probably
Answer
-
find it difficult to stick to his/her interpretation of the data
-
find it difficult to get out of that way of thinking and difficult to try a different
interpretation of the data
-
find it impossible to get out of that way of thinking, whatever happens
-
find it easy to interpret the data in different ways
Question 61
Question
40.3.3.1 (3093)
What strategy should be put in place when faced with an anticipated period of time
pressure ?
Answer
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A Laissez-faire strategy
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A non-sequential strategy
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A strategy of no commitment
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A strategy of preparing decisions
Question 62
Question
40.3.4.1 (3107)
You are transporting a passenger who has to be at a certain destination for a
meeting. The weather forcast at destination tends to be much worse than
expected, so you consider to divert. The businessman offers you money if you
manage to land there at any case.What is your appropriate way of action? You will
Answer
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continue and think about the nice things you can buy from the money
-
decide to divert if you think it is necessary.
-
divert in any case to demonstrate who' s the man in charge aboard
-
see what you can do and ask the copilot to tolerate any decision
Question 63
Question
40.3.4.2 (3110)
The use of check lists must be carried out in such a way that:
Answer
-
their execution may be done simultaneously with other actions
-
their execution must not be done simultaneously with other actions
-
their execution is not lumped together with important tasks
-
it may be rejected since redundancy in the following check list will serve as verification
Question 64
Question
40.3.4.2 (3112)
In order to overcome an overload of work during the flight, it is necessary to:-1 :
know how to use one's own reserve of resources in order to ease the burden on the
crew.-2 : divide up tasks among the crew.-3 : abandon automatic mode and
instead process as much information as possible consciously.-4 : drop certain tasks
and stick to high-level priorities.The correct statement(s) is (are):
Answer
-
1 and 3 are correct
-
1, 2 and 4 are correct
-
1, 2 and 3 are correct
-
3 and 4 are correct
Question 65
Question
40.3.4.2 (3113)
Which of the following statements concerning check list is correct?
Answer
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The most important items should be placed at the beginning of a check list since
attention is usually focused here
-
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
-
All the items of a check list are equally important, their sequence is of no importance
-
The most important items must be placed in the middle of check list so that they come to
be examined once attention is focused but before concentration starts to wane
Question 66
Question
40.3.4.2 (3115)
What are the advantages of coordination?
Answer
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Redundancy, synergy, clarification of responsibility.
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Interaction, cognition, redundancy.
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Cooperation, cognition, redundancy
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Redundancy, exploration, risky shift.
Question 67
Question
40.3.4.2 (3116)
Coaction is a mode of coordination which recommends:
Answer
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working parallel to achieve individual objectives
-
working parallel to achieve one common objective
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the application of procedural knowledge in the conduct of specific actions
-
sustained cooperation on actions and the formulation of commitments concerning flight
situations
Question 68
Question
40.3.4.2 (3118)
Action plans (SOP's) in a cockpit must :
Answer
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only be tailored to the type of aircraft, regardless of current MCC procedures
-
be shared by the members of the crew and updated at each modification in
order to maintain maximum synergy
-
only follow the manufacturers proposals and not reflect individual operators cockpit
philosophies
-
be tailored to the individual pilot's needs in order to facilitate the normal operation of the
aircraft
Question 69
Question
40.3.4.3 (3120)
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
Answer
-
1 and 4
-
1 and 3
-
2 and 3
-
2 and 4
Question 70
Question
40.3.4.3 (3121)
During the preparational work in the cockpit the captain notices that his copilot on
the one hand is rather unexperienced and insecure but on the other hand highly
motivated. Which kind of leadership behaviour most likely is inappropriate?
Answer
-
The captain lets the copilot fly and gives him detailled instructions what to do
-
The captain lets the copilot fly and observes his behaviour without any
comments
-
The captain lets the copilot fly and encourages him frankly to ask for any support that
needed
-
the captain flies the first leg by himself and explains each action to the copilot in order to
keep him informed about his decisions
Question 71
Question
40.3.4.3 (3122)
Which one of the following statements characterizes a democratic and cooperative
leadership style?If conflicts evolve, the leader
Answer
-
mainly tries to reconcile all persons involved in the conflict and tries to reestablish a nice
and friendly atmosphere within the team
-
keeps a neutral position and does not participate in arguing
-
decides what to do and pushes his own opinion through
-
tries to clarify the reasons and causes of the conflict with all persons involved
Question 72
Question
40.3.4.3 (3123)
Which of the following sentences concerning crew-performance is correct?
Answer
-
Mistakes can always be detected and corrected faster by the individual
-
To be a member of a team can not increase one's own motivation to succeed in coping with
task demands
-
The quality of crew-performance depends on the social-competence of
individual team members
-
The quality of crew-performance is not dependent on social-competence of individual team
members
Question 73
Question
40.3.4.3 (3126)
Which behaviour does most likely promote a constructive solution of interpersonal
conflicts?
Answer
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Staying to the own point of view.
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Responding with counter-arguments.
-
Active listening.
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Giving up the own point of view
Question 74
Question
40.3.4.3 (3127)
The team spirit of a cockpit-crew most likely depends on
Answer
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both pilots respecting each other and striving for the same goals
-
both pilots wearing the same uniform
-
both pilots having the same political and ideological attitude
-
both pilots flying together very often for a long period
Question 75
Question
40.3.4.3 (3131)
The ""ideal professional pilot"" is, in his behaviour,
Answer
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rather ""person"" than ""goal"" oriented
-
""person"" and ""goal"" oriented
-
rather ""goal"" than ""person"" oriented
-
neither ""person"" nor ""goal"" oriented
Question 76
Question
40.3.4.3 (3134)
What elements establish synergy within the crew ?
Answer
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Synergy must be built up from the start of the mission (briefing) and be
maintained until it comes to an end (debriefing)
-
Synergy is independent of the natural individual characteristics of the group members
(communication, mutual confidence, sharing of tasks, etc.)
-
Synergy establishes itself automatically within the crew, right through from briefing to
debriefing
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It is only the captain's status which allows the establishment of synergy within the crew
Question 77
Question
40.3.4.3 (3137)
What may become the main risk of a ""laissez-faire""(liberalismo) cockpit ?
Question 78
Question
40.3.4.3 (3138)
What is characterized by a ""laissez-faire"" cockpit ?
Answer
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Each member carries out actions and makes choices without explicity informing the other
members about them
-
A passive approach by the captain allows decisions, choices and actions by other
crew members
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The high level of independence granted to eachoding:
-
The captain's authority rules all the actions or decisions associated with the situation
Question 79
Question
40.3.4.3 (3145)
What is synergy in a crew ?
Answer
-
A behavioural expedient associated with the desynchronisation of the coordinated actions
-
The coordinated action of unrelated individual performances in achieving a non-standard
task
-
The coordinated action of all members towards a common objective, in which
collective performance is proving to be more than the sum of the individual
performances
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The uncoordinated action of the crewmembers towards a common objective
Question 80
Question
40.3.4.3 (3147)
An efficient flight deck (synergetic cockpit) will be observed when:
Answer
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the Captain delegates the decision making process to other crew members
-
decisions are taken by the Captain with the help and participation of the other
crew members
-
decisions do not need to be discussed because of a common synergy between the crew
-
the plan of action is defined by the Captain because of his experience level
Question 81
Question
40.3.4.3 (3149)
CRM (Crew Resource Management) training is:
Answer
-
intended solely to alter an individual's personality,
-
intended to develop effectiveness of crew performance by improving attitudes
towards flight safety and human relationship management
-
is mainly of relevance to pilots with personality disorders or inappropriate attitudes
-
not intended to change the individual's attitude at all
Question 82
Question
40.3.5.1 (3180)
Which of the following behaviours is most disruptive to teamwork under high
workload conditions in the cockpit?
Answer
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Mentally absent.
-
Sensitive.
-
Disciplined.
-
Jovial.
Question 83
Question
40.3.6.2 (3198)
In case of in-flight stress, one should :
Answer
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only trust in oneself, beeing sure to know the own limits
-
use all available resources of the crew
-
always carry out a breathing exercise
-
demonstrate aggressiveness to stimulate the crew
Question 84
Question
40.3.6.2 (3205)
What is the most decisive factor in regard to a very demanding stress situation?
Answer
-
The subjective evaluation of the situation by the individual.
-
The objective threat of the situation.
-
The time available to cope with the situation.
-
The unexpected outcome of the situation.
Question 85
Question
40.3.6.2 (3209)
Which of the following statements concerning stress is correct?
Answer
-
Stress always creates a state of high tension which decreases cognitive and behavioural
performance.
-
Stress will be evaluated differently depending on whether it improves or
reduces performance.
-
Stress is evaluated as a positiv mechanism only in connection with precise tasks of the kind
encountered in aeronautics
-
Stress is a necessary way of demonstrating one's own work.
Question 86
Question
40.3.6.2 (3223)
Stress is above all :
Answer
-
a psychosomatic disease that one can learn to control
-
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
-
a phenomenon which is specific to modern man
Question 87
Question
40.3.6.2 (3229)
A person being exposed to extreme or prolonged stress factors can perceive:
Question 88
Question
40.3.6.3 (3238)
A fatigued pilot
Answer
-
is acting similar as when encountering a state of depression
-
will get precordial pain
-
considerably increases the ability to concentrate
-
will show signs of increased irritability
Question 89
Question
40.3.6.5 (3261)
What are the main strategies for adapting to time constraints ?
Answer
-
The preparation of action and time management
-
The preparation of action and the prioritisation of tasks
-
The prioritisation of tasks and the application of procedures
-
The preparation of action and the application of procedures
Question 90
Question
50.1.1.1 (3273)
What, approximately, is the average height of the tropopause over the equator ?
Question 91
Question
50.1.1.1 (3274)
In which layer is most of the atmospheric humidity concentrated ?
Answer
-
Tropopause.
-
Stratosphere
-
Troposphere.
-
Stratopause.
Question 92
Question
50.1.1.1 (3276)
Which of the following cloud types can project up into the stratosphere?
Answer
-
Altocumulus
-
Cumulonimbus
-
Cirrostratus
-
Altostratus
Question 93
Question
50.1.1.1 (3278)
Which layer of the atmosphere contains more than 90 per cent of all water vapour?
Answer
-
Lower stratosphere
-
Troposphere
-
Upper stratosphere
-
Ionosphere
Question 94
Question
50.1.1.1 (3280)
What is the approximate composition of the dry air by volume in the troposphere ?
Answer
-
10 % oxygen, 89 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses
-
21 % oxygen, 78 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses
-
50 % oxygen, 40 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses
-
88 % oxygen, 9 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses
Question 95
Question
50.1.1.1 (3284)
The tropopause is a level at which
Answer
-
water vapour content is greatest
-
temperature ceases to fall with increasing height
-
pressure remains constant
-
vertical currents are strongest
Question 96
Question
50.1.1.1 (3287)
The height and the temperature of the tropopause are respectively in the order of
Answer
-
8 km and - 75°C over the poles
-
16 km and -75°C over the equator
-
8 km and -40°C over the equator
-
16 km and -40°C over the poles
Question 97
Question
50.1.2.1 (3289)
The temperature at FL 140 is -12°C. What will the temperature be at FL 110 if the
ICAO standard lapse rate is applied ?
Answer
-
-6°C.
-
-9°C.
-
-18°C.
-
-15°C.
Question 98
Question
50.1.2.1 (3290)
At a certain position, the temperature on the 300 hPa chart is -48°C, according to
the tropopause chart, the tropopause is at FL 330. What is the most likely
temperature at FL 350 ?
Answer
-
-54°C.
-
-58°C.
-
-50°C.
-
-56,5°C.
Question 99
Question
50.1.2.1 (3291)
An outside air temperature of -35°C is measured while cruising at FL 200. What is
the temperature deviation from the ISA at this level?
Answer
-
10°C colder than ISA
-
10°C warmer than ISA
-
5°C warmer than ISA.
-
5°C colder than ISA.
Question 100
Question
50.1.2.1 (3292)
What is the most likely temperature at the tropical tropopause?
Answer
-
-75°C.
-
-35°C.
-
-55°C.
-
-25°C
Question 101
Question
50.1.2.1 (3294)
The temperature at FL 80 is +6°C. What will the temperature be at FL 130 if the
ICAO standard lapse rate is applied ?
Question 102
Question
50.1.2.1 (3296)
The temperature at FL 160 is -22°C. What will the temperature be at FL 90 if the
ICAO standard lapse rate is applied ?
Question 103
Question
50.1.2.1 (3301)
In the lower part of the stratosphere the temperature
Question 104
Question
50.1.2.3 (3309)
In an air mass with no clouds the surface temperature is 15°C and 13°C at 1000m.
This layer of air is:
Question 105
Question
50.1.2.3 (3315)
An inversion is a layer of air which is
Answer
-
absolutely unstable
-
absolutely stable
-
conditionally unstable
-
conditionally stable
Question 106
Question
50.1.2.3 (3317)
The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of
Answer
-
1°C/100m
-
2°C/1000FT
-
0.65°C/100m
-
0.5°C/100m
Question 107
Question
50.1.2.4 (3326)
An isothermal layer is a layer of air in which the temperature
Answer
-
increases with height
-
remains constant with height
-
decreases with height at a constant rate
-
increases with height at a constant rate
Question 108
Question
50.1.2.4 (3327)
An inversion is
Answer
-
an increase of temperature with height
-
an increase of pressure with height
-
a decrease of temperature with height
-
a decrease of pressure with height
Question 109
Question
50.1.3.1 (3332)
The station pressure used in surface weather charts is
Question 110
Question
50.1.3.1 (3334)
Isobars on a surface chart are lines of equal
Question 111
Question
50.1.3.2 (3339)
Which of the following is true concerning atmospheric pressure ?
Answer
-
It is higher at night than during the day
-
It decreases with height
-
It is higher in winter than in summer
-
It always decreases with height at a rate of 1 hPa per 8m
Question 112
Question
50.1.3.3 (3341)
In order to calculate QFE from QNH, which of the following must be known ?
Answer
-
Temperature at the airfield.
-
Elevation of the airfield.
-
Elevation and the temperature at the airfield.
-
Elevation of the airfield and the temperature at MSL.
Question 113
Question
50.1.3.3 (3349)
If the QFE at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 980 hPa, what is the
approximate QNH ?
Answer
-
1000 hPa
-
1005 hPa
-
1010 hPa
-
1015 hPa
Question 114
Question
50.1.3.3 (3350)
If the QFE at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 1000 hPa, what is the
approximate QNH?
Answer
-
985 hPa
-
990 hPa
-
1025 hPa
-
1035 hPa
Question 115
Question
50.1.3.3 (3353)
QNH is defined as
Answer
-
pressure at MSL in the standard atmosphere
-
QFE reduced to MSL using the values of the standard atmosphere
-
QFE reduced to MSL using the values of the actual atmosphere
-
pressure at MSL in the actual atmosphere
Question 116
Question
50.1.3.3 (3354)
In order to reduce QFE to QNH, which of the following item(s) must be known ?
Answer
-
Temperature at the airfield
-
Elevation of the airfield and the temperature at MSL
-
Elevation of the airfield
-
Elevation of the airfield and the temperature at the airfield
Question 117
Question
50.1.4.1 (3355)
At FL 180, the air temperature is -35°C.The air density at this level is:
Answer
-
Greater than the density of the ISA atmosphere at FL 180.
-
Less than the density of the ISA atmosphere at FL 180.
-
Unable to be determined without knowing the QNH.
-
Equal to the density of the ISA atmosphere at FL 180.
Question 118
Question
50.1.5.1 (3363)
A 850 hPa pressure level can vary in height. In temperate regions which of the
following average heights is applicable ?
Answer
-
FL 50
-
FL100
-
FL 300
-
FL 390
Question 119
Question
50.1.5.1 (3364)
If you are flying at FL 300 in an air mass that is 15°C warmer than a standard
atmosphere, what is the outside temperature likely to be?
Question 120
Question
50.1.5.1 (3367)
How does temperature vary with increasing altitude in the ICAO standard
atmosphere below the tropopause?
Question 121
Question
50.1.5.1 (3368)
What is the vertical temperature lapse rate, up to 11 km, in the standard ICAO
atmosphere ?
Answer
-
2°C per 1000 m
-
3°C per 1000 m
-
4.5°C per 1000 m
-
6.5°C per 1000 m
Question 122
Question
50.1.5.1 (3369)
In the International Standard Atmosphere the decrease in temperature with height
below 11 km is
Answer
-
0.65°C per 100m
-
0.5°C per 100m
-
1°C per 100m
-
0.6°C per 100m
Question 123
Question
50.1.5.1 (3370)
Which statement is correct regarding the International Standard Atmosphere ?
Answer
-
At MSL temperature is 10°C and the decrease in temperature with height is 1°C per 100m
-
At MSL temperature is 15°C and pressure is 1013.25hPa
-
At MSL pressure is 1013.25 hPa and the decrease of temperature with height is 1°C per
100m
-
At MSL temperature is 15°C and the decrease in temperature with height is 1°C per 100m
Question 124
Question
50.1.5.1 (3372)
The temperature at 10000 FT in the International Standard Atmosphere is :
Question 125
Question
50.1.6.1 (3374)
The QNH of an airport at sea level is 983 hPa and the temperature deviation from
ISA is -15°C below FL 100.What is the true altitude of FL 100?
Answer
-
8590 FT.
-
10210 FT
-
9790 FT.
-
11410 FT.
Question 126
Question
50.1.6.1 (3382)
During a flight over the sea at FL 135, the true altitude is 13500 feet, local QNH is
1019 hPa. What information, if any, can be gained about the air mass in which the
aircraft is flying?
Question 127
Question
50.1.6.1 (3384)
An aircraft is flying over the sea at FL 120, with a true altitude of 12000 feet, local
QNH is 1013 hPa. What assumption, if any, can be made about the air mass in
which the aircraft is flying ?
Question 128
Question
50.1.6.1 (3385)
An aircraft is flying over the sea at FL 100, with a true altitude of 10000 feet, local
QNH is 1003 hPa. What assumption, if any, can be made about the air mass in
which the aircraft is flying ?
Question 129
Question
50.1.6.1 (3392)
You are flying at FL 200. Outside air temperature is -40°C, and the pressure at sea
level is 1033 hPa. What is the true altitude?
Answer
-
19340 feet
-
18260 feet
-
21740 feet
-
20660 feet
Question 130
Question
50.1.6.1 (3395)
Which of the following conditions would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower
altitude than that actually flown ?
Answer
-
Pressure altitude the same as indicated altitude.
-
Atmospheric pressure lower than standard
-
Air temperature higher than standard
-
Air temperature lower than standard.(Aÿÿ8E¹)@5)
Question 131
Question
50.1.6.1 (3396)
The pressure altitude is equal to the true altitude if
Answer
-
the outside air temperature is standard for that height
-
standard atmospheric conditions occur
-
the indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude
-
the air pressure is 1013.25 hPa at the surface
Question 132
Question
50.1.6.3 (3400)
What is the relationship, if any, between QFE and QNH at an airport situated 50 FT
below sea level?
Question 133
Question
50.1.6.3 (3403)
An aircraft is descending to land under IFR. If the local QNH is 1009 hPa, what will
happen to the altitude reading when the altimeter is reset at the transition level ?
Answer
-
It will increase
-
It will decrease
-
It will remain the same
-
It will not be affected
Question 134
Question
50.1.6.3 (3404)
After landing at an aerodrome (QNH 993 hPa) it is noticed that the altimeter is still
set to 1013,2 hPa and that it reads 1200 feet. What is the elevation of the
aerodrome above mean sea level ?
Answer
-
660 feet.
-
1200 feet.
-
1740 feet.
-
2280 feet.
Question 135
Question
50.1.6.3 (3406)
During the climb after takeoff, the altimeter setting is adjusted at the transition
altitude. If the local QNH is 966 hPa, what will happen to the altimeter reading
during the resetting procedure?
Question 136
Question
50.1.6.3 (3408)
What pressure is defined as QFE?
Answer
-
The pressure at field elevation
-
The pressure reduced to sea level using actual temperatures
-
The pressure of the altimeter
-
The pressure reduced to sea level using ISA temperatures
Question 137
Question
50.1.6.3 (3409)
An altimeter adjusted to 1013 hPa indicates an altitude of 3600 FT. Should this
altimeter be adjusted to the local QNH value of 991 hPa, the altitude indicated
would be
Answer
-
2922 FT.
-
3006 FT.
-
4278 FT.
-
4194 FT.
Question 138
Question
50.1.6.3 (3411)
An aircraft is flying at FL 80. The local QNH is 1000 hPa. After the second altimeter
has been adjusted to the local QNH, the reading will be approximately
Answer
-
7650 FT.
-
8000 FT
-
8600 FT.
-
8350 FT.
Question 139
Question
50.1.6.3 (3413)
Which of the following statements is true ?
Answer
-
QNH is always equal to QFE
-
QNH can be equal to QFE
-
QNH is always higher than QFE
-
QNH is always lower than QFE
Question 140
Question
50.1.6.4 (3422)
What information is required to convert a minimum safe altitude into a lowest
usable flight level?
Answer
-
Highest value of QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA.
-
Highest value of QNH and the highest positive temperature deviation from ISA
-
Lowest value of QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA.
-
Lowest value of QNH and the lowest negative temperature deviation from ISA
Question 141
Question
50.1.6.4 (3423)
Which weather condition lowers true altitude as compared to pressure altitude to a
position where flight over mountains could be dangereous?
Answer
-
Cold high.
-
Cold low
-
Warm high.
-
Warm depression.
Question 142
Question
50.1.6.4 (3424)
A vertical spacing of 1000 FT, is the standard required separation between two FL.
Under conditions of cold air advection (ISA -15°C), what would the true vertical
separation be?
Question 143
Question
50.2.1.1 (3426)
What is the approximate speed of a 25-knot wind, expressed in kilometres per
hour?
Answer
-
35 km/h
-
45 km/h
-
5 km/h
-
60 km/h
Question 144
Question
50.2.1.1 (3427)
What is the approximate speed of a 90 km/h wind, expressed in knots?
Question 145
Question
50.2.1.1 (3428)
What is the approximate speed of a 40-knot wind, expressed in m/sec?
Answer
-
15 m/sec
-
20 m/sec
-
25 m/sec
-
30 m/sec
Question 146
Question
50.2.1.1 (3429)
What values are used for the forecasted wind at higher levels?
Answer
-
Direction relative to true north and speed in knots
-
Direction relative to grid north and speed in kmh
-
Direction relative to magnetic north and speed in knots
-
Direction relative to magnetic north and speed in kmh
Question 147
Question
50.2.2.1 (3431)
Which forces are balanced with geostrophic winds?
Answer
-
Friction force, pressure gradient force, Coriolis force.
-
Pressure gradient force, Coriolis force.
-
Pressure gradient force, centrifugal force, friction force.
-
Pressure gradient force, Coriolis force, centrifugal force.
Question 148
Question
50.2.2.1 (3437)
What prevents air from flowing directly from high-pressure areas to low-pressure
areas ?
Question 149
Question
50.2.2.1 (3439)
Wind is caused by
Answer
-
friction between the air and the ground
-
the movements of fronts
-
the rotation of the earth
-
horizontal pressure differences
Question 150
Question
50.2.2.2 (3454)
When isobars, for an area in the mid-latitudes on a weather map, are close
together, the wind is most likely to be
Question 151
Question
Which degree of aircraft turbulence is determined by the following ICAO
description?""There may be moderate changes in aircraft attitude and/or altitude
but the aircraft remains in positive control at all times. Usually, small variations in
air speed. Changes in accelerometer readings of 0.5 to 1.0 g at the aircraft's center
of gravity. Occupants feel strain against seat belts. Loose objects move about.
Food service and walking are difficult.""
Answer
-
Light.
-
Moderate
-
Severe.
-
Violent.
Question 152
Question
50.2.4.2 (3472)
Which cloud type may indicate the presence of severe turbulence ?
Answer
-
Altocumulus lenticularis
-
Nimbostratus
-
Stratocumulus
-
Cirrocumulus
Question 153
Question
50.2.4.2 (3473)
Fair weather cumulus often is an indication of
Answer
-
turbulence at and below the cloud level
-
smooth flying conditions below the cloud level
-
poor visibility at surface
-
a high risk of thunderstorms
Question 154
Question
50.2.5.1 (3485)
In the northern hemisphere the wind at the surface blows
Answer
-
counter-clockwise around, and toward the centre of, a low pressure area
-
clockwise around, and away from the centre of, a low pressure area
-
from a low pressure area to a high pressure area
-
counter-clockwise around, and away from the centre of, a high pressure area.
Question 155
Question
50.2.6.1 (3493)
In a land- and sea-breeze circulation the land-breeze blows :
Answer
-
during the day and is stronger than the sea-breeze.
-
during the night and is weaker than the sea-breeze.
-
during the night and is stronger than the sea-breeze.
-
during the day and is weaker than the sea-breeze.
Question 156
Question
50.2.6.1 (3494)
A high pressure area (shallow pressure gradient) covers an area of the
Mediterranean Sea and its nearby airport. What surface wind direction is likely at
the airport on a sunny afternoon?
Question 157
Question
50.2.6.1 (3495)
A mountain breeze (katabatic wind) blows
Answer
-
up the slope during the day.
-
down the slope during the night.
-
down the slope during the day.
-
up the slope during the night.
Question 158
Question
50.2.6.1 (3496)
Which of the following is true of a land breeze?
Question 159
Question
50.2.6.1 (3498)
The most frequent wind direction in a valley caused by thermal effects is toward
the :
Answer
-
mountain at night.
-
valley during daylight hours.
-
mountain during daylight hours.
-
valley during daylight as much as at night.
Question 160
Question
50.2.6.1 (3500)
When otherwise calm and clear conditions exist a station on the shore of a large
body of water will experience wind
Answer
-
from the water in daytime and from the land at night
-
from the land in daytime and from the water at night
-
continually from land to water
-
continually from water to the land
Question 161
Question
50.2.6.1 (3502)
In a mountain-valley wind circulation, the mountain wind blows
Answer
-
during the day down from the mountains
-
at night up from the valley
-
at night down from the mountains
-
during the day up from the valley
Question 162
Question
50.2.7.2 (3504)
An aircraft is flying through the polar front jet stream from south to north, beneath
the core. How would the OAT change, in the northern hemisphere, during this
portion of the flight?
Question 163
Question
50.2.7.2 (3510)
Which jet stream is connected with a surface front system?
Answer
-
The arctic jet stream
-
The polar front jet stream
-
The equatorial jet stream
-
The subtropical jet stream
Question 164
Question
What is the minimum speed for a wind to be classified as a jet stream?
Answer
-
50 kt.
-
60 kt.
-
70 kt.
-
100 kt.
Question 165
Question
50.2.7.5 (3533)
In which zone of a jet stream is the strongest CAT to be expected ?
Answer
-
Exactly in the centre of the core.
-
The cold air side of the core.
-
The warm air side of the core.
-
About 12000 FT above the core
Question 166
Question
50.2.8.1 (3537)
At the top of orographic waves, in mountainous regions, the cloud most likely to be
encountered is
Question 167
Question
50.3.1.1 (3538)
What of the following is the most important constituent in the atmosphere from a
weather stand-point ?
Answer
-
Nitrogen
-
Oxygen
-
Water vapour
-
Hydrogen
Question 168
Question
50.3.1.2 (3549)
The maximum amount of water vapour that the air can contain depends on the
Answer
-
relative humidity
-
air temperature
-
dewpoint
-
stability of the air
Question 169
Question
50.3.1.2 (3551)
The difference between temperature and dewpoint is greater in
Question 170
Question
50.3.1.2 (3552)
The dewpoint temperature
Answer
-
is always lower than the air temperature
-
can not be equal to the air temperature
-
can be equal to the air temperature
-
is always higher than the air temperature
Question 171
Question
50.3.1.2 (3553)
Relative humidity depends on
Answer
-
moisture content and pressure of the air
-
moisture content and temperature of the air
-
temperature of the air only
-
moisture content of the air only
Question 172
Question
50.3.2.1 (3557)
Clouds, fog or dew will always be formed when:
Question 173
Question
50.3.2.1 (3558)
In which of the following changes of state is latent heat released ?
Answer
-
Solid to liquid
-
Gas to liquid
-
Liquid to gas
-
Solid to gas
Question 174
Question
50.3.2.1 (3560)
Supercooled droplets can occur in
Answer
-
precipitation but not in clouds
-
clouds, fog and precipitation
-
clouds but not in precipitation
-
clouds but not in fog
Question 175
Question
50.3.2.1 (3564)
The process by which water vapour is transformed directly into ice is known as
Answer
-
supercooling
-
sublimation
-
radiation cooling
-
supersaturation
Question 176
Question
50.3.3.1 (3567)
What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate per 1000 FT ?
Question 177
Question
50.3.3.1 (3575)
A layer is absolutely unstable if the temperature decrease with height is
Question 178
Question
50.3.3.1 (3576)
A layer in which the temperature remains constant with height is
Answer
-
neutral
-
conditionally unstable
-
unstable
-
absolutely stable
Question 179
Question
50.3.3.1 (3581)
In a layer of air the decrease in temperature per 100 metres increase in height is
more than 1°C. This layer can be described as being
Answer
-
conditionally stable
-
absolutely stable
-
absolutely unstable
-
conditionally unstable
Question 180
Question
50.3.3.1 (3583)
The stability in a layer is increasing if
Answer
-
warm air is advected in the upper part and cold air in the lower part
-
warm and moist air is advected in the lower part
-
cold and dry air is advected in the upper partd
-
warm air is advected in the lower part and cold air in the upper part
Question 181
Question
50.4.1.1 (3590)
Which of the following processes within a layer of air may lead to the building of
CU and CB clouds?
Question 182
Question
50.4.1.1 (3593)
Convective clouds are formed
Question 183
Question
50.4.1.2 (3599)
What is the main composition of clouds classified as ""high level clouds""?
Question 184
Question
50.4.1.2 (3601)
Which of the following cloud is classified as low level cloud ?
Question 185
Question
50.4.1.2 (3602)
Which types of clouds are typical evidence of stable air conditions?
Answer
-
CU, CB
-
NS, CU
-
ST, AS
-
CB, CC
Question 186
Question
50.4.1.2 (3605)
Which of the following types of cloud can extend over the low, medium and high
cloud levels ?
Question 187
Question
50.4.1.2 (3608)
Which of the following cloud types is found at high levels?
Question 188
Question
50.4.1.2 (3614)
Clouds, classified as being low level are considered to have bases from
Answer
-
1000 to 2000 FT
-
the surface to 6500 FT
-
100 to 200 FT
-
500 to 1000 FT
Question 189
Question
50.4.1.2 (3615)
Which of the following are medium level clouds ?
Question 190
Question
50.4.1.2 (3616)
What type of cloud is being described ?A generally grey cloud layer with fairly
uniform base and uniform appearance, which may give drizzle or snow grains.
When the sun is visible through the cloud, the outline is clearly discernible.
Sometimes it appears in the form of ragged patches.
Answer
-
Altostratus
-
Nimbostratus
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Stratus
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Cirrostratus
Question 191
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50.4.1.2 (3617)
The presence of altocumulus castellanus indicates
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strong convection at low height
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subsidence in a large part of the troposphere
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instability in the middle troposphere
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stability in the higher troposphere
Question 192
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50.4.1.4 (3619)
What are the characteristics of cumuliform clouds?
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Small water droplets, stability, no turbulence and extensive areas of rain.
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Large water droplets, stability, no turbulence, showers and mainly rime ice.
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Large water droplets, instability, turbulence, showers and mainly clear ice.
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Small water droplets, instability, turbulence, extensive areas of rain and rime ice.
Question 193
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50.4.1.4 (3620)
In which of the following conditions is moderate to severe airframe icing most
likely to be encountered?
Question 194
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50.4.1.4 (3622)
Cumulus clouds are an indication for
Question 195
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50.4.2.1 (3624)
What is the average vertical extent of radiation fog?
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500 FT.
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2 000 FT.
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5 000 FT.
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10 000 FT.
Question 196
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50.4.2.1 (3629)
What are the differences between radiation fog and advection fog ?
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Radiation fog forms only on the ground, advection fog only on the sea.
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Radiation fog forms due to surface cooling at night in a light wind. Advection fog
forms when warm humid air flows over a cold surface.
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Radiation fog forms due to night cooling and advection fog due to daytime cooling.
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Radiation fog is formed by surface cooling in a calm wind. Advection fog is formed by
evaporation over the sea.
Question 197
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50.4.2.1 (3630)
What type of fog is most likely to form over flat land during a clear night, with calm
or light wind conditions ?
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Advection.
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Radiation.
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Steam.
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Orographic.
Question 198
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50.4.2.1 (3631)
Under which of these conditions is radiation fog most likely to form?
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Very dry air
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Strong surface winds
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Little or no cloud
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Very low temperature
Question 199
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50.4.2.1 (3633)
When the temperature and dew point are less than one degree apart the weather
conditions are most likely to be
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clear and cool
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fog or low cloud
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unlimited visibility
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high scattered clouds
Question 200
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50.4.2.1 (3634)
The morning following a clear, calm night when the temperature has dropped to
the dewpoint, is likely to produce
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radiation fog
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a cold front
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advection fog
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good clear weather