Pregunta 1
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2618)
Through which part of the ear does the equalization of pressure take place, when
altitude is changed?
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Eustachian tube
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External auditory canal
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Tympanic membrane
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Cochlea
Pregunta 2
Pregunta
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
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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
Pregunta 3
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2626)
After a decompression to 43 000 FT the TUC (Time of Useful Consciousness) will be
approximately:
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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
Pregunta 4
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2628)
Pain in the Joints (""bends""), which suddenly appear during a flight , are
symptoms of
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decompression sickness
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barotrauma
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hypoxia
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air-sickness
Pregunta 5
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2642)
Hypoxia effects visual performance.A pilot may:
a) get blurred and/or tunnel vision
b)
c)
d)
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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
Pregunta 6
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2644)
In relation to hypoxia, which of the following paraphrase(s) is (are) correct?
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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
Pregunta 7
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2645)
Hyperventilation is due to an excessive rate of breathing and can produce the
following symptoms:
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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
Pregunta 8
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2647)
The cabin pressure in airline operation is
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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
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2651)
Anxiety and fear can cause
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hyperventilation
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spatial disorientation
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hypoxia
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hypoglycemia
Pregunta 10
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2655)
The normal rate of breathing is
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2657)
Altitude-hypoxia, when breathing ambient air, should not occur (indifferent phase)
Pregunta 12
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2658)
""The Bends"" as a symptom of decompression sickness consists of:
Pregunta 13
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2664)
What is hypoxia ?
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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
Pregunta 14
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2665)
What could be symptoms of hypoxia (when flying without oxygen) above 12,000
ft?
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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
Pregunta 15
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2668)
Air at an altitude of 18.000 feet contains, approximately :
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21% oxygen
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5% oxygen
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15% oxygen
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10% oxygen
Pregunta 16
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2669)
Dry air is a mixture of gases. Their volume percentage is about:
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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
Pregunta 17
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2674)
What is decompression sickness ?
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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
Pregunta 18
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2677)
Healthy people are usually capable to compensate for a lack of oxygen up to
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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
Pregunta 19
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2680)
Hypoxia is a situation in which the cells
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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
Pregunta 20
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2684)
One of the most dangerous symptoms of hypoxia concerning flight safety is:
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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
Pregunta 21
Pregunta
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..
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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.
Pregunta 22
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2692)
Hypoxia can occur because:
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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
Pregunta 23
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2694)
Hyperventilation is:
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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.
Pregunta 24
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2698)
What is the Time of Useful Consciouness ?
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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
Pregunta 25
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2706)
Pain in the middle ear during descent may be eased by:
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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
Pregunta 26
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2717)
Haemoglobin is:
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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
Pregunta 27
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2735)
The normal rate of breathing of an adult at rest is about:
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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
Pregunta 28
Pregunta
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:
Pregunta 29
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2748)
You can overcome hyperventilation by breathing into a plastic or paper bag. The
intention is:
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to raise the level of CO2 in the blood as fast as possible
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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
Pregunta 30
Pregunta
40.2.1.2 (2759)
What is the TUC at 20 000 FT?
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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
Pregunta 31
Pregunta
40.2.2.2 (2783)
What impression do you have when outside references are fading away (e.g. fog,
darkness, snow and vapor)?
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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
Pregunta 32
Pregunta
40.2.2.2 (2784)
Hypoxia will effect night vision
Pregunta 33
Pregunta
40.2.2.2 (2802)
the FOVEA
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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
Pregunta 34
Pregunta
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
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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
Pregunta 35
Pregunta
40.2.2.4 (2845)
The semicircular canals of the inner ear monitor
Pregunta 36
Pregunta
40.2.2.5 (2882)
The area in front of a threshold descends towards the threshold.Possible danger is:
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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
Pregunta 37
Pregunta
40.2.2.5 (2884)
""Pilot's vertigo""
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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
Pregunta 38
Pregunta
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.
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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
Pregunta 39
Pregunta
40.2.2.5 (2899)
When stopping the rotation of a spin we have the sensation
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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
Pregunta 40
Pregunta
40.2.2.5 (2905)
Visual disturbances can be caused by:1. hyperventilation2. hypoxia3.
hypertension4. fatigue
Pregunta 41
Pregunta
40.2.2.5 (2920)
How can spatial disorientation in IMC be avoided? By
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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.
Pregunta 42
Pregunta
40.2.2.5 (2924)
If you are disorientated during night flying you must:
Pregunta 43
Pregunta
40.2.3.0 (2926)
Our body takes its energy from :1: minerals2: protein3: carbonhydrates4:
vitamines
Pregunta 44
Pregunta
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
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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
Pregunta 45
Pregunta
40.2.3.2 (2938)
Having a serious cold, you are going to fly. What can you expect:
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pain in the sinuses
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chokes
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bends
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hypoxia
Pregunta 46
Pregunta
40.2.3.3 (2939)
Which of the following factors may have an influence on medical disqualification?
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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.
Pregunta 47
Pregunta
40.2.3.3 (2942)
To reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, exercise should be
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avoided since raising the heart rate shortens the life of the heart
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double the resting heart rate for at least 20 minutes, three times a week
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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
Pregunta 48
Pregunta
40.2.3.3 (2943)
Which of the following is most true?
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Regular exercise is an impediment to losing weight since it increases the metabolic rate
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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
Pregunta 49
Pregunta
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
Respuesta
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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
Pregunta 50
Pregunta
40.2.3.4 (2951)
Concerning the effects of drugs and pilot´s performance
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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
Pregunta 51
Pregunta
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
Pregunta 52
Pregunta
40.2.3.4 (2959)
Alcohol metabolism (elimination rate)
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is approx. 0.3% per hour
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is approx. 0.015% per hour and cannot be expedited
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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
Pregunta 53
Pregunta
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
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0,02 - 0,05 mg % per hour
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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
Pregunta 54
Pregunta
40.2.3.6 (2976)
Incapacitation is most dangerous when it is :
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sudden
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insinuating
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obvious
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intense
Pregunta 55
Pregunta
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.
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this has to be posetively appreciated for it increases consistency in action
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this is dangerous for every situation is different
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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.
Pregunta 56
Pregunta
40.3.1.1 (2983)
The ability of detecting relevant information which is not presented in an actively
monitored input channel is known as
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perception
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attention
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sensation
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appreciation
Pregunta 57
Pregunta
40.3.1.2 (3005)
Illusions of interpretation (cognitive illusions) are :
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due mainly to a conflict between the various sensory systems
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due mainly to a poor interpretation of instrumental data
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associated with the task of mental construction of the environment
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solely induced in the absence of external reference points
Pregunta 58
Pregunta
40.3.1.3 (3009)
Information stays in the short-term memory
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less than 1 second
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about 20 seconds
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from 5 to 10 minutes
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around 24 hourso
Pregunta 59
Pregunta
40.3.2.0 (3047)
What is meant by the term 'complacency'?
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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
Pregunta 60
Pregunta
40.3.3.0 (3086)
Once a pilot has developed a certain way of thinking about a problem he will
probably
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find it difficult to stick to his/her interpretation of the data
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find it difficult to get out of that way of thinking and difficult to try a different
interpretation of the data
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find it impossible to get out of that way of thinking, whatever happens
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find it easy to interpret the data in different ways
Pregunta 61
Pregunta
40.3.3.1 (3093)
What strategy should be put in place when faced with an anticipated period of time
pressure ?
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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
Pregunta 62
Pregunta
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
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continue and think about the nice things you can buy from the money
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decide to divert if you think it is necessary.
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divert in any case to demonstrate who' s the man in charge aboard
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see what you can do and ask the copilot to tolerate any decision
Pregunta 63
Pregunta
40.3.4.2 (3110)
The use of check lists must be carried out in such a way that:
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their execution may be done simultaneously with other actions
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their execution must not be done simultaneously with other actions
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their execution is not lumped together with important tasks
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it may be rejected since redundancy in the following check list will serve as verification
Pregunta 64
Pregunta
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):
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1 and 3 are correct
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1, 2 and 4 are correct
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1, 2 and 3 are correct
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3 and 4 are correct
Pregunta 65
Pregunta
40.3.4.2 (3113)
Which of the following statements concerning check list is correct?
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The most important items should be placed at the beginning of a check list since
attention is usually focused here
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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
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All the items of a check list are equally important, their sequence is of no importance
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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
Pregunta 66
Pregunta
40.3.4.2 (3115)
What are the advantages of coordination?
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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.
Pregunta 67
Pregunta
40.3.4.2 (3116)
Coaction is a mode of coordination which recommends:
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working parallel to achieve individual objectives
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working parallel to achieve one common objective
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the application of procedural knowledge in the conduct of specific actions
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sustained cooperation on actions and the formulation of commitments concerning flight
situations
Pregunta 68
Pregunta
40.3.4.2 (3118)
Action plans (SOP's) in a cockpit must :
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only be tailored to the type of aircraft, regardless of current MCC procedures
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be shared by the members of the crew and updated at each modification in
order to maintain maximum synergy
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only follow the manufacturers proposals and not reflect individual operators cockpit
philosophies
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be tailored to the individual pilot's needs in order to facilitate the normal operation of the
aircraft
Pregunta 69
Pregunta
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
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1 and 4
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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2 and 4
Pregunta 70
Pregunta
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?
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The captain lets the copilot fly and gives him detailled instructions what to do
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The captain lets the copilot fly and observes his behaviour without any
comments
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The captain lets the copilot fly and encourages him frankly to ask for any support that
needed
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the captain flies the first leg by himself and explains each action to the copilot in order to
keep him informed about his decisions
Pregunta 71
Pregunta
40.3.4.3 (3122)
Which one of the following statements characterizes a democratic and cooperative
leadership style?If conflicts evolve, the leader
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mainly tries to reconcile all persons involved in the conflict and tries to reestablish a nice
and friendly atmosphere within the team
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keeps a neutral position and does not participate in arguing
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decides what to do and pushes his own opinion through
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tries to clarify the reasons and causes of the conflict with all persons involved
Pregunta 72
Pregunta
40.3.4.3 (3123)
Which of the following sentences concerning crew-performance is correct?
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Mistakes can always be detected and corrected faster by the individual
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To be a member of a team can not increase one's own motivation to succeed in coping with
task demands
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The quality of crew-performance depends on the social-competence of
individual team members
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The quality of crew-performance is not dependent on social-competence of individual team
members
Pregunta 73
Pregunta
40.3.4.3 (3126)
Which behaviour does most likely promote a constructive solution of interpersonal
conflicts?
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Staying to the own point of view.
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Responding with counter-arguments.
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Active listening.
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Giving up the own point of view
Pregunta 74
Pregunta
40.3.4.3 (3127)
The team spirit of a cockpit-crew most likely depends on
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both pilots respecting each other and striving for the same goals
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both pilots wearing the same uniform
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both pilots having the same political and ideological attitude
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both pilots flying together very often for a long period
Pregunta 75
Pregunta
40.3.4.3 (3131)
The ""ideal professional pilot"" is, in his behaviour,
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rather ""person"" than ""goal"" oriented
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""person"" and ""goal"" oriented
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rather ""goal"" than ""person"" oriented
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neither ""person"" nor ""goal"" oriented
Pregunta 76
Pregunta
40.3.4.3 (3134)
What elements establish synergy within the crew ?
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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)
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Synergy is independent of the natural individual characteristics of the group members
(communication, mutual confidence, sharing of tasks, etc.)
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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
Pregunta 77
Pregunta
40.3.4.3 (3137)
What may become the main risk of a ""laissez-faire""(liberalismo) cockpit ?
Pregunta 78
Pregunta
40.3.4.3 (3138)
What is characterized by a ""laissez-faire"" cockpit ?
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Each member carries out actions and makes choices without explicity informing the other
members about them
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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
Pregunta 79
Pregunta
40.3.4.3 (3145)
What is synergy in a crew ?
Respuesta
-
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
-
The uncoordinated action of the crewmembers towards a common objective
Pregunta 80
Pregunta
40.3.4.3 (3147)
An efficient flight deck (synergetic cockpit) will be observed when:
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 81
Pregunta
40.3.4.3 (3149)
CRM (Crew Resource Management) training is:
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 82
Pregunta
40.3.5.1 (3180)
Which of the following behaviours is most disruptive to teamwork under high
workload conditions in the cockpit?
Respuesta
-
Mentally absent.
-
Sensitive.
-
Disciplined.
-
Jovial.
Pregunta 83
Pregunta
40.3.6.2 (3198)
In case of in-flight stress, one should :
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 84
Pregunta
40.3.6.2 (3205)
What is the most decisive factor in regard to a very demanding stress situation?
Respuesta
-
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.
Pregunta 85
Pregunta
40.3.6.2 (3209)
Which of the following statements concerning stress is correct?
Respuesta
-
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.
Pregunta 86
Pregunta
40.3.6.2 (3223)
Stress is above all :
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 87
Pregunta
40.3.6.2 (3229)
A person being exposed to extreme or prolonged stress factors can perceive:
Pregunta 88
Pregunta
40.3.6.3 (3238)
A fatigued pilot
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 89
Pregunta
40.3.6.5 (3261)
What are the main strategies for adapting to time constraints ?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 90
Pregunta
50.1.1.1 (3273)
What, approximately, is the average height of the tropopause over the equator ?
Pregunta 91
Pregunta
50.1.1.1 (3274)
In which layer is most of the atmospheric humidity concentrated ?
Respuesta
-
Tropopause.
-
Stratosphere
-
Troposphere.
-
Stratopause.
Pregunta 92
Pregunta
50.1.1.1 (3276)
Which of the following cloud types can project up into the stratosphere?
Respuesta
-
Altocumulus
-
Cumulonimbus
-
Cirrostratus
-
Altostratus
Pregunta 93
Pregunta
50.1.1.1 (3278)
Which layer of the atmosphere contains more than 90 per cent of all water vapour?
Respuesta
-
Lower stratosphere
-
Troposphere
-
Upper stratosphere
-
Ionosphere
Pregunta 94
Pregunta
50.1.1.1 (3280)
What is the approximate composition of the dry air by volume in the troposphere ?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 95
Pregunta
50.1.1.1 (3284)
The tropopause is a level at which
Respuesta
-
water vapour content is greatest
-
temperature ceases to fall with increasing height
-
pressure remains constant
-
vertical currents are strongest
Pregunta 96
Pregunta
50.1.1.1 (3287)
The height and the temperature of the tropopause are respectively in the order of
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 97
Pregunta
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 ?
Respuesta
-
-6°C.
-
-9°C.
-
-18°C.
-
-15°C.
Pregunta 98
Pregunta
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 ?
Respuesta
-
-54°C.
-
-58°C.
-
-50°C.
-
-56,5°C.
Pregunta 99
Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
-
10°C colder than ISA
-
10°C warmer than ISA
-
5°C warmer than ISA.
-
5°C colder than ISA.
Pregunta 100
Pregunta
50.1.2.1 (3292)
What is the most likely temperature at the tropical tropopause?
Respuesta
-
-75°C.
-
-35°C.
-
-55°C.
-
-25°C
Pregunta 101
Pregunta
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 ?
Pregunta 102
Pregunta
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 ?
Pregunta 103
Pregunta
50.1.2.1 (3301)
In the lower part of the stratosphere the temperature
Pregunta 104
Pregunta
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:
Pregunta 105
Pregunta
50.1.2.3 (3315)
An inversion is a layer of air which is
Respuesta
-
absolutely unstable
-
absolutely stable
-
conditionally unstable
-
conditionally stable
Pregunta 106
Pregunta
50.1.2.3 (3317)
The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of
Respuesta
-
1°C/100m
-
2°C/1000FT
-
0.65°C/100m
-
0.5°C/100m
Pregunta 107
Pregunta
50.1.2.4 (3326)
An isothermal layer is a layer of air in which the temperature
Respuesta
-
increases with height
-
remains constant with height
-
decreases with height at a constant rate
-
increases with height at a constant rate
Pregunta 108
Pregunta
50.1.2.4 (3327)
An inversion is
Respuesta
-
an increase of temperature with height
-
an increase of pressure with height
-
a decrease of temperature with height
-
a decrease of pressure with height
Pregunta 109
Pregunta
50.1.3.1 (3332)
The station pressure used in surface weather charts is
Pregunta 110
Pregunta
50.1.3.1 (3334)
Isobars on a surface chart are lines of equal
Pregunta 111
Pregunta
50.1.3.2 (3339)
Which of the following is true concerning atmospheric pressure ?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 112
Pregunta
50.1.3.3 (3341)
In order to calculate QFE from QNH, which of the following must be known ?
Respuesta
-
Temperature at the airfield.
-
Elevation of the airfield.
-
Elevation and the temperature at the airfield.
-
Elevation of the airfield and the temperature at MSL.
Pregunta 113
Pregunta
50.1.3.3 (3349)
If the QFE at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 980 hPa, what is the
approximate QNH ?
Respuesta
-
1000 hPa
-
1005 hPa
-
1010 hPa
-
1015 hPa
Pregunta 114
Pregunta
50.1.3.3 (3350)
If the QFE at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 1000 hPa, what is the
approximate QNH?
Respuesta
-
985 hPa
-
990 hPa
-
1025 hPa
-
1035 hPa
Pregunta 115
Pregunta
50.1.3.3 (3353)
QNH is defined as
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 116
Pregunta
50.1.3.3 (3354)
In order to reduce QFE to QNH, which of the following item(s) must be known ?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 117
Pregunta
50.1.4.1 (3355)
At FL 180, the air temperature is -35°C.The air density at this level is:
Respuesta
-
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.
Pregunta 118
Pregunta
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 ?
Respuesta
-
FL 50
-
FL100
-
FL 300
-
FL 390
Pregunta 119
Pregunta
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?
Pregunta 120
Pregunta
50.1.5.1 (3367)
How does temperature vary with increasing altitude in the ICAO standard
atmosphere below the tropopause?
Pregunta 121
Pregunta
50.1.5.1 (3368)
What is the vertical temperature lapse rate, up to 11 km, in the standard ICAO
atmosphere ?
Respuesta
-
2°C per 1000 m
-
3°C per 1000 m
-
4.5°C per 1000 m
-
6.5°C per 1000 m
Pregunta 122
Pregunta
50.1.5.1 (3369)
In the International Standard Atmosphere the decrease in temperature with height
below 11 km is
Respuesta
-
0.65°C per 100m
-
0.5°C per 100m
-
1°C per 100m
-
0.6°C per 100m
Pregunta 123
Pregunta
50.1.5.1 (3370)
Which statement is correct regarding the International Standard Atmosphere ?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 124
Pregunta
50.1.5.1 (3372)
The temperature at 10000 FT in the International Standard Atmosphere is :
Pregunta 125
Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
-
8590 FT.
-
10210 FT
-
9790 FT.
-
11410 FT.
Pregunta 126
Pregunta
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?
Pregunta 127
Pregunta
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 ?
Pregunta 128
Pregunta
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 ?
Pregunta 129
Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
-
19340 feet
-
18260 feet
-
21740 feet
-
20660 feet
Pregunta 130
Pregunta
50.1.6.1 (3395)
Which of the following conditions would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower
altitude than that actually flown ?
Respuesta
-
Pressure altitude the same as indicated altitude.
-
Atmospheric pressure lower than standard
-
Air temperature higher than standard
-
Air temperature lower than standard.(Aÿÿ8E¹)@5)
Pregunta 131
Pregunta
50.1.6.1 (3396)
The pressure altitude is equal to the true altitude if
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 132
Pregunta
50.1.6.3 (3400)
What is the relationship, if any, between QFE and QNH at an airport situated 50 FT
below sea level?
Pregunta 133
Pregunta
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 ?
Respuesta
-
It will increase
-
It will decrease
-
It will remain the same
-
It will not be affected
Pregunta 134
Pregunta
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 ?
Respuesta
-
660 feet.
-
1200 feet.
-
1740 feet.
-
2280 feet.
Pregunta 135
Pregunta
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?
Pregunta 136
Pregunta
50.1.6.3 (3408)
What pressure is defined as QFE?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 137
Pregunta
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
Respuesta
-
2922 FT.
-
3006 FT.
-
4278 FT.
-
4194 FT.
Pregunta 138
Pregunta
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
Respuesta
-
7650 FT.
-
8000 FT
-
8600 FT.
-
8350 FT.
Pregunta 139
Pregunta
50.1.6.3 (3413)
Which of the following statements is true ?
Respuesta
-
QNH is always equal to QFE
-
QNH can be equal to QFE
-
QNH is always higher than QFE
-
QNH is always lower than QFE
Pregunta 140
Pregunta
50.1.6.4 (3422)
What information is required to convert a minimum safe altitude into a lowest
usable flight level?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 141
Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
-
Cold high.
-
Cold low
-
Warm high.
-
Warm depression.
Pregunta 142
Pregunta
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?
Pregunta 143
Pregunta
50.2.1.1 (3426)
What is the approximate speed of a 25-knot wind, expressed in kilometres per
hour?
Respuesta
-
35 km/h
-
45 km/h
-
5 km/h
-
60 km/h
Pregunta 144
Pregunta
50.2.1.1 (3427)
What is the approximate speed of a 90 km/h wind, expressed in knots?
Pregunta 145
Pregunta
50.2.1.1 (3428)
What is the approximate speed of a 40-knot wind, expressed in m/sec?
Respuesta
-
15 m/sec
-
20 m/sec
-
25 m/sec
-
30 m/sec
Pregunta 146
Pregunta
50.2.1.1 (3429)
What values are used for the forecasted wind at higher levels?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 147
Pregunta
50.2.2.1 (3431)
Which forces are balanced with geostrophic winds?
Respuesta
-
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.
Pregunta 148
Pregunta
50.2.2.1 (3437)
What prevents air from flowing directly from high-pressure areas to low-pressure
areas ?
Pregunta 149
Pregunta
50.2.2.1 (3439)
Wind is caused by
Respuesta
-
friction between the air and the ground
-
the movements of fronts
-
the rotation of the earth
-
horizontal pressure differences
Pregunta 150
Pregunta
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
Pregunta 151
Pregunta
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.""
Respuesta
-
Light.
-
Moderate
-
Severe.
-
Violent.
Pregunta 152
Pregunta
50.2.4.2 (3472)
Which cloud type may indicate the presence of severe turbulence ?
Respuesta
-
Altocumulus lenticularis
-
Nimbostratus
-
Stratocumulus
-
Cirrocumulus
Pregunta 153
Pregunta
50.2.4.2 (3473)
Fair weather cumulus often is an indication of
Respuesta
-
turbulence at and below the cloud level
-
smooth flying conditions below the cloud level
-
poor visibility at surface
-
a high risk of thunderstorms
Pregunta 154
Pregunta
50.2.5.1 (3485)
In the northern hemisphere the wind at the surface blows
Respuesta
-
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.
Pregunta 155
Pregunta
50.2.6.1 (3493)
In a land- and sea-breeze circulation the land-breeze blows :
Respuesta
-
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.
Pregunta 156
Pregunta
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?
Pregunta 157
Pregunta
50.2.6.1 (3495)
A mountain breeze (katabatic wind) blows
Respuesta
-
up the slope during the day.
-
down the slope during the night.
-
down the slope during the day.
-
up the slope during the night.
Pregunta 158
Pregunta
50.2.6.1 (3496)
Which of the following is true of a land breeze?
Pregunta 159
Pregunta
50.2.6.1 (3498)
The most frequent wind direction in a valley caused by thermal effects is toward
the :
Respuesta
-
mountain at night.
-
valley during daylight hours.
-
mountain during daylight hours.
-
valley during daylight as much as at night.
Pregunta 160
Pregunta
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
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 161
Pregunta
50.2.6.1 (3502)
In a mountain-valley wind circulation, the mountain wind blows
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 162
Pregunta
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?
Pregunta 163
Pregunta
50.2.7.2 (3510)
Which jet stream is connected with a surface front system?
Respuesta
-
The arctic jet stream
-
The polar front jet stream
-
The equatorial jet stream
-
The subtropical jet stream
Pregunta 164
Pregunta
What is the minimum speed for a wind to be classified as a jet stream?
Respuesta
-
50 kt.
-
60 kt.
-
70 kt.
-
100 kt.
Pregunta 165
Pregunta
50.2.7.5 (3533)
In which zone of a jet stream is the strongest CAT to be expected ?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 166
Pregunta
50.2.8.1 (3537)
At the top of orographic waves, in mountainous regions, the cloud most likely to be
encountered is
Pregunta 167
Pregunta
50.3.1.1 (3538)
What of the following is the most important constituent in the atmosphere from a
weather stand-point ?
Respuesta
-
Nitrogen
-
Oxygen
-
Water vapour
-
Hydrogen
Pregunta 168
Pregunta
50.3.1.2 (3549)
The maximum amount of water vapour that the air can contain depends on the
Respuesta
-
relative humidity
-
air temperature
-
dewpoint
-
stability of the air
Pregunta 169
Pregunta
50.3.1.2 (3551)
The difference between temperature and dewpoint is greater in
Pregunta 170
Pregunta
50.3.1.2 (3552)
The dewpoint temperature
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is always lower than the air temperature
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can not be equal to the air temperature
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can be equal to the air temperature
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is always higher than the air temperature
Pregunta 171
Pregunta
50.3.1.2 (3553)
Relative humidity depends on
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moisture content and pressure of the air
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moisture content and temperature of the air
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temperature of the air only
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moisture content of the air only
Pregunta 172
Pregunta
50.3.2.1 (3557)
Clouds, fog or dew will always be formed when:
Pregunta 173
Pregunta
50.3.2.1 (3558)
In which of the following changes of state is latent heat released ?
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Solid to liquid
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Gas to liquid
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Liquid to gas
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Solid to gas
Pregunta 174
Pregunta
50.3.2.1 (3560)
Supercooled droplets can occur in
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precipitation but not in clouds
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clouds, fog and precipitation
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clouds but not in precipitation
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clouds but not in fog
Pregunta 175
Pregunta
50.3.2.1 (3564)
The process by which water vapour is transformed directly into ice is known as
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supercooling
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sublimation
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radiation cooling
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supersaturation
Pregunta 176
Pregunta
50.3.3.1 (3567)
What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate per 1000 FT ?
Pregunta 177
Pregunta
50.3.3.1 (3575)
A layer is absolutely unstable if the temperature decrease with height is
Pregunta 178
Pregunta
50.3.3.1 (3576)
A layer in which the temperature remains constant with height is
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neutral
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conditionally unstable
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unstable
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absolutely stable
Pregunta 179
Pregunta
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
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conditionally stable
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absolutely stable
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absolutely unstable
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conditionally unstable
Pregunta 180
Pregunta
50.3.3.1 (3583)
The stability in a layer is increasing if
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warm air is advected in the upper part and cold air in the lower part
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warm and moist air is advected in the lower part
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cold and dry air is advected in the upper partd
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warm air is advected in the lower part and cold air in the upper part
Pregunta 181
Pregunta
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?
Pregunta 182
Pregunta
50.4.1.1 (3593)
Convective clouds are formed
Pregunta 183
Pregunta
50.4.1.2 (3599)
What is the main composition of clouds classified as ""high level clouds""?
Pregunta 184
Pregunta
50.4.1.2 (3601)
Which of the following cloud is classified as low level cloud ?
Pregunta 185
Pregunta
50.4.1.2 (3602)
Which types of clouds are typical evidence of stable air conditions?
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CU, CB
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NS, CU
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ST, AS
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CB, CC
Pregunta 186
Pregunta
50.4.1.2 (3605)
Which of the following types of cloud can extend over the low, medium and high
cloud levels ?
Pregunta 187
Pregunta
50.4.1.2 (3608)
Which of the following cloud types is found at high levels?
Pregunta 188
Pregunta
50.4.1.2 (3614)
Clouds, classified as being low level are considered to have bases from
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1000 to 2000 FT
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the surface to 6500 FT
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100 to 200 FT
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500 to 1000 FT
Pregunta 189
Pregunta
50.4.1.2 (3615)
Which of the following are medium level clouds ?
Pregunta 190
Pregunta
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.
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Altostratus
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Nimbostratus
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Stratus
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Cirrostratus
Pregunta 191
Pregunta
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
Pregunta 192
Pregunta
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.
Pregunta 193
Pregunta
50.4.1.4 (3620)
In which of the following conditions is moderate to severe airframe icing most
likely to be encountered?
Pregunta 194
Pregunta
50.4.1.4 (3622)
Cumulus clouds are an indication for
Pregunta 195
Pregunta
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.
Pregunta 196
Pregunta
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.
Pregunta 197
Pregunta
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.
Pregunta 198
Pregunta
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
Pregunta 199
Pregunta
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
Pregunta 200
Pregunta
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