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Question 129-1 : In cumulative fatigue ? [ Preparation civilian ]

Even in a normal flight duty period the fatigue may increase up to an unacceptable level

exemple 229 Even in a normal flight duty period the fatigue may increase up to an unacceptable level.

Question 129-2 : What action should a pilot take when he is suffering from a common cold has no fever but his nose is running and he is unable to clear his ears ?

He should not fly because there is a risk of not succeeding to equalize the pressure between middle ear and ambient air

Ecqb03 july 2016 exemple 233 He should not fly, because there is a risk of not succeeding to equalize the pressure between middle ear and ambient air.

Question 129-3 : Select the correct statement from the ones below ?

The harmful effects of smoking are also detected in parts of the body other than the lungs e g bladder kidneys and blood vessels

exemple 237 The harmful effects of smoking are also detected in parts of the body other than the lungs (e.g. bladder, kidneys and blood vessels).

Question 129-4 : Select the correct statement from the ones below ?

Smoking reduces the oxygen transport capacity of the cardiovascular system

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Question 129-5 : Which of the statements below concerning blood pressure is correct ?

It needs to be high enough to guarantee an adequate blood flow to the brain

exemple 245 It needs to be high enough to guarantee an adequate blood flow to the brain.

Question 129-6 : Which combination of the following statements are true .1 total gas volume of the lungs is not usable.2 total gas volume of the lungs is fully usable.3 the average lung volume is 5 6 litres.4 the process of gas exchange in the lungs is carried out by passive diffusion ?

1 3 and 4

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Question 129-7 : Select the correct statement from below ?

Stressors at home can add to the effects of the stressors in the cockpit

Ecqb03 july 2016 exemple 253 Stressors at home can add to the effects of the stressors in the cockpit.

Question 129-8 : Symptoms of stress may include .1 depression or anxiety.2 low blood pressure.3 sleep disturbances.4 abuse of psychoactive substances.the combination that regroups all of the correct statements is ?

1 3 4

Ecqb03 july 2016 exemple 257 1, 3, 4.

Question 129-9 : When traveling in developing and tropical areas of the world aircrew should avoid .1 ice cubes in drinks.2 swimming in local lakes or rivers.3 eating unpeeled fruit.4 local ice cream and salads.5 wearing short clothing in the evenings.the combination that regroups all of the correct statements ?

1 2 3 4 5

Ecqb03 july 2016 exemple 261 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Question 129-10 : In the absence of external reference points the sensation that the vehicle in which you sitting is moving when it is in fact the vehicle directly alongside which is moving is called ?

Illusion of relative movement

exemple 265 Illusion of relative movement.

Question 129-11 : Fatigue and stress ?

Lower the tolerance to hypoxia

exemple 269 Lower the tolerance to hypoxia.

Question 129-12 : The maximum number of unrelated items that can be stored in working memory is ?

About 7 items

exemple 273 About 7 items.

Question 129-13 : Signs of stress include ?

Perspiration dry mouth dilated pupils fast breathing

exemple 277 Perspiration, dry mouth, dilated pupils, fast breathing.

Question 129-14 : Stress management programmes usually involve ?

The prevention and/or the removal of stress

exemple 281 The prevention and/or the removal of stress.

Question 129-15 : Working memory ?

Is sensitive to interruptions which may erase all or some of its contents

exemple 285 Is sensitive to interruptions which may erase all or some of its contents.

Question 129-16 : Which of the following statements is correct regarding decision making ?

Deciding means choosing between alternatives

exemple 289 Deciding means choosing between alternatives.

Question 129-17 : Human errors are frequent and may take several forms ?

An error can be described as the mismatch between the pilots intention and the result of his/her actions

exemple 293 An error can be described as the mismatch between the pilots intention and the result of his/her actions.

Question 129-18 : The quality of learning ?

Is promoted by feedback on the value of one's own performance

exemple 297 Is promoted by feedback on the value of one's own performance.

Question 129-19 : Less experienced pilots differ from experienced pilots in the following way ?

Inexperienced pilots refer to information more than experts when carrying out the same task

exemple 301 Inexperienced pilots refer to information more than experts when carrying out the same task.

Question 129-20 : Stress occurs .1 only in a situation of imminent danger .2 only when faced with real existing and palpable phenomenon .3 sometimes via imagination the anticipation of a situation or its outcome .4 because of the similarity with a formerly experienced stressful situation .the correct statement s is ?

3 4

exemple 305 3, 4.

Question 129-21 : Cognitive evaluation which leads to stress is based on ?

The evaluation of the situation and the evaluation of capabilities to cope with it

exemple 309 The evaluation of the situation and the evaluation of capabilities to cope with it.

Question 129-22 : Which of the following physical stimuli may cause stress reactions .1 noise .2 conflict .3 temperature .4 an istrative problem .5 hunger .the combination of correct statements is ?

1 3 5

exemple 313 1, 3, 5.

Question 129-23 : Acute stress quickly leads to ?

The mobilization of resources required to cope with the stressor

.acute stress it is experienced in response to an immediate perceived threat either physical emotional or psychological the threat can be real or imagined it's the perception of threat that triggers the response .during an acute stress response the autonomic nervous system is activated and the body experiences increased levels of cortisol adrenalin and other hormones that produce an increased heart rate quickened breathing rate and higher blood pressure blood is shunted from the extremities to the big muscles preparing the body to fight or run away this is also known as the fight or flight response exemple 317 The mobilization of resources required to cope with the stressor.

Question 129-24 : Human behaviour is determined by ?

Biological characteristics social environment and cultural influences

exemple 321 Biological characteristics, social environment and cultural influences.

Question 129-25 : Pilots are more easily inclined to take greater risks when ?

They are part of a group of pilots and they feel that they are being observed and admired e g air shows

exemple 325 They are part of a group of pilots and they feel that they are being observed and admired (e.g. air shows).

Question 129-26 : Judgement is based upon ?

A process involving a pilot's attitude to take and to evaluate risks by assessing the situation and making decisions based upon knowledge skill and experience

exemple 329 A process involving a pilot's attitude to take and to evaluate risks by assessing the situation and making decisions based upon knowledge, skill and experience.

Question 129-27 : The relevance of check procedures during flight becomes even more important when ?

Flying an unfamiliar type of aircraft and experiencing mental pressure

exemple 333 Flying an unfamiliar type of aircraft and experiencing mental pressure.

Question 129-28 : Which of the following responses is an example of 'habit reversion' negative habit transfer ?

A pilot who has flown many hours in an aircraft in which the fuel lever points forward for the on position may unintentionally turn the fuel lever into the false position when flying a different aircraft where the fuel lever has to point aft to be in the on position

exemple 337 A pilot who has flown many hours in an aircraft in which the fuel lever points forward for the on position, may unintentionally turn the fuel lever into the false position, when flying a different aircraft, where the fuel lever has to point aft to be in the on position.

Question 129-29 : Although the anticipation of possible events is a good attitude for pilots to acquire it can sometimes lead to hazardous situations with this statement in mind select the response below which could lead to such a hazard ?

Mishearing the contents of a reply from an air traffic controller when a non standard procedure was given but a standard procedure was anticipated

exemple 341 Mishearing the contents of a reply from an air traffic controller when a non-standard procedure was given but a standard procedure was anticipated.

Question 129-30 : With regards to stress as it affects human beings which of the following statements is correct ?

'stress' is a term used to describe how a person reacts to demands placed upon him/her

exemple 345 'stress' is a term used to describe how a person reacts to demands placed upon him/her.

Question 129-31 : If during flight a pilot is in a mental condition of optimum arousal he/she will be ?

Prepared best to cope with a difficult task

exemple 349 Prepared best to cope with a difficult task.

Question 129-32 : What strategies can be used to combat human error .1 reducing error prone mechanisms .2 improving the way in which error is taken into account in training .3 sanctions against the initiators of error .4 improving recovery from errors and its consequences .the correct statements are ?

1 2 and 4

exemple 353 1, 2 and 4.

Question 129-33 : Concerning the relationship between performance and stress which of the following statements is correct ?

A moderate level of stress may improve performance

exemple 357 A moderate level of stress may improve performance.

Question 129-34 : Stress is a frequent aspect of the pilot's job under which of the following circumstances does it occur .1 stress occurs whenever the pilot must revise his plan of action and does not immediately have a solution.2 stress occurs with inexperienced pilots when the situational demands exceed their ?

1 2 and 3 are correct

exemple 361 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

Question 129-35 : Divided attention is the ability .1 to execute several mental activities at almost the same time i e when switching attention from outside the aircraft to the airspeed indicator on the instrument panel .2 to monitor the progress of a motor programme i e flying or taxiing the airplane on a ?

1 and 2 are correct 3 and 4 are false

exemple 365 1 and 2 are correct, 3 and 4 are false.

Question 129-36 : Which of the following statements summarises the impact that motivation may have on attention ?

It increases alertness and attention

exemple 369 It increases alertness and attention.

Question 129-37 : What are the effects of excessive stress ?

It increases vigilance for a longer period than stress itself but may focus attention inappropriately

exemple 373 It increases vigilance for a longer period than stress itself, but may focus attention inappropriately.

Question 129-38 : The level of automation helps to conserve resources on the other hand it may result in ?

Routine errors slips

exemple 377 Routine errors (slips).

Question 129-39 : The acquisition of a motor programme skill will mean that ?

The more behaviour is automated the less it requires conscious attention and thus the more it frees mental resources

exemple 381 The more behaviour is automated, the less it requires conscious attention and thus the more it frees mental resources.

Question 129-40 : What are the main characteristics of active errors they .1 are detectable only with difficulty by first line operators.2 have rapid and direct consequences on the action in progress.3 occur at the human/machine interface.4 lie dormant and are undetected at first ?

2 3

.active errors are those where the consequences of the error are felt almost immediately for example you forget to lower the landing gear exemple 385 2, 3.


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