Quiz: Human Factors

Quiz: Human Factors

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Question 1One alcoholic drink taken at 5,000 feet, compared to the same drink taken at sea level, generally:

A. Has a lesser effectB. Has a greater effectC. Has no appreciable difference in effectD. Increases the chance of coriolis effect

Question 2A condition in which there is a lowering of the body core temperature is called:

A. HyperventilationB. HypoglycemiaC. Coriolis effectD. Hypothermia

Question 3Ear pain caused by a rapid decrease in altitude may be relieved by:

A. Swallowing or yawningB. Pulling on the ear lobesC. Reducing breathing rateD. Inducing extra G force

Question 4No person shall fly a hang glider for more than _____ at 10,000 to 13,000 feet ASL unless oxygen is readily available to the pilot:

A. 15 minutesB. 30 minutesC. 1 hourD. 2 hours

Question 5Unless oxygen and oxygen masks are used, no person shall fly an aircraft above:

A. 13,000 feet ASLB. 12,500 feet ASLC. 10,000 feet ASLD. 9,500 feet ASL

Question 6The effect of alcohol decreases the brain's tolerance to hypoxia. This effect:

A. Decreases with an increase in altitudeB. Increases with an increase in altitudeC. Does not change with altitudeD. May be reduced by drinking coffee

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