AVIT 309 - Block 3 Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the primary purpose of pressurization? - CORRECT ANSWER - To protect
occupants from hypoxia and DCS
What are the two types of pressurization systems? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sealed cabins
and pressurized cabins
What are two pressurized cabin schedules? - CORRECT ANSWER - Isobaric control and
Isobaric differential
True or False? - A pilot never has to wear an oxygen mask if the cabin is pressurized? -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
What physiological issues are minimized when using pressurization? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hypoxia, Trapped Gas, Evolved Gas, Fatigue, Thermal Stress, Noise and
vibration
What makes an aircraft susceptible to decompression? - CORRECT ANSWER - Improper
inspections and maintenance, age and cycles of aircraft, higher differentials
What are three types of decompression? - CORRECT ANSWER - Slow, Rapid, and
Explosive
Which type of decompression has caused the most fatalities in recent history? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Slow
What is arguably the most reliable "alarm" for slow decompressions? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The popping and clicking of the ears on ascent
, What is normally the most prolific sign of rapid decompression? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Explosive noise
What is a pilot's most immediate need following a decompression? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 100% Oxygen
According to FAA regulations, a quick-don oxygen mask should be bale to be donned, sealed,
and properly configured with one hand in how many seconds? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Five
What is one of the main problems in self-identifying fatigue in oneself? - CORRECT
ANSWER - No biomarkers
What are the three types of fatigue? - CORRECT ANSWER - Transient, Cumulative,
Circadian
What is the problem with instrument scanning when affected by channelized attention? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Scan discipline breaks down
What stages of sleep are most refreshing for humans? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stage I
and REM
What is one of the main intellectual markers of fatigue in yourself? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Distraction
Based on studies, what is the percentage of professional pilots who have had to cope with
fatigue? - CORRECT ANSWER - 85-92%
What percentage of pilots who experienced fatigue-related problems in flight actually filed
reports? - CORRECT ANSWER - 20%
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the primary purpose of pressurization? - CORRECT ANSWER - To protect
occupants from hypoxia and DCS
What are the two types of pressurization systems? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sealed cabins
and pressurized cabins
What are two pressurized cabin schedules? - CORRECT ANSWER - Isobaric control and
Isobaric differential
True or False? - A pilot never has to wear an oxygen mask if the cabin is pressurized? -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
What physiological issues are minimized when using pressurization? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hypoxia, Trapped Gas, Evolved Gas, Fatigue, Thermal Stress, Noise and
vibration
What makes an aircraft susceptible to decompression? - CORRECT ANSWER - Improper
inspections and maintenance, age and cycles of aircraft, higher differentials
What are three types of decompression? - CORRECT ANSWER - Slow, Rapid, and
Explosive
Which type of decompression has caused the most fatalities in recent history? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Slow
What is arguably the most reliable "alarm" for slow decompressions? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The popping and clicking of the ears on ascent
, What is normally the most prolific sign of rapid decompression? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Explosive noise
What is a pilot's most immediate need following a decompression? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 100% Oxygen
According to FAA regulations, a quick-don oxygen mask should be bale to be donned, sealed,
and properly configured with one hand in how many seconds? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Five
What is one of the main problems in self-identifying fatigue in oneself? - CORRECT
ANSWER - No biomarkers
What are the three types of fatigue? - CORRECT ANSWER - Transient, Cumulative,
Circadian
What is the problem with instrument scanning when affected by channelized attention? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Scan discipline breaks down
What stages of sleep are most refreshing for humans? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stage I
and REM
What is one of the main intellectual markers of fatigue in yourself? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Distraction
Based on studies, what is the percentage of professional pilots who have had to cope with
fatigue? - CORRECT ANSWER - 85-92%
What percentage of pilots who experienced fatigue-related problems in flight actually filed
reports? - CORRECT ANSWER - 20%
