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PPL – HUMAN PERFORMANCE ACTUAL
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. During a night flight, you observe a steady red light and a flashing
red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general
direction of movement of the other aircraft?
A) The other aircraft is crossing to the left.
B) The other aircraft is crossing to the right.
C) The other aircraft is approaching head-on.
2. During a night flight, you observe steady red and green lights
ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of
movement of the other aircraft?
A) The other aircraft is crossing to the left.
B) The other aircraft is flying away from you.
C) The other aircraft is approaching head-on.
3. During a night flight, you observe a steady white light and a
flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the
general direction of movement of the other aircraft?
A) The other aircraft is flying away from you.
B) The other aircraft is crossing to the left.
C) The other aircraft is crossing to the right.
4. What is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight?
A) Look only at far away, dim lights.
B) Scan slowly to permit off center viewing.
C) Concentrate directly on each object for a few seconds.
5. The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to
A) Look to the side of the object and scan slowly.
B) Scan the visual field very rapidly.
C) Look to the side of the object and scan rapidly.
6. The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for
collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use
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C) Peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off
center
viewing.
7. Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result
in
A) Tightness across the forehead.
B) Loss of muscular power.
C) An increased sense of well-being.
8. Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as
A) Altitude increases.
B) Altitude decreases.
C) Air pressure increases.
9. Which statement best defines hypoxia?
A state of oxygen deficiency in the body.
An abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed.
A condition of gas bubble formation around the joints or muscles.
10. The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for
collision
avoidance during daylight hours is to use
Regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o'clock
positions.
A series of short regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-
degree sector.
Peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off center
viewing.
11. Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a
condition known as
Hyperventilation.
Aero sinusitis.
Aerotitis.
12. Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right
PPL – HUMAN PERFORMANCE ACTUAL
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. During a night flight, you observe a steady red light and a flashing
red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general
direction of movement of the other aircraft?
A) The other aircraft is crossing to the left.
B) The other aircraft is crossing to the right.
C) The other aircraft is approaching head-on.
2. During a night flight, you observe steady red and green lights
ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of
movement of the other aircraft?
A) The other aircraft is crossing to the left.
B) The other aircraft is flying away from you.
C) The other aircraft is approaching head-on.
3. During a night flight, you observe a steady white light and a
flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the
general direction of movement of the other aircraft?
A) The other aircraft is flying away from you.
B) The other aircraft is crossing to the left.
C) The other aircraft is crossing to the right.
4. What is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight?
A) Look only at far away, dim lights.
B) Scan slowly to permit off center viewing.
C) Concentrate directly on each object for a few seconds.
5. The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to
A) Look to the side of the object and scan slowly.
B) Scan the visual field very rapidly.
C) Look to the side of the object and scan rapidly.
6. The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for
collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use
, 2
C) Peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off
center
viewing.
7. Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result
in
A) Tightness across the forehead.
B) Loss of muscular power.
C) An increased sense of well-being.
8. Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as
A) Altitude increases.
B) Altitude decreases.
C) Air pressure increases.
9. Which statement best defines hypoxia?
A state of oxygen deficiency in the body.
An abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed.
A condition of gas bubble formation around the joints or muscles.
10. The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for
collision
avoidance during daylight hours is to use
Regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o'clock
positions.
A series of short regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-
degree sector.
Peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off center
viewing.
11. Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a
condition known as
Hyperventilation.
Aero sinusitis.
Aerotitis.
12. Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right
