AVIT 309 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What are the two types of pressurization systems? Answer: Sealed
cabins and pressurized cabins
◉ What are the two pressurized cabin schedules? Answer: Isobaric
control and isobaric differential
◉ True or false - a pilot never has to wear an oxygen mask if the cabin is
pressurized? Answer: False
◉ What physiological issues are minimized when using pressurization?
Answer: Hypoxia, Trapped gas, Evolved gas, Fatigue, Thermal stress,
Noise and Vibration
◉ What makes an aircraft susceptible to decompressions? Answer:
Improper inspections and maintenance, age and cycles of aircraft, higher
differentials
◉ What are the three types of decompressions? Answer: Slow
Rapid
Explosive
,◉ Which type of decompression has caused the most fatalities in recent
history? Answer: Slow
◉ What is arguably the most reliable "alarm" for slow decompressions?
Answer: The popping and clicking of the ears on ascent
◉ What is normally the most prolific sign of rapid decompressions?
Answer: Explosive noise
◉ What is a pilot's most immediate need following a decompression?
Answer: 100% oxygen
◉ According to FAA regulations, a quick-don oxygen mask should be
able to be donned, sealed and properly configured with one hand in how
many seconds? Answer: Five seconds
◉ What is one of the main problems in self-identifying fatigue in
oneself? Answer: No biomarkers
◉ What are the three types of fatigue? Answer: Transient
Cumulative
Circadian
,◉ What is the problem with instrument scanning when affected by
channelized attention? Answer: Scan discipline breaks down
◉ What stages of sleep are the most refreshing for humans? Answer:
Stage I and REM
◉ What is one of the main intellectual markers of fatigue in yourself?
Answer: Distraction
◉ Based on studies, what is the percentage of professional pilots who
have had to cope with fatigue? Answer: 85-92%
◉ What percentage of pilots who experienced fatigue-related problems
in flight actually filed reports? Answer: 20%
◉ With regards to circadian rhythms, what are the two periods of
maximum sleepiness called? Answer: Windows of circadian lows
(WOCL)
◉ How many milligrams of caffeine per day is considered relatively
harmless? Answer: Less than 500 mg
◉ How much caffeine should be consumed every two-three hours for
maximum effectiveness? Answer: 100-150 mg
, ◉ NASA research indicates stress negatively affects core cognitive
mechanisms of ________________ and ________________. Answer:
Attention and Memory
◉ What are the three recognized types of stress? Answer: Physical
Physiological
Physchological
◉ True or false: Hypoxia may be a physiological stressor Answer: True
◉ True or false: Boredom may be a psychological stressor Answer: True
◉ True or false: Stress may be good for maximum performance Answer:
True
◉ What are examples of self-imposed stressors? Answer: Alcohol,
drugs, tobacco, circadian rhythm
◉ What are the four phases of decreasing the effects of stress on team
performance? Answer: Academic
Procedure refinement
Cross-training
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What are the two types of pressurization systems? Answer: Sealed
cabins and pressurized cabins
◉ What are the two pressurized cabin schedules? Answer: Isobaric
control and isobaric differential
◉ True or false - a pilot never has to wear an oxygen mask if the cabin is
pressurized? Answer: False
◉ What physiological issues are minimized when using pressurization?
Answer: Hypoxia, Trapped gas, Evolved gas, Fatigue, Thermal stress,
Noise and Vibration
◉ What makes an aircraft susceptible to decompressions? Answer:
Improper inspections and maintenance, age and cycles of aircraft, higher
differentials
◉ What are the three types of decompressions? Answer: Slow
Rapid
Explosive
,◉ Which type of decompression has caused the most fatalities in recent
history? Answer: Slow
◉ What is arguably the most reliable "alarm" for slow decompressions?
Answer: The popping and clicking of the ears on ascent
◉ What is normally the most prolific sign of rapid decompressions?
Answer: Explosive noise
◉ What is a pilot's most immediate need following a decompression?
Answer: 100% oxygen
◉ According to FAA regulations, a quick-don oxygen mask should be
able to be donned, sealed and properly configured with one hand in how
many seconds? Answer: Five seconds
◉ What is one of the main problems in self-identifying fatigue in
oneself? Answer: No biomarkers
◉ What are the three types of fatigue? Answer: Transient
Cumulative
Circadian
,◉ What is the problem with instrument scanning when affected by
channelized attention? Answer: Scan discipline breaks down
◉ What stages of sleep are the most refreshing for humans? Answer:
Stage I and REM
◉ What is one of the main intellectual markers of fatigue in yourself?
Answer: Distraction
◉ Based on studies, what is the percentage of professional pilots who
have had to cope with fatigue? Answer: 85-92%
◉ What percentage of pilots who experienced fatigue-related problems
in flight actually filed reports? Answer: 20%
◉ With regards to circadian rhythms, what are the two periods of
maximum sleepiness called? Answer: Windows of circadian lows
(WOCL)
◉ How many milligrams of caffeine per day is considered relatively
harmless? Answer: Less than 500 mg
◉ How much caffeine should be consumed every two-three hours for
maximum effectiveness? Answer: 100-150 mg
, ◉ NASA research indicates stress negatively affects core cognitive
mechanisms of ________________ and ________________. Answer:
Attention and Memory
◉ What are the three recognized types of stress? Answer: Physical
Physiological
Physchological
◉ True or false: Hypoxia may be a physiological stressor Answer: True
◉ True or false: Boredom may be a psychological stressor Answer: True
◉ True or false: Stress may be good for maximum performance Answer:
True
◉ What are examples of self-imposed stressors? Answer: Alcohol,
drugs, tobacco, circadian rhythm
◉ What are the four phases of decreasing the effects of stress on team
performance? Answer: Academic
Procedure refinement
Cross-training
