FAA Knowledge Test Prep - Chapter 6

Which statement best defines hypoxia? A. A state of oxygen deficiency in the body. B. An abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed. C. A condition of gas bubble formation around the joints or muscles.

A. A state of oxygen deficiency in the body.

Hazardous attitudes occur to every pilot to some degree at some time. What are some of these hazardous attitudes? A. Antiauthority, impulsivity, macho, resignation, and invulnerability B. Poor situational awareness, snap judgements, and lack of a decision making process C. Poor risk management and lack of stress management

A. Antiauthority, impulsivity, macho, resignation, and invulnerability

What often leads to spatial disorientation or collision with ground/obstacles when flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)? A. Continual flight into instrument conditions B. Getting behind the aircraft C. Duck-under syndrome

A. Continual flight into instrument conditions

Effects of carbon monoxide poisoning include A. Dizziness, blurred vision, and loss of muscle power B. Sweating, increased breathing and paleness C. Motion sickness, tightness across the forehead, and drowsiness

A. Dizziness, blurred vision, and loss of muscle power

Which would most likely result in hyperventilation? A. Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear. B. The excessive consumption of alcohol. C. An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen.

A. Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear.

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

A. Look to the side of the object and scan slowly.

Which of the following is a correct response to counteract the feelings of hypoxia in flight? A. Promptly descend to a lower altitude. B. Increase cabin air flow. C. Avoid sudden inhalations.

A. Promptly descend to a lower altitude.

In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude? A. Recognizing hazardous thoughts B. Recognizing the invulnerability of the situation C. Making the rational judgment

A. Recognizing hazardous thoughts

What is it often called when a pilot pushes his or her capabilities and the aircraft's limits by trying to maintain visual contact with the terrain in low visibility and ceiling? A. Scud running B. Mind set C. Peer Pressure

A. Scud running

Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight and level flight? A. Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals B. Concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area C. Continuous sweeping of the windshield from right to left

A. Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals

Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as A. Altitude increases B. Altitude decreases C. Air pressure increases

A. altitude increases

What is one of the neglected items when a pilot relies on short and long term memory for repetitive tasks? A. checklists B. Situational awareness C. Flying outside the envelope

A. checklists

When a stressful situation is encountered in flight, an abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed in and out can cause a condition known as A. hyperventilation B. aerosinusitis C. aerotitis

A. hyperventilation

Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a conditions known as A. hyperventilation. B. aerosinusitis. C. aerotitis.

A. hyperventilation.

If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to A. rely upon the aircraft instrument indications B. concentrate on yaw, pitch, and roll sensations C. consciously slow the breathing rate until symptoms clear and then resume normal breathing rate

A. rely upon the aircraft instrument indications

A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in the body by A. slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud. B. breathing spontaneously and deeply or gaining mental control of the situation. C. in creasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation.

A. slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud.

A lack of orientation with regard to the position, attitude, or movement of the aircraft in space is defined as A. spatial disorientation B. hyperventilation C. hypoxia

A. spatial disorientation

A state of temporary confusion resulting from misleading information being sent to the brain by various sensory organs is defined as A. spatial disorientation B. hyperventilation C. hypoxia

A. spatial disorientation

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Invulnerability'? A. It cannot be that bad B. It could happen to me C. It will not happen to me

B. It could happen to me

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

B. Loss of muscular power

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

B. Scan slowly to permit off-center viewing

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Macho'? A. I can do it B. Taking chances is foolish C. Nothing will happen

B. Taking chances is foolish

Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if A. they ignore the sensations of muscles and inner ear B. body signals are used to interpret flight attitude C. eyes are moved often in the process of cross checking the flight instruments

B. body signals are used to interpret flight attitude

The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by A. shifting the eyes quickly between the exterior visual field and the instrument panel B. having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs C. leaning the body in the opposite direction of the motion of the aircraft

B. having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs

A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by A. closely monitoring the flight instruments to control the airplane. B. slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud. C. increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation.

B. slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud.

Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if A. they ignore the sensations of muscles and inner ear B. visual cues are taken away as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) C. eyes are moved often in the process of cross checking the flight instruments

B. visual cues are taken away as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)

What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight? A. Haze causes the eyes to focus at infinity B. The eyes tend to overwork in haze and do not detect relative movement easily C. All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance

C. All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance

What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying? A. Wear sunglasses after sunset until ready for flight B. Avoid red lights at least 30 minutes before the flight C. Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight

C. Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Antiauthority'? A. Rules do not apply in this situation B. I know what I am doing C. Follow the rules

C. Follow the rules

What is one common factor which affects most preventable accidents? A. Structural faillure B. Mechanical malfunction C. Human error

C. Human error

Which is not a type of hypoxia? A. Histotoxic B. Hypoxic. C. Hypertoxic.

C. Hypertoxic.

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Resignation'? A. What is the use? B. Someone else is responsible C. I am not helpless

C. I am not helpless

What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of impulsivity? A. Do it quickly to get it over with B. It could happen to me C. Not so fast, think first

C. Not so fast, think first

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Impulsivity'? A. It could happen to me B. Do it quickly to get it over with C. Not so fast, think first

C. Not so fast, think first

What is the correct response if an exhaust leak were to be detected while in flight? A. Increase altitude so the effects of CO would be decreased B. Take deep breaths so as to inhale more oxygen C. Open air vents or windows

C. Open air vents or windows

Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight? A. Application of stress management and risk element procedures B. The mental process of analyzing all information in a particular situation and making a timely decision on what action to take. C. Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgement

C. Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgement

Who is responsible for determining whether a pilot is fit to fly for a particular flight, even though he or she holds a current medical certificate? A. The FAA B. The medical examiner C. The pilot

C. The Pilot