Pilot Knowledge Quiz

The total gas volume of the lung is the sum of: 1. tidal volume 2. inspiratory reserve volume 3. expiratory reserve volume 4. residual volume Which of the following lists the correct combination?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1, 2 and 3

• 1, 2, 3 and 4

During hyperventilation:

• acidity level of the blood is reduced

• alkalinity level of the blood is reduced

• oxygen concentration of the blood is below normal

• nitrogen concentration of the blood is above normal

Hypoxic hypoxia may be caused by: 1. climbing to a high altitude without using additional oxygen 2. malfunction in the oxygen supply system 3. loss of cabin pressurization at high altitude Which of the following lists all the correct answers?

• 2 and 3

• 1 and 3

• 1, 2 and 3

• 1 and 2

Which of the following gases is fundamentally responsible for decompression sickness?

• Oxygen.

• Carbon dioxide.

• Sodium.

• Nitrogen.

What is the name of the functional connection between neurones?

• Interconnnection.

• Occlusion.

• Synapse.

• By-pass.

Glaucoma is due to:

• Increase in pressure of the liquid within the eye

• Excess light on the eyeball

• Drop in pressure of the liquid around the eye

• Damage to the eyeball due to high altitude

What can cause spatial disorientation?

• Damage to the receptor cells in the eyes.

• Flying in clear daylight conditions.

• False perception of orientation of the aircraft with respect to spatial references.

• Reference to well-defined external visual references, such as the horizon.

What is meant by presbycusis?

• Gradual loss of hearing with age.

• Total loss of hearing in one ear due to use of a headset in the cockpit.

• Gradual onset of long-sightedness with age.

• Total loss of hearing in both ears due to disease.

When might a pilot have the sensation of a nose-low attitude?

• When decelerating in straight, horizontal flight.

• During linear acceleration.

• When turning (angular acceleration).

• When climbing at greater than 2000 FT / min

What human function is most sensitive to lack of oxygen?

• Hearing.

• Motor co-ordination.

• Touch.

• Night vision.