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Quiz: Automation
Due Dec 11 at 11:59pm Points 50 Questions 12
Time Limit 120 Minutes
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LATEST Attempt 1 36 minutes 44 out of 50
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Score for this quiz: 44 out of 50
Submitted Dec 10 at 11:34pm
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The quiz:
Covers the Learnmaterial from Module 1: Week 1 — Module 7: Week 7.
Contains 12 multiple-choice and essay questions.
Is limited to 2hours.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 50 points.
You may refer to your notes and textbooks at any time during the assessment.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 7: Week 7.
2 / 2 pts
Question 1
Which is the best denition for the term hazard?
The future impact of a risk
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The present event that could lead to an accident
The beginning to an unpleasant event
The current risk potential
2 / 2 pts
Question 2
According to human behavior studies, there is a direct correlation
between aircraft accidents and
Gifted learners
Disdain for rules
Chronic pain
False security
2 / 2 pts
Question 3
What decision should be made once a pilot identies a risk using
the PAVE checklist?
Not to go on ight
Delay ight until risk is gone
Whether or not the risk can be managed safely
Whether the risk is an extreme risk
2 / 2 pts
Question 4
Severity on the basic risk matrix tool can relate to
Damage or injury
Death or incapacitation
Decision or indecisiveness
Differentiation or improbability
2 / 2 pts
Question 5
(Refer to Figure 4-2 in the Risk Management Handbook)
Use the comprehensive risk assessment tool to calculate a risk
assessment score and determine risk level. This is a situation
where you have a well-rested pilot who is feeling a bit off due to
allergies (not taking any medication). The pilot took the necessary
measures to allow for a relaxed night ight.
Sleep: 8 hours
How I feel: Bit off
Weather: VFR
How is day going?: Great day
Flight Conditions: Night
Do I feel rushed?: No hurry
Computer/iPad for planning: No, used charts, E6B, and NavLog
Verify W & B: Yes
Performance calculations: Yes
Perform passenger brief: Yes
Total score of 7 and risk level of medium
Total score of 10 and risk level of medium
Total score of 15 and risk level of medium
Total score of 19 and risk level of serious
0 / 2 pts
Question 6
Incorrect
Incorrect
Which of the two forms of aeronautical decision making requires
immediate action?
Accurate
Automatic
Audible
Analytical
0 / 2 pts
Question 7
Incorrect
Incorrect
Which of the two forms of aeronautical decision making is
anchored in training and experience?
Accurate
Automatic
Audible
Analytical
2 / 2 pts
Question 8
According to the Risk Management Handbook, approximately what
percentage of human factor related accidents occur during
landing?
12%
24%
80%
45%
2 / 2 pts
Question 9
What was the concern raised by the British Airline Pilots
Association in 2005 on automation?
Pilots did not know how to navigate
New airline pilots were slower at processing navigation questions
Overall decrease in basic ying skills
Airlines were not keeping up with technology on the ight deck
0 / 2 pts
Question 10
Incorrect
Incorrect
The Veillette-Decker study revealed which task triggered aircraft
mishandling errors?
Reprogramming
Cockpit distractions
In-ight emergencies
ATC requests
15 / 15 pts
Question 11
Your Answer:
Using a minimum of two paragraphs, identify and briey explain
the three ight management skills that should be developed in the
single-pilot.
Three critical ight management abilities are necessary for safe and
effective ying while operating with a single pilot. These consist of
decision-making, workload management, and situational awareness.
Situational awareness, This is the pilot's capacity to comprehend and
analyze their surroundings. It entails maintaining constant awareness of
the position of the aircraft, the weather, air trac, and system status.
Being situationally aware is essential to foreseeing possible problems
before they get out of hand. A pilot possessing strong situational
awareness stays several steps ahead of the game, mentally ready for all
eventualities.
Experience, thorough pre-ight planning, ongoing instrument monitoring,
and remaining current with air trac control and onboard system
information are all factors that go into developing this competence.
Workload management, High workload scenarios can frequently result
from single-pilot operations. Setting priorities for tasks helps manage
workload effectively by ensuring that the most important tasks are
nished rst. Pilots need to be adept at setting priorities so that, in
complicated or urgent circumstances, they don't get overworked. This
entails knowing aircraft systems inside and out to cut down on time spent
on manual labor, assigning responsibilities when feasible (e.g., by utilizing
autopilot systems), and being able to identify when an excessive workload
is occurring and take appropriate action to alleviate it.
Making decisions is an essential skill in aviation, particularly for lone
pilots. This entails information analysis, risk assessment, and timely and
wise decision-making. Thorough knowledge, experience, situational
awareness, and judgment are the cornerstones of sound decision-making.
It encompasses the capacity to discern when assistance or counsel is
required. A organized decision-making procedure, such as the 5P
approach (Plan, Plane, Pilot, Passengers, and Programming), which offers
a methodical manner to approach and analyze various parts of the ight,
can help pilots improve their decision-making abilities. Training and
experience can also help.
15 / 15 pts
Question 12
Your Answer:
Using a minimum of two paragraphs, identify and briey explain
two internal resources available to the single-pilot.
Cognitive skills, This includes all of the cognitive skills a pilot needs to
manage a ight safely. These talents include the capacity for memory,
focus, problem-solving, and judgment. A pilot's memory helps them
remember important details like emergency checklists and ight
protocols. Maintaining focus on ying activities requires attention,
particularly in complex or high-workload scenarios. A pilot with problem-
solving skills can handle unforeseen circumstances or technical issues
that may come up during a ight. One of the most important cognitive
abilities is decision-making, which entails analyzing data, estimating risks,
and making wise decisions under duress. Cognitive skill development
entails ongoing education, practice, and training. Both real-world ying
experience and simulated ight scenarios help to hone these skills.
The physical and emotional well-being of a pilot has a big inuence on
their performance. This entails leading a healthy lifestyle, controlling
stress, getting enough sleep, and keeping an eye on any health issues. A
pilot who is physically t can withstand the physical demands of ying,
which can be particularly taxing in tiny aircraft when manual control inputs
are required. Because stress, worry, or exhaustion can seriously affect
cognitive ability, reaction times, and decision-making skills, mental health
is equally vital. It is crucial to follow aviation medical standards and
undergo routine medical examinations in order to identify and treat any
health problems that can impair a pilot's ability to y. Additionally, it is
critical to be self-aware regarding one's health and preparedness for travel,
