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Human factors midterm

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Select the items that will not reduce error
1. Learning and practicing
2.take time and checking for errors
3. Using reminders and develop routines
4. Explain away and predict the outcome
4. Explain away and predict the outcome
True or false: when there is low workload, human performance increase because of low distractions
False
True or false: if the information was deemed important, and it was transferred into LTM
True
True of false: trying to remember everything improves to keep new information up to date
False
True of false: interference theory suggests that people forget something because humans are psychologically preprogrammed to eventually erase data that no longer appears pertinent
False
What are the levels of automation from low to high
Assisted control, management by delegation, management by consent, autonomous
True of false: ultimate aim of automation should be the automation should have full control and command of the system
False
True of false: Human operators should be held liable for failures or erroneous decisions of automation even if they do not have full control and command of the system since they are the one who monitors automation and are able to turn off automation If necessary.
False
True of false: we have not yet devised a computer that can cope with the variability inherent in the flight and air traffic environment
True
Human-centered automation must be error-resistant. What is the example of error-resistant
"You are about to delete important file, are you sure to delete?"
Ergonomics solution to human factor can be considered:
Liveware- hardware
True or false: the correct function of the rod in the retina is to operate up to moonlight level
True
What does it mean to have 20/40 vision
The individual can read at only 20 feet what a normal person would read at 40 feet
What is most important sensory system by which humans acquire information from external sources
Visual system
interpretative activity involving high-level brain functions is called perception and is a breeding ground for errors. What influence perception and cause errors
Expectation, attitude, and motivation
Which does not pertain to flight deck warning systems: warning
Cautions
Advisories
Guidance
Guidance
At typical jet transport aircraft altitudes TUC will vary...
33-54 seconds
Human capabilities and limitations in information processing should be considered in the design displays. What is unnecessary for the operator
Most amount of information
When are analog instruments preferable to digital ones?
When numeric values are changing rapidly and frequently
When is digital formatted information preferable
When to provide greater accuracy for recording or systems monitoring
The reduction in partial pressure of oxygen at high altitude will result:
Hypoxic hypoxia
Carbon monoxide poisoning is
Hypemic hypoxia
What is not the symptoms of hypoxia
Anxiety
How do you treat hyperventilation
By breathing into a paper bag
Alcohol will produce what form of hypoxia
Histotoxic
True of false: maintain inflexible and rigid corporation culture to prevent recurrence of an failure
False
......What is the main reason the pilot did not comply with the policy
False and nuisance warnings
True or false: a corporate culture will only allow violation and accident to take place
False
What is the concept of risk management
There is always risk. Some risks can be accepted, some — but not all — can be eliminated and some can be reduced to the point where they are acceptable.
Select the item which does not belong to i usurped costs of accident
Insurance deductibles
Fines and citations
Legal fees resulting from accident
Insurance claim payout
Insurance claim payout
True of false: contemporary views argue for a broadened perspective which focuses on safety deficiencies in the system rather than in individual performance
True
True of false: regulations cannot cover all risks involved in aviation
True
Generally who is responsible for latent failures
Operational personnel (pilot, mechanic, etc.)
True of false: a corporate culture always allow violations and it does not develop overnight
False
True of false: Contemporary safety views argue for a broadened perspective which focuses on safety deficiencies in the system rather than in individual performance
True
_____ fatigue is induced by long duty periods or by a string of particularly demanding tasks performed in short term. _____ fatigue is induced by the cumulative effects of fatigue over the longer term. ______ fatigue may result from emotional stress even with normal physical rest.
Acute, chronic, mental
circadian rhythm means disruption to the body's biological clock caused by a sudden shift in daily rhythm. Commonly known as ___________
Jet lag
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