Visual inspection is a critical process in aviation maintenance.

It involves a three-step process as follows: CORRECT

                                      1. Look _____. A is to search or scan for a defect
A. .
B is to perceive or detect a defect
                                      2. See _____. .
B.
C is to understand or comprehend a defect
                                      3. Recognise .
C. _____.

The study of habituation, or human habits, revealed that repetitive workplace stimuli _____. CORRECT
are important in preventing human errors

make the person more responsive to the dangers associated with that stimuli

reduce the awareness of dangers associated with that stimuli

While designing a new multi-functional computer display for the aircraft, your team decides that it would be good to get users’
feedback. What is one advantage of including users in your design? CORRECT
Development cycle is shortened.

Enables the team to incorporate some of the novel ideas suggested by users.

Fosters users’ involvement and acceptance.

Occasionally as a licensed aircraft engineer, you would come across some complex procedures that you are unsure of. In such
instances, you should _____. CORRECT
consult your seniors who had done it before

email the manufacturer for details on how to proceed

refer to the approved manuals for guidance

According to Flight Safety Australia (2005), large modern airliner have hundreds of miles of wires tugged away from
sight. Besides the environmental factors that can degrade the wires over time, it has also been shown that improper
maintenance had caused several incidents and accidents to happen. In the decompression incident, on 30 May 2003,
a b ra s io n ro u tin g
the investigators found that the wire loom had been damaged by   due to poor  .
WRONG

According to Flight Safety Australia (2005), large modern airliner have hundreds of miles of wires tugged away from
sight. Besides the environmental factors that can degrade the wires over time, it has also been shown that improper
maintenance had caused several incidents and accidents to happen. In the Concorde accident, on 13 June 2003, the
c h a fe d s tru c tu ra l
investigators concluded that the mechanics had   the wiring when they carried out the   
repairs in 2001. WRONG

Why do ergonomists carry out task analysis? CORRECT

To develop and define jobs.

To find the fastest way to complete the task.

To identify and solve interface issues.

Narrowing of attention occurs in states of _____ arousal. CORRECT

high

low

optimum
A Category A aircraft maintenance licence permits the holder to issue certificates of release to service following
m in o r s c h e d u d e fe c t re c tific
a   line maintenance and simple  , as specified in SAR-145, within the limits of tasks
specifically endorsed on the authorisation.  The certification privileges are restricted to work that the authorisation
p e rs o n a lly p
holder has  . HALF WRONG

flu o re s c e n t

In dye penetrant inspection process, the object is first cleaned and then soaked into a   dye for about
e m u ls ifie r

30 minutes. It is then rinsed with water and dipped into an   for about a minute. It is then rinsed off with
d e v e lo p e r

water again and briefly dipped into a  . The object is then dried and inspected for cracks under UV
light. CORRECT

As the system becomes more defined, usability assessment tools _____. CORRECT
become progressively simpler

grow more complex

remain the same

c a te g o ry C
A   aircraft maintenance licence permits the holder to issue certificates of release to
b a s e m a in te n
service following   on aircraft. The privileges apply to the aircraft in its entirety in a
SAR-145 organisation. (Hint: each answer comprises two words.) CORRECT
What is the purpose of carrying out a task analysis? CORRECT
To gain an understanding of what people do in the jobs they carry out.

To identify job errors and improve job satisfaction.

To make jobs more efficient.

Why do ergonomists carry out task analysis? CORRECT

To develop and define jobs.

To find the fastest way to complete the task.

To identify and solve interface issues.

Usability is an indicator of how well a system design supports the operators’ and maintainers’ needs and it is best measured by
_____. CORRECT
design team opinions and preferences

compliance with design standards

task performance time and accuracy

is o la te
A secure quarantine store or facility should be provided to   those aircraft components, tools or
s e rv ic e a b ility
material where the status of   has not been or cannot be determined. WRONG
Human performance _____. CORRECT
increases to an optimum point and diminishes as arousal is further increased

is directly proportional to the individual’s state of arousal

is unaffected by the individual’s state of arousal but depends on the external stimuli

Your manager has asked you to develop a useable work instruction for the overhaul of an item of electrical equipment fitted to an
aircraft. To ensure the instruction are useable, it must be _____. CORRECT
able to be carried out in the workshop environment and on the equipment, understood by the staff and, if properly followed,
enables the task to be accomplished to the desired standard
written in the engineer's first language, approved by senior management and distributed to all sections in the maintenance
organisation
very detailed, written in legal language and approved by the original equipment manufacturer

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (1994) list Air Transportation as the industry with the second highest
incidence rates of injuries and illnesses from over-exertion. For back injuries, it is often the result of incorrect
tw is tin g b e n d in g d e g e n e ra te
lifting,   and  . These cause the spinal discs to prematurely   and it
can cause extreme pain and affect your well-being. WRONG
 c e rtific a te s o
A Category B1 aircraft maintenance licence permits the holder to issue   and to act as B1 support staff
following maintenance of the aircraft structure, powerplant, mechanical and electrical systems. Certification of work on
avionics systems requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability are also included in the privileges. 
Tro u b le s h o o t
 on avionics systems is not allowed. Category B1 shall automatically include the appropriate A
subcategory. CORRECT

certificates of release to service

The SAR-145 approved maintenance organisation may only maintain an aircraft or aircraft
component for which it is approved when all necessary facilities, equipment, tooling,
m a in te n a n c e c e rtify in g s ta

material,   and   are available. CORRECT

DK:

LAEs are frequently exposed to rotating or percussive tools in their work. The use of such tools can lead
Vib ra tio n in d u
to    syndrome. One precaution against it would be to reduce the exposure time of workers and
50 150
another is to purchase tools that have its operating frequency outside the   to   Hz
range -3.3333

Wrong:
Vibratory induced White Finger
Vibration induced White Finger
Vibratory-induced White Finger
hand arm vibration induced
hand arm vibratory induced
hand arm vibration
Raynaud's vibration white finger
Raynaud's hand arm vibration
work related Musculoskeletal Disorders
White fingers or Raynaud's

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