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GENERAL
a] technical problems
b] human error
c] pilot error.
Q.2 What do you call the events that lie dormant until, when combined with an active human error,
trigger an accident?
a] serious events
b] latent errors
c] accident events
a] lack of communication
b] lack of co-operation
c] lack of effort
a] costly event
b] other event
c] serious event
Q.5 How can you prevent an accident caused by many human errors?
Q.8 Controls and tools used in cold environments should be designed for:
a] clockwise rotation
b] foot activation
c] gloved hands
a] a human error
b] “cutting corners” to save time and effort
c] a organisational culture
a] just in time
b] early and often
c] as a retrofit
Q.11 Rumble strips on the road, prior to approaching a speed bump, provide what kind of feedback?
a] to your supervisor
b] by filling in a reporting form only
c] to your supervisor / manager OR by filling in a reporting form
a] the description of your concern, the date and the work area
b] the description of your concern, the date, the work area and your name
c] the description of your concern
THE DIRTY DOZEN
LACK OF COMMUNICATION
a] written only
b] verbal only
c] both written and verbal.
a] the sender
b] both the sender and the receiver
c] the receiver
Q.5 As a sender, how can you confirm that your message has been understood correctly?
NORMS
a] it’s when everyone has always done a task the same way
b] it is an unsafe procedure
c] It improves the work procedures towards better efficiency
Q.9 One of the main problems encountered when using a routine check list is that:
Q.10 The direction of movement for a control (like a landing gear handle) must take into account:
a] manufacturer’s recommendations
b] users expectations
c] control logic
Q.11 “I’ve done this task a hundred times…I know what I’m doing.” This statement is a sign of:
a] complacency
b] lack of assertiveness
c] distraction
Q.12 Never work from memory and expect to find a fault. These are safety nets for:
a] norms
b] complacency
c] teamwork
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE
Q.13 If you are about to carry out a task and you are not sure of the procedure; what should you
do?
a] use outdated manuals
b] seek the proper reference or ask someone
c] take a break
DISTRACTION
a] lack of knowledge
b] personal problems
c] complex work
LACK OF ASSERTIVENESS
LACK OF RESOURCES
a] feedback
b] time
c] man power
LACK OF TEAMWORK
Q.18 When making decisions in a group, the final decision will be made by:
a] When you know what went before, what goes now, what will happen then
b] When you don’t care what went before and what will happen then
c] When you know what you are doing
Q.21 How should you deal with a “negative type” of person in a group?
Q.26 During trouble shooting of a complex and difficult aircraft problem, maintaining the same
working team by lengthening their working hours, will:
a] increase efficiency
b] decrease efficiency
c] have no effect on efficiency.
a] heights
b] confined spaces
c] management domination.
a] 28 days
b] 25 hours
c] 23 hours.
Q.36 Generally, an alert of an important aircraft system failure will attract the most attention:
Q.37 The capacity of the working memory, for information you wish to retain, may be expanded by:
a] heart disease
b] fatigue
c] insomnia
Q.39 Working in high temperature environments can cause:
a] optimum performance
b] increased errors
c] hearing loss
a] 1-3 items
b] +/- 15 items
c] 5-9 items
Q.42 The extent of damage caused to an ear, following exposure to a loud noise is dependant on
the:
a] reduced alertness
b] agitation
c] breathing difficulties
Q.45 Shift workers should avoid carrying major tasks during the period of:
a] 03h00 AM to 06h00 AM
b] 12h00 PM to 18h00 PM
c] 06h00 AM to 12h00 PM
Q.46 If you have been prescribed a new drug or medication, by your doctor, you should:
LACK OF AWARENESS
a] boss
b] subordinate
c] colleagues.
a] your colleagues
b] you
c] your supervisor
STRESS
Q.52 The amount of stress experienced with a particular task is dependant on:
Q.53 Raised blood pressure (hypertension) is the main risk factor in the development of:
a] angina
b] strokes
c] coronary infarcts.
a] smoking
b] stress
c] a diet high in polyunsaturated fats.
a] inappropriate behaviour
b] improved decision-making
c] activated memory