AVIA 445 Human Factors Exam 1 Newest 2026
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Which one of the following statements on attention is NOT correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Divided attention is only required when multiple tasks require both
selective attention and sustained attention.
The mental model an individual forms containing a representation of themselves
and environment" defines which concept? - CORRECT ANSWER-Perception
Due to perceptual limitations, a runway that is wider than normal may cause a
pilot to feel ______ - CORRECT ANSWER-lower than normal, which may lead
the pilot to climb, resulting in a high approach
Human beings possess two distinct systems that govern our decision-making.
Subconscious, automatic, low effort, non-logical, and parallel processing are the
characteristics of ______. - CORRECT ANSWER-system 1
Which one of the following is a commonality between the UA 173 accident and
the Eastern 401 accident? - CORRECT ANSWER-all of the above ( both had
major human factors issues and occured before CRM)
,Human factors is a multidisciplinary science involving which of the following
fields? - CORRECT ANSWER-PBSE ( phycology, biology, sociology, engineering)
With regard to aviation human factors, 'systems' involve all of the following
except: ______. - CORRECT ANSWER-industry pushback ( i think of the systems
as the shel model) industry pushback isnt one )
SHEL is an acronym that stands for: ______. - CORRECT ANSWER-Software
Hardware
Environment
Liveware
The objective of aviation human factors is to optimize a 'system.' This
optimization involves making improvements to the humans, procedures, and
machines that address which two areas? - CORRECT ANSWER-safety and
efficiency
human error in accidents - CORRECT ANSWER-70% are due to human error
but human involvement is present in other 30% ( mechanic messes up)
, Match the component or interaction in the SHELL model with the examples: -
CORRECT ANSWER-( be careful with this one) , for example pilots checking
weather is a liveware and environment interaction
NOTECHS is a method to assess the non-technical skills of aviators. Which of the
following is NOT considered one of the four major domains? - CORRECT
ANSWER-communication ( DCLS is no techs) ( decsion making, cooperation,
leadership and SA)
Which part of the brain is associated with executive functions, such as moderating
behaviors in social situations, and interpreting others' facial expressions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-cerebral cortex
which of the following is a cell within the brain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Neuron
The model of human information processing has the following five stages. Order
these five stages - CORRECT ANSWER-sensation, attention, perception,
decision making, response ( SAPDR)
Cerebral Cortex - CORRECT ANSWER-frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe,
temporal lobe ( FTPO)
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
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Which one of the following statements on attention is NOT correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Divided attention is only required when multiple tasks require both
selective attention and sustained attention.
The mental model an individual forms containing a representation of themselves
and environment" defines which concept? - CORRECT ANSWER-Perception
Due to perceptual limitations, a runway that is wider than normal may cause a
pilot to feel ______ - CORRECT ANSWER-lower than normal, which may lead
the pilot to climb, resulting in a high approach
Human beings possess two distinct systems that govern our decision-making.
Subconscious, automatic, low effort, non-logical, and parallel processing are the
characteristics of ______. - CORRECT ANSWER-system 1
Which one of the following is a commonality between the UA 173 accident and
the Eastern 401 accident? - CORRECT ANSWER-all of the above ( both had
major human factors issues and occured before CRM)
,Human factors is a multidisciplinary science involving which of the following
fields? - CORRECT ANSWER-PBSE ( phycology, biology, sociology, engineering)
With regard to aviation human factors, 'systems' involve all of the following
except: ______. - CORRECT ANSWER-industry pushback ( i think of the systems
as the shel model) industry pushback isnt one )
SHEL is an acronym that stands for: ______. - CORRECT ANSWER-Software
Hardware
Environment
Liveware
The objective of aviation human factors is to optimize a 'system.' This
optimization involves making improvements to the humans, procedures, and
machines that address which two areas? - CORRECT ANSWER-safety and
efficiency
human error in accidents - CORRECT ANSWER-70% are due to human error
but human involvement is present in other 30% ( mechanic messes up)
, Match the component or interaction in the SHELL model with the examples: -
CORRECT ANSWER-( be careful with this one) , for example pilots checking
weather is a liveware and environment interaction
NOTECHS is a method to assess the non-technical skills of aviators. Which of the
following is NOT considered one of the four major domains? - CORRECT
ANSWER-communication ( DCLS is no techs) ( decsion making, cooperation,
leadership and SA)
Which part of the brain is associated with executive functions, such as moderating
behaviors in social situations, and interpreting others' facial expressions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-cerebral cortex
which of the following is a cell within the brain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Neuron
The model of human information processing has the following five stages. Order
these five stages - CORRECT ANSWER-sensation, attention, perception,
decision making, response ( SAPDR)
Cerebral Cortex - CORRECT ANSWER-frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe,
temporal lobe ( FTPO)
