CFI EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Define "Aeronautical Decision Making" Correct Answers A
systematic approach to the mental process used by aircraft pilots
to consistently determine the best course of action in response to
a given set of circumstances.
Define "memory" Correct Answers The ability of people to
*encode* (initial perception and registration of info), *store*
(retention of encoded info over time), and *retrieve* (process
involved in using stored info) information.
Define "risk management" Correct Answers A logical process
of weighing the potential costs of risks against the possible
benefits of allowing those risks to stand uncontrolled.
Define "single-pilot resource management" Correct Answers
The art and science of managing all the resources available to a
single pilot to ensure the successful outcome of the flight.
Define *insight* Correct Answers The grouping of perceptions
into meaningful wholes.
It is mental relating and grouping of associated perceptions.
Define:
1. Course of training
2. Curriculum
3. Training course outline
,4. Syllabus Correct Answers 1. A complete series of studies
leading to attainment of a specific goal.
2. A set of courses in an area of specialization offered by an
educational institution
3. The content of a particular course within a curriculum
4. A summary or outline of a course of study that generally
contains a description of each lesson.
Describe the "drill and practice" method of teaching. Correct
Answers Based on the learning principle of exercise, which
holds that connections are strengthened with practice. It
promotes learning through repetition because those things most
often repeated are best remembered.
Describe the "lecture" method of teaching. Correct Answers
Delivered by an instructor to a group of students with the use of
instructional aids and training devices.
Teaching, illustrated talk, briefing, and formal lecture.
Describe the "problem-based" approach to teaching. Correct
Answers Presents lesson in a way that confronts students with
problems that are encountered in the real life, which forces them
to reach real world solutions. It starts with a carefully
constructed problem for which their is no single solution.
-Helps learners gain a deeper understanding of the information
and improves ability to recall information.
Explain the "demonstration performance" method of teaching.
Correct Answers Based on the principle that people learn by
doing.
Instructor attempts.
, Explain the "guided discussion" method of teaching Correct
Answers Relies on student possession of a level of knowledge
about the topic to be discussed; either reading before class or a
student lecture to set up the topic to be discussed.
Explain the "positive exchange of flight controls" concept as it
relates to flight training. Correct Answers *3 Step process*
Explain the 4 basic steps involved in the teaching process.
Correct Answers *Preparation*: determining the scope of the
lesson, the objectives, and the goals to be attained, and ensuring
that the necessary supplies are available.
*Presentation*: consists of delivering info or demonstrating the
skills that make up the lesson. (lecture, guided discussion,
demonstration-performance)
*Application*: the student performs the procedure or
demonstrates the knowledge required in the lesson.
*Review and education*: consists of a review of all material and
en evaluation of the students performance
Explain the 6 steps involved in risk management process.
Correct Answers 1. *Identify* the hazard: experience, help
identify risk.
2. *Assess the risk*: determine probability and severity of an
accident
3. *Analyze risk control measures*: investigate specific
strategies.
4. *Make control decisions*: based on the analysis in steps a + b
5. *Implement risk controls*: plan for applying the selected
controls must be formed
SOLUTIONS
Define "Aeronautical Decision Making" Correct Answers A
systematic approach to the mental process used by aircraft pilots
to consistently determine the best course of action in response to
a given set of circumstances.
Define "memory" Correct Answers The ability of people to
*encode* (initial perception and registration of info), *store*
(retention of encoded info over time), and *retrieve* (process
involved in using stored info) information.
Define "risk management" Correct Answers A logical process
of weighing the potential costs of risks against the possible
benefits of allowing those risks to stand uncontrolled.
Define "single-pilot resource management" Correct Answers
The art and science of managing all the resources available to a
single pilot to ensure the successful outcome of the flight.
Define *insight* Correct Answers The grouping of perceptions
into meaningful wholes.
It is mental relating and grouping of associated perceptions.
Define:
1. Course of training
2. Curriculum
3. Training course outline
,4. Syllabus Correct Answers 1. A complete series of studies
leading to attainment of a specific goal.
2. A set of courses in an area of specialization offered by an
educational institution
3. The content of a particular course within a curriculum
4. A summary or outline of a course of study that generally
contains a description of each lesson.
Describe the "drill and practice" method of teaching. Correct
Answers Based on the learning principle of exercise, which
holds that connections are strengthened with practice. It
promotes learning through repetition because those things most
often repeated are best remembered.
Describe the "lecture" method of teaching. Correct Answers
Delivered by an instructor to a group of students with the use of
instructional aids and training devices.
Teaching, illustrated talk, briefing, and formal lecture.
Describe the "problem-based" approach to teaching. Correct
Answers Presents lesson in a way that confronts students with
problems that are encountered in the real life, which forces them
to reach real world solutions. It starts with a carefully
constructed problem for which their is no single solution.
-Helps learners gain a deeper understanding of the information
and improves ability to recall information.
Explain the "demonstration performance" method of teaching.
Correct Answers Based on the principle that people learn by
doing.
Instructor attempts.
, Explain the "guided discussion" method of teaching Correct
Answers Relies on student possession of a level of knowledge
about the topic to be discussed; either reading before class or a
student lecture to set up the topic to be discussed.
Explain the "positive exchange of flight controls" concept as it
relates to flight training. Correct Answers *3 Step process*
Explain the 4 basic steps involved in the teaching process.
Correct Answers *Preparation*: determining the scope of the
lesson, the objectives, and the goals to be attained, and ensuring
that the necessary supplies are available.
*Presentation*: consists of delivering info or demonstrating the
skills that make up the lesson. (lecture, guided discussion,
demonstration-performance)
*Application*: the student performs the procedure or
demonstrates the knowledge required in the lesson.
*Review and education*: consists of a review of all material and
en evaluation of the students performance
Explain the 6 steps involved in risk management process.
Correct Answers 1. *Identify* the hazard: experience, help
identify risk.
2. *Assess the risk*: determine probability and severity of an
accident
3. *Analyze risk control measures*: investigate specific
strategies.
4. *Make control decisions*: based on the analysis in steps a + b
5. *Implement risk controls*: plan for applying the selected
controls must be formed
