AP101 Flashcards

1
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Human Factors

A

HF is concerned with optimizing the relationship between humans and their activites.

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What does the S in the shell model stand for and what does it include?

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Software, it includes rules, regulations, policies, guidance, regulations, and software such as computer software.

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What does the H in the shell model stand for?

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Hardware, it includes equipment, material, and physical assets

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What does the E in the shell model stand for?

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Environment, it includes where the human operates such as the cockpit, weather systems around you

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5
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What does the first L in the shell model stand for?

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Liveware, it includes the human element

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What does the second L in the shell model stand for?

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Liveware-Liveware Interface, ATC coordination, pilot to pilot coordination, human to human interaction

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7
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When changing through different spheres in the atmosphere, what mainly changes?

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Pressure

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8
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Pressure and density decrease exponentially as altitude increases, T/F?

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True

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9
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The partial pressures of each type of gas in the atmosphere changes with changes in density, altitude and pressure, T/F?

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False, the partial pressure (or composition) of the atmosphere remains constant.

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10
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What is standard atmosphere readings?

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29.92 InHg / 760 mmHg at 15 degrees Celsius

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11
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At what altitude do dry gases double in size?

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FL180

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12
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What is the composition of the atmosphere?

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78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and 1% other gases to include about 0.03% CO2

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13
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Is there a less or greater complexity today due to the advancement in technology in regards to Human Factors?

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Greater Complexity

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14
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What is the standard temperature lapse rate up to 35,000 ft?

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2 degrees C per 1000 ft

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15
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The human body is adapted to which physiological division of the atmosphere?

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The physiological zone?

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16
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What is the best description of atmospheric pressure and its cause?

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The weight of gas around the Earth which is caused by Earths gravity pulling the gas molecules earthward as well as thermal solar radiation expanding gasses outward toward space