C11 - Human Error and Reliability Flashcards
What is a Decision?
An individual actively and consciously chooses between two or more options.
What is Recognition Primed Decision Making?
Decisions based on the present situation with past experiences.
What happens when an individual suffers from a startle response?
May reduce ability to think effectively.
How long does a startle response last for?
60 seconds.
What is the countermeasure for startle response for the Pilot flying?
Do nothing for a moment, apart from flying the Aircraft.
Name two benefits of Anticipation?
- Reduces Workloads.
- Helps to avoid Mistakes.
The process of creating and maintaining an accurate mental model of your situation is known as what?
Situation Awareness.
Name three benefits when having good Situation Awareness?
- Reduce Workload.
- Pace of events are manageable.
- Time to think and plan.
Name two causes of a loss of Situation Awareness?
- Distraction.
- Overload.
Name two types of Human Error?
- Slips.
- Mistakes.
Define a Slip?
Error which was correct but the failure occurred when carrying out the activity.
A Slip is what type of based failure?
Skill.
Define a Lapse?
Errors of omission.
Define a Mistake?
Error which arises from an incorrect intention.
A Mistake is what type of based failure?
Rule.
