TEST 11 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is the optimum “trans-cockpit authority gradient”?
Assertive first officer and a unassertive captain
A qualified captain that solicits inputs from the first officer
A dominant captain and a junior first officer
Two equally qualified captains occupying the two seats

A

A qualified captain that solicits inputs from the first officer

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You are cleared for the ILS 36L into Orlando, FL. You started the approach in IMC and just passed the final approach fix. Your glide slope is erratic with steady up and downs movements. You can:
Declare an emergency and attempt to land
Continue the approach to localizer minimums
Ask ATC if the critical area is protected
Execute a missed approach, and advise ATC

A

Continue the approach to localizer minimums

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3
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You are flying from Miami, Florida to Toronto, Canada during the winter months. The temperature during landing at Toronto is colder than standard. If you forget to set the local altimeter setting:
The airplane will be lower than the indicated altitude
The temperature has no effect on the altimeter
The temperature has no effect on the pressure changes
The airplane will be higher than the indicated altitude

A

The airplane will be lower than the indicated altitude

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4
Q
In the SHEL model, which of the following describes the heat, noise or cold?
  Environment
  Hardware
  Liveware
  Software
A

Environment

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5
Q

Circadian rhythms are:
The natural cyclical biological functions
Only encountered by pilots eastbound through three or more meridians
Only encountered by pilots westbound through three or more meridians
The un-natural biological functions during circadian days

A

The natural cyclical biological functions

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6
Q
From factors affecting pilots, the most insidious one is:
  Physiological problems
  Fatigue
  Psychological problems
  Legal and administration issues
A

Fatigue

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7
Q
Which of the following is closely related to the circadian rhythm of the body?
  Eating habits
  Oral temperature
  Sleeping habits
  Mood habits
A

Oral temperature
THAT DOESN’T SOUND RIGHT AT ALL.
You’re body colder in the morning than warmer throughout the day?

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Q

During an ILS approach, you noticed that a decrease in rate of descent is needed and more power is required to maintain the target approach speed. This may be an indication that:
The friction layer is affecting airplane’s performance.
The airplane in entering a high pressure area.
The wind shifted from tailwind to headwind.
The wind shifted from headwind to tailwind

A

The wind shifted from tailwind to headwind.

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9
Q
Human performance varies widely during periods of:
  Stress
  Panic
  Emotional troubles
  Relative calm situations
A

Stress

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10
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During approach to land on a runway with a downward slope of 1 degree at night, you may think that:
Due to the night operations, you will fly a higher approach for safety.
You are accustomed, it is a normal glide path on low terrain
You are too high, thus making a lower than normal descent
You are too low, thus making a higher than normal descent

A

You are too low, thus making a higher than normal descent

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11
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You are clear to land during a CAT I ILS approach to runway 36C by the Memphis tower controller. Visual references are not established during the approach. You should initiate the missed approach upon:
Arrival at the DH on the glide slope
Arrival at the visual descent point
Expiration of the published time on the approach plate
After reaching CAT II minimums

A

Arrival at the DH on the glide slope

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12
Q

Human factors involve:
Ergonomics
Engineers manufacturing aviation equipment safely
The relationship of people with machines and equipment
Manuals, procedures, and computer software

A

The relationship of people with machines and equipment

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13
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You depart from Memphis with a correct altimeter setting of 29.92 in. Hg., and fly to Bogota, Colombia airport (elevation 8,300 feet). The local altimeter setting at Bogota is 30.02. If the altimeter was not reset to 30.02, upon landing the altimeter would read:
  Airport elevation
  8,200 feet
  8,400 feet
  8,290 feet
A

8,200 feet

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14
Q

Which of the following is the most common physiological symptom associated with long-range flying?
Oral temperatures disturbances
Disturbances of the normal eating pattern
Disturbance of the normal sleeping pattern
Body systems shift their phases at the same rate

A

Disturbance of the normal sleeping pattern

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15
Q

If you have an aircraft that was incorrectly loaded with an extreme aft CG, what characteristics of aircraft handling could you expect on landing?
You will use more control column aft pressure on landing.
No change in control inputs since the plane still within the safe flight envelope.
Longitudinal unstable, requiring greater input for pitch control.
You may run out of nose up pitch authority.

A

Longitudinal unstable, requiring greater input for pitch control.

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16
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At the outer marker during an ILS approach to runway 36L, the tower clears you to land with the wind reported as 360 at 25 Gust 31. The previous airplane goes around with instructions to climb to 2000 feet in a left turn to 330 heading. If you go around, what would you do:
Go into a published holding pattern and wait for better conditions.
Climb to pattern altitude and maintain runway heading.
Climb to 2000 feet with a left turn to 330 heading.
Comply with the published miss approach procedure instructions.

A

Comply with the published miss approach procedure instructions.

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17
Q
You are approaching to land an airport that has been raining for the last 4 hours. You are flying a heavier than normal airplane. Upon landing you experienced hydroplaning. Which type did you experienced?
  Reverted Rubber
  Oil and Gas Malay
  Viscous
  Dynamic
A

Dynamic

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18
Q
Body rhythms measurably oscillate through \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_hour periods?
  36
  72
  48
  24
A

24

19
Q

You are clear for the LDA RWY 06 in ROA (Roanoke, VA). You should brief your crew that the main difference between an LDA and ILS LOC is:
None, both approaches have vertical and lateral guidance
LDA is 6 to 12 degrees wide with vertical guidance
LDA is offset from the runway more than 3 degrees
LDA is 15 degrees usable off course indications

A

LDA is offset from the runway more than 3 degrees

20
Q
In the SHEL model, which of the following describes the human?
  Software
  Hardware
  Environment
  Liveware
A

Liveware

21
Q

Which of the following are reasons for team building?
Increase departmental results and budgetary controls
Increase corporate profits and revenues
Increase corporate governance and guidance
Increase performance and foster problem solving

A

Increase performance and foster problem solving

22
Q

All other factors equal, if you land at Bogota, Colombia with an elevation of approximately 8,300 feet. vs landing in Miami, Florida with a sea level elevation:
Groundspeed is going to be higher in Bogota.
Groundspeed is going to be lower in Bogota
Groundspeed is a function of airplane weight
No change in groundspeed

A

Groundspeed is going to be higher in Bogota.

23
Q

You are flying from Miami, Florida to Toronto, Canada during the winter months. The temperature during landing at Toronto is colder than standard. If you forget to set the local altimeter setting:
The temperature has no effect on the pressure changes
The airplane will be lower than the indicated altitude
The temperature has no effect on the altimeter
The airplane will be higher than the indicated altitude

A

The airplane will be lower than the indicated altitude

24
Q

During an ILS approach, the crew in front of you communicate to the control tower an increase of airspeed of +5 on short final, as you approach short final you noticed that an increase in rate of descent is necessary to maintain a normal glide path. This may be an indication of:
The effects of wake turbulence from the previous airplane.
Wind shear, a shift from tailwind to headwind.
Winds at the surface have change to calm.
Wind shear, a shift from headwind to tailwind

A

Wind shear, a shift from headwind to tailwind

25
Q

You are clear for the LDA RWY 06 in ROA (Roanoke, VA). You should brief your crew that the main difference between an LDA and ILS LOC is:
None, both approaches have vertical and lateral guidance
LDA is offset from the runway more than 3 degrees
LDA is 15 degrees usable off course indications
LDA is 6 to 12 degrees wide with vertical guidance

A

LDA is offset from the runway more than 3 degrees

26
Q

Circadian rhythms are:
Only encountered by pilots westbound through three or more meridians
The natural cyclical biological functions
The un-natural biological functions during circadian days
Only encountered by pilots eastbound through three or more meridians

A

The natural cyclical biological functions

27
Q

All other factors equal, if you land at Bogota, Colombia with an elevation of approximately 8,300 feet. vs landing in Miami, Florida with a sea level elevation:
No change in groundspeed
Groundspeed is a function of airplane weight
Groundspeed is going to be higher in Bogota.
Groundspeed is going to be lower in Bogota

A

Groundspeed is going to be higher in Bogota.

28
Q
You are approaching to land an airport that has been drizzling. Your approach speed is low since the weight of the airplane is light. Upon landing you experienced hydroplaning. Which type did you experienced?
  Reverted Rubber
  Oil and Gas Malay
  Dynamic
  Viscous
A

Viscous

29
Q

Human factors involve:
The relationship of people with machines and equipment
Ergonomics
Manuals, procedures, and computer software
Engineers manufacturing aviation equipment safely

A

The relationship of people with machines and equipment

30
Q
Which of the following is the most important factor associated with the success of a crew?
  Training
  Company policies
  Corporate direction
  Communications
A

Communications

31
Q
You are approaching to land an airport that has been raining for the last 4 hours. You are flying a heavier than normal airplane. Upon landing you experienced hydroplaning. Which type did you experienced?
  Viscous
  Oil and Gas Malay
  Reverted Rubber
  Dynamic
A

Dynamic

32
Q

You are clear to land during a CAT I ILS approach to runway 36C by the Memphis tower controller. Visual references are not established during the approach. You should initiate the missed approach upon:
After reaching CAT II minimums
Expiration of the published time on the approach plate
Arrival at the DH on the glide slope
Arrival at the visual descent point

A

Arrival at the DH on the glide slope

33
Q
Which of the following is closely related to the circadian rhythm of the body?
  Oral temperature
  Sleeping habits
  Mood habits
  Eating habits
A

Oral temperature

34
Q

If you have an aircraft that was incorrectly loaded with an extreme aft CG, what characteristics of aircraft handling could you expect on landing?
You will use more control column aft pressure on landing.
Longitudinal unstable, requiring greater input for pitch control.
No change in control inputs since the plane still within the safe flight envelope.
You may run out of nose up pitch authority.

A

Longitudinal unstable, requiring greater input for pitch control.

35
Q
In the SHEL model, which of the following describes the heat, noise or cold?
  Environment
  Hardware
  Software
  Liveware
A

Environment

36
Q

During approach to land on a runway with a downward slope of 1 degree at night, you may think that:
Due to the night operations, you will fly a higher approach for safety.
You are too low, thus making a higher than normal descent
You are accustomed, it is a normal glide path on low terrain
You are too high, thus making a lower than normal descent

A

You are too low, thus making a higher than normal descent

THAT DOESN’T SOUND RIGHT.

37
Q
Human performance varies widely during periods of:
  Panic
  Stress
  Emotional troubles
  Relative calm situations
A

Stress

38
Q

Which of the following is the most common physiological symptom associated with long-range flying?
Disturbance of the normal sleeping pattern
Oral temperatures disturbances
Body systems shift their phases at the same rate
Disturbances of the normal eating pattern

A

Disturbance of the normal sleeping pattern

39
Q

Most human factors models designate their components as:
Software, hardware, environment, liveware (SHEL)
Software, headware, endurance, lifeware (SHEL)
Software, hardware, environment, lifeware (SHEL)
Software. hardware, examination, liveware (SHEL)

A

Software, hardware, environment, liveware (SHEL)

40
Q

Which of the following is required for aircraft brakes to provide effect stopping action?
Auto brakes system must be operating
A smooth application by the pilot
Anti-skid brakes
Coefficient of friction with the runway

A

Coefficient of friction with the runway

41
Q

The establishment of an optimal working relationship in the flight deck is best defined or explained by:
Modular concept
Trans-cockpit authority gradient (TAG) concept
Input / Output concept
SHEL Concept

A

Trans-cockpit authority gradient (TAG) concept

42
Q

During an ILS approach, you noticed that a decrease in rate of descent is needed and more power is required to maintain the target approach speed. This may be an indication that:
The airplane in entering a high pressure area.
The friction layer is affecting airplane’s performance.
The wind shifted from headwind to tailwind
The wind shifted from tailwind to headwind.

A

The wind shifted from tailwind to headwind.

43
Q

Which of the following best describes the ultimate goal of CRM training?
Safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of operations
Meeting FAA requirements
Fulfilling corporate goals
Passing FAA evaluations

A

Safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of operations

44
Q

Due to weather in Memphis, TN, the approach controller gives you holding instructions to hold at the IAF approach fix of the expected ILS. If you experienced radio failure, when do you commence the approach:
Squawk 7600, and commence the approach at the flight plan ETA.
Squawk 7700, and commence the approach at the flight plan ETA.
Squawk 7700, and commence the approach at the expected further clearance
Squawk 7600, and commence the approach at the expected further clearance

A

Squawk 7600, and commence the approach at the expected further clearance