Workload Management

Question 1

What is the primary defense for raising awareness to a level-off altitude?

Answer 1

The 1,000 to go callout.

Question 2

During a visual approach on a 2 mile final, tower indicates to the crew that landing on a parallel runway is available if they want it. The runway is closer to their parking position and will require less taxi time. Which action shows good unanticipated threat management?

Answer 2

Crew says “unable” because they have not briefed for that runway, considered NOTAMs for it, verified weather requirements, or the taxi route.

Question 3

During periods of high workload, the majority of communications must be deferred to a lower workload time period.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The best place to brief an arrival procedure for an airport is prior to top of descent during cruise, which is a low workload phase.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The level of automation used should permit both pilots to maintain situational awareness and a comfortable distribution of workload.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

During periods of high workload what responsibility does the First Officer have concerning completion of operational tasks?

Answer 6

Suggest and perform priorities and duties to the captain that enhance safe completion of tasks.

Question 7

The primary responsibilities of the PM during normal operations?

Answer 7

• Maintain situational awareness through constant monitoring of the flight path.
• Cross check the activates of the PF.
• Monitor the PF and alert of concerns.

Question 8

During an arrival, an FMS failure occurs. The primary navigation source at the time was the FMS. What action should the pilots perform to manage the unanticipated threat in the time they have available?

Answer 8

Notify ATC of the failure and that you will need to be re-sequenced for the arrival. Then re-brief and set up for the arrival using ground based navigation aides.

Question 9

During an ILS to minimums, a flight crew receives an ACARS message from dispatch with a weather update for the airport of arrival. The pilots should review the message to be sure they have the most up to date information.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Under most circumstances the Captain must assume the role of PM during unanticipated threats.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

How should pilots prioritize when and how to accomplish tasks?

Answer 11

Recognize and complete tasks during areas low of vulnerability.