A2 CofC Human Factors & Situational Awareness 2

Question 1

What does the DODAR decision-making model stand for?

Accepted Answer

Diagnose, Options, Decide, Assign tasks, Review

Answer

DODAR stands for Diagnose, Options, Decide, Assign tasks, and Review — a structured model for aviation decision-making under pressure.

Question 2

When a drone pilot becomes distracted during active flight, the best immediate action is:

Accepted Answer

Return the drone to a safe position or stable hover before addressing the distraction

Answer

Placing the drone in a safe, stable hover before addressing distractions ensures flight safety is maintained while attention is temporarily redirected.

Question 3

Why is complacency particularly dangerous for experienced drone pilots?

Accepted Answer

Familiarity with routine operations can lead to reduced vigilance and skipping safety checks

Answer

Complacency arises when routine operations reduce alertness, causing pilots to skip checks or overlook hazards they would otherwise catch.

Question 4

Which communication principle is most important for preventing misunderstandings between team members during a drone operation?

Accepted Answer

Closed-loop communication, where the receiver confirms they understood the message correctly

Answer

Closed-loop communication ensures instructions are received and correctly understood, reducing the risk of errors arising from miscommunication.

Question 5

'Tunnel vision' during a drone flight refers to:

Accepted Answer

Excessive focus on one aspect of the operation at the expense of overall situational awareness

Answer

Tunnel vision occurs when a pilot becomes so focused on one task or detail that they lose awareness of the broader operational environment and other hazards.

A2 CofC Drone Practice Test

A2 CofC Drone Practice Test

A2 CofC Human Factors & Situational Awareness 2