ASI ASI Human Factors & Crew Resource Management 1

Question 1

What does the acronym HFACS stand for in aviation safety investigations?

Accepted Answer

Human Factors Analysis and Classification System

Answer

HFACS is an FAA-adopted tool that breaks down human error in aviation accidents into a hierarchical classification system.

Question 2

Which cognitive bias describes a pilot's tendency to continue a planned course of action despite cues indicating they should change?

Accepted Answer

Plan continuation bias

Answer

Plan continuation bias leads pilots to press on with original plans despite emerging evidence that a course change is warranted.

Question 3

What is the primary physiological cause of spatial disorientation in flight?

Accepted Answer

Vestibular system limitations in detecting sustained turns

Answer

The semicircular canals of the inner ear cannot detect constant-rate turns, leading to false motion sensations when visual references are absent.

Question 4

Under FAR Part 117, what is the minimum rest period required before a flight duty period for Part 121 operations?

Accepted Answer

10 consecutive hours

Answer

FAR Part 117.25 mandates a minimum 10-hour rest period prior to any flight duty period for Part 121 air carrier operations.

Question 5

What term describes the gradual acceptance of hazardous conditions as normal after they are repeatedly encountered without incident?

Accepted Answer

Normalization of deviance

Answer

Normalization of deviance occurs when repeated deviations from safe practices go unchallenged and become accepted as the standard.

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test