Fatigue Management & Human Factors Flashcards
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According to Threat and Error Management (TEM) principles, which step should occur FIRST when a controller detects an undesired aircraft state?
Answer: Detect and identify the threat
TEM requires that threats be detected and recognized before any response or coordination action can be appropriately executed.
Which type of error is MOST associated with high workload conditions in tower operations?
Answer: Slips
Slips—unintended actions on an otherwise correct plan—spike in frequency during high-workload periods when attention is divided.
A strategic nap of 10–20 minutes before a night shift primarily benefits controllers by:
Answer: Reducing sleep inertia effects and boosting alertness during the shift
A short prophylactic nap improves alertness and reaction time without producing significant sleep inertia, making it effective before night work.
Situation awareness (SA) in ATC is BEST described as:
Answer: Perception, comprehension, and projection of traffic elements over time
Endsley's three-level SA model defines it as perceiving elements, understanding their meaning, and projecting future status.
Which factor most significantly degrades a controller's situation awareness during periods of low traffic?
Answer: Complacency and reduced vigilance
Low traffic lulls controllers into complacency, reducing active monitoring and making it easier to miss infrequent but critical events.
The FAA's Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) for ATC encourages voluntary reporting primarily to:
Answer: Identify systemic safety issues without punitive action against reporters
ASAP creates a non-punitive environment that encourages candid reporting, enabling identification and correction of systemic safety hazards.
Which environmental condition in a tower cab most directly increases fatigue onset during an overnight shift?
Answer: Warm, dimly lit cab with low ambient noise
Warmth and dim lighting trigger the body's sleep-onset mechanisms, accelerating fatigue during low-stimulation overnight periods.
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