DWO Bridge Resource Management 3

Question 1

According to BRM principles, what is 'fixation error' and why is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Becoming overly focused on one task or problem while losing awareness of the broader situation

Answer

Fixation error causes tunnel vision, where attention locked on one issue causes the officer to miss other developing hazards.

Question 2

In BRM, the term 'closed-loop communication' means:

Accepted Answer

The sender gives information, the receiver acknowledges, and the sender confirms the acknowledgment is correct

Answer

Closed-loop communication verifies that orders and information are received and understood correctly, reducing the chance of miscommunication.

Question 3

Which factor most commonly contributes to grounding accidents in studies of maritime casualties?

Accepted Answer

Breakdown in bridge team communication and loss of situational awareness

Answer

Maritime accident investigations consistently identify communication failures and loss of situational awareness as the leading causal factors in groundings.

Question 4

What is the role of 'backup monitoring' in BRM during a passage?

Accepted Answer

Cross-checking navigation by independent means to catch errors before they become critical

Answer

Backup monitoring involves independent verification of position, track, and other critical data to provide a safety net against single-source errors.

Question 5

When is it most appropriate for a watch officer to use the 'challenge and response' technique?

Accepted Answer

Whenever verifying critical actions or orders to prevent error

Answer

Challenge and response should be used routinely for critical actions, not reserved for drills, as it helps prevent errors in any conditions.

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

DWO Bridge Resource Management 3