TBAS - Test of Basic Aviation Skills Combined Tracking Coordination Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the Combined Tracking Coordination subtest of the TBAS, which controls are used to manage the two separate visual tracking tasks?

Accepted Answer

Rudder pedals for horizontal tracking, joystick for vertical tracking.

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Joystick for horizontal tracking, rudder pedals for vertical tracking.

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Joystick for both horizontal and vertical tracking.

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Rudder pedals for both horizontal and vertical tracking.

Question 2

A candidate is performing the Combined Tracking Coordination task. The horizontal target is drifting left, the vertical target is centered, and their pre-briefed target number "7" is announced. What is the most appropriate immediate sequence of actions?

Accepted Answer

Press the trigger to respond to the auditory cue, then apply right rudder pedal.

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Apply right rudder pedal to correct the horizontal target, then press the trigger.

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Ignore the auditory cue to maintain focus on the drifting horizontal target.

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Move the joystick to re-center the vertical target before making other inputs.

Question 3

What is the primary cognitive challenge introduced in the Combined Tracking Coordination subtest that is not present when its component tasks are performed individually?

Accepted Answer

Divided attention

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Fine motor precision

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Auditory acuity

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Spatial orientation

Question 4

Which of the following real-world aviation scenarios is most accurately simulated by the specific skill set tested in the Combined Tracking Coordination subtest?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a precise instrument approach path with control stick and rudder pedals while responding to Air Traffic Control instructions.

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Performing a pre-flight inspection while verbally briefing a crew member.

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Calculating fuel consumption and cross-referencing navigation charts during cruise flight.

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Executing an emergency checklist from memory after an engine failure.

Question 5

During the Combined Tracking Coordination test, a candidate consistently responds correctly to the auditory cues and keeps the vertical target centered, but their horizontal tracking score is poor. This specific pattern of performance most likely indicates a difficulty with:

Accepted Answer

Foot-eye coordination using the rudder pedals.

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Hand-eye coordination using the joystick.

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Auditory processing speed.

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Multitasking and cognitive load management.

Question 6

Which of the following correctly identifies the three distinct, simultaneous tasks required in the most complex version of the Combined Tracking Coordination subtest?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal tracking with rudder pedals, two-dimensional tracking with a joystick, and responding to auditory number targets.

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Horizontal tracking with a joystick, vertical tracking with rudder pedals, and responding to visual cues.

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Directional orientation, instrument cross-checking, and auditory memory recall.

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Horizontal tracking, vertical tracking, and solving on-screen math problems.