What does human factors refer to
The study of human capabilities and limitations in the workplace
Human factors researchers study system performance, namely
the interaction of maintenance personal
the equipment they use
the written and verbal procedures and rules they follow
the environment conditions of any systems
in 1940. what percentage of all aircraft were linked to all a person’s performance
70%
what does clinical psychology entail
studying and applying psychological theory to help understand , prevent and relieve psychologically based distress or dysfunction
what does experimental psychology cover
a variety of basic behavioural processes, which are often studied in a laboratory enviroment
what is anthropometrics the study of
the dimensions and abilities of the human body
what is the definition of computer science
the study of information and computation theory, and the techniques for implementing and applying them in a
what does safety engineering ensure
that a life-critical system behaves as needed , even when the component fails
what is the dirty dozen
the most common human error preconditions, or conditions that can act as precursors to an accident or incident
what does murphy’s law state
if something can go wrong it will go wrong
what does organisational psychology help aviation maintenance supervisors understand
key factors that can enhance their work environment and productivity, such as rewards and compensations for workers with good safety record
what is educational psychology
the study how people learn and use this to design educational content and material
what are the human factor disciplines
clinical psychology, experimental psychology, anthropomentrics, computer science, cognitive science, safety engineering, medical science, organisational psychology, educational psychology, industrial engineering
Which of the following best describes “Human Factors” in aviation?
A. The study of aerodynamics and aircraft performance
B. Principles applied to aeronautical operations to ensure safe interaction between humans and other system components
C. The technical maintenance procedures for aircraft systems
D. The study of aircraft flight paths and weather conditions
B. Principles applied to aeronautical operations to ensure safe interaction between humans and other system components
Human Factors in aviation maintenance became a major concern due to:
A. The introduction of jet engines
B. Major aircraft accidents during the 1980s and 1990s
C. New regulatory changes in 2000
D. Advances in autopilot technology
B. Major aircraft accidents during the 1980s and 1990s
A simple definition of Human Factors is:
A. Making machinery fit for the environment
B. Fitting the person to the job and the job to the person
C. Designing aircraft for maximum speed
D. Training pilots exclusively
B. Fitting the person to the job and the job to the person
Which of the following does Human Factors research NOT typically study?
A. Interaction of maintenance personnel
B. Equipment and tools used
C. Airline ticket pricing
D. Environmental conditions of the workplace
C. Airline ticket pricing
Which of the following was identified as a significant factor in aircraft accidents in the Sears study?
A. Passenger interference with controls
B. Maintenance and inspection deficiencies
C. Bird strikes
D. Airport lighting failures
B. Maintenance and inspection deficiencies
Clinical psychology in aviation maintenance focuses on:
A. Designing maintenance tools
B. Improving mental well-being, coping mechanisms, and stress management
C. Ensuring correct fuel handling procedures
D. Performing structural inspections
B. Improving mental well-being, coping mechanisms, and stress management
Anthropometrics is important in aviation maintenance because:
A. It studies the chemical composition of lubricants
B. It ensures human operators can physically fit and operate in confined aircraft spaces
C. It trains engineers in human resource management
D. It focuses on computer software usability
B. It ensures human operators can physically fit and operate in confined aircraft spaces
Cognitive science in aviation maintenance primarily helps engineers to:
A. Operate heavy machinery
B. Solve problems efficiently and respond to high-pressure situations
C. Predict weather patterns
D. Design aircraft wings
B. Solve problems efficiently and respond to high-pressure situations
Safety engineering contributes to aviation maintenance by:
A. Designing life-critical systems to function even when components fail
B. Reducing pilot training requirements
C. Optimising passenger seating layouts
D. Regulating airline ticket prices
A. Designing life-critical systems to function even when components fail
Organisational psychology helps aviation maintenance supervisors to:
A. Analyse engine failure modes
B. Enhance worker motivation, productivity, and team cohesion
C. Conduct aircraft weight and balance calculations
D. Perform fire safety inspections
B. Enhance worker motivation, productivity, and team cohesion
Educational psychology is important in aviation maintenance because:
A. Engineers must understand how people learn and tailor training to different learning styles
B. It teaches engineers to repair avionics
C. It provides guidelines for aircraft certification
D. It ensures engine performance optimisation
A. Engineers must understand how people learn and tailor training to different learning styles
