HPL Chapter 14 - Man and Machine

Checklist layout is an example of (P.273):

• Liveware

• Software

• Hardware

• Environment

Which of the following statements is correct regarding presentation of information on displays (P.275)?

• For displaying qualitative or comparison information, an analogue display provides more easily assessed information

• For display of quantitative information, a digital display does not give a better display

• For qualitative information, either an analogue or digital display provides the same access to the information

• Qualitative data should always be displayed on a digital display

Pilots flying near a thunderstorm should (P.279):

• Reduce cockpit lighting levels

• Increase speed

• Descent to a lower altitude

• Increase lighting levels to reduce the blinding effect of flashes

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the basic considerations of Controls (P.279)?

• Controls should be located such that they are within an easy reach envelope of all designed users of the aircraft

• Important controls must be located in easily reached and unobstructed positions

• Controls should be designed to minimize the chances of inadvertent operation

• Controls should not be designed to contain some reference to their function

Checklists should be (P.281):

• Difficult to read

• Ambiguous

• As long as possible

• Presented in easily understood language

Which of the following is an advantage of automation (P.283)?

• Decreased safety

• Increased crew input

• Increased cost

• Decreased size of cockpit

What is the danger of automation complacency (P.284)?

• Pilots will now have to have a deeper understanding of automation

• Pilots will now have to develop different skills to fly manually

• Pilots will now have to experiment with automation

• Pilot will now leave it to the computer to sort out problems

Latent failures are normally the results of (P.288):

• Senior management

• Pilot

• Cabin crew

• ATC

Latent failure could be caused by:

• Early preparation

• Correct attitude

• Different personality

• Incomplete preparation

Cockpit temperature is an example of ______ in the SHELL model (P.273).

• Software

• Hardware

• Environment

• Liveware