Module 4 Wildlife Hazard & Risk Assessment Quiz

What are some factors that determine the risk profile at each airport?

• Number of runways

• Climate, nature of wildlife attractants, season, aircraft operations, and efficacy of the WHMP

• Types of aircraft used

• Distance from the city center

Why are airports attractive to wildlife?

• Because they have the best views

• Because they have the fastest Wi-Fi

• Because they provide food, water, and shelter

• Because they offer free flights

What determines the hazard presented by wildlife?

• The number of feathers

• The species' favorite food

• The size of the species, strike frequency, flocking tendency, and air or ground space occupancy

• The color of the species

What is the main limitation of the Strike Risk Assessment option for assessing wildlife risk at airports?

• It assesses risk per period of time, not per aircraft movement

• It cannot be used during the day

• It only considers bird species

• It requires night vision equipment

What does the Survey Risk Assessment option provide?

• A way to count all the birds at the airport

• A real-time method of risk assessment

• A way to track airplane movements

• A method to predict the weather

What is the Bird Risk Assessment Model for airports based on?

• Severity factors and probability of strike

• The color of the birds

• The species' favorite food

• The number of feathers on each bird

What captured the attention of the global aviation industry on 15 January 2009?

• A new airplane model

• A flock of Canada Geese striking a plane

• A record-breaking flight

• A celebrity sighting at an airport

What was the main factor contributing to the survivability of the US Airways flight 1549 accident?

• The color of the airplane

• The number of passengers on board

• The decision-making of the flight crew members

• The availability of in-flight entertainment

What did the National Transportation Safety Board release following the investigation of the US Airways flight 1549 accident?

• A movie based on the accident

• A cookbook

• A list of safety recommendations, including wildlife-specific ones

• A new airline route

What is the purpose of the Wildlife Hazard & Risk Assessment?

• To ignore wildlife risks

• To increase the number of bird strikes

• To inform key elements of the WHMP and streamline management actions

• To attract more wildlife to airports