Aviation Safety and Human Factors Quiz

What percentage of aircraft accidents are attributed to human error?

• 50%

• 80%

• 10%

• 20%

What is the primary focus of Aviation Safety?

• Cost reduction

• Flight failures prevention

• Aircraft design

• Passenger comfort

Which of the following is NOT part of the SHELL model?

• Documentation

• Liveware

• Hardware

• Software

What does the term 'complacency' refer to in the context of human error?

• Being overly cautious

• Losing awareness of dangers

• Being distracted

• Feeling stressed

Which factor is considered the number one contributor to human error?

• Distraction

• Fatigue

• Pressure

• Lack of knowledge

What is the definition of an 'error' in aviation?

• A violation of regulations

• A planned mistake

• An unsafe act unintentionally committed

• A deliberate act

What does Murphy's Law state?

• If something can go wrong, it will

• Accidents are preventable

• Errors are always intentional

• Safety is guaranteed

Which of the following is a component of the Dirty Dozen?

• Overconfidence

• Excessive training

• High morale

• Lack of resources

What is the difference between an accident and an incident?

• Accident is a serious event, incident is minor

• Accident is intentional, incident is not

• Accident is an event, incident is an event that caused unintentionally

• There is no difference

What does 'lack of assertiveness' refer to?

• Failing to communicate effectively

• Ignoring safety protocols

• Not speaking up when things seem wrong

• Being overly confident