AVSC 2130 Exam | Questions and Answers Psychophysiological methods address what kind of factors? Heart rate, heart rate variability, galvanic skin response, eyelid movements, etc. Physical methods mainly address which of the following factors? Discomfort, workplace hazards, observation of postur...
Psychophysiological methods address what kind of factors?
Heart rate, heart rate variability, galvanic skin response, eyelid movements, etc.
Physical methods mainly address which of the following factors?
Discomfort, workplace hazards, observation of posture, and effects of fatigue
Which of the following could describe some of the perspectives that ergonomists use to
understand a system?
Human performance, the role of teams, and working environment
What is the main goal of an ergonomist as a practitioner in an HRO?
To better understand a system in order to improve it
What is a possible benefit of analyzing minor incidents rather than accidents?
Identifying latent factors before they cause accidents
Which of the following is an example of an HRO?
Flight School
Which is the correct list of names for the elements of PEAR?
People, environment, actions, resources
What are the two types of environments?
Physical Workplace
Organization
What is a Liveware-Liveware interaction?
The interface between people in a system
What are the four components of the SHELL model?
Software, hardware, environment, liveware
What model is HFACS based on?
It's based on James Reason's "Swiss Cheese" model
What is one problem with applying Reason's "Swiss Cheese" model to a system?
It never defines what the "holes" are
Why are highly reliable organizations preoccupied with failure?
, They are constantly working to improve safety
How do HROs show deference to experience?
Those with the most experience are given authority
What is HRT's view on accidents and safety?
Humans are seen as a core element in creating and maintaining safety
How might you describe NAT's outlook on safety?
Pessimistic
How might you describe HRT's outlook on safety?
Optimistic
What are some of the properties of linear systems?
segregated production steps, less personnel specialization, and few control parameters
What are complex interactions?
Unfamiliar and unexpected sequences, not easily visible or incomprehensible
What are the two elements of NAT?
Complexity and coupling
ICAO defines news media as one element of a well-designed ERP.
True
Which element of an ERP contains reference to the procedures an organization uses to
respond to an emergency?
governing policies
The shalls and shall-nots of an organization are its what?
Policies
Why is a safety change management process so important?
it brings action to the SMS
A comprehensive definition of SMS involves which of the following aspects?
dynamic risk management system
quality management
adopting a culture of safety
What did the FAA do in response to ICAO's mandate for its member states to develop
and implement safety management systems?
It issued AC 120-92.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Jumuja. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
