Man and Machine: DGCA Air Regulations questions

Question 1

A pilot is reading a checklist. In what way is this reference to the SHELL Concept?

Accepted Answer

L - S

Answer

S - L

Answer

H - L

Answer

H - E

Question 2

What percentage of the appropriate population are anthropometric data table measurements taken from?

Accepted Answer

90%, i.e. the fifth to the ninety-fifth percentile, using contour, dynamic and static data

Answer

80%, i.e. the tenth to the ninetieth percentile, using contour, dynamic and static data

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50%, i.e. the twenty-fifth to the seventy-fifth percentile, using contour, dynamic and static data

Answer

None of the above

Question 3

What is the most common checklist error?

Accepted Answer

Responded to automatically

Answer

Action slip

Answer

Too many capital letters are used

Answer

Missing items

Question 4

What is the purpose of the lumbar support?

Accepted Answer

To produce an even pressure of the discs by allowing the lower spine to curve naturally

Answer

To allow the most comfortable position for the spine and higher neck bones

Answer

To allow the most comfortable position for the spine and shoulder bones

Answer

To allow the most comfortable position for the spine

Question 5

What are the essential characteristics of a cockpit warning?

Accepted Answer

It should be attention-getting but not alarming

Answer

It should have the best attention-getting qualities as possible

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It should have attention-getting qualities which do not compromise a clear indication to the pilot of the faulty component/system

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Must not dazzle or possibly compromise the crew's night vision

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