Practice question

During a night shift, a controller experiences microsleeps. What is the MOST dangerous aspect of microsleeps in an ATC environment?

  1. They cause headaches that reduce concentration
  2. The controller remains unaware they have lost consciousness briefly
  3. They are easily detected by supervisors monitoring the sector
  4. They only occur during low-traffic periods

Answer: B — The controller remains unaware they have lost consciousness briefly

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