Practice question

In the Threat and Error Management (TEM) framework applied in Air Traffic Services, how is an 'Undesired State' defined?

  1. A pilot reporting that the aircraft cabin temperature is slightly cool
  2. An operational condition where an aircraft or air traffic situation is placed in an unintended compromised safety margin (e.g., loss of separation or incorrect level) due to unmanaged threats or controller/pilot errors
  3. A scheduled airline departure that leaves exactly on time without delays
  4. A controller completing their shift without any operational incidents

Answer: B — An operational condition where an aircraft or air traffic situation is placed in an unintended compromised safety margin (e.g., loss of separation or incorrect level) due to unmanaged threats or controller/pilot errors

The correct answer is shown above. Try the full quiz for additional practice.

Practice more: Bahrain CAA ATC Exam Practice Questions - Bahrain CAA Air Traffic Controller (ATCO) Licence Examination Exam →