Practice question

In the Threat and Error Management (TEM) framework, how is a 'threat' defined?

  1. Operational events or errors that occur outside the influence of the flight crew, increase operational complexity, and must be managed
  2. Direct actions taken by the crew that lead to deviations from safety margins
  3. An intentional violation of aviation regulations by a pilot or controller
  4. A structural failure of the aircraft's landing gear during flight

Answer: A — Operational events or errors that occur outside the influence of the flight crew, increase operational complexity, and must be managed

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