Human Factors in Error Prevention and Decision Making Quiz
Test your knowledge on human factors affecting error prevention, decision-making, and safety culture. Explore key concepts in this interactive quiz.
#1
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to human error?
Fatigue
Lack of training
Overconfidence
Perfectionism
#2
What is the primary purpose of using checklists in error prevention?
To increase workload
To decrease efficiency
To ensure tasks are completed systematically
To encourage guesswork
#3
What is the primary goal of utilizing 'check-verify' procedures in error prevention?
To increase efficiency
To decrease workload
To ensure accuracy
To encourage guesswork
#4
Which of the following is a strategy for reducing errors related to memory limitations?
Use of mnemonic devices
Ignoring past experiences
Avoiding routine tasks
Decreasing attention to detail
#5
What is the primary goal of using 'standard operating procedures (SOPs)' in error prevention?
To increase variability in tasks
To ensure consistency and reduce errors
To encourage improvisation
To overlook safety measures
#6
Which of the following is a strategy for reducing errors related to distraction?
Multi-tasking
Maintaining focus on a single task
Ignoring environmental stimuli
Increasing workload
#7
In decision-making, what does the acronym 'HEART' stand for?
Human Error Assessment and Reduction Technique
Hierarchy of Error Assessment and Reduction Tool
Human Error Avoidance and Reduction Technique
High Efficiency Assessment and Reduction Tool
#8
Which of the following is an example of a cognitive bias that may affect decision-making?
Occam's Razor
Confirmation Bias
Scientific Method
Logical Fallacy
#9
What is the term used to describe the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?
Fundamental attribution error
Self-serving bias
Confirmation bias
Hindsight bias
#10
Which of the following is NOT a step in the 'STAR' method of error management?
#11
What is the primary purpose of utilizing 'root cause analysis' in error prevention?
To assign blame
To identify underlying causes of errors
To overlook contributing factors
To ignore past mistakes
#12
Which term describes the tendency to seek out information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs and ignore conflicting evidence?
Groupthink
Confirmation bias
Availability heuristic
Anchoring bias
#13
What is the main focus of the 'Swiss Cheese Model' in understanding errors?
Individual responsibility
System failures
Human emotions
External factors
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