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20120926SYMCandidate Handbook
Date:
29 November 2012
Prepared By:
Alice Brixey
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Document History Document Issue
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Comments
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First draft
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27/06/2012
Revision
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Update to tests
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24/08/2012
4.1
30/08/2012
4.2
08/10/2012
All tests available included, formatting updated
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25/10/12
Aviation Knowledge Test added
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29/11/12
Maths and Physics info added
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Contents Document Classification ........................................................................................................ 2 Copyright ............................................................................................................................... 2 Document History .................................................................................................................. 2 Contents ................................................................................................................................ 3 Figures .................................................................................................................................. 4 Tables ................................................................................................................................... 5 Executive Summary .............................................................................................................. 6 1.
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 7
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Data Protection .............................................................................................................. 8
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Assessment: What Should I Expect? ............................................................................. 9 3.1 Log In Screen
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Maths Stage ..................................................................................................................11 4.1 Instructions
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4.2 Level of Maths Paper
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4.3 Topics Covered
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4.4 Formulas
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4.5 Example Questions
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Physics Stage ...............................................................................................................15 5.1 Instructions
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5.2 Level of Physics Papers
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5.3 Topics Covered
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5.4 Formulas
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5.5 Example Questions
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Aviation Knowledge Test ...............................................................................................19 6.1 Instructions
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English Language Test .................................................................................................20 7.1 Section 1 - Structure
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7.2 Section 2 – Vocabulary
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7.3 Section 3 – Comprehension
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7.4 Section 4 – Interaction
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Physical Task Stage (FAST) .........................................................................................22 8.1 Step by Step Guide to FAST
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Cognitive Testing ..........................................................................................................29 9.1 Information on Topics Tested
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9.2 Levels of Cognitive Tests
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9.3 Ab-Initio Cognitive Test Examples
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9.4 Intermediate Cognitive Test Examples
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10. Co-Ordination and Control ............................................................................................37 11. Flight Simulation ...........................................................................................................39 11.1 Fixed Wing Assessment 1
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11.2 Fixed Wing Assessment 2
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12. Rotary Wing Assessment ..............................................................................................42 13. Questionnaire Stage .....................................................................................................44 13.1 ADAPT Personality Questionnaire (APQ)
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14. Finishing the Assessment .............................................................................................47
Figures Figure 3-1: Online Login Screen ............................................................................................ 9 Figure 3-2: Online Login Screen ............................................................................................ 9 Figure 3-3: Online Login Screen ...........................................................................................10 Figure 4-1: Online Login Screen ...........................................................................................11 Figure 5-1: Physics Instructions Screen ...............................................................................15 Figure 8-1: Physical Assessment Screen .............................................................................22 Figure 8-2: Explanation of hardware required .......................................................................23 Figure 8-3: Explanation of Audio Requirements ...................................................................23
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Tables No table of figures entries found.
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Executive Summary Symbiotics Ltd is highly experienced Human Performance Company, established in 1996, that has expertise in all elements of human performance when operating in the workplace. We specialise in situations where people must be competent in knowledge, skill and attitudes to perform complex, safety-critical, multi-tasking activities in a consistent, safe and effective manner. We have considerable expertise in the aviation sector spanning, civil and military environments for both fixed wing and rotary wing platforms. We are known for generating quality solutions to changing market needs.
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1.
Introduction
Symbiotics Ltd has developed ADAPT Online as a unique assessment and training system. The purpose of this system is to find out if you are right for a job, and then to teach you to develop your skills to match those that are needed. Our aims are to get the best from you and make sure that you get the most out of your training.
There a number of elements that can make up the ADAPT Online package and you will be required to complete a combination of the following elements:
Maths Physics English Aviation Knowledge Physical Assessment Stage (FAST) APQ (ADAPT Personality Questionnaire) Cognitive Coordination and Control Flight Simulation
Your academy will inform you about which elements you will be need to complete. Please contact your academy directly for any further details.
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Data Protection
All data that is collected will be kept confidential (private), following data protection laws and codes of practice. Data will not be given to anybody without your written consent (permission). It will only be used to find out if you will match a given job role. All candidates get a unique candidate number, which is used by the system to store their data. No information is shared or used for any reason other than as selection data. Symbiotics may use your data to improve internal analysis and so before you start your assessment you will be asked to sign a consent form, to give permission for Symbiotics to use your data. If your data is used your identity will remain confidential and will not be shared with any 3rd party companies or organisations.
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Assessment: What Should I Expect?
3.1
Log In Screen
You will be provided with a 15 digit alpha numeric licence number. Please keep a note of this licence in case you should need to log in again. When you log in you will be asked to provide your first name, surname, date of birth, gender, country of residence and email address. The system will remember these details so please ensure that you keep a note of the details that you provide for future reference. N.B. - Please note that the system is case sensitive: details must be re-inputted exactly as they were the first time (for example: you would be unable to re-login if you inputted your name as ‘Andy’ in the first instance and ‘andy’ in the second instance).
Figure 3-1: Online Login Screen You must agree to the terms and conditions before you can continue. When you have completed all details click ‘login’ to continue. A login screen will appear – once your details have been authenticated, a ‘continue’ button will appear - click this to enter the assessment.
Figure 3-2: Online Login Screen
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The tests that you have been allocated will load. Click ‘continue’ to receive the instructions for your first test.
Figure 3-3: Online Login Screen
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Maths Stage
4.1
Instructions
Figure 4-1: Online Login Screen Read the instructions carefully before you click ‘next’ to start the test. The test is 30 minutes long and the timer will commence when you start the test. Click ‘next’ to move on to the next page of the test. You may use the ‘next’ and ‘previous’ buttons to scroll through the pages of the test. The test will automatically finish after 30 minutes whether or not you have answered all the questions. You will be logged out of the test and your data uploaded. If you finish the assessment within 30 minutes you may click ‘finish’ to exit the test. Your data will be uploaded – you will not be able to return to the assessment.
4.2
Level of Maths Paper
You should be informed of the level of maths paper you are sitting. Below are explanations of what each paper covers.
4.2.1 Advanced The majority of questions in the test are based at the higher end of syllabuses taught by the end of compulsory school learning (age 16) – approximate levels are outlined below: UK – high GCSE level US – high school diploma Asia – 10th Standard Europe – Level 5 There are also a small number of questions designed to challenge students who have been proactive in advancing their knowledge of Mathematics.
4.2.2 Progressive If you are taking the ‘Progressive Maths Paper’ the questions get progressively more difficult throughout the paper:
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Not for General Distribution Questions 1-5 are at foundation level and worth 1 mark each Questions 6-15 are at intermediate level and worth 5 marks each Questions 16-20 are at advanced level and worth 10 marks each You may choose which questions you answer and in what order.
4.3
Topics Covered
4.3.1 Advanced
Basic algebra
Transformations
Trigonometry
Bearings
Units
Logarithms
Differentiation
Factorising quadratics
Probability
Simplifying algebra
3D Pythagoras
Changing the subject
Surds
Solving quadratic equations
Indices
Applied Maths – e.g. calculating headwinds and crosswinds
4.3.2 Progressive
Speed/Distance/Time
Calculating Fuel Rate
Basic Pythagoras
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Formulas
Below is not an all-inclusive list; familiarising yourself with the topics outlined above should ensure you are aware of all the relevant formulas, including:
Speed = Distance / Time
Cosine and Sine rules
Pythagoras’s theorem: c2 = a2 + b2
Angles in a triangle add up to 180°
Trigonometry ratios
4.5
Example Questions
Examples of typical questions you can expect in the Advanced paper (or the final section of the paper if you are completing the Progressive paper) can be found below:
1. From a boat, the angle of elevation of the foot of a lighthouse on the edge of a cliff is 34°. If the cliff is 150 m high, how far from the base of the cliff is the boat.
2. If you are flying on a heading of 037° and make a left turn of 45°, what will be your new heading?
3. A letter is to be chosen at random from this set of letter-cards. What is the probability that the letter is an ‘S’?
4. Look at the diagram of this cuboid. Calculate the length BG.
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5. An airplane has an airspeed of 275 km/h, and flies on a bearing of 295. The wind is blowing at a speed of 225 km/h from West to East. What is the head wind and what is the cross wind?
4.5.1 Example Maths Questions - Answers 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
222 m 352° 3 10 13 cm Head wind = 204 km/h Cross wind = 95 km/h
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Physics Stage
5.1
Instructions
Read the instructions carefully before you click ‘next’ to start the test. The test is 30 minutes long and the timer will commence when you start the test. Click ‘next’ to move on to the next page of the test. You may use the ‘next’ and ‘previous’ buttons to scroll through the pages of the test. The test will automatically finish after 30 minutes whether or not you have answered all the questions. You will be logged out of the test and your data uploaded. If you finish the assessment within 30 minutes you may click ‘finish’ to exit the test. Your data will be uploaded – you will not be able to return to the assessment.
Figure 5-1: Physics Instructions Screen
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Level of Physics Papers
You should be informed of the level of physics paper you are sitting. Below are explanations of what each paper covers.
5.2.1 Advanced The majority of questions in the test are based at the higher end of syllabuses taught by the end of compulsory school learning (age 16) – approximate levels are outlined below: UK - GCSE level US – high school diploma Asia – 10th Standard Europe – Level 5 There are also a small number of questions designed to challenge students who have been proactive in advancing their knowledge of Physics.
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Not for General Distribution Questions 1-5 are at foundation level and worth 1 mark each Questions 6-15 are at intermediate level and worth 5 marks each Questions 16-20 are at advanced level and worth 10 marks each You may choose which questions you answer and in what order.
5.3
Topics Covered
5.3.1 Advanced
Basic Physics – length, mass, volume,
Acceleration
Speed/Distance/Time
Relative speed
Units
Weight, mass, density and volume
Newton’s Law – inertia and forces
Gravity
Work, energy and power
Kinetic energy
Temperature
Pressure and state– liquid and gases
Basic electricity – circuits, current, voltage, resistance
Basic magnetism – magnetic field, lines of flux
Refraction
Pulleys and springs
5.3.2 Progressive Properties of solids, liquids and gases
Magnets
Energy
Mass and weight
Waves – mechanical and electromagnetic
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Basic circuitry
Units of measurement
The universe
Pressure
Acceleration
Force
Circuitry – current and resistors
Velocity
Levers
Springs
Balancing weights
5.4
Formulas
Below is not an all-inclusive list; familiarising yourself with the topics outlined above should ensure you are aware of all the relevant formulas, including:
Speed = Distance/Time
Gas laws – Boyle-Mariotte law, Gay-Lussac law, Dalton’s law
Newton’s equations of motion
Hooke's Law
Bernoulli’s Theorem
Ohms Law
5.5
Example Questions
Examples of typical questions you can expect in the Advanced paper (or the final section of the paper if you are completing the Progressive paper) can be found below:
1. In an emergency stop, a driver applies the brakes in a car travelling at 24 ms-1. The car stops after travelling 19.2m while braking. Calculate the average acceleration of the car during braking?
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Not for General Distribution 2. Calculate the current passing through a 6.8 Ω resistor when it is connected to a 9V battery:
3. A sample of ideal gas has a volume of 1.50 x 10-4 m3 at a temperature of 22°C and a pressure of 1.20 x 105 Pa. If the volume of the gas remains constant, calculate the temperature (in Kelvin not °C) at which the pressure of the gas is 2.00 x 105 Pa. 4. In a game of cricket, a ball leaves a bat in a horizontal direction from a height of 0.39 m above the ground. The speed of the ball is 35 ms-1. The ball takes 0.28 seconds to reach the ground again. What horizontal distance has the ball travelled in this time?
5. In the diagram below, Aircraft A is flying East and maintaining a groundspeed of 340 kt (a kt = speed of 1 NM / hr). Aircraft B is flying in the same direction as aircraft A but 210 NM ahead, maintaining a ground speed of 280 kt. Aircraft A will catch Aircraft B at Point ‘X’. What distance will Aircraft B have travelled when this event occurs?
5.5.1 Example Physics Questions - Answers 1) -15 ms-2 2) 1.32 A 3) 492 K 4) 9.9 m 5) 980 NM
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Aviation Knowledge Test
This exam is designed to test your aviation knowledge in the below areas: i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii) viii)
6.1
Air Law Instruments Radio Navigation Human Performance and Limitations Performance General Navigation Meteorology Principles of Flight
Instructions
The exam contains 50 questions, and you will have one hour to complete the test. Each question is multiple choice – you are given 4 answer options, only one of which is correct. Calculators are not allowed.
Read the instructions carefully before you click ‘next’ to start the test. The test is 60 minutes long and the timer will commence when you start the test. Click ‘next’ to move on to the next page of the test. You may use the ‘next’ and ‘previous’ buttons to scroll through the pages of the test. The test will automatically finish after 60 minutes, regardless of whether all questions have been answered.
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English Language Test
This exam forms the online part of ADAPT's English Language Assessment. Listening and comprehension skills are assessed across the 6 key areas of language skill identified by the ICAO in their Language Proficiency Rating Scale: i) Pronunciation ii) Structure iii) Vocabulary iv) Fluency v) Comprehension vi) Interaction The results of the assessment will give an approximate indication of an individual's language level based on the ICAO framework. There are 60 questions in total in this paper and you will have 1 hour to complete the test. The questions are split up into the following sections:
7.1
Section 1 - Structure
Part A: For each question you will see a sentence that has been split into 3 sections which are not in the correct order. You will need to select the correct order of the sections to produce the correct whole sentence. Each question has 3 possible answer options, only one of which is correct.
Part B: For each question you will see a written sentence that has a word missing. You will need to select the correct word to complete the sentence. Each question has 4 possible answer options, only one of which is correct.
Section 2 – Vocabulary
7.2
For each question you will see a written sentence that has a word missing. You will need to select the correct word that best completes the sentence. Each question has 4 possible answer options, only one of which is correct.
Section 3 – Comprehension
7.3 Part A:
For each question you will hear a question asked over your headphones. Listen carefully to the question and the select correct answer. Each question has 2 possible answer options, only one of which is correct.
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Not for General Distribution information in this paragraph. Each question is written, and the answer can be found in paragraph 1. You will need to select the option that correctly answers the question. You will then need to repeat the process for a second paragraph, which contains information on a different aviation topic. All questions have 3 possible answer options, only one of which is correct.
Section 4 – Interaction
7.4
For each question you will hear a question or statement relating to an aviation situation. You will need to select the most appropriate response to the question or statement. Each question has 4 possible answer options, only one of which is correct.
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Physical Task Stage (FAST)
Figure 8-1: Physical Assessment Screen The physical assessment stage is an online screening tool that takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. You will be required to:
Follow verbal and written instructions
Monitor a cockpit view and flight path
Fly a ‘crash’ course
Answer cognitive questions. The types of cognitive questions you will be asked are: o Numerical Reasoning o Verbal Reasoning o Abstract Reasoning o Perceptual Speed and Accuracy o Spatial Relationship Reasoning o Working Memory Examples of these types of questions can be found online.
Provide self-analysis in the form of a mini-debrief
See below for details on each phase of the physical assessment.
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Step by Step Guide to FAST
8.1.1 Information on System Configuration and Requirements
Figure 8-2: Explanation of hardware required
Figure 8-3: Explanation of Audio Requirements
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Figure 8-4: Explanation of Mouse and Keyboard Requirements
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8.1.2 Information on the FAST System
Figure 8-5: Information on Candidate Briefing
Figure 8-6: Explanation of Countdown Timer
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8.1.3 Information on the FAST Assessment
Figure 8-7: Explanation of Personality Questionnaire
Figure 8-8: Explanation of the Layout of the FAST Assessment
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Figure 8-9: Information on Cockpit Monitoring
Figure 8-10: Information on Flight Path
Figure 8-11: Information on Reporting
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Figure 8-12: Information on Questions
Figure 8-13: Information on Debrief
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Cognitive Testing
9.1
Information on Topics Tested
This exam will measure and assess your aptitude some or all of the following areas, and last approximately 30 minutes:
Numerical Reasoning These questions are testing your ability to use, interpret and manipulate numbers and mathematical data. Verbal Reasoning These questions are testing your ability to analyse, interpret and understand written information. Spatial Relationship Reasoning These questions are testing your ability to see spatial patterns and move or rotate these in your mind to solve visual problems. Abstract Reasoning These questions are testing your ability to recognise patterns and similarities between shapes and figures. Perceptual Speed and Accuracy These questions are testing your ability to work quickly and accurately to find information from numbers or images. Working Memory These questions are testing your ability to hold, retrieve and use information held in short term memory. Mechanical Reasoning These questions measure your knowledge and understanding of key mechanical and physical concepts and principles, such as machinery and motion. It includes understanding the function of mechanisms and knowledge of how to achieve desired outputs. Concepts include levers, pulleys, gears, springs, simple electrical circuits and fault diagnosis.
You will receive specific instructions along with example questions for each question type shortly. All questions are multiple choice in format and will either have three or four answer options to select from, only one of which is correct. You will need to read each question carefully before responding. You will not be able to go back to change your answers: you will need to work accurately but quickly in order to complete the test within the time limit. Each question set will have 6 questions, making a maximum total of 42 questions in the paper.
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Levels of Cognitive Tests
Currently there are 2 levels of cognitive test –
Level 1 is for Ab-initio candidates
Level 2 is a more advanced level for candidates with aviation knowledge and experience
Although the tests are based on similar themes and subjects, the more advanced questions are either set at a higher level of difficulty or assume a high level of aviation knowledge or understanding.
9.3
Ab-Initio Cognitive Test Examples
9.3.1 Numerical Reasoning All questions will be multiple choice in format and will have 4 answer options available, only 1 of which is correct. Question types include: 1) Basic Algebra 2) Sequences 3) Fractions, Decimals and Percentages 4) Arithmetic 5) Conversions 6) Speed / Distance / Time calculations For example: Calculate how many miles there are in 64 km. a) 40 miles b) 48 miles c) 45 miles d) 50 miles Answer = A
9.3.2 Verbal Reasoning All questions will be multiple choice in format and will have 3 answer options available, only 1 of which is correct. Question types include: 1) Anagrams 2) Aviation Acronyms 3) Connections 4) Synonyms 5) Antonyms 6) Logic For example: Select the word most opposite in meaning to regular. a) Normal b) Usual c) Unusual Answer = C 30
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9.3.3 Spatial Relationship Reasoning For these questions, a question image will be displayed for 5 seconds only. This image will then be replaced with 4 answer option images. Only 1 of these 4 images correctly answers the question. You will not be able to view the original question image after the initial 5 seconds. Question types include: 1) Reflection 2) Rotation 3) Cubes 4) Directions 5) Map 6) Radars meet For example: Select the option that shows a reflection of this image in the red line:
Answer = C
9.3.4 Abstract Reasoning All questions will be multiple choice and will have 4 answer options available, only 1 of which is correct. Question types include: 1) Select the odd image 2) Complete the sequence 3) Complete the statement 4) Complete the grid For example: Select the odd image that does not fit with the other images:
Answer = B
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9.3.5 Perceptual Speed and Accuracy For these questions, you need to respond as quickly as possible – your reaction times to complete each question will be recorded by the system. Question types include: 1) Match sequence - numbers 2) Match sequence - letters 3) Cockpit dials 4) Sorting data 5) Scanning 6) Matrix For example: Select the sequence that exactly matches the one below:
Answer = A
9.3.6 Working Memory For these questions, a question image will be displayed for 5 seconds only. This image will then be replaced with 4 answer option images. Only 1 of these 4 images correctly answers the question. You will not be able to view the original question image after the initial 5 seconds. Question types include: 1) Counting task 2) Memory span 3) Dot memory 4) Match sequence 5) Match image 6) Radar location For example: Select the sequence that exactly matches the one below:
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9.3.7 Mechanical Reasoning All questions will be multiple-choice in format and will have 4 answer options available, only 1 of which is correct. Question types include: 1) Approximately how much force is needed to lift the weight?
a) 22 lbs b) 44 lbs c) 11 lbs d) 15 lbs
Answer = C
9.4
Intermediate Cognitive Test Examples
9.4.1 Numerical Reasoning All questions will be multiple-choice in format and will have 4 answer options available, only 1 of which is correct. Question types include: 1) Algebra 2) Sequences 3) Fuel Consumption 4) Arithmetic 5) Conversions 6) Speed / Distance / Time calculations For example: At 20 mph how long would it take to travel 640 miles? a) 30 minutes b) 32 hours c) 24 hours d) 32 minutes Answer = B
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9.4.2 Verbal Reasoning All questions will be multiple choice in format and will have 3 answer options available, only 1 of which is correct. Question types include: 1) Analogy 2) Aviation Acronyms 3) Connections 4) Synonyms / Antonyms 5) Aviation Knowledge 6) Categories For example: What does the acronym STAR stand for? a) Standard Time Arrival Route b) Standard Terminal Arrival Route c) Second Terminal Arrival Route Answer = B
9.4.3 Spatial Relationship Reasoning For these questions, a question image will be displayed for 5 seconds only. This image will then be replaced with 4 answer option images. Only 1 of these 4 images correctly answers the question. You will not be able to view the original question image after the initial 5 seconds. Question types include: 1) Aircraft Orientation 2) Rotation 3) Compass direction 4) Directions 5) Map 6) Radars meet For example: Which compass direction does the helicopter need to fly in to reach destination point C:
Answer = A
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9.4.4 Abstract Reasoning All questions will be multiple-choice and will have 4 answer options available, only 1 of which is correct. Question types include: 1) Select the odd image 2) Complete the sequence 3) Complete the statement 4) Complete the grid For example: Select the odd image that does not fit with the other images:
Answer = D
9.4.5 Perceptual Speed and Accuracy For these questions, you need to respond as quickly as possible – your reaction times to complete each question will be recorded by the system. Question types include: 1) Attitude Indicator 2) Primary Flight Display 3) Cockpit Dials 4) Alternative Code 5) Flight Management System (FMS) 6) Radio Frequency For example: Locate the radio frequency and select the option that matches the original display:
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9.4.6 Working Memory For these questions, a question image will be displayed for 5 seconds only. This image will then be replaced with 4 answer option images. Only 1 of these 4 images correctly answers the question. You will not be able to view the original question image after the initial 5 seconds. Question types include: 1) Counting task 2) Memory span 3) Dot memory 4) Dial location 5) Match image 6) Radar location
For example: Select the sequence that exactly matches the one below:
Answer = B
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10. Co-Ordination and Control
Figure 10-1: Co-Ordination Assessment
The purpose of the assessment is to measure your control and coordination – with the option for either hand-eye or hand, feet and eye coordination. The aim is to hold the ball in the centre of the target for as long as possible. Throughout the assessment the ball will try to move away from the centre of the target and your task is to use the joystick and foot pedals to guide the ball back on target. Moving the joystick forward and backward will control the vertical position of the ball, moving the rudder pedals left and right will control the horizontal position of the ball. As the assessment goes on the action will change speed and direction and test how quickly you react to the movement of the ball. The assessment will last for 3 minutes, preceded by two 20 second practices.
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Once you have completed the assessment you will be shown your score:
Figure 10-3: Presentation of your Score
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11. Flight Simulation 11.1 Fixed Wing Assessment 1 This stage uses a flight simulator that is based on a simple computer game. It is controlled using a set of flight controls. You will first be presented with the introductory instructions, both auditorally and on screen. Once these have completed, the flight simulator will load. Pay attention to these instructions, as they will explain how to control the flight simulation.
Figure 11-1: Example of Fixed Wing Instruction The first task will help you practice using the controls and screen. You will be looking at the cockpit screen and using the throttle and stick. The aim is for you to get experience using the controls and get used to the head up display. The head up display will be on the screen. Speed is displayed on the left side, altitude is on the right side and heading is at the bottom of the screen.
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To help you fly at a steady speed put the throttle in the middle position. To find this push the throttle all the way forward, then all the back and find the middle point. The stick will be very quick to respond so your movements need to be gentle. If there are any buttons on the stick do not use them, as they will not help you.
11.1.1 Changing Height To increase altitude, pull the stick towards you. Move the aircraft symbol to no more than 5 degrees above zero and the altitude will start to increase. To stop ascending, gently pull the stick back to the upright position. Bring the aircraft symbol back in line with the zero degrees bar. The stick will be very quick to respond so your movements need to be gentle. Do not use the buttons on the stick as they will not help you. To decrease altitude, gently push the stick forward. Lower the aircraft symbol to no more than 5 degrees below zero the altitude will start to decrease. To stop descending, gently pull the stick back to the upright position. Bring the aircraft symbol back in line with the zero degrees bar.
11.1.2 Changing Speed To help you fly at a steady speed put the throttle in the middle position. To find this push the throttle all the way forward, then all the back and find the middle point. To go faster, move the throttle forward and your speed will increase. To stay at your new speed, bring the throttle back to the middle position. To slow down, move the throttle backwards. Your speed will then decrease. To fly at your new speed, again move the throttle back to the middle position. Airspeed is shown on the left side of the head up display.
11.1.3 Changing Heading Heading is shown at the bottom centre of the head up display. To turn left, move the stick very gently to the left. The natural horizon should cut from the top left corner to the middle of the right side of the head up display. Bring it back in line with the zero degrees bar and heading will decrease. To level out, start moving the stick gently to the right about 5 to 10 degrees before you reach your new heading. To turn right, move the stick gently to the right. Make sure that the horizon cuts from the top right corner to the middle of the left hand side of the head up display. On reaching a new heading, start to straighten out by turning gently to the left.
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11.2 Fixed Wing Assessment 2 11.2.1 Route During this phase you will be required to fly at an accurate height and speed using features that you will be able to see on the head up display. You will be given instructions that you should follow accurately to help you find the points that you are looking to fly over. Only when you assess that you are over the top of the points should you change heading to fly towards the next feature.
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12. Rotary Wing Assessment The Rotary Wing Assessment involves flying a mission in a helicopter. The flight controls have a different effect to the Fixed Wing assessments.
Speed
Zero Degree pitch dot and aircraft symbol
Figure 12-1: Rotary Wing HUD Head Up Display picture: the aircraft symbol is now shown as a “cup” shape with 2 wing bars. It is in line with the zero degree position which is shown as a “dot” in the middle of the display. Speed is once again shown at the top of the head up display on the left side.
12.1.1 Changing Speed The throttle will have no effect. To change speed in the helicopter you will need to adjust the position of the aircraft symbol relative to the zero degree position. To go faster, gently ease the stick forward to lower the aircraft symbol slightly below the zero position. As you reach the correct speed, return the aircraft symbol to the zero degree position. To slow down, raise the aircraft symbol slightly above the zero position and as you reach the correct speed select the zero position. You will need to be gentle with your stick inputs.
12.1.2 Changing Heading If you have foot pedals: To turn the helicopter will require stick and rudder input. To turn left, gently move the stick to the left to roll the aircraft and push the left foot pedal slightly; to turn right move the stick gently right and apply a little right foot pedal.
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If you do not have foot pedals: To turn the helicopter, twist the stick. To turn left, gently twist the stick to the left, and to turn right gently twist the stick to the right.
12.1.3 Route In this assessment you will fly a route using features you will see in the visual picture. You will start above a road. Follow the road as closely as possible until it passes the town and passes under the electrical pylons, then turn right to follow the railway lines, pass over the station and once past the communications tower turn left in line with the road. To your left will be two more communications towers, fly between them to the field behind. At all times try to maintain a speed of 150 knots.
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13. Questionnaire Stage There is 1 personality questionnaire that must be completed – the ADAPT Personality Questionnaire (APQ). This looks at your personality, values, behaviour and attitude. The questionnaire can either be completed at the test centre, or before/after you attend the test centre. If you are not at the assessment centre you should do the APQ in a comfortable, quiet area with no distractions or interruptions.
13.1 ADAPT Personality Questionnaire (APQ) This stage has no time limit, but you should try to finish within 30-45 minutes, in 1 attempt.
Figure 13-1: APQ Instruction Screen The questionnaire is split in to 11 sections. The questions will change in length and there are 3 different question types, all of which have 4 multiple choice options:
13.1.1 Question Type 1 Read the question carefully and decide which of the two options most closely describes your opinion or preference - i.e. which option is 'more like me'. Then select the option that most accurately describes how strong this preference is - a moderate preference or a strong preference.
Figure 13-2: APQ Question Type 1
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13.1.2 Question Type 2 Read the question carefully and then select the option that most accurately describes your opinion or preference – strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree:
Figure 13-3: APQ Question Type 2
13.1.3 Question Type 3 Read the question carefully and then select the one option that most accurately describes your opinion or preference:
Figure 13-4: APQ Question Type 3 You will answer questions on a range of topics, including your interests, preferences and opinions. There are no right or wrong answers. To assess your personality to the highest standard, we need to get the correct information about you. Therefore, you should be totally honest when answering the questionnaire. Do not spend too long thinking about each question – your first reaction is usually the best. The information given may not be as detailed as you want, but answer the best you can. Be as honest and truthful as you can. Do not give an answer just because it seems like the right thing to say. Please ask the assessor or examiner if you do not understand any of the words used in the questions. An example of the layout of the APQ questions is shown below:
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Your answers will be saved at the end of each page, so you can come back and carry on with the questionnaire if you get disconnected. You can go back and change any answers once you have pressed ‘next’. You need to answer all questions in all sections. You will not be allowed to finish the questionnaire until all the questions are answered. The left hand bar on the screen will show you how many questions are still to be answered on the page and how many pages are left to complete as well as the number of answers required to complete the page. The ‘finish’ button will only activate once all questions on all pages have been answered.
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14. Finishing the Assessment When you have finished each of the tests you will see a screen displaying the specific list of tests that you are undertaking, highlighting which ones are complete (demonstrated by ticks before the test name):
Figure 14-1: Central Screen. Note: all tests have been completed.
Once a number of tests are completed, the option to ‘Logout’ may appear. This will allow you to exit the assessment and complete any further tests (such as the Personality Questionnaire) at home. If you are required to log out and complete your assessment away from the test centre, you will be informed. When you are ready to complete any outstanding tests, you will need to log into the assessment tool again using the same details as before. This will allow you to access and complete any outstanding tests. When you have finished all the tests and see this final screen you must click ‘continue’ not ‘logout’. This will upload your results to Symbiotics Ltd. Your results report will be generated and sent to the Academy.
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