Definition of effective workload management

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 9 of 15 on Operations / Aeronautical Decision-Making. ACS element UA.V.D.K1b · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONAccording to the Remote Pilot Study Guide, effective workload management ensures that essential operations are accomplished by

  1. Adelegating every non-flying task to a visual observer before takeoff.
  2. Bcompleting tasks in the order they arise so none are forgotten.
  3. Cplanning, prioritizing, and sequencing tasks to avoid work overload.
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Correct answer: C. planning, prioritizing, and sequencing tasks to avoid work overload.

  • A — incorrect The study guide does not describe workload management as wholesale delegation to a visual observer; it describes planning, prioritizing, and sequencing tasks.
  • B — incorrect Handling tasks strictly in arrival order is the opposite of prioritizing and sequencing them, which is what the study guide calls for.
  • C — correct The study guide states that effective workload management ensures essential operations are accomplished by planning, prioritizing, and sequencing tasks to avoid work overload.

BACKGROUND

The Remote Pilot Study Guide treats workload management as part of maintaining situational awareness. It states that effective workload management ensures essential operations are accomplished by planning, prioritizing, and sequencing tasks to avoid work overload. As experience is gained, a pilot learns to recognize future workload requirements and can prepare for high workload periods during times of low workload. Task management is one of the concepts included in Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM).

STUDY TIP

Memorize the three verbs the study guide uses for workload management: plan, prioritize, and sequence.

KEY POINTS

  • Workload management means planning, prioritizing, and sequencing tasks.
  • Its purpose is to avoid work overload.
  • Experienced pilots prepare for high workload periods during low workload periods.

SOURCES

  • remote_pilot_study_guide.txt ch10, "Workload Management"
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