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First effect of a high workload

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 10 of 15 on Operations / Aeronautical Decision-Making. ACS element UA.V.D.K1b · difficulty: standard. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONA remote pilot finds that, as the flight becomes busier, the pilot is working harder yet getting less done. According to the study guide, this is

  1. Athe first effect of a high workload.
  2. Bthe last stage of work overload, reached only after task saturation.
  3. Ca normal effect of workload that needs no action by the pilot.
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Correct answer: A. the first effect of a high workload.

  • A — correct The study guide states that the first effect of high workload is that the pilot may be working harder but accomplishing less.
  • B — incorrect The study guide identifies working harder but accomplishing less as the first effect of high workload, before attention narrows and task saturation occurs.
  • C — incorrect The study guide says that when a work overload situation exists the pilot needs to stop, think, slow down, and prioritize; it is not a condition to ignore.

BACKGROUND

Recognizing a work overload situation is an important component of managing workload. The Remote Pilot Study Guide describes a progression: the first effect of high workload is that the pilot may be working harder but accomplishing less. As workload increases further, attention cannot be devoted to several tasks at one time and the pilot may begin to focus on one item. When the pilot becomes task saturated, there is no awareness of input from various sources, so decisions may be made on incomplete information and the possibility of error increases. When overload exists, the pilot needs to stop, think, slow down, and prioritize.

STUDY TIP

Learn the overload sequence in order: working harder for less, then narrowing to one item, then task saturation with lost input awareness.

KEY POINTS

  • Working harder but accomplishing less is the first effect of high workload.
  • Later effects are narrowing attention and task saturation.
  • The response to overload is to stop, think, slow down, and prioritize.

SOURCES

  • remote_pilot_study_guide.txt ch10, "Workload Management"
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SkyDrill is not affiliated with the FAA. This is an original practice item based on 14 CFR part 107, 14 CFR part 89, and the FAA Remote Pilot – Small UAS Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22). Regulations and handbooks are revised; confirm details against the current edition.