The Science of Expert Performance

Final Quiz

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Assessment

1. What is expert performance best understood as? A. Reliable high-quality execution under real conditions B. Confidence in a topic C. A job title D. Occasional success without review

2. Why is expertise not identical to expert performance? A. Expertise is only about credentials B. Expert performance requires applying skill effectively under real constraints C. Expert performance ignores context D. Expertise guarantees perfect execution every time

3. Why does domain specificity matter? A. Experts never need domain knowledge B. Performance is identical in every setting C. Expertise in one domain does not automatically transfer fully to every other domain D. Domain boundaries disappear with confidence

4. What is a mental model? A. A calendar reminder B. A password storage method C. A scorecard with no context D. An internal representation of how something works

5. What is situational awareness? A. The ability to notice, interpret, and update understanding of relevant conditions B. Memorizing every possible detail C. Ignoring changing conditions D. Acting quickly without observing

6. Why can experts appear fast? A. They always skip analysis B. They have organized knowledge that helps them recognize meaningful cues earlier C. They never make mistakes D. They avoid feedback

7. What is automaticity? A. A guarantee that performance is perfect B. A way to avoid all procedures C. Practiced execution with reduced conscious effort D. A replacement for judgment

8. Why should experts still use checklists? A. Checklists replace expertise completely B. Checklists are only for beginners C. Checklists prevent all unexpected events D. Checklists reduce reliance on memory for important repeatable steps

9. What is cognitive load? A. The mental effort required to hold, process, and use information B. The number of years in a job C. A measure of confidence D. A type of physical strength

10. Why can pressure degrade performance? A. Pressure always improves judgment B. It may narrow attention, increase rushing, or reduce decision quality if not managed C. Pressure removes the need for preparation D. Pressure guarantees focus

11. What is calibration? A. Speaking with maximum certainty B. Ignoring uncertainty C. Matching confidence to actual performance, accuracy, or likelihood D. Measuring only effort

12. Why are after-action reviews useful? A. They replace practice B. They are only useful after failure C. They eliminate all future mistakes D. They connect performance, decisions, outcomes, and lessons for future improvement

13. What is scenario training useful for? A. Practicing skill application under realistic constraints and decision conditions B. Avoiding feedback C. Replacing real-world performance forever D. Practicing only memorized definitions

14. What is a sign of performance degradation? A. Better calibration B. Useful feedback C. Increased errors, tunnel vision, fatigue, or unstable decision quality D. Clear documentation

15. Which statement best summarizes expert performance? A. Expert performance is constant maximum intensity B. Expert performance is built through skill, context awareness, attention control, feedback, practice, calibration, and recovery C. Expert performance means never needing tools or teammates D. Expert performance is the same as confidence