A head-up display (HUD) places critical instrument readings on the cockpit window. Which of the following statements best characterizes its advantages?
A) it facilitates parallel processing of scene and symbology
B) it facilitates processing of an unexpected obstacle
C) it disrupts focused attention
D) it violates spatial proximity

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HUDs allow pilots to process both the external scene and the critical instrument data simultaneously without having to shift focus, which is known as parallel processing of scene and symbology. This enhances situational awareness and reaction times.

A Head-Up Display (HUD) Places Critical Instrument Readings on the Cockpit