Question 1

Dimensional weight ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  considers a shipment's density 
B)  only applies to air transportation 
C)  is associated with commodity rates 
D)  does not impact transportation rates 
A)  considers a shipment's density 
B)  only applies to air transportation 
C)  is associated with commodity rates 
D)  does not impact transportation rates

Question 2

Environmental regulation of transportation is concerned with water, noise, and air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A 10,000 foot (3,047 meter) runway is viewed as adequate for accommodating the largest existing wide-body aircraft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Of the modes with vehicles, railroads offer the greatest capacity, or volume, that can be carried at one time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Truckload freight moves through a carrier's terminal(s).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A contract carrier is under no obligation to render services to the general public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A transportation broker looks to match a shipper's freight with a carrier to transport it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Shippers' associations ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are the same as a freight forwarder 
B)  function in a manner similar to freight forwarders 
C)  specialize in truckload shipments 
D)  are used only for agricultural products 
A)  are the same as a freight forwarder 
B)  function in a manner similar to freight forwarders 
C)  specialize in truckload shipments 
D)  are used only for agricultural products

Question 9

Which of the two routing alternatives would you recommend? Why?

Accepted Answer

In terms of transportation costs only, t

Question 10

Private transportation is most prevalent in the ____ industry.

Accepted Answer

A)  pipeline 
B)  trucking 
C)  railroad 
D)  airline 
A)  pipeline 
B)  trucking 
C)  railroad 
D)  airline

Question 11

Air is generally the fastest mode of transportation for shipments exceeding 600 miles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____ pipelines carry crude oil from gathering-line concentration points to the oil refineries.

Accepted Answer

A)  product 
B)  trunk 
C)  arterial 
D)  collection 
A)  product 
B)  trunk 
C)  arterial 
D)  collection

Question 13

A 3,047 meter (10,000 foot) runway is significant because it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is generally viewed as adequate for accommodating the largest existing wide-body aircraft 
B)  is the longest that can be used worldwide due to safety regulations 
C)  represents the longest runway in the world 
D)  is only found in economically developed countries 
E)  none of the above 
A)  is generally viewed as adequate for accommodating the largest existing wide-body aircraft 
B)  is the longest that can be used worldwide due to safety regulations 
C)  represents the longest runway in the world 
D)  is only found in economically developed countries 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

One disadvantage to private transportation is that managerial costs are often ignored or underestimated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____ is the most reliable form of transportation.

Accepted Answer

A)  rail 
B)  motor carrier 
C)  pipeline 
D)  air 
E)  water 
A)  rail 
B)  motor carrier 
C)  pipeline 
D)  air 
E)  water

Question 16

Airfreight containers are commonly referred to as "skids."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A barge crane raises or lowers barges so they can meet the river's level as they move upstream or downstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Barge transportation tends to be slow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Railroads are considered the most reliable form of transportation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Transportation refers to the actual, physical movement of goods and people between two points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Dimensional weight ____.

Environmental regulation of transportation is concerned with water, noise, and air pollution.

A 10,000 foot (3,047 meter) runway is viewed as adequate for accommodating the largest existing wide-body aircraft.

Of the modes with vehicles, railroads offer the greatest capacity, or volume, that can be carried at one time.

Truckload freight moves through a carrier's terminal(s).

A contract carrier is under no obligation to render services to the general public.

A transportation broker looks to match a shipper's freight with a carrier to transport it.

Shippers' associations ____.

Which of the two routing alternatives would you recommend? Why?

Private transportation is most prevalent in the ____ industry.

Air is generally the fastest mode of transportation for shipments exceeding 600 miles.

____ pipelines carry crude oil from gathering-line concentration points to the oil refineries.

A 3,047 meter (10,000 foot) runway is significant because it ____.

One disadvantage to private transportation is that managerial costs are often ignored or underestimated.

____ is the most reliable form of transportation.

Airfreight containers are commonly referred to as "skids."

A barge crane raises or lowers barges so they can meet the river's level as they move upstream or downstream.

Barge transportation tends to be slow.

Railroads are considered the most reliable form of transportation.

Transportation refers to the actual, physical movement of goods and people between two points.

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Dimensional weight ____.

Environmental regulation of transportation is concerned with water, noise, and air pollution.

A 10,000 foot (3,047 meter) runway is viewed as adequate for accommodating the largest existing wide-body aircraft.

Of the modes with vehicles, railroads offer the greatest capacity, or volume, that can be carried at one time.

Truckload freight moves through a carrier's terminal(s).

A contract carrier is under no obligation to render services to the general public.

A transportation broker looks to match a shipper's freight with a carrier to transport it.

Shippers' associations ____.

Which of the two routing alternatives would you recommend? Why?

Private transportation is most prevalent in the ____ industry.

Air is generally the fastest mode of transportation for shipments exceeding 600 miles.

____ pipelines carry crude oil from gathering-line concentration points to the oil refineries.

A 3,047 meter (10,000 foot) runway is significant because it ____.

One disadvantage to private transportation is that managerial costs are often ignored or underestimated.

____ is the most reliable form of transportation.

Airfreight containers are commonly referred to as "skids."

A barge crane raises or lowers barges so they can meet the river's level as they move upstream or downstream.

Barge transportation tends to be slow.

Railroads are considered the most reliable form of transportation.

Transportation refers to the actual, physical movement of goods and people between two points.

An Overview of Logistics

Logistics and Information Technology

Strategic and Financial Logistics

Organizational and Mangerial Issues in Logistics

The Supply Chain Management Concept

Procurement

Demand Management, Order Management

Inventory Management

Distribution Center, Warehouse, and Plant Location

Warehousing Management

Packaging and Materials Handling

Transportation Management

International Logistics

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