Question 1

Why was the construction of the Erie Canal so important in 1825?

Accepted Answer

The Erie Canal provided access from New

Question 2

In addition to its economic role,what other roles are associated with transportation:

Accepted Answer

Political and milita

Question 3

Demand for transportation at the macro is _______,while demand for transportation at the micro level is _______?

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic, elastic 
B)  elastic, inelastic 
C)  inelastic, inelastic 
D)  inelastic, elastic 
A)  elastic, elastic 
B)  elastic, inelastic 
C)  inelastic, inelastic 
D)  inelastic, elastic

Question 4

What percentage of ton mile traffic in the U.S.is carried by air?

Accepted Answer

A)  4% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  None of the above 
A)  4% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

Why is transportation considered a cost center in the firm?

Accepted Answer

Changes in price of

Question 6

A transportation shipment of 75 tons for 125 miles would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  200 ton-miles 
B)  3125 ton-miles 
C)  9375 ton-miles 
D)  6250 ton-miles 
A)  200 ton-miles 
B)  3125 ton-miles 
C)  9375 ton-miles 
D)  6250 ton-miles

Question 7

Aggregate transportation expenditures are about what percentage of GDP in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
A)  1% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20%

Question 8

Ozone reduction is a concern due to what compound used in refrigeration?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  chloroform 
C)  chlorofluorocarbons 
D)  chlorophyll 
A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  chloroform 
C)  chlorofluorocarbons 
D)  chlorophyll

Question 9

In the 21st Century,the U.S.Transportation System will face serious challenges from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate infrastructure 
B)  Sustainability issues 
C)  Energy costs 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Inadequate infrastructure 
B)  Sustainability issues 
C)  Energy costs 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Explain the economic importance of transportation in a global economy.

Accepted Answer

Transportation is considered the life su

Question 11

The transit time would impact which of the following cost?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inventory cost 
B)  Marketing cost 
C)  Production cost 
D)  Insurance cost 
A)  Inventory cost 
B)  Marketing cost 
C)  Production cost 
D)  Insurance cost

Question 12

Which mode of transportation is most important in terms of passenger-miles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Air Carriers 
B)  Rail Carriers 
C)  Motor Carriers 
D)  Pipelines 
A)  Air Carriers 
B)  Rail Carriers 
C)  Motor Carriers 
D)  Pipelines

Question 13

Which of the following is considered a non-economic transportation regulation area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Safety 
B)  Security 
C)  Environment 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Safety 
B)  Security 
C)  Environment 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Explain time utility and its importance in the global markets.

Accepted Answer

The concept of time utility is similar t

Question 15

Which of the following is considered a transportation service characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capability 
B)  Transit time 
C)  Reliability 
D)  All of the above are service characteristics 
A)  Capability 
B)  Transit time 
C)  Reliability 
D)  All of the above are service characteristics

Why was the construction of the Erie Canal so important in 1825?

In addition to its economic role,what other roles are associated with transportation:

Demand for transportation at the macro is _,while demand for transportation at the micro level is _?

What percentage of ton mile traffic in the U.S.is carried by air?

Why is transportation considered a cost center in the firm?

A transportation shipment of 75 tons for 125 miles would be:

Aggregate transportation expenditures are about what percentage of GDP in the U.S.?

Ozone reduction is a concern due to what compound used in refrigeration?

In the 21st Century,the U.S.Transportation System will face serious challenges from:

Explain the economic importance of transportation in a global economy.

The transit time would impact which of the following cost?

Which mode of transportation is most important in terms of passenger-miles?

Which of the following is considered a non-economic transportation regulation area?

Explain time utility and its importance in the global markets.

Which of the following is considered a transportation service characteristic?

Global Supply Chains: The Role and Importance of Transportation

Transportation Regulation and Public Policy

Costing and Pricing in Transportation

Motor Carriers

Railroads

Airlines

Water Carriers and Pipelines

Transportation Risk Management

Global Transportation Planning

Global Transportation Execution

Third Party Logistics

Private Transportation and Fleet Management

Issues and Challenges of Global Supply Chains

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Exam 2: Transportation: The Critical Link in the Economy

Why was the construction of the Erie Canal so important in 1825?

In addition to its economic role,what other roles are associated with transportation:

Demand for transportation at the macro is _______,while demand for transportation at the micro level is _______?

What percentage of ton mile traffic in the U.S.is carried by air?

Why is transportation considered a cost center in the firm?

A transportation shipment of 75 tons for 125 miles would be:

Aggregate transportation expenditures are about what percentage of GDP in the U.S.?

Ozone reduction is a concern due to what compound used in refrigeration?

In the 21st Century,the U.S.Transportation System will face serious challenges from:

Explain the economic importance of transportation in a global economy.

The transit time would impact which of the following cost?

Which mode of transportation is most important in terms of passenger-miles?

Which of the following is considered a non-economic transportation regulation area?

Explain time utility and its importance in the global markets.

Which of the following is considered a transportation service characteristic?

Global Supply Chains: The Role and Importance of Transportation

Transportation Regulation and Public Policy

Costing and Pricing in Transportation

Motor Carriers

Railroads

Airlines

Water Carriers and Pipelines

Transportation Risk Management

Global Transportation Planning

Global Transportation Execution

Third Party Logistics

Private Transportation and Fleet Management

Issues and Challenges of Global Supply Chains

Filters

Demand for transportation at the macro is _,while demand for transportation at the micro level is _?