Question 1

To combat terrorism,many national governments such as the United States have a number of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) mandatory security programs 
B) security programs in which costs are billed to producers 
C) security programs in which costs are billed to consumers 
D) security programs financed from confiscation of bank accounts from the bad guys 
A) mandatory security programs 
B) security programs in which costs are billed to producers 
C) security programs in which costs are billed to consumers 
D) security programs financed from confiscation of bank accounts from the bad guys A

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered to be part of a transportation network?

Accepted Answer

A) pipelines 
B) highways 
C) shipping sea lanes 
D) electronic circuitry 
A) pipelines 
B) highways 
C) shipping sea lanes 
D) electronic circuitry D

Question 3

Full truckload carriers are often contracted for transporting ______.

Accepted Answer

A) food and perishable items 
B) liquids (e.g.,oils) 
C) nonregulated goods 
D) packages for different destinations 
A) food and perishable items 
B) liquids (e.g.,oils) 
C) nonregulated goods 
D) packages for different destinations A

Question 4

Which of the following is a commodity that is NOT transported by pipeline?

Accepted Answer

A) oil 
B) gas 
C) coal 
D) coffee slurry 
A) oil 
B) gas 
C) coal 
D) coffee slurry

Question 5

In packaging,dye packs are ______.

Accepted Answer

A) freebies for people who wish to dye their hair 
B) used to prevent theft 
C) often made available in different colors 
D) used to increase the manufacturing cost of a product 
A) freebies for people who wish to dye their hair 
B) used to prevent theft 
C) often made available in different colors 
D) used to increase the manufacturing cost of a product

Question 6

For most companies,logistics costs typically represent ______.

Accepted Answer

A) between 10% to 35% of gross sales revenues 
B) between 10% to 35% of net sales revenues 
C) between 35% to 45% of gross sales revenues 
D) between 35% to 45% of net sales revenues 
A) between 10% to 35% of gross sales revenues 
B) between 10% to 35% of net sales revenues 
C) between 35% to 45% of gross sales revenues 
D) between 35% to 45% of net sales revenues

Question 7

The air mode of transportation is ideal when ______.

Accepted Answer

A) the delivery speed or reliability is critical 
B) the goods to be transported have a low value-to-weight ratio 
C) the quantity of goods to be transported is high 
D) the goods to be transported are hazardous in nature 
A) the delivery speed or reliability is critical 
B) the goods to be transported have a low value-to-weight ratio 
C) the quantity of goods to be transported is high 
D) the goods to be transported are hazardous in nature

Question 8

Which of the following is a type of trade barrier?

Accepted Answer

A) governmental laws and regulations 
B) export subsidies 
C) reduced tariffs 
D) exemptions from quality control 
A) governmental laws and regulations 
B) export subsidies 
C) reduced tariffs 
D) exemptions from quality control

Question 9

Packaging goods serves to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) hide defects in products 
B) promote,identify,and inform the consumer 
C) thwart government inspection 
D) increase product manufacturing time 
A) hide defects in products 
B) promote,identify,and inform the consumer 
C) thwart government inspection 
D) increase product manufacturing time

Question 10

To deliver customer orders quickly,a company has to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) use faster modes for LTL shipments 
B) have more distribution centers located closer to supplier locations 
C) avoid quality inspections of products after production 
D) reduce packaging requirements 
A) use faster modes for LTL shipments 
B) have more distribution centers located closer to supplier locations 
C) avoid quality inspections of products after production 
D) reduce packaging requirements

Question 11

Bad weather can delay ocean carrier shipments from China to the West Coast of the United States by ______.

Accepted Answer

A) up to a full day 
B) up to 1 week 
C) up to 2 weeks 
D) up to 1 month 
A) up to a full day 
B) up to 1 week 
C) up to 2 weeks 
D) up to 1 month

Question 12

The mode that represents the highest percentage of U.S.transportation cost in recent years is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) air 
B) pipelines 
C) water 
D) truck 
A) air 
B) pipelines 
C) water 
D) truck

Question 13

An advantage of LTL shipping is that ______.

Accepted Answer

A) it costs less than FedEx or UPS 
B) the transit times are shorter than FTL 
C) it is particularly convenient for very large consignments 
D) it is very suitable for shipping liquids 
A) it costs less than FedEx or UPS 
B) the transit times are shorter than FTL 
C) it is particularly convenient for very large consignments 
D) it is very suitable for shipping liquids

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an example of unethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) deceptive packaging 
B) misleading information on package labels 
C) covering up damaged products going out for shipment 
D) unusually high profit margins 
A) deceptive packaging 
B) misleading information on package labels 
C) covering up damaged products going out for shipment 
D) unusually high profit margins

Question 15

Which of the following is true with regard to energy efficiency of transportation modes?

Accepted Answer

A) Water is less than half as energy efficient as by air. 
B) Water is less than half as energy efficient as trucks. 
C) Transportation by train is more energy efficient than transportation by truck. 
D) Transportation by water is less energy efficient than transportation by rail. 
A) Water is less than half as energy efficient as by air. 
B) Water is less than half as energy efficient as trucks. 
C) Transportation by train is more energy efficient than transportation by truck. 
D) Transportation by water is less energy efficient than transportation by rail.

Question 16

Distribution centers are useful as ______.

Accepted Answer

A) intermediate storage locations 
B) direct retailing points 
C) quality control points 
D) they eliminate need for distributed manufacturing 
A) intermediate storage locations 
B) direct retailing points 
C) quality control points 
D) they eliminate need for distributed manufacturing

Question 17

The order fulfillment process may be outsourced to a third party so that the outsourcing company can ______.

Accepted Answer

A) focus on its core business 
B) pass the increase in prices to end consumers 
C) circumvent government regulation 
D) achieve ISO certification 
A) focus on its core business 
B) pass the increase in prices to end consumers 
C) circumvent government regulation 
D) achieve ISO certification

Question 18

A milk run is a delivery system in which ______.

Accepted Answer

A) shipments are picked up from several suppliers and the goods are delivered to a single location 
B) shipments are picked up from a single supplier and delivered to a single location 
C) government regulations do not apply 
D) there is poor quality control 
A) shipments are picked up from several suppliers and the goods are delivered to a single location 
B) shipments are picked up from a single supplier and delivered to a single location 
C) government regulations do not apply 
D) there is poor quality control

Question 19

If a company's target market consists of price conscious customers,a company may ______.

Accepted Answer

A) use slower modes of transportation 
B) carry low levels of inventory 
C) carry poor quality goods 
D) avoid outsourcing entirely 
A) use slower modes of transportation 
B) carry low levels of inventory 
C) carry poor quality goods 
D) avoid outsourcing entirely

Question 20

A company may need to trade-off between ______.

Accepted Answer

A) transportation costs and responsiveness to its customers 
B) transportation costs and compliance with government regulations 
C) government regulations and responsiveness to its customers 
D) responsiveness to its customers and ISO standards 
A) transportation costs and responsiveness to its customers 
B) transportation costs and compliance with government regulations 
C) government regulations and responsiveness to its customers 
D) responsiveness to its customers and ISO standards

Exam 14: Logistics Management

To combat terrorism,many national governments such as the United States have a number of ______.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be part of a transportation network?

Full truckload carriers are often contracted for transporting ______.

Which of the following is a commodity that is NOT transported by pipeline?

In packaging,dye packs are ______.

For most companies,logistics costs typically represent ______.

The air mode of transportation is ideal when ______.

Which of the following is a type of trade barrier?

Packaging goods serves to ______.

To deliver customer orders quickly,a company has to ______.

Bad weather can delay ocean carrier shipments from China to the West Coast of the United States by ______.

The mode that represents the highest percentage of U.S.transportation cost in recent years is ______.

An advantage of LTL shipping is that ______.

Which of the following is NOT an example of unethical behavior?

Which of the following is true with regard to energy efficiency of transportation modes?

Distribution centers are useful as ______.

The order fulfillment process may be outsourced to a third party so that the outsourcing company can ______.

A milk run is a delivery system in which ______.

If a company's target market consists of price conscious customers,a company may ______.

A company may need to trade-off between ______.

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