Question 1

What key element is supporting the ability to sell products made in large scale production facilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  efficient transportation 
B)  highly technical production 
C)  just in time sourcing 
D)  high quality design

Question 2

Why is transportation considered a cost center in the firm?

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Question 3

The economic center of Mexico is

Accepted Answer

A)  Guadalajara 
B)  Puebla 
C)  Tijuana 
D)  Mexico City

Question 4

Who determines which transportation services are available?

Accepted Answer

A)  government 
B)  consumer 
C)  the service providers 
D)  manufacturers

Question 5

What is the duty of a common carrier?

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Question 6

On a per capita basis what commodity has the highest demand based on weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  meat 
B)  beverages 
C)  fruit 
D)  vegetables

Question 7

What chemical emissions from internal combustion leads to acid rain?

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfur dioxide 
B)  arsenic 
C)  carbon dioxide 
D)  methane

Question 8

Explain how transportation helps determine the economic value of a product.

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Question 9

Which of the following is considered a transportation supply trend?

Accepted Answer

A)  higher fuel charges 
B)  increased use of third party services 
C)  more international transportation 
D)  leasing of containers

Question 10

When did double stack rail container service begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  1916 
B)  1962 
C)  2006 
D)  1982

Question 11

Explain place utility.

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Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  4% 
B)  10% 
C)  less than 1% 
D)  24%

Question 13

Based upon Lardner's Law,if transportation cost is cut in half,how much does the relevant market area increase?

Accepted Answer

A)  200% 
B)  50% 
C)  400% 
D)  600%

Question 14

Explain modalsplit.

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Question 15

Which of the following is not considered a non-economic transportation regulation area?

Accepted Answer

A)  safety 
B)  security 
C)  environment 
D)  price fixing

Exam 2: Transportation: The Critical Link in the Economy

What key element is supporting the ability to sell products made in large scale production facilities?