Question 1

How much did rates for moving crude through pipeline increase during the 2003 to 2006 period?

Accepted Answer

A)  8% 
B)  22% 
C)  32% 
D)  45%

Question 2

How much is required by the Highway Trust Fund to maintain existing construction projects per year?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between $1 and $2 billion 
B)  Between $1 and $2 million 
C)  Between $5 and $7 billion 
D)  Between $8 and $9 billion

Question 3

What percentage of vessel traffic using federal and state locks experience delays?

Accepted Answer

A)  45% 
B)  31% 
C)  62% 
D)  12%

Question 4

What is the median on-time delivery percentage of a best-in-class firm?

Accepted Answer

A)  92% 
B)  94% 
C)  95% 
D)  98%

Question 5

What is the program called that has increased the efficiency and effectiveness of inventory management through collaboration?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the program called that has...

Question 6

What percentage of U.S.global freight (by weight)is moved through water gateways?

Accepted Answer

A)  35% 
B)  45% 
C)  80% 
D)  95%

Question 7

One of the positive effects of higher fuel prices is a reduction of fuel consumption and subsequently a reduction in what type of emissions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the positive effects of higher...

Question 8

How much time is spent in traffic per year by U.S.residents?

Accepted Answer

A)  420 Million hours 
B)  1 Billion hours 
C)  4.2 Billion hours 
D)  4.2 Million hours

Question 9

How much did total U.S.transportation freight volume increase between 2002 and 2006?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  35% 
C)  13% 
D)  8%

Question 10

Spending on necessary highway improvement is underfunded how much?

Accepted Answer

A)  2/3 
B)  1/3 
C)  1/2 
D)  1/4

Question 11

Over the next 20 years what kind of increase is there expected to be in freight truck traffic?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Over the next 20 years what kind...

Question 12

The most important aspect of collaboration is sharing:

Accepted Answer

A)  Costs 
B)  Risk 
C)  Information 
D)  Customers

Question 13

Discuss the impact of fuel prices on rail carriers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the impact of fuel prices on...

Question 14

Discuss advances in truck navigation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss advances in truck navigation....

Question 15

Which mode is the most intensive user of fuel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Truck 
B)  Air 
C)  Rail 
D)  Water

Exam 14: Issues and Challenges of Global Supply Chains

How much did rates for moving crude through pipeline increase during the 2003 to 2006 period?