Port Operations and Management Quiz

What is the Latin origin of the term 'port'?

• Terminal

• Shelter

• Waterway

• Gate

What are ports historically known as?

• Residential areas

• Industrial zones

• Fishing spots

• Trade hubs

What is the primary function of a cargo port?

• Ship maintenance

• Both cargo and passenger transfer

• Cargo transfer

• Passenger transfer

According to Stopford (2009), how is a port defined?

• A sheltered bay for ships

• An area for ship cargo transfer

• A geographical area for fishing

• A deep-water area for cargo

What does a seaport refer to?

• A landlocked area

• An area with water infrastructure

• An area for rail transportation

• An area for air transportation

How are seaports classified based on scale and role?

• By passenger capacity

• By cargo volume

• By location

• By scale and role

What is the role of seaports in the trading pattern of a nation?

• Environmental protection

• Cultural exchange

• Tourism promotion

• Industrial development

What services do seaports provide for ships in emergencies?

• Cargo handling

• Repair and maintenance

• Transportation services

• Passenger embarkation

What is the primary function of a seaport in a transport chain?

• Cargo handling

• Passenger services

• Freight transportation

• Industrial development

What do seaports provide for ships, humans, and cargoes?

• Only repair services

• Only passenger services

• Other services

• Only cargo services