Transport Quiz 02

Who is responsible for enforcing import quotas?

• A. commercial banks

• B. customs authorities

• C. factors

• D. public corporations

What name is given to a ship where vehicles may be driven on and driven off?

• A. cargo liner

• B. container ship

• C. ro-ro ferry

• D. tanker

The transport of goods has recently been made easier by

• A. express road routes in many countries.

• B. increased checks by customs officials.

• C. more detailed inspections of railway networks.

• D. the reduction of facilities at many airports.

Why might a manufacturer prefer to sell goods in the home country rather than abroad?

• A. Insuring against the risks of exporting is impossible.

• B. Payment is guaranteed.

• C. Setting up an overseas office requires very little expense.

• D. Transport costs are lower.

Why might a trader prefer to use rail rather than road for transporting goods in bulk?

• A. Rail transport involves less handling of goods.

• B. Rail transport is cheaper over long distances.

• C. Rail transport is faster over short distances.

• D. Rail transport is more flexible.

Why is the transport of goods by sea generally cheaper than using air freight?

• A. Cargo can be carried in bulk.

• B. Cargo handling is reduced.

• C. Insurance costs are lower.

• D. Less packing is required.

What is meant by the container revolution in the transport of goods?

• A. different methods of packaging goods

• B. refrigerated trucks and ships

• C. roll-on, roll-off ferries

• D. sealed, standard-sized boxes which can be moved quickly

What is a responsibility of a port authority?

• 1. collecting customs duty

• 1. compiling statistics showing the pattern of trade

• 1. providing office space and warehouses

• 1. supervising the movement of imports and exports

Who is responsible for enforcing import quotas?

• 1. commercial banks

• 1. customs authorities

• 1. factors

• 1. public corporations

What would an exporter not consider when choosing a suitable form of transport

to carry his goods?

• 1. the cost of transporting the goods

• 1. the duty payable in the importer’s country

• 1. the quantity of goods to be exported

• 1. the time within which the products are required