Challenges for Transportation Systems

What is the primary role of superships introduced in the 1960s?

• Increase travel time

• Reduce transport costs

• Enhance passenger comfort

• Improve fuel efficiency

Which innovation is specifically designed to carry containers?

• Jet aircraft

• Supertankers

• Container vessels

• Bulk vessels

What is a characteristic of high-speed trains introduced in 1964?

• Speed lower than 200 km/hr

• Effective competition with intercity air transport

• Requires manual operation

• Primarily for freight transport

Which of the following is NOT a driver of change for future transportation?

• Cultural Heritage

• Technology

• Demography & Society

• Energy & Environment

What is the focus on the Industrial Revolutions 4.0?

• Mechanization

• Mass Production

• Automation

• Robotization

Which level of automation allows the user to take control at any time?

• Level 3

• Level 1

• Level 0

• Level 5

Which of the following economic systems emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• Feudalism

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

Answer explanation

feudalism is system that ruled by kind

Which technology is associated with the Internet of Things in transportation?

• Advanced analytics

• Telecommuting

• Shared vehicles

• Robotics

Answer explanation

Smart Traffic Management and Parking Management

What is the main focus of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

• Manual labor

• Mass production

• Mechanization

• Robotization

Which of the following is a characteristic of commercial jet aircraft introduced in 1952?

• Slow travel speed

• Primarily cargo transport

• Non-stop services

• Limited urban connectivity

Answer explanation

Structural failure resulting from metal fatigue in the airframe during severe weather has ended the development of the comet jet