CIE 128 QUIZ 1

What is the primary role of transportation in the economy?

• Reduce labor costs

• Ensure time and place utility

• Increase production speed

• Maintain product quality

Which branch of engineering focuses on planning and maintaining transportation systems?

• Structural Engineering

• Environmental Engineering

• Transportation Engineering

• Geotechnical Engineering

Which of the following is NOT a mode of transportation?

• Road

• Rail

• Air

• Storage

Which mode of transport is the most used for bulk goods like coal and iron ore?

• Air

• Rail

• Road

• Pipeline

What is the major disadvantage of maritime transportation?

• High cost

• Limited capacity

• Speed

• Fuel inefficiency

Which transportation mode is the riskiest in terms of accidents?

• Rail

• Road

• Pipeline

• Air

Which mode of transport is considered slow but has high cargo capacity?

• Rail

• Road

• Maritime

• Air

What type of goods is usually moved using pipelines?

• Perishable goods

• Consumer electronics

• Crude oil and gas

• Automobiles

Which mode of transport is most dependable for long hauls on land?

• Road

• Rail

• Maritime

• Air

What is the biggest contributor to carbon emissions among transportation modes?

• Cargo ships

• Cars

• Planes

• Trucks