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Worksheets21MS3069-FTOM-Logistics A
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 12mins
Logistics grew from the _________ function of supplying troops in the field.
Airforce.
Military.
Commerce.
Distribution.
The logistics is derived from the _________ word.
Greek.
Latin.
Spanish.
American.
The word ‘Logistikos’ means skilled in
Transportation.
Documentation.
Calculation.
Warehousing.
The goal of logistics is
to achieve a target level of customer service at lowest possible cost.
to achieve a targeted level of customer service.
increase in the market share.
All of the above.
Inbound and outbound logistics is _________ in the generic value chain of logistics.
a support activity.
a primary activity.
not an activity.
the only activity.
Competitive advantage can be created and achieved by logistics managers by
cost advantage.
Quality.
value advantage.
cost and value advantage.
Some elements considered by freight forwarding companies prior to shipment are:
Gas / Oil charges, Distance
Value of the goods / volume / weight
Customer's background / contact info
Documents pending
Which is the fastest mode of transport?
Waterways
Airways
Roadways
Railways
World's largest Metro railway network is in ______.
India
China
Japan
United Kingdom
Which mode of transport would be the safest for Julie and her family if they want to travel a long distance?
Airplane
Car
Bicycle
Ship
Which tunnel connects Jammu and. Kashmir valley?
Jawahar Tunnel
Rohtang Tunnel
Bhatan Tunnel
Leh Tunnel
Bandra-Worli Sea Link is a ______.
Oceanic waterway
bridge
State Highway
International Airport
Julie and her family want to enjoy the scenery and stop at different places along the way. Which mode of transport would be the most flexible for them?
Bicycle
Car
Train
One third of the world’s merchant fleet in dead weight capacity terms is represented by
Oil tankers.
Product tankers.
LNG tankers.
Acid tankers.
VLCC is
Very large crude container.
Very large crude carrier.
Very large closed container.
Very large closed carrier.
VLCC are those vessels with dead weight
less than 200000 dwt.
exceeding 200000 dwt.
above 300000 dwt.
above 500000 dwt.
ULCC are those vessels with dead weight
less than 200000 dwt.
exceeding 200000 dwt.
above 300000 dwt.
above 500000 dwt.
Vessels designed to carry private cars are
OBO.
RO/RO.
SD 14.
Train ferry.
The route that helps trade between Western North America and Eastern Asia and that between North America and Australia is
The Cape route.
The South Atlantic route.
The Panama route.
The North Pacific route.
The opening of Suez canal saved __________ nautical miles
4000.
4500.
5000.
5500.
The Panama canal was opened in
1869.
1914.
1920.
1934.
The department in the shipping company that ensures the seaworthiness of ship is
husbandry department.
finance department.
technical department.
operating department.
The document that is used in imports and not in exports is
bill of entry.
charter party.
letter of credit.
shipping bill.
If shipment is not effected within the permitted free days, the goods incur
Dead freight.
Rebate.
Demurrage.
Back freight.
The permitted free days for the goods to be kept in port for shipment is
5 days.
7 days.
10 days.
15 days.
