CLT MOD. 7: TRANSPORTATION MODES

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that efficient transportation of goods is vital for successful supply chain logistics operations. Sarah says that transportation is the most expensive logistics activity. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that air is the fastest mode of transportation. Sarah says that air is the most expensive mode of transportation. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Which of the following forms of transportation accepts responsibility for carrying goods at anytime, to any place, and for all shippers?

• common carrier

• private

• contract

• exempt

• line haul

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that water is one of the slowest modes of transportation. Sarah says that most import merchandise comes into the U.S. by water. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that in the U.S., most goods are transported by rail. Sarah says that rail is best suited to move large volumes of bulky goods over long distances. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that pipelines move gas, oil and refined products. Sarah says that a container ship is an example of an ocean freight vessel. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Which mode of transportation i best for moving items very quickly?

• truck

• air

• rail

• water

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that a disadvantage to rail transport is that it is limited to locations served by rail lines. Sarah says that truck trailers can carry about twice as much as one rail car. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that trucks are best suited for moving small volumes of goods to many destinations. Sarah says that a disadvantage of truck transportation is high fuel and licensing costs. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing transportation. Mark says that vehicle security and restrictions are an important consideration when determining which mode to use. Sarah says that loading methods and legal requirements are also important considerations. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct