Logistics Quiz - Transportation

Means of transportation with the fastest average delivery times

• Rail

• Air

• Truck

• Water

Combine small shipments into larger ones is a content of

• Packaging

• Freight Consolidation

• Delivery

• None of the above

Types of transportation that has low fixed cost

• Air

• Rail

• Truck

• Water

Types of transportation that has high variable cost

• Air

• Rail

• Truck

• Water

Which mode of transportation is characterized by high fixed costs and relatively low variable costs?

• Rail

• Truck

• Water

• Air

• Pipeline

Which transportation mode has the lowest fixed cost but high variable costs?

• Rail

• Truck

• Water

• Air

• pipeline

What distinguishes water transportation from other modes in terms of cost?

• High terminal cost

• Low line-haul cost

• High fixed cost

• Low variable cost

• Both a and b

Which transportation mode is considered a premium service for short distances?

• Rail

• Truck

• Water

• Air

• pipeline

In which scenario would choosing air transportation be most advantageous?

• Transporting goods over long distances with stable demand

• Transporting goods over short distances with a premium service requirement

• Transporting goods with high fixed costs and low variable costs

• Transporting goods with low fixed costs and high variable costs

• 1. Transporting goods with high terminal costs and low line-haul costs

What type of cost structure is most suitable for truck transportation?

• High fixed cost, low variable cost

• Low fixed cost, high variable cost

• High fixed cost, high variable cost

• Low fixed cost, low variable cost

• None of the above