Role of Technology in Transportation Quiz

Transportation technology spans which of the following modes of transport?

• Only modern cars and trains

• Only ancient boats and carts

• From ancient boats to modern aircraft and even space vehicles

• Only bicycles and motorcycles

What key innovation powered trains, cars, buses, and high-speed rail after the steam engine?

• Electric motor

• Jet engine

• Watercraft

• Domestication of the horse

Which event marked the beginning of commercial air travel?

• Wright brothers' first airplane in 1903

• Invention of the wheel

• Introduction of high-speed rail

• Domestication of the horse

The invention of the wheel and domestication of the horse contributed to the development of transportation technology by:

• They enabled the creation of animal-powered vehicles, facilitating migration and trade.

• They led directly to the invention of jet engines.

• They made digital platforms possible.

• They replaced all forms of watercraft.

Maglev trains have been researched and tested in countries outside Asia. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of those countries?

• France

• Germany

• United States

• United Kingdom

What are some current applications of drone transportation?

• Last-mile deliveries, medical supply transport, and agricultural applications

• Underwater exploration and mining

• Space travel and satellite deployment

• Road construction and maintenance

How are advancements like AI navigation and 5G expected to impact drone transportation?

• They will increase the use and efficiency of drone transportation.

• They will make drones obsolete.

• They will reduce the speed of drones.

• They will increase the cost of drone transportation.

Suppose a rural hospital needs urgent medical supplies delivered to a hard-to-reach location. Which transportation technology would be most suitable and why?

• Drone transportation, because it offers speed and access to remote areas.

• Traditional trucks, because they are always faster.

• Passenger airplanes, because they can land anywhere.

• Bicycles, because they are environmentally friendly.

Self-driving cars use actuators to ensure safe navigation by:

• Controlling the car's steering, acceleration, and braking to respond to hazards such as a pedestrian crossing the road.

• Only controlling the car's headlights to improve visibility at night.

• Playing music for the driver and passengers.

• Automatically inflating the tires when needed.

How do online booking systems enhance the customer experience?

• By providing 24/7 availability and sending confirmations and reminders

• By requiring customers to visit the business in person

• By limiting booking times to business hours only

• By making customers call for every booking