LSCM 4560 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Transportation has played a significant role in the development of the United States by:
- Answers - Supporting the westward expansion through the development of canals and
railroads.
Domestic transportation includes five modes of transportation. Which of the following is
NOT considered to be one of the five modes of transportation? - Answers - Power
transmission lines
This mode of transportation ships the most intercity ton-miles of any mode: - Answers -
Motor carriers
Which of the following has contributed to motor carriers obtaining a larger proportion of
the modal split? - Answers - Development and expansion of the interstate highway
system
Which of the following transportation modes has the longest average length of haul? -
Answers - air
Transportation accounts for what percentage of a typical US household's expenditures?
- Answers - 15 to 20 percent
Transportation accounts for approximately what proportion of total United States oil
consumption? - Answers - 70%
A negative consequence of transportation is the number of fatalities occurring on our
highways. During the past 10 years, highway fatalities have: - Answers - NOT: Steadily
increased each year as seatbelt use has dropped and more drivers are distracted by
texting and their mobile devices
Ocean-going containerships have become a lucrative target for pirates because: -
Answers - Containerships have a small number of crew members, carry large volumes
of expensive cargo, and must often travel through narrow straits
The United States imports more oil from this country than any other: - Answers -
Canada
Based on the mode and the cost to transport an item, we would expect the average
length of haul to vary between modes. Which of the following statements is true
regarding the average length of haul? - Answers - air has the longest average length of
haul resulting from its speed
, Modal split is a useful analytical tool for analyzing transportation. Which of the following
best demonstrates the modal split concept? - Answers - The split, or percentage, of total
freight volume moved by each mode of transportation.
Logistics costs as a percent of GDP have: - Answers - Steadily trended downward but
have fluctuated in recent years due to fuel prices and a slowing economy
Spending on transportation infrastructure varies by level of government and
transportation mode. Which level of government represents the largest share of public
spending on transportation? - Answers - state and local
Passenger transportation has experienced several significant trends during the past four
decades. The volume of passenger miles traveled since 1970: - Answers - Quadrupled
in growth since 1970
Transportation is closely tied to the development of the United States. Which of the
following played a role in the early development of the United States? - Answers -
Construction of the National Road
Current thought has identified five modes of transportation. These modes include all of
the following except: - Answers - Electrical transmission lines
Which mode of transportation moves the smallest [least amount] of intercity ton-miles? -
Answers - air
The modal split from 1965-2015 reflects a major decline for domestic water carriers. We
can attribute this decline to: - Answers - All of the below:
-Poor reliability of water carriers
-A declining steel industry
-Limited accessibility of domestic water carriers
Which mode has the longest average length of haul? - Answers - Air
The text and Powerpoint slightly differ regarding transportation as a proportion of
average household expenditures. Despite the differences, we would expect the average
US household to spend what proportion of its annual income on transportation related
expenses? - Answers - 16-18%
Energy consumption represents a major issues to all developed and developing
societies. Transportation is: - Answers - The industry with the highest amount of energy
consumption, and overall usage continues to trend upward over time
The United States experienced over 36,000 transportation related fatalities in 2018.
Which of the following statements best reflects the trend in transportation-related
ANSWERS
Transportation has played a significant role in the development of the United States by:
- Answers - Supporting the westward expansion through the development of canals and
railroads.
Domestic transportation includes five modes of transportation. Which of the following is
NOT considered to be one of the five modes of transportation? - Answers - Power
transmission lines
This mode of transportation ships the most intercity ton-miles of any mode: - Answers -
Motor carriers
Which of the following has contributed to motor carriers obtaining a larger proportion of
the modal split? - Answers - Development and expansion of the interstate highway
system
Which of the following transportation modes has the longest average length of haul? -
Answers - air
Transportation accounts for what percentage of a typical US household's expenditures?
- Answers - 15 to 20 percent
Transportation accounts for approximately what proportion of total United States oil
consumption? - Answers - 70%
A negative consequence of transportation is the number of fatalities occurring on our
highways. During the past 10 years, highway fatalities have: - Answers - NOT: Steadily
increased each year as seatbelt use has dropped and more drivers are distracted by
texting and their mobile devices
Ocean-going containerships have become a lucrative target for pirates because: -
Answers - Containerships have a small number of crew members, carry large volumes
of expensive cargo, and must often travel through narrow straits
The United States imports more oil from this country than any other: - Answers -
Canada
Based on the mode and the cost to transport an item, we would expect the average
length of haul to vary between modes. Which of the following statements is true
regarding the average length of haul? - Answers - air has the longest average length of
haul resulting from its speed
, Modal split is a useful analytical tool for analyzing transportation. Which of the following
best demonstrates the modal split concept? - Answers - The split, or percentage, of total
freight volume moved by each mode of transportation.
Logistics costs as a percent of GDP have: - Answers - Steadily trended downward but
have fluctuated in recent years due to fuel prices and a slowing economy
Spending on transportation infrastructure varies by level of government and
transportation mode. Which level of government represents the largest share of public
spending on transportation? - Answers - state and local
Passenger transportation has experienced several significant trends during the past four
decades. The volume of passenger miles traveled since 1970: - Answers - Quadrupled
in growth since 1970
Transportation is closely tied to the development of the United States. Which of the
following played a role in the early development of the United States? - Answers -
Construction of the National Road
Current thought has identified five modes of transportation. These modes include all of
the following except: - Answers - Electrical transmission lines
Which mode of transportation moves the smallest [least amount] of intercity ton-miles? -
Answers - air
The modal split from 1965-2015 reflects a major decline for domestic water carriers. We
can attribute this decline to: - Answers - All of the below:
-Poor reliability of water carriers
-A declining steel industry
-Limited accessibility of domestic water carriers
Which mode has the longest average length of haul? - Answers - Air
The text and Powerpoint slightly differ regarding transportation as a proportion of
average household expenditures. Despite the differences, we would expect the average
US household to spend what proportion of its annual income on transportation related
expenses? - Answers - 16-18%
Energy consumption represents a major issues to all developed and developing
societies. Transportation is: - Answers - The industry with the highest amount of energy
consumption, and overall usage continues to trend upward over time
The United States experienced over 36,000 transportation related fatalities in 2018.
Which of the following statements best reflects the trend in transportation-related
