D470 WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION (PVHO) Updated.
D470 WGU PRE-Assessment: Transportation, Logistics,
And Distribution (PVHO) Updated.
Attempt #1
Status: Passed
1. Which operational decision would affect a shipping company's functionality?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
The design and layout of depots
The location and size of depots
Fleet capacity management
Vehicle maintenance
2. Why do companies outsource distribution operations?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
To increase logistical assets
To maintain its current logistics
To make logistics a core competency
To reduce logistics costs
3. How are fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider solutions delivered?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Same as third-party logistics (3PL) providers
Across specific parts of the supply chain
Across the entire supply chain
Same as lead logistics providers (LLP)
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D470 WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION (PVHO) Updated.
,D470 WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION (PVHO) Updated.
4. Which type of transportation mode is optimal for shipping a package containing an expensive
antique vase a very long distance?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Rail
Air
Road
Sea
5. Which surcharge is used to account for variations in marine fuel pricing?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Carrier security surcharge
Peak season surcharge
Currency adjustment surcharge
Bunker adjustment surcharge
6. What are the two key factors used in the selection of the most appropriate type of road transport
for a large shipment?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Length and breadth of cargo
Width and height of cargo
Weight and volume of cargo
Size and shape of cargo
7. A company is distributing four products (A, B, C, and D) with the following volume-to-weight
ratios:
Product Volume-to-weight ratio
A 100
B 600
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D470 WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION (PVHO) Updated.
, D470 WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION (PVHO) Updated.
Product Volume-to-weight ratio
C 1000
D 250
Which product is relatively the most efficient for distribution?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Product A
Product B
Product C
Product D
8. Which stage of the product life cycle (PLC) function has the greatest positive slope?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Introductory
Growth
Maturity
Decline
9. A skincare company is facing a large amount of fluctuation in the demand for its products.
Which operational means of production strategy should the company use in this situation?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Volume-based
Variety-based
Variability-based
Visibility-based
Accessibility Policy Accessibility Settings
D470 WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION (PVHO) Updated.
D470 WGU PRE-Assessment: Transportation, Logistics,
And Distribution (PVHO) Updated.
Attempt #1
Status: Passed
1. Which operational decision would affect a shipping company's functionality?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
The design and layout of depots
The location and size of depots
Fleet capacity management
Vehicle maintenance
2. Why do companies outsource distribution operations?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
To increase logistical assets
To maintain its current logistics
To make logistics a core competency
To reduce logistics costs
3. How are fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider solutions delivered?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Same as third-party logistics (3PL) providers
Across specific parts of the supply chain
Across the entire supply chain
Same as lead logistics providers (LLP)
Accessibility Policy Accessibility Settings
D470 WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION (PVHO) Updated.
,D470 WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION (PVHO) Updated.
4. Which type of transportation mode is optimal for shipping a package containing an expensive
antique vase a very long distance?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Rail
Air
Road
Sea
5. Which surcharge is used to account for variations in marine fuel pricing?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Carrier security surcharge
Peak season surcharge
Currency adjustment surcharge
Bunker adjustment surcharge
6. What are the two key factors used in the selection of the most appropriate type of road transport
for a large shipment?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Length and breadth of cargo
Width and height of cargo
Weight and volume of cargo
Size and shape of cargo
7. A company is distributing four products (A, B, C, and D) with the following volume-to-weight
ratios:
Product Volume-to-weight ratio
A 100
B 600
Accessibility Policy Accessibility Settings
D470 WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION (PVHO) Updated.
, D470 WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION (PVHO) Updated.
Product Volume-to-weight ratio
C 1000
D 250
Which product is relatively the most efficient for distribution?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Product A
Product B
Product C
Product D
8. Which stage of the product life cycle (PLC) function has the greatest positive slope?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Introductory
Growth
Maturity
Decline
9. A skincare company is facing a large amount of fluctuation in the demand for its products.
Which operational means of production strategy should the company use in this situation?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Volume-based
Variety-based
Variability-based
Visibility-based
Accessibility Policy Accessibility Settings
D470 WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION (PVHO) Updated.
