MGSC 492 Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Intermodal transport
Answer: the movement of goods in one and the same loading unit or vehicle, which
uses successively several modes of transport without handling of the goods
themselves in changing modes.
Q2
ISO containers Has standardized Most common Refrigerated Cargo can
Answer: ISO has standardized the design of containers Most common are 20, 40, and
45 lengths. Two acronyms - TEU for twenty foot, FEU for forty foot. Refrigerated
containers comply with the external dimensions of other types of ISO containers, but
differ internally. Cargo can not be loaded above a certain level because the
temperature control requires a certain free flow of air over and under some goods.
Q3
Swap-body
Answer: Used in road/rail modes of transport is a self supporting body that has
supporting legs that may be folded away when not required. The swap-body is
transferred from road to rail by an overhead crane. The container rides on a flat rail
car.
Q4
RoadRailer trailers
Answer: Method of converting a road-going trailer to a rail-going wagon by placing a
railway bogie under the rear of a specially designed road semi-trailer. Effectively
putting rail car wheels under the road trailer and making it fit on a rail track.
Q5
The cellular container ship A custom-built Containers are Containers may be
Answer: A custom-built sea going vessel for the carriage of containers. Containers are
secured together by a means of a twist-locking device. The stacks of containers are
also secured by means of deck lashings for added stability during the sea journey.
Containers may be staked four or more high above the deck level.
Q1
Intermodal transport
Answer: the movement of goods in one and the same loading unit or vehicle, which
uses successively several modes of transport without handling of the goods
themselves in changing modes.
Q2
ISO containers Has standardized Most common Refrigerated Cargo can
Answer: ISO has standardized the design of containers Most common are 20, 40, and
45 lengths. Two acronyms - TEU for twenty foot, FEU for forty foot. Refrigerated
containers comply with the external dimensions of other types of ISO containers, but
differ internally. Cargo can not be loaded above a certain level because the
temperature control requires a certain free flow of air over and under some goods.
Q3
Swap-body
Answer: Used in road/rail modes of transport is a self supporting body that has
supporting legs that may be folded away when not required. The swap-body is
transferred from road to rail by an overhead crane. The container rides on a flat rail
car.
Q4
RoadRailer trailers
Answer: Method of converting a road-going trailer to a rail-going wagon by placing a
railway bogie under the rear of a specially designed road semi-trailer. Effectively
putting rail car wheels under the road trailer and making it fit on a rail track.
Q5
The cellular container ship A custom-built Containers are Containers may be
Answer: A custom-built sea going vessel for the carriage of containers. Containers are
secured together by a means of a twist-locking device. The stacks of containers are
also secured by means of deck lashings for added stability during the sea journey.
Containers may be staked four or more high above the deck level.
