AVMG 4200 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When considering the steps involved with major accident investigation, the NTSB's
highest priority is - Answers :Determining the cause(s) of the accident
This is an independent organization which represents the 52 U.S. companies that
produce over 95% of the nation's general aviation aircraft and equipment - Answers
:GAMA
This association represents distributors and manufacturers of aviation parts on issues of
federal legislation and other government activities - Answers :ADMA
Revenue/Yield management practices in the air freight (vs. air pax) segment are -
Answers :much more difficult for freight, as demand patterns are very difficult to forecast
"Integrated" air freight carriers are unique in that they offer - Answers :door to door
service using motor freight
Traditionally, the product/shipment characteristic most closely associated with "air
eligibility" has been its - Answers :value density
Two promising "Air Cargo Development Strategies" include the _____ and _____
approaches. - Answers :Third Party, Joint Venture
The "Residual Ratemaking Methodology" is based primarily on sharing development
risk with - Answers :airline tenants
In setting objectives for the air cargo development plan, two key principles the plan must
focus on include "capitalizing on unique strengths (niche)" and " _____ ." - Answers
:deficiencies over which the airport has influence
In order to forecast levels of "unserved demand" (opportunity) for an airport or region,
an analyst must take into account both _____ and _____. - Answers :total freight
demanded, total capacity already available
Accurate freight forecasts are needed for both - Answers :short term revenue/cost
planning and long term infrastructure/capacity planning
The "main forecasting approach" that uses causal factors and independent variables to
predict future levels of an effect or dependent variable are referred to as _____
forecasting models. - Answers :econometric
The data format (variables) that is easily represented by discrete numerical values is
_____ - Answers :quantitative data
, The data format (variables) that is best represented by complex textual description is
_____ - Answers :qualititative data
Of the two types of forecast model error, _____ can be described as the "consistently
positive or negative displacement of the average forecast error." - Answers :bias
"Dedicateds" (freighter aircraft) typically require facilities with - Answers :close in ramp
space parking
Among the issues in developing "proper" cargo facilities, the first step is generally to -
Answers :determine what the existing air cargo market is at the airport
3 After establishing the "capacity and efficiency" of the current air cargo facilities at the
airport (issues in developing "proper" cargo facilities), the next step is generally to
*a. build a plan for "closing the gap" between current and future facilities
b. assess the current facilities for appropriateness (capacity and efficiency)
c. forecast what the current and future air cargo facility needs should be
The key to addressing the capacity-demand mismatch for the future is to build _____
facilities. - Answers :adaptive, more flexible
Rapid changes in the air cargo industry have forced airport planning authorities to take
both a(n) _____ and _____ view of air cargo operational issues. - Answers :immediate,
long term
The "Design Considerations" factor that must be addressed during the cargo facility
development process includes the requirements to explicitly consider the needs of -
Answers :landside truck docking and maneuvering
The introduction of wide-bodied freighter aircraft has driven the need for - Answers
:larger and more specialized airport freight handling facilities
This company is known for serving the communication needs of the air transport
community on a non-for-profit basis - Answers :ARINC
The FAA's primary focus is - Answers :Ensuring safe and orderly growth of civil aviation
After a new aircraft has passed ground and flight tests, the aircraft must receive a series
of certificates before it can be mass produced and sold to the public. A Production
Certificate - Answers :Is issued to the manufacturer when the manufacturer is found
able to produce the model in a standardized form
Compared to other transportation modes, the air transportation sector has much higher
- Answers :debt loads
Among the most common forms of air freight carriage ("business models") are -
Answers :dedicated (all-cargo), integrated, belly, and combination carriers
When considering the steps involved with major accident investigation, the NTSB's
highest priority is - Answers :Determining the cause(s) of the accident
This is an independent organization which represents the 52 U.S. companies that
produce over 95% of the nation's general aviation aircraft and equipment - Answers
:GAMA
This association represents distributors and manufacturers of aviation parts on issues of
federal legislation and other government activities - Answers :ADMA
Revenue/Yield management practices in the air freight (vs. air pax) segment are -
Answers :much more difficult for freight, as demand patterns are very difficult to forecast
"Integrated" air freight carriers are unique in that they offer - Answers :door to door
service using motor freight
Traditionally, the product/shipment characteristic most closely associated with "air
eligibility" has been its - Answers :value density
Two promising "Air Cargo Development Strategies" include the _____ and _____
approaches. - Answers :Third Party, Joint Venture
The "Residual Ratemaking Methodology" is based primarily on sharing development
risk with - Answers :airline tenants
In setting objectives for the air cargo development plan, two key principles the plan must
focus on include "capitalizing on unique strengths (niche)" and " _____ ." - Answers
:deficiencies over which the airport has influence
In order to forecast levels of "unserved demand" (opportunity) for an airport or region,
an analyst must take into account both _____ and _____. - Answers :total freight
demanded, total capacity already available
Accurate freight forecasts are needed for both - Answers :short term revenue/cost
planning and long term infrastructure/capacity planning
The "main forecasting approach" that uses causal factors and independent variables to
predict future levels of an effect or dependent variable are referred to as _____
forecasting models. - Answers :econometric
The data format (variables) that is easily represented by discrete numerical values is
_____ - Answers :quantitative data
, The data format (variables) that is best represented by complex textual description is
_____ - Answers :qualititative data
Of the two types of forecast model error, _____ can be described as the "consistently
positive or negative displacement of the average forecast error." - Answers :bias
"Dedicateds" (freighter aircraft) typically require facilities with - Answers :close in ramp
space parking
Among the issues in developing "proper" cargo facilities, the first step is generally to -
Answers :determine what the existing air cargo market is at the airport
3 After establishing the "capacity and efficiency" of the current air cargo facilities at the
airport (issues in developing "proper" cargo facilities), the next step is generally to
*a. build a plan for "closing the gap" between current and future facilities
b. assess the current facilities for appropriateness (capacity and efficiency)
c. forecast what the current and future air cargo facility needs should be
The key to addressing the capacity-demand mismatch for the future is to build _____
facilities. - Answers :adaptive, more flexible
Rapid changes in the air cargo industry have forced airport planning authorities to take
both a(n) _____ and _____ view of air cargo operational issues. - Answers :immediate,
long term
The "Design Considerations" factor that must be addressed during the cargo facility
development process includes the requirements to explicitly consider the needs of -
Answers :landside truck docking and maneuvering
The introduction of wide-bodied freighter aircraft has driven the need for - Answers
:larger and more specialized airport freight handling facilities
This company is known for serving the communication needs of the air transport
community on a non-for-profit basis - Answers :ARINC
The FAA's primary focus is - Answers :Ensuring safe and orderly growth of civil aviation
After a new aircraft has passed ground and flight tests, the aircraft must receive a series
of certificates before it can be mass produced and sold to the public. A Production
Certificate - Answers :Is issued to the manufacturer when the manufacturer is found
able to produce the model in a standardized form
Compared to other transportation modes, the air transportation sector has much higher
- Answers :debt loads
Among the most common forms of air freight carriage ("business models") are -
Answers :dedicated (all-cargo), integrated, belly, and combination carriers
