AVMG 4200 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(SCORED A+)
When considering the steps involved with major accident investigation, the NTSB's
highest priority is - ANSWERDetermining 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 -
ANSWERGAMA
This association represents distributors and manufacturers of aviation parts on
issues of federal legislation and other government activities - ANSWERADMA
Revenue/Yield management practices in the air freight (vs. air pax) segment are -
ANSWERmuch more difficult for freight, as demand patterns are very difficult to
forecast
"Integrated" air freight carriers are unique in that they offer - ANSWERdoor to door
service using motor freight
Traditionally, the product/shipment characteristic most closely associated with "air
eligibility" has been its - ANSWERvalue density
Two promising "Air Cargo Development Strategies" include the _____ and _____
approaches. - ANSWERThird Party, Joint Venture
The "Residual Ratemaking Methodology" is based primarily on sharing development
risk with - ANSWERairline 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 " _____ ." -
ANSWERdeficiencies 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 _____. - ANSWERtotal
freight demanded, total capacity already available
Accurate freight forecasts are needed for both - ANSWERshort 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. - ANSWEReconometric
The data format (variables) that is easily represented by discrete numerical values is
_____ - ANSWERquantitative data
, The data format (variables) that is best represented by complex textual description is
_____ - ANSWERqualititative data
Of the two types of forecast model error, _____ can be described as the
"consistently positive or negative displacement of the average forecast error." -
ANSWERbias
"Dedicateds" (freighter aircraft) typically require facilities with - ANSWERclose in
ramp space parking
Among the issues in developing "proper" cargo facilities, the first step is generally to
- ANSWERdetermine 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. - ANSWERadaptive, 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. -
ANSWERimmediate, 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 -
ANSWERlandside truck docking and maneuvering
The introduction of wide-bodied freighter aircraft has driven the need for -
ANSWERlarger and more specialized airport freight handling facilities
The "Three Main Factors" to be addressed during the cargo facility development
process include - ANSWERland use
The "Three Main Factors" to be addressed during the cargo facility development
process include - ANSWERfacility layout
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. An
Airworthiness Certificate - ANSWERShows that the aircraft is safe to fly
The NTSB is required to determine the probable cause of which of the following? -
ANSWERAccidents involving all modes of transportation
This company is known for serving the communication needs of the air transport
community on a non-for-profit basis - ANSWERARINC
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(SCORED A+)
When considering the steps involved with major accident investigation, the NTSB's
highest priority is - ANSWERDetermining 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 -
ANSWERGAMA
This association represents distributors and manufacturers of aviation parts on
issues of federal legislation and other government activities - ANSWERADMA
Revenue/Yield management practices in the air freight (vs. air pax) segment are -
ANSWERmuch more difficult for freight, as demand patterns are very difficult to
forecast
"Integrated" air freight carriers are unique in that they offer - ANSWERdoor to door
service using motor freight
Traditionally, the product/shipment characteristic most closely associated with "air
eligibility" has been its - ANSWERvalue density
Two promising "Air Cargo Development Strategies" include the _____ and _____
approaches. - ANSWERThird Party, Joint Venture
The "Residual Ratemaking Methodology" is based primarily on sharing development
risk with - ANSWERairline 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 " _____ ." -
ANSWERdeficiencies 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 _____. - ANSWERtotal
freight demanded, total capacity already available
Accurate freight forecasts are needed for both - ANSWERshort 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. - ANSWEReconometric
The data format (variables) that is easily represented by discrete numerical values is
_____ - ANSWERquantitative data
, The data format (variables) that is best represented by complex textual description is
_____ - ANSWERqualititative data
Of the two types of forecast model error, _____ can be described as the
"consistently positive or negative displacement of the average forecast error." -
ANSWERbias
"Dedicateds" (freighter aircraft) typically require facilities with - ANSWERclose in
ramp space parking
Among the issues in developing "proper" cargo facilities, the first step is generally to
- ANSWERdetermine 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. - ANSWERadaptive, 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. -
ANSWERimmediate, 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 -
ANSWERlandside truck docking and maneuvering
The introduction of wide-bodied freighter aircraft has driven the need for -
ANSWERlarger and more specialized airport freight handling facilities
The "Three Main Factors" to be addressed during the cargo facility development
process include - ANSWERland use
The "Three Main Factors" to be addressed during the cargo facility development
process include - ANSWERfacility layout
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. An
Airworthiness Certificate - ANSWERShows that the aircraft is safe to fly
The NTSB is required to determine the probable cause of which of the following? -
ANSWERAccidents involving all modes of transportation
This company is known for serving the communication needs of the air transport
community on a non-for-profit basis - ANSWERARINC
