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GLT301 - International Transport Management: Multimodal Transport (Units 10 & 11) - Mid-term Practice Quiz

20 questions

30 min

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Subject: International Transport Management - Multimodal Transport
Exam type: University
Questions: 20
Duration: 30 min
Answers: ✓ With explanations
School: Đại học FPT

Questions (20)

Q 1.
According to the United Nations Convention on International Multimodal Transport of Goods (1980), how many different modes of transport must be used at minimum for a movement to qualify as 'multimodal transport'?
- A.
  Only one mode of transport
- B.
  At least two different modes of transport
- C.
  At least three different modes of transport
- D.
  Exactly two modes of transport
Q 2.
Under the UN MT Convention 1980, an MTO is a person who concludes a multimodal transport contract and acts as a:
- A.
  Agent on behalf of the consignor
- B.
  Principal, assuming responsibility for the performance of the contract
- C.
  Agent on behalf of the carriers participating in the multimodal transport
- D.
  Sub-contractor for the consignee only
Q 3.
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the main features of a multimodal transport contract?
- A.
  A single document of carriage, evidencing transfer of title from seller to buyer
- B.
  The carriage of goods between two or more countries
- C.
  Multiple separate contracts with each carrier involved
- D.
  The carriage of goods by two or more modes of transport
Q 4.
According to Unit 10, which of the following is a precondition for multimodal transport relating to 'efficient interfaces'?
- A.
  High frequency of services only
- B.
  Existence of interoperable sea/road/rail networks
- C.
  Harmonised standards for transport means only
- D.
  Sufficient terminal capacity
Q 5.
A key benefit of unitisation in multimodal transport is that goods are typically handled only a few times. According to the material, how many times is unitised cargo 'handled'?
- A.
  Once only
- B.
  Two times only
- C.
  Five times
- D.
  The number is not fixed and depends on each shipment
Q 6.
Which of the following is identified in Unit 10 as a reason for shipping lines to offer multimodal services?
- A.
  To avoid using their own containers
- B.
  Efficient utilization of the carrier-owned container park
- C.
  To reduce their sea freight tariffs
- D.
  To comply with international labour law
Q 7.
According to Unit 11, swap-bodies primarily follow the construction guidelines of:
- A.
  ISO standards only
- B.
  CEN and DIN standards
- C.
  UN/EDIFACT standards
- D.
  No standards at all
Q 8.
On a semi-trailer designed to carry containers, twist locks are generally fitted at what distance, and where is a 'double set' typically installed to carry two 20-foot units?
- A.
  5-foot intervals; double set at the rear
- B.
  20-foot intervals; double set at the front
- C.
  10-foot intervals; double set at half length on a 40-foot trailer
- D.
  30-foot intervals; double set at the centre
Q 9.
The Piggyback system includes both TOFC and COFC. What do these acronyms stand for?
- A.
  Truck on Flat Car / Container on Full Charter
- B.
  Trailer on Flat Car / Container on Flat Car
- C.
  Terminal on Flat Car / Cargo on Flat Car
- D.
  Transport on Flat Cart / Cargo on Flat Container
Q 10.
Which of the following is a stated disadvantage of the Piggyback system?
- A.
  Higher insurance premiums for road vehicles
- B.
  Restriction of rail gauge clearances through bridges and tunnels
- C.
  Inability to carry containers by rail
- D.
  Higher cost than road transport
Q 11.
In the Road-Railer (Bimodal trailer) system, how are road trailers converted to operate on rail tracks?
- A.
  Trailers are loaded onto railway flat cars using cranes
- B.
  Trailers are dismantled and rebuilt on rail bogies
- C.
  Bogies from the chassis for road transport are exchanged for rail bogies at a rail terminal
- D.
  Trailers are pushed onto railcars by tugs
Q 12.
What is a stated competitive distance range for the Road-Railer (Bimodal) system?
- A.
  50 – 100 miles
- B.
  200 – 300 miles
- C.
  500 – 800 miles
- D.
  Over 2,000 miles
Q 13.
RORO transport is most commonly associated with which type of cargo according to the material?
- A.
  Bulk grain shipments
- B.
  New cars and heavy/oversized cargo
- C.
  Refrigerated perishable goods exclusively
- D.
  Liquid chemicals
Q 14.
In the barge-carrier system, how are the barges loaded onto the mother ship?
- A.
  They are floated into the hold at sea
- B.
  By gantry cranes or by the mother ship being lowered
- C.
  Pushed up ramps by tug boats
- D.
  Loaded via standard container cranes only
Q 15.
According to Unit 11, what is the maximum draft mentioned for river-sea ships and their approximate loading capacity in tdw?
- A.
  Up to 2 metres draft; up to 1,000 tdw
- B.
  Up to 4 metres draft; up to 5,000 tdw
- C.
  Up to 10 metres draft; up to 50,000 tdw
- D.
  Up to 15 metres draft; up to 100,000 tdw
Q 16.
Which of the following best describes a VO-MTO (Vessel-Operating Multimodal Transport Operator)?
- A.
  A freight forwarder who issues house bills of lading but owns no transport means
- B.
  A shipowner who also offers complete end-to-end services, including land and air, but typically sub-contracts those legs
- C.
  A barge operator that only operates on inland waterways
- D.
  An airline that operates its own road feeder services exclusively
Q 17.
An NVOCC (Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier) is best described as a party that:
- A.
  Owns and operates a major means of transport such as ocean vessels
- B.
  Arranges transport of goods as a carrier and issues its own bills of lading, but does not own or operate a major means of transport
- C.
  Is always a customs broker only
- D.
  Only owns aircraft and railways
Q 18.
Which of the following is correctly categorised as a 'Non-Carrier' intervening party in the MTO's relationship framework?
- A.
  Ship owners
- B.
  Container freight stations (CFS)
- C.
  Railways
- D.
  Airlines
Q 19.
In the Kangaroo (Rollende Landstrasse) system described in Unit 11, who primarily uses it and for what purpose?
- A.
  It is used in Switzerland, mainly to transit foreign trucks exceeding road weight limits by rail
- B.
  It is a road-only system used in Asia to avoid congestion
- C.
  It is an air-cargo hub-and-spoke system
- D.
  It is a river-sea shipping network in Scandinavia
Q 20.
Which of the following statements best distinguishes a 'Buyer's consolidator' from a 'General consolidator' according to Unit 11?
- A.
  A buyer's consolidator receives goods from a single buyer and delivers them to many sellers
- B.
  A buyer's consolidator acts on behalf of a single buyer, receiving goods from different sellers or suppliers and delivering them as FCL to the CY
- C.
  A general consolidator receives goods from one seller and delivers to multiple buyers
- D.
  There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably

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