CPL Transportation, Distribution & Warehousing 3

Question 1

A logistics manager evaluating carriers uses the 'total cost of transportation' concept. Which factor is NOT typically included?

Accepted Answer

Carrier's corporate tax rate

Answer

A carrier's corporate tax rate is a financial matter internal to the carrier and is not a factor in the shipper's total cost of transportation analysis.

Question 2

Cross-docking is most beneficial when:

Accepted Answer

Products can move directly from inbound to outbound with minimal storage

Answer

Cross-docking eliminates storage by transferring goods directly from inbound to outbound docks, reducing handling costs and accelerating delivery.

Question 3

The Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995 transferred economic regulation of motor carriers to which agency?

Accepted Answer

Surface Transportation Board

Answer

The ICC Termination Act abolished the ICC and transferred residual economic regulatory authority over surface transportation to the newly created Surface Transportation Board.

Question 4

In a warehouse slotting strategy, which inventory classification method is used to assign the most accessible locations to the fastest-moving items?

Accepted Answer

ABC analysis

Answer

ABC analysis ranks SKUs by movement velocity so that 'A' items (high velocity) are slotted in prime pick locations, reducing overall travel time.

Question 5

A transportation broker arranges for freight movement without:

Accepted Answer

Taking legal responsibility for the cargo

Answer

Brokers arrange transportation between shippers and carriers but do not take custody of or legal responsibility for the freight itself.

(CPL) Certified Professional Logistician Practice Test

(CPL) Certified Professional Logistician Practice Test

CPL Transportation, Distribution & Warehousing 3