CTE CTE Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Question 1

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for regulating commercial motor vehicle safety in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Question 2

What does the term 'just-in-time' (JIT) inventory mean in logistics?

Accepted Answer

Receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process

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Keeping large reserves of stock on hand at all times

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Shipping products immediately after manufacturing

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Delivering goods ahead of schedule to avoid delays

Question 3

A bill of lading is best described as which type of document?

Accepted Answer

A contract between shipper and carrier detailing goods being transported

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An invoice sent to the customer after delivery

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A customs declaration for international shipments only

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A driver's log of hours of service

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Transportation Management System (TMS)?

Accepted Answer

To plan, execute, and optimize the movement of goods

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To track employee work hours in warehouses

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To manage customer service inquiries

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To process payroll for logistics workers

Question 5

Which mode of transportation typically offers the lowest cost per ton-mile for bulk commodities over long distances in the US?

Accepted Answer

Rail

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Truck

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Air

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Pipeline

Question 6

What does 'intermodal transportation' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Using two or more modes of transport in a single shipment

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Transporting goods only within a single city

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Shipping freight exclusively by water

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Using the same vehicle for the entire delivery