CRCT Ticketing & Fare Collection Systems

Question 1

What type of fare media uses radio frequency technology to enable contactless payment at transit readers?

Accepted Answer

RFID/NFC smart card

Answer

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and NFC (Near Field Communication) smart cards transmit fare data wirelessly when tapped near a reader.

Question 2

What does AFC stand for in transit revenue control systems?

Accepted Answer

Automatic Fare Collection

Answer

Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) refers to the integrated system of fare gates, validators, vending machines, and back-office software that automates fare payment.

Question 3

In a distance-based fare system, the fare amount is determined by:

Accepted Answer

The number of zones crossed or distance traveled

Answer

Distance-based fares calculate the charge based on how far a passenger travels, typically measured by zones or actual route distance.

Question 4

A 'tap-on/tap-off' fare system requires passengers to interact with fare readers at which points in their journey?

Accepted Answer

At both entry and exit

Answer

Tap-on/tap-off systems capture both the boarding and alighting points to calculate the correct fare for distance-based or zone-based pricing.

Question 5

What is the primary revenue control purpose of a fare gate (turnstile) in a transit station?

Accepted Answer

To physically enforce fare payment before allowing entry to the paid zone

Answer

Fare gates act as a physical barrier that only unlocks after a valid fare payment is detected, preventing fare evasion at station entry points.

CRCT - Certified Revenue Control Technician Practice Test

CRCT - Certified Revenue Control Technician Practice Test

CRCT Ticketing & Fare Collection Systems