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Question 1

Transportation helps shape an nation’s economic health and quality of life. Not only does the transportation system provide for the mobility of people and goods, it also influences patterns of growth and economic activity by providing access to land.

TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

The performance of the transportation system affects public policy concerns like air quality, environmental resource consumption, social equity, land use, urban growth, economic development, safety, and security.

T/F

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

WHAT ARE The 3 Transport Fields?

Answer 3

 Infrastructure
 Vehicle
 Operations

Question 4

It is the management of transportation operations is comprised of all types and modes, including tracking and managing every aspect of vehicle maintenance, fuel costing, routing and mapping, warehousing, communications, EDI implementations, cargo handling, carrier selection and management, and even accounting.

Answer 4

Transportation Management

Question 5

The costs and challenges for those who run transport operations continue to decrease.

T/F

Answer 5

False - increase

Question 6

The ability to run a transport operation efficiently and effectively can no longer be left to chance.

T/F

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What are the key drivers of change in transport management?

A. Changes in work practices
B. Changes in technology
C. Changes in trends
D. Both a and b
E. All of the above

Answer 7

D

Question 8

What are the criteria for mode selection in transport operations?

A. Color, size, and weight
B. Speed, reliability, and flexibility
C. Temperature, humidity, and wind resistance

Answer 8

B

Question 9

What is the primary impact of the transportation system on a nation’s well-being?

A. It has no influence on economic health.
B. It provides mobility for people but not goods.
C. It influences growth patterns and economic activity.
D. It affects air quality but not safety.

Answer 9

C

Question 10

What are key drivers of change in transport management according to the text?

A. Changes in work practices
B. Increasing or decreasing workloads
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

Answer 10

C

Question 11

Which challenges are faced in transport operations?

A. Stiff competition
B. Changing customer behavior
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

Answer 11

C

Question 12

What does the text describe about the Philippine ports?

A. They are deep and well-developed.
B. Only Feeder vessels dock at them.
C. They have extensive infrastructure.
D. They face constant congestion issues.

Answer 12

B

Question 13

What is the primary focus of Green Fleet Management?

A. Minimizing fuel consumption and emissions
B. Maximizing traffic generation
C. Ignoring safety concerns
D. Promoting excessive travel

Answer 13

A

Question 14

What is the core of any transport enterprise, regardless of fleet ownership?
- A. Fleet Management
- B. TMS Technologies
- C. Transportation Operations
- D. Mode Selection

Answer 14

C

Question 15

Which competencies are essential for a Transport Operations Manager?
- A. Job Knowledge, Marketing Skills, and Technical Skills
- B. Performance Skills, Accounting Skills, and Interpersonal Skills
- C. Job Knowledge, Performance Skills, and Personal Attributes
- D. Leadership Skills, Creativity, and Programming Skills

Answer 15

C

Question 16

What does TMS stand for in the context of transportation operations?
- A. Transportation Monitoring System
- B. Total Management System
- C. Transportation Management System
- D. Transit Management Service

Answer 16

C

Question 17

Why is transport sustainability considered a major issue?
- A. It has no impact on the environment.
- B. It drains excessive energy.
- C. It promotes environmental conservation.
- D. Sustainability is not relevant to transport.

Answer 17

B

Question 18

According to Drucker, what is the distinction between efficiency and effectiveness?
- A. Efficiency is about doing things right, and effectiveness is about doing the wrong things.
- B. Both are the same and interchangeable.
- C. Efficiency is about doing the things right, and effectiveness is about doing right things.
- D. Neither efficiency nor effectiveness matters in management.

Answer 18

C

Question 19

What does OEE stand for in the context of transport operations?
- A. Overall Employment Efficiency
- B. Overall Equipment Effectiveness
- C. Overcoming Efficiency Endeavors
- D. Operational Excellence Evaluation

Answer 19

B

Question 20

How is Management Efficiency in transport operations defined in the text?
- A. Maximizing resource use through minimizing return
- B. Reducing waste in inventory
- C. Ignoring the costs of inputs
- D. A and B

Answer 20

B

Question 21

A green fleet seeks to minimize fuel consumption, exhaust emissions, and traffic generation.

T/F

Answer 21

True

Question 22

TRUE OR FALSE
The Open Skies Policy is a relevant Philippine treaty concerning sustainable transportation.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Effectiveness metrics in operations management involve factors like price, quality, and time.

Answer 23

TRUE

Question 24

Management efficiency in transport operations is measured by goals such as increasing market share and achieving desired revenue levels.

T/F

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

TRUE OR FALSE
In mode selection criteria, factors such as speed, reliability, and comparative unit costs are considered, but shipment size and item type are irrelevant.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Changes in work practices, customer behavior, technology, and workloads are key drivers of change in transport management.

TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

Transportation only influences patterns of growth and economic activity but does not impact air quality or safety.

Question 28

Trade barriers and natural calamities are challenges faced in the Philippine transportation scenario.

TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 28

true

Question 29

What are the challenges we face?

Answer 29

• Stiff competition
• Changing customer behavior
• External & unforeseen factors
• Local peculiarities
• Trade barriers
• Natural calamities
• Option to Outsource
• Human factor
• Fuel & related costs
• Process automation *
• Clean Air Act- GO GREEN!
• Port congestion
• Safety & security issues
• QMS initiatives

Question 30

The Philippine Experience Shared:

Answer 30

The Philippine Experience Shared:
- The Economy; Socio-political perspective
- Philippine Map on air/ sea ports
- Developments in Infrastructure
- Manila Airport
- Manila Seaport
- Luzon Seaport Options: Subic (Hanjin) and Batangas ( Sta. Clara and Bauan )
- Luzon Airport Options: Clark

Question 31

trade barriers and challenges

Answer 31

• Airfreight Forwarders regulated by CAB, DOTC
• Seafreight Forwarders regulated by PSB-DTI
• 3PL providers? MTO?
• Manila Truck Ban and other Traffic Regulations affecting Surface distribution
• Roll on- Roll off Transport System
• Feeder Vessel Limitations
• Cabotage Law on air and sea transport
• Open Skies Policy
• Natural calamities

Question 32

Relevant Philippine Treaties, Conventions and Agreements

Answer 32

• ACCESSION TO THE RKC The occasion made the Philippines the 70th contracting party (and the first among the association of south east asian / asean countries) to the WCO revised Kyoto Convention, which promotes trade facilitation and customs modernization.- June 2010
• OPEN SKIES POLICY
• AEO – C-TPAT COMPLIANCE

Question 33

Philippine Scenario

Answer 33

Philippine ports are relatively shallow
* Only Feeder vessels dock at our ports
* Limited Freighter operators
* Limited infrastructure
* Relatively weak enforcement and implementation

Question 37

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