transpo g1 Flashcards

1
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Predict the movement of goods within a transportation network, including the choice of mode, route, and schedule.

A

Freight Demand Models

Ans. D.

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Describe traffic flow at a large scale, focusing on the relationship between traffic density, flow, and speed.

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Macroscopic Models

Ans. A.

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3
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A first-order model describing the flow of traffic as a fluid.

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Lighthill-Whitham-Richards Model

Ans. C.

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4
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Estimate the pollutants emitted by vehicles based on traffic conditions, vehicle types, and driving behavior.

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Emission Models

Ans. D.

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5
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In transportation engineering, various ______ are used to analyze, plan, and optimize transportation systems.

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Models

Ans. A.

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A ___ serve several purposes in transportation analysis. They help among others to gain a more structural way insight into complex interrelationships.

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Models.

Ans. B.

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Shifts in modal split is an example of impacts in transportation planning

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True

Ans. A.

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This variant is the plan that can solve the problem with the least environmental damage

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Environmental variants

Ans. A

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It is the best plan if new road construction is chosen as the solution approach.

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Construction variants

Ans. C.

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10
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The following are models that serves a several important functions in the context of transportation processes, except.

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Transportation policy and regulations.

Ans. D.

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11
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It means figuring out how to build or upgrade things like roads, bridges, and public transportation systems.

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Planning of New or Improvement of Existing Infrastructure

Ans. A.

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Is essential for transportation planning as it allows planners to anticipate and address the potential challenges that may arise from changes in societal behavior, technological advancements, and economic trends.

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Forecasting Future Developments

Ans. B.

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13
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_______ often lead to new developments in the area, so planning how land is used and how transport is set up is crucial.

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Public Transport Stations

Ans. C.

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The rise in energy prices may increase transportation costs, potentially affecting vehicle usage patterns.

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True

Ans. A.

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The following are the Application of Models in Forecasting, except

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Technological Innovations

Ans. D.

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16
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These are a simplified representation of a part of reality.

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Models

Ans. B.

17
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The main purpose of Analytical Models in transportation analysis is enabling ‘what-if’ calculations.

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True

Ans. A.

18
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It is the result from demographic changes , increased car ownership, income changes, international economic changes

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Autonomous Developments

Ans. D.

19
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It refers to plans designed by transportation professionals to change the transportation system directly

A

Transportation Policy

Ans. B.

20
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This refers to changes in the operations of the traffic system such as traffic lights, parking, public transport services, etc.

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Traffic Measures

Ans. C.