1. Which of the following is not a packaging concern for shipping by ocean?  Moisture

Pilferage

Fire

Excess weight

Question 2. Which of the following is not a transportation risk reduction strategy?

Use of generic packaging

Use of event management software

Monitor carrier finances

Use of least cost service provider

Question 3. With respect to global transportation, the events of 9/11 and subsequent pirate attacks ____.

have had little impact.

have caused severe hardship for rail and motor carriers

shown that there is a delicate balance between trade and security

have caused shippers to shy away for international trade

Question  4. Between 1998 and 2009 how much as a percentage of the global economy did export grow?

9%

15%

39%

28%
Question 5. What is a liner ship?

an ocean going ship that travels a fixed route on a published schedule

a ship that travels inland waterways on a demand schedule

an ocean going cruise ship that handles passengers on specific routes

a ship owned or leased on a long-term, basis by the company moving the goods

Question 6. Which of the following Terms of Payment has the least risk to the seller?

Letter of Credit

Cash in Advance

On presentation of draft to buyer

On maturity of the draft

Question 7. Which of the follow is something INCOTERMs will not do:

Define relationship regarding mode of delivery

Define passage of title

Define contractual rights

Define when a delivery is completed

Question 8. A break bulk ship:

handles only bulk cargo

would require that shipments be crated for handling

sails in lanes where liners do not operate

allows vehicles to roll on or roll off

Question 9. A key NAFTA stumbling block has been the inability to resolve U.S. concerns with:

Improved free trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada

Balance of trade between Canada and Mexico

Reduction of duties

Mexican truck safety

Question 10. A Ro-Ro ship is:

a special type of ship that can serve underdeveloped harbors

a type of ship which has a power plant that can be operated manually

a ship which handles local shipments to and from a LASH vessel

a type of ship where vehicles can be driven on and off