Question 1

The largest airfreight company in the world is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

FedEx,Fede

Question 2

In calculating airfreight rates,airlines figure the volume-weight of the shipment based on the volume yielding a certain weight value.As a result,

Accepted Answer

A)  the airline will charge the lesser of the volume-weight or the actual weight of the cargo. 
B)  the airline will be more concerned about volume than weight. 
C)  the airline will charge the higher of the volume-weight or the actual weight of the cargo. 
D)  the airline will be concerned about the rates it will charge at different altitudes it flies. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  the airline will charge the lesser of the volume-weight or the actual weight of the cargo. 
B)  the airline will be more concerned about volume than weight. 
C)  the airline will charge the higher of the volume-weight or the actual weight of the cargo. 
D)  the airline will be concerned about the rates it will charge at different altitudes it flies. 
E)  None of the above

Question 3

Products that do not fit in the cargo bay of a traditional cargo aircraft are often referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Products that do not fit in the...

Question 4

The United States governmental agency that has primary responsibility for security issues in air transportation (whether passenger or cargo)is

Accepted Answer

A)  International Air Transport Association. 
B)  Transportation Security Administration. 
C)  International Civil Aviation Organization. 
D)  Customs and Border Protection. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  International Air Transport Association. 
B)  Transportation Security Administration. 
C)  International Civil Aviation Organization. 
D)  Customs and Border Protection. 
E)  None of the above

Question 5

Aircraft designed so that freight is carried on the main deck as well as in the belly hold are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

combis,com

Question 6

Which of the following sustainability initiatives have not been adopted or tested by airlines and/or airports?

Accepted Answer

A)  use of bio-fuels to power aircraft engines 
B)  changes in the routing of aircraft to reduce fuel consumption 
C)  reduced air speed to reduce carbon emissions 
D)  use of airports outside of large cities to limit noise during night activities 
E)  All of the above 
A)  use of bio-fuels to power aircraft engines 
B)  changes in the routing of aircraft to reduce fuel consumption 
C)  reduced air speed to reduce carbon emissions 
D)  use of airports outside of large cities to limit noise during night activities 
E)  All of the above

Question 7

UPS invented "time defined" deliveries in 1981.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Combination aircrafts are mostly used on heavily-traveled routes,and used when urgent freight must take priority over passenger traffic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most airfreighters are the same types of aircraft used in passenger service,except they are equipped with ____________________ decks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most airfreighters are the same types of...

Question 10

When loading an airfreighter,crews must be careful not to place too much cargo in the tail of the aircraft (aft)before placing some in the front (fore),to prevent "nose up" situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An "onboard courier" is an individual who travels as a passenger,but relinquishes his or her baggage allocation in order to transport cargo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most airfreight on passenger planes is not palletized but is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most airfreight on passenger planes is not...

Question 13

All cargo shipped on passenger aircraft has to be inspected 100 percent by ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Certified

Question 14

The tariff structure of international air cargo is almost as complicated as that of the ocean cargo industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The first air cargo was mail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Among freight often carried in the belly of scheduled international passenger airplanes are

Accepted Answer

A)  athletic shoes. 
B)  television sets. 
C)  critical machine or computer parts and fresh produce like fish. 
D)  DVD players. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  athletic shoes. 
B)  television sets. 
C)  critical machine or computer parts and fresh produce like fish. 
D)  DVD players. 
E)  None of the above

Question 17

The international airfreight business is regulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  the Federal Aviation Administration. 
B)  the Civil Aeronautics Board. 
C)  the Civil Air Patrol. 
D)  Aeroflot. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  the Federal Aviation Administration. 
B)  the Civil Aeronautics Board. 
C)  the Civil Air Patrol. 
D)  Aeroflot. 
E)  None of the above

Question 18

An "open-skies" agreement is a contract between two airlines,designed to facilitate cargo shipments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Airfreighters are equipped with a roller deck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Airplanes designed so that freight is carried on the main deck as well as in the belly hold allow for cargo to be secured onto the plane with slings to prevent damage caused by movement within the plane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The largest airfreight company in the world is ____________________.

In calculating airfreight rates,airlines figure the volume-weight of the shipment based on the volume yielding a certain weight value.As a result,

Products that do not fit in the cargo bay of a traditional cargo aircraft are often referred to as ____________________.

The United States governmental agency that has primary responsibility for security issues in air transportation (whether passenger or cargo)is

Aircraft designed so that freight is carried on the main deck as well as in the belly hold are called ____________________.

Which of the following sustainability initiatives have not been adopted or tested by airlines and/or airports?

UPS invented "time defined" deliveries in 1981.

Combination aircrafts are mostly used on heavily-traveled routes,and used when urgent freight must take priority over passenger traffic.

Most airfreighters are the same types of aircraft used in passenger service,except they are equipped with ____________________ decks.

When loading an airfreighter,crews must be careful not to place too much cargo in the tail of the aircraft (aft)before placing some in the front (fore),to prevent "nose up" situations.

An "onboard courier" is an individual who travels as a passenger,but relinquishes his or her baggage allocation in order to transport cargo.

Most airfreight on passenger planes is not palletized but is ____________________.

All cargo shipped on passenger aircraft has to be inspected 100 percent by ____________________.

The tariff structure of international air cargo is almost as complicated as that of the ocean cargo industry.

The first air cargo was mail.

Among freight often carried in the belly of scheduled international passenger airplanes are

The international airfreight business is regulated by

An "open-skies" agreement is a contract between two airlines,designed to facilitate cargo shipments.

Airfreighters are equipped with a roller deck.

Airplanes designed so that freight is carried on the main deck as well as in the belly hold allow for cargo to be secured onto the plane with slings to prevent damage caused by movement within the plane.

Introduction

International Supply Chain Management

International Logistics Infrastructure

Methods of Entry into Foreign Markets

International Contracts

Terms of Trade or Incoterms

Terms of Payment

Currency of Payment (Managing Transaction Risks)

International Commercial Documents

International Insurance

International Ocean Transportation

International Land and Multi-Modal Transportation

Packaging for Export

International Logistics Security

Customs Clearance

Using International Logistics for Strategic Advantage

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Exam 12: International Air Transportation

The largest airfreight company in the world is ____________________.

In calculating airfreight rates,airlines figure the volume-weight of the shipment based on the volume yielding a certain weight value.As a result,

Products that do not fit in the cargo bay of a traditional cargo aircraft are often referred to as ____________________.

The United States governmental agency that has primary responsibility for security issues in air transportation (whether passenger or cargo)is

Aircraft designed so that freight is carried on the main deck as well as in the belly hold are called ____________________.

Which of the following sustainability initiatives have not been adopted or tested by airlines and/or airports?

UPS invented "time defined" deliveries in 1981.

Combination aircrafts are mostly used on heavily-traveled routes,and used when urgent freight must take priority over passenger traffic.

Most airfreighters are the same types of aircraft used in passenger service,except they are equipped with ____________________ decks.

When loading an airfreighter,crews must be careful not to place too much cargo in the tail of the aircraft (aft)before placing some in the front (fore),to prevent "nose up" situations.

An "onboard courier" is an individual who travels as a passenger,but relinquishes his or her baggage allocation in order to transport cargo.

Most airfreight on passenger planes is not palletized but is ____________________.

All cargo shipped on passenger aircraft has to be inspected 100 percent by ____________________.

The tariff structure of international air cargo is almost as complicated as that of the ocean cargo industry.

The first air cargo was mail.

Among freight often carried in the belly of scheduled international passenger airplanes are

The international airfreight business is regulated by

An "open-skies" agreement is a contract between two airlines,designed to facilitate cargo shipments.

Airfreighters are equipped with a roller deck.

Airplanes designed so that freight is carried on the main deck as well as in the belly hold allow for cargo to be secured onto the plane with slings to prevent damage caused by movement within the plane.

Introduction

International Supply Chain Management

International Logistics Infrastructure

Methods of Entry into Foreign Markets

International Contracts

Terms of Trade or Incoterms

Terms of Payment

Currency of Payment (Managing Transaction Risks)

International Commercial Documents

International Insurance

International Ocean Transportation

International Land and Multi-Modal Transportation

Packaging for Export

International Logistics Security

Customs Clearance

Using International Logistics for Strategic Advantage

Filters