Question 1

Which of the following Incoterms is the least customer-friendly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Free On Board 
B)  Free Alongside Ship 
C)  Free Domicile 
D)  Cost, Insurance and Freight 
E)  None of the above

Question 2

An advantage of the metric system is that all of its units (meters,liters,grams)have fractions and multiples that are based on a ____________________ system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An advantage of the metric system is...

Question 3

The system of measurement used by just about every country in the world,and which is formally known as the International System of Units is commonly known as the ____________________ system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The system of measurement used by just...

Question 4

The Voice of America broadcasts can be heard in the United States on AM and FM stations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The exporter is responsible for providing good,clear documents in the correct number of originals and copies

Accepted Answer

A)  in all cases. 
B)  only if the exporter is the exporter of record for Customs purposes. 
C)  only if the export is conducted in the exporter's currency. 
D)  only if the importer has requested a shipment under a C-type Incoterm (CIF, CIP, CFR, or CPT). 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

The technique developed by the British Broadcasting Corporation to communicate clearly and accurately with non-native English speakers is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The technique developed by the British Broadcasting...

Question 7

When meeting a person of foreign culture for the first time,it is often preferable to approach that person with much

Accepted Answer

A)  caution. 
B)  formality. 
C)  casualness. 
D)  anticipation. 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

The metric system has pre-set prefixes for multiples of a unit.Which of the following prefixes corresponds to fractions of a unit?

Accepted Answer

A)  milli, centi and deci 
B)  deka, hecto and kilo 
C)  quartile, quintile, and decile 
D)  giga, mega, and kilo 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

In a transaction conducted in the exporter's currency,it is the importer that carries the currency exchange rate risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When unsure about the proper way to address a new acquaintance abroad,it is best to err on the side of ____________________ rather than casual communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When unsure about the proper way to...

Question 11

The U.S.system of measurements,also called the English measurement system,has five different types of ounces.Which is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoirdupois ounces 
B)  paper ounces 
C)  imperial fluid ounces 
D)  apothecary ounces 
E)  None of the above

Question 12

For an American exporter,converting to the metric system only involves multiplying the English units it is using in the domestic market by the appropriate conversion coefficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The metric system is the preferred system of measurement in the entire world,with the exception of the United States and two other small countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Among the criteria that the United States Department of State uses to determine whether a language is relatively easy or relatively difficult to learn is the complexity of the alphabet that language uses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

International English was designed to reduce communication errors between native speakers of English and people who speak English as a second language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which is the correct way of writing May 7,2006 in International English?

Accepted Answer

A)  05/07/06 
B)  06/05/07 
C)  07/05/06 
D)  07 May 2006 
E)  None of the above

Question 17

International English was designed

Accepted Answer

A)  so that non-native speakers of English can communicate with native speakers of English. 
B)  so that non-native speakers of English can communicate with each other. 
C)  so that native speakers of English can communicate with non-native speakers of English. 
D)  so that native speakers of English can communicate with other native speakers of English, but from a different country (eg. United States and New Zealand). 
E)  None of the above

Question 18

It is sometimes difficult to convert from one measure to another in the metric system,just as it is difficult to convert from cubic inches to gallons in the English system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Special English is used for written communications,just as International English is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When a foreigner does not understand something that a native English speaker is saying,it is best for the native speaker to repeat the sentence again,and add an explanation (or to rephrase the sentence after it is repeated).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Using International Logistics for Strategic Advantage

Which of the following Incoterms is the least customer-friendly?

An advantage of the metric system is that all of its units (meters,liters,grams)have fractions and multiples that are based on a ____________________ system.

The system of measurement used by just about every country in the world,and which is formally known as the International System of Units is commonly known as the ____________________ system.

The Voice of America broadcasts can be heard in the United States on AM and FM stations.

The exporter is responsible for providing good,clear documents in the correct number of originals and copies

The technique developed by the British Broadcasting Corporation to communicate clearly and accurately with non-native English speakers is called ____________________.

When meeting a person of foreign culture for the first time,it is often preferable to approach that person with much

The metric system has pre-set prefixes for multiples of a unit.Which of the following prefixes corresponds to fractions of a unit?

In a transaction conducted in the exporter's currency,it is the importer that carries the currency exchange rate risk.

When unsure about the proper way to address a new acquaintance abroad,it is best to err on the side of ____________________ rather than casual communication.

The U.S.system of measurements,also called the English measurement system,has five different types of ounces.Which is NOT one of them?

For an American exporter,converting to the metric system only involves multiplying the English units it is using in the domestic market by the appropriate conversion coefficient.

The metric system is the preferred system of measurement in the entire world,with the exception of the United States and two other small countries.

Among the criteria that the United States Department of State uses to determine whether a language is relatively easy or relatively difficult to learn is the complexity of the alphabet that language uses.

International English was designed to reduce communication errors between native speakers of English and people who speak English as a second language.

Which is the correct way of writing May 7,2006 in International English?

International English was designed

It is sometimes difficult to convert from one measure to another in the metric system,just as it is difficult to convert from cubic inches to gallons in the English system.

Special English is used for written communications,just as International English is.

When a foreigner does not understand something that a native English speaker is saying,it is best for the native speaker to repeat the sentence again,and add an explanation (or to rephrase the sentence after it is repeated).