BCET 4 Self-Instructional Manual for Civil Engineering Program

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What is the main focus of Unit 1 (ULO-a) of the course?

  • Identifying common features of bridges and their functions
  • Learning about the history of ships and their role in civil engineering
  • Understanding different modes of transportation in urban planning
  • Comprehending the significance of air transportation in civil engineering (correct)

Which term is defined in the metalanguage section?

  • Water transportation
  • Train transportation
  • Aircraft (correct)
  • Road transportation

What is the primary purpose of the Self-Instructional Manual (SIM) for Self-Directed Learning (SDL)?

  • Provide guidance for practical training in construction sites
  • Offer case studies on civil engineering projects
  • Facilitate self-directed learning for students officially enrolled in the course (correct)
  • Explain the history of civil engineering

What does air transportation involve?

<p>Movement of passengers and freight by any conveyance that can sustain controlled flight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's stance on reproduction and distribution of the SIM/SDL manual?

<p>It is strictly prohibited outside of its intended use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is expected at the end of Unit 1 (ULO-a) according to the text?

<p>Demonstrating and developing skills and techniques related to air transportation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an ornithopter?

<p>A machine that generates lift by flapping its wings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of airport planning?

<p>To create guidelines for efficient airport development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of air transport?

<p>Hot air balloons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of air transport?

<p>To generate trade and promote tourism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was air transport introduced as a means of transportation?

<p>1903 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes air transport from other modes of transport?

<p>Means of achieving speed and sustainability of voyage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been a rapid improvement in air transportation?

<p>Introduction of supersonic speeds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of air transport in economic growth and development?

<p>It provides vital connectivity on a national, regional, and international scale (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the greatest period of air transportation development?

<p>Post-Second World War (WW11) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of air transport used for recreational purposes?

<p>Gilders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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