11 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary needs for transportation mentioned in the text?
Environmental preservation
According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers, which of the following is NOT included in the definition of transportation engineering?
Construction of transportation facilities
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
Transportation engineering involves a diversity of basic activities performed by specialists
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the basic objectives or tasks that require transfer from one location to another?
Military operations
According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers, which of the following is NOT one of the principles that transportation engineering should provide for?
Profitable movement of people and goods
Which statement best describes the systems approach to problem-solving?
It involves identifying a set of interrelated components that work together to achieve common goals.
What is the primary purpose of measures of effectiveness (MOEs) in the systems approach?
To evaluate the degree to which each alternative solution satisfies the objectives.
What is the role of criteria in the systems approach?
To relate measures of effectiveness to measures of costs by stating a decision rule.
Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental value of society according to the text?
The desire for economic prosperity.
What is the primary function of a policy in the systems approach?
To provide a guiding principle or course of action toward an objective.
What is the significance of transportation in world development?
It serves a multi-dimensional role in connecting various aspects of society.
Explore the economic, social, and personal reasons behind the need for transportation. Learn about the various objectives and tasks that are achieved through the movements of people and goods from one location to another.
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