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What is the main function of vehicles in a transportation system?
What is the main function of vehicles in a transportation system?
- Maintain the infrastructure
- Move along the travel way (correct)
- Track vehicle locations in real time
- Facilitate communication systems
What is the difference between multimodal and intermodal transportation?
What is the difference between multimodal and intermodal transportation?
- Intermodal considers only one transport mode, while multimodal uses multiple modes.
- Multimodal involves distinct modes, while intermodal uses multiple transport modes. (correct)
- Multimodal is restricted to goods transportation, while intermodal includes persons.
- Multimodal and intermodal are interchangeable terms.
Which of the following is NOT a physical element of a transportation system?
Which of the following is NOT a physical element of a transportation system?
- Vehicles
- Equipment
- Control systems
- Human resources (correct)
What do operating rules in a transportation system primarily involve?
What do operating rules in a transportation system primarily involve?
In a transportation system, what is the main role of control systems?
In a transportation system, what is the main role of control systems?
Which of the following is an example of human resources in a transportation system?
Which of the following is an example of human resources in a transportation system?
What distinguishes infrastructure from equipment in a transportation system?
What distinguishes infrastructure from equipment in a transportation system?
What is the primary function of communications systems in a transportation environment?
What is the primary function of communications systems in a transportation environment?
What is the key difference between highway systems and intermodal transportation as per the text?
What is the key difference between highway systems and intermodal transportation as per the text?
What does crew assignment in a transportation system primarily involve?
What does crew assignment in a transportation system primarily involve?
