Transportation Operation Management Definitions Quiz

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What does LDW stand for in car rentals?

Loss Damage Waiver

What does GDS stand for in the context of transportation operation management?

Global Distribution System

In the Philippines, what is a coach called?

Bus

What does PAI cover in car rentals?

Personal Accident Insurance

What does Fleet refer to in the context of transportation operation management?

Motor vehicles for business

What is the main purpose of a CDW in car rentals?

Covering costs from a moving accident

How much is the reduction in score for each day that an assessment item is submitted late?

5%

What is the penalty for academic dishonesty such as cheating?

Expulsion

What is required if a student submits an assessment paper after the due date with a valid reason?

Approval from the course coordinator

When will group assessment tasks be returned to students?

Within 2 weeks

What may be required for certain students in group assessments to validate originality?

Online or virtual sessions with the course coordinator

How should a student express their intention to resubmit an assessment task?

Write a formal request addressed to the course coordinator

What is the purpose of a cowcatcher on a train?

To deflect obstacles on the track

What is the function of a caboose on a train?

To provide shelter for the crew

How do maglev trains differ from conventional trains?

Maglev trains use magnetic levitation, while conventional trains use metal wheels.

What is the primary purpose of a railway station?

To load and offload passengers

What are train cars or wagons composed of?

They are where passengers stay and cargo is transported separately

What is the maximum similarity index allowed when submitting assessment tasks through Turnitin?

30%

What is the main characteristic of a railway track?

It consists of two parallel rows of long pieces of steel.

When should assessment tasks be submitted during a term according to the text?

3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th week

What is required to be attached to the assessment paper according to the text?

Cover page with specific details

Where should documents be uploaded according to the text?

Blackboard Learning Management System

What may happen if a student's assessment paper exceeds the maximum similarity index allowed?

Redo the paper

In what case will a student be called for disciplinary action according to the text?

Exceeding the maximum similarity index

What is the primary concept behind maglev trains?

Wrapping around the guideway using magnets

What is another term used to refer to a set of two parallel rows of long steel pieces for trains?

Railway line

What is meant by a train's consist in railway transportation?

The connected train cars that make up the entire unit

What does the term 'pilot' refer to in railway transportation?

A device mounted at the front of the train to deflect obstacles

In railway terminology, what do 'coaches' typically refer to?

Train compartments where passengers stay or ride

What is the function of a railway 'terminus'?

To serve as a stop for loading and offloading passengers

Test your knowledge on transportation operation management with this quiz focusing on key definitions such as coach, fleet, and tariff. Challenge yourself to correctly identify the meanings behind important terms in the field.

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