Chapter 9 - Intermodalism

1. Several organizations have defined intermodalism differently. Within the CITT, which of the

following descriptions best describes the practice of intermodalism?

A) A shipment that travels over multiple modes of transport.

B) A shipment with one common (through) bill of lading traveling over multiple modes of

transport.

C) A shipment that travels in one freight carrying unit over multiple modes of transport.

D) A shipment that travels with multiple carriers within the same mode of transportation.

2. The history of intermodalism dates back to the 1800s when farm wagons were placed on rail flat

cars. Which of the following intermodal terms would best describe this practice?

A) COFC

B) TOFC

3. Shippers with low volumes normally do not normally have direct contact with modal carriers for

quotations and arrange transportation. What is the term used to describe the type of organization

that a low volume shipper would contact for intermodal service?

A) OTR

B) 3PL

C) IMC

D) NVOCC

4. One of the uses of intermodalism is with transporting cargo that requires movement across an

entire continent. What is the term used to describe cargo that transits across a country or

continent using intermodal transportation?

A) Intermodal Gateway

B) Interchange

C) Through Service

D) Land Bridge

5. True or False. As a form of transportation, intermodal transportation in Canada is regulated by a

specific piece of legislation.

TRUE

FALSE

6. The growth in the use of the steel intermodal container created large infrastructure projects for

railways. Which of the following created the need for significant long-term investments in rail

infrastructure?

A) Lengthening of containers

B) Double stacking containers

C) Increasing allowable container cargo weights

D) Approval of dangerous goods to travel by rail

7. The invention of the steel container in the 1960s led to the current day intermodal system in use

across the world. Which of the following is one of the primary benefits that users benefit from.

A) A reduction in the handling of the actual cargo minimizes the risk of damage or loss to

goods in transit between multiple modes of transport.

B) A reduction in the requirement for port labourers to physically move cargo on and off

vessels (replaced by cranes) has improved cargo security and reduced cost long term.

C) The standardization of containers provides no visual indication of the type of cargo

contained within improving the security of goods in transit.

D) All of the above.

8. The rail industry has invested significant funds in the development of Intermodal terminals that

act as 'hub centers'. Which of the following is accurate regarding these intermodal terminals?

A) There is a trend to place these close to but outside of major cities.

B) There is a trend to include the ability to handle other products such as bulk cargo.

9. The intermodal container is also used to describe the volume capacity of marine container ships.

What would be the correct volume description for a container ship that can hold five thousand

forty-foot containers?

A) 2,500 TEUs

B) 5,000 TEUs

C) 7,500 TEUs

D) 10,000 TEUs

10. Intermodal containers sizes are standardized by the International Standards Organization (ISO).

What is the term used to describe a container that meets the normal length and width dimensions

but is extended in height from 8 feet six inches high to 9 feet six inches high?

A) Max cube

B) Load cube

C) High cube

D) Tall cube

Chapter 10 - Transportation of Dangerous Goods

1. One of the objectives of safely transporting dangerous goods is to mitigate risks wherever

possible. In doing so, a requirement is that for some commodities, an ERAP be created. What is

the goal of an ERAP?

A) To provide bill of material information to transport carriers

B) To provide compatible UN to NA numbers to help identify products

C) To identify approved routing carriers will actually transport across

D) To provide information on managing a release while in transit

2. Transportation of Dangerous Goods in Canada is regulated by the Transportation of Dangerous

Goods Act 1992. Which level of Government is responsible for this piece of legislation and

subsequent revisions?

A) Federal

B) Provincial / Territorial

C) Regional

D) Municipal

3. One of the first processes in transporting dangerous goods is the classification step. Which of the

following parties is responsible to accurately classify dangerous goods?

A) Consignor

B) Carrier

C) Consignee

D) Customs Broker

4. Placards are important identifiers in transporting dangerous goods on containers and

conveyances. Which of the following appears on TDG placards?

A) The product name

B) The product's UN number

C) The product's destination

D) The product's consignor

5. Dangerous Goods are classified into nine primary groups that indicate what the main hazard is of

the commodity (such as catching fire, being radioactive, or explosive for example). If a

commodity is deemed to be a Dangerous Good but doesn't easily identify with one of the specific

primary groups, which group is it most likely to be classified under?

A) Group 3

B) Group 5

C) Group 7

D) Group 9

6. In becoming familiar with TDG regulations it is important to become familiar with the acronyms

commonly used. What is the meaning of MoC in TDG regulations?

A) Method of Containment

B) Means of Containment

C) Margin of Containment

D) Master of Containment

7. The TDG regulations require training for named parties involved in the transportation of

Dangerous Goods. Which of the following parties does the TDG Act specifically require to be

trained?

A) Consignor

B) Carrier

C) Consignee

D) All of the above

8. Primarily the TDG regulations apply to surface transportation in Canada. Additionally, what

organization primarily administers the dangerous goods training for goods transported by Air?

A) Transport Canada

B) IATA

C) UN

D) ICAO

9. The Mississauga Ontario train derailment in 1979 was significant to the development of

Dangerous Goods regulation in Canada. What was one of the primary issues that resulted from

the train derailment?

A) The TDG regulations were not written in 'clear language' to help Emergency

responders.

B) The carrier had not properly completed the TDG documentation for all commodities

carried onboard.

C) The shippers failed to declare dangerous goods to the rail carrier.

D) The Emergency responders did not know how to contain the different commodities

that spilled.

10. Should an incident occur such as a spill during transportation, which level of Government is

primarily responsible for managing the actual emergency response?

A) Federal

B) Provincial / Territorial

C) Regional

D) Municipal