Transportation Modes (GSDR2202)

Higher Institute of Transport and Logistics (HITL)

Semester: Second Semester

Level: 200

Year: 2017

School/Faculty: HITL DEPARTMENT: General Studies LECTURER(S): CHAM Etienne BAMA
Level: 1 SEMESTER: Second Academic Year: 2016/2017
COURSE CODE: TLGS 1202 COURSE TITLE: Transportation Modes
DATE: 30/07/2017 HALL: Amphi 650 TIME: 2hrs
Instructions: Answer all questions.
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P.O BOX 39 Bambili
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON
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1) Transportation modes are fundamental in the economic life of a
nation. Analyse the consequences of disruption in transport
systems. (2 marks)
2) Differentiate between time and distance in transport. (1 mark)
3) Transport is a function of space and time. Discuss. (2 marks)
4) Transport is derived demand. Expanciate. (3 marks)
5) Transport is an essential element in the production process.
Explain. (2 marks)
6) Compare and contrast transport terminals used in road and rail
passenger transport. (2 marks)
7) Identify and explain four (04) types of vessels used in maritime
transportation (2 marks)
8) Differentiate between segmented transport and multimodal
transport (2 marks)
9) Explain what you understand by passenger and freight terminals
with clear examples (4 marks)
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