Technology: Engineering & Design

Chapter 24: Transportation Safety & Security

Self-Check Quizzes

1.
In terms of U.S. transportation management, maritime means
A)international waters.
B)coastal ocean waters and inland waterways.
C)rivers.
D)any saltwater bodies of water.
2.
The organization in the United States that investigates transportation-related accidents is the
A)National Transportation Safety Board.
B)Office of Pipeline Safety and Security.
C)Transportation Safety Administration.
D)Army Corps of Engineers.
3.
What safety rule should boat operators and passengers always observe?
A)Don't make any loud noises.
B)Wear a life vest at all times.
C)Don't eat or drink on a boat.
D)Don't fish from a boat.
4.
Metal on aircraft may stress and eventually break down. This phenomenon is called
A)metal buckling.
B)crystalline fracturing.
C)metal fatigue.
D)delamination.
5.
What rule governs the inclusion of cars containing hazardous materials in trains?
A)The cars must be positioned near the rear of the train.
B)Cars containing hazardous materials must be isolated in separate trains.
C)The cars must be positioned near the front of the train.
D)No hazardous materials may be shipped by rail.
6.
In the United States, what agency certifies aircraft and pilots, oversees airport security, and operates the air traffic control system?
A)National Transportation Safety Board
B)Department of Labor
C)Federal Aviation Administration
D)Department of Homeland Security
7.
Approximately 40 percent of all highway traffic deaths in the United States are linked to
A)mentally disturbed persons.
B)overuse of prescription drugs.
C)road rage.
D)alcohol consumption.
8.
Glass that is used in car windows and is designed to break into small, nonsharp pieces upon impact is called
A)safety glass.
B)plastic-laminate glass.
C)tinted glass.
D)composite glass.
9.
How much distance, on average, does a 100-car freight train require to come to a complete stop?
A)one-quarter mile
B)one-third mile
C)one-half mile
D)one mile
10.
What government agency monitors U.S. coastal waters and inland waterways to maintain safety and security?
A)Department of Homeland Security
B)Army Corps of Engineers
C)U.S. Coast Guard
D)National Transportation Safety Board
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