Construction and combination rates

1 A published through rate -------------------over any lower --------------------- of the same category between
the same points in the same direction
A. takes precedence, combination of rates
B. does not take precedence, construction of rates
C. takes precedence, construction of rates
D. does not take precedence, published through rate

Use the following information to answer question,2, 3, 4,5,6,7 ,8 ,9and 10

2. Calculate the cheapest possible weight charge in accordance with the TACT rules
Routing: Manado, Indonesia (MDC) to Humberside, UK (HUY)
Commodity: wooden handcraft
Gross weight: 10 crates 170kgs
Dimension 75.2 × 45.4 × 39.8 cm
A. USD 1174.50
B. USD 1714.50
C. USD 1714
D. USD 1800
3. Based on q2, what is the chargeable weight?
A. 170 kg
B. 220 kg
C. 225 kg
D. 171 kg
4. Based on q2, what is the construction rate at the origin?
A. USD 6.56
B. USD 0.90
C. USD 0.16
D. USD 7.62
5 Based on q2, what is the construction rate at the destination?
A. USD 0.90
B. USD 7.62
C. USD 0.16
D. USD 6.56
6. Based on q2, what is the volume weight?
A. 220 Kg
B. 225 kg
C. 224.5 kg
D. 225.5 kg
7. Based on q2, what is the sector rate?
A. USD 7.62
B. USD 6.56
C. USD 6.72
D. USD 0.90
8. Based on q2, what is the through rate?
A. USD 6.56
B. USD 6.97
C. USD 7.62
D. USD 6.72
9. Based on q2, what should be indicated in the rate class column on an AWB?
A. C
B. S
C. Q
D. N
10 . Based on q2, complete the following air waybill 7 marks

Currenc CHGS WT/VAL Other

y Code PPD COLL PPD COLL

No of Gross kg Rate Class Chargeabl Rate Total Nature and Quantity of

Piece Commodit e / Goods (incl. Dimensions
s RCP Weight lb y Charg or Volume)
Item No. Weight e

11. If published in --------------, the construction rate is applicable to the headline city from an area or
sub-area.
A. USD
B. Local currency
C. Both USD and local currency
D. All of the above
12. Calculate the cheapest possible weight charge in accordance with the TACT rules
Routing: London, UK (LON) to UIGE, Angola
Commodity: electronic parts not restricted
2 boxes 40 × 30 × 30 cm
Gross weight: 28 kg
A. GBP 242.48
B. GBP 195.04
C. GBP 299.6
D. GBP 159.27
13. Based on q10, what is the chargeable rate per kg London to UIGE?
A. GBP 6.01
B. GBP 7.36
C. GBP 10.70
D. GBP 9.15
14. Based on q10, what is the chargeable weight?
A. 28 kg
B. 6 kg
C. 98 kg
D. 56 kg
15. Based on q10, what is the volume weight?
A. 56 kg
B. 28 kg
C. 6 kg
D. 98 kg
16 Based on q10, what should be indicated in the rate class on an AWB?
A. C
B. Q
C. N
D. S
Use the following information to answer question 15, 16, 17 and 18:
Calculate the cheapest possible weight charge for the shipment below, in accordance with the TACT
rules.

Routing : Stockholm, Sweden (STO) to France Ville, Gabon (MVB)

Commodity : Office machine
Gross weight : 1 box 32.5 kgs
Dimensions : 48.X 36.7X22.4cm
FRANCEVILLE GA MVB
CFA FRANC XAF KGS KGS
CONSTRUCTION OVER LBV LIBREVILLE GA
CANADA USA
GCR N 0.99 500

Area 2
GCR N 0.99 500

Area 3
GCR N 0.99 500
date/ min local
note item
type . curr.
wgh
t

STOCKHOLM SE STO
SWED. CROWN SEK KGS
LIBREVILLE GA M 750.0
0
N 83.70
45 63.90
100 39.50

17What is the chargeable rate per kg from Stockholm, Sweden (STO) to Franceville, Gabon (MVB
A) SEK 90.512
B) SEK 90.50
C) SEK 90.51
D) SEK 90.60
18What is the total weight charge?
A) SEK 2941.25
B) SEK 2941.30
C) SEK 971.52
D) SEK 4.83
19 based on the above information what is the chargeable weight
A) 32.5
B) 6.5
C) 22.66
D) 7
20Based on the above information what is the Volume weight
A) 6.5
B) 6.512
C) 7
D) 32.5
21 A published through SCR takes precedence only over a constructed through -------------- between the
same points in the same direction (same rate category).
A) ULD
B) GCR
C) SCR
D) CLASS RATE
22 If published in ------------------, the construction rate is applicable from the headline city to an area or
sub-area
A. USD
B. Local currency
C. Both USD and local currency
D. All of the above
23 May this be used?
add-on add-on published sector rate add-on add-on

A. Possible
B. Local currency
C. yes
D. Not permitted
24 The minimum charge may ------------constructed. For through minimum charges refer to TACT Rules,
Section. -----------
A. be, 4.3
B. be, 3.4
C. not be, 3.4
D. not be, 4.3

25 The goal when setting construction rates is to provide the shipper with the ----------------possible rates.
A. Lowest
B. highest
C. cheapest
D. both A and C
26 Class rates are not published in TACT Rates books, -----------------. but must be established in
accordance with TACT Rules,---------------------
A. Section 3.6, Section 3,4
B. Section 3.7, Section 4.3
C. Section 4.3, Section 3.7
.D. Section 3.3, Section 3.4
27 The ------------------percentage will be applied to the constructed rate in local currency to obtain the
applicable class rate for the entire journey of the shipment.
or
A. Reduction
B. highest
C. Surcharge
D. both A and C

28 Calculate the cheapest possible weight charge in accordance with the TACT rules
Routing : Brno, Czech Republic (BRQ)
: Kolkata, India (CCU)
Commodity : Paintings - Valuable cargo
Gross weight : 1 crate 94 kgs
Dimensions : 110 X 50 X 150 cm
Declared value for carriage : CZK 2,400,000
 BRNO CZ BRQ
CZECH KORUNA CZK KGS
CONST. OVER PRG PRAGUE CZ

AREA 1 EXCLUDING FRENCH GUIANA,

GREENLAND, GUADELOUPE, MARTINIQUE
GCR N 0.32 7.70
GCR 45 0.25 6.00
SCR 45 0.19 4.50
AREA 2 EXCLUDING
ECAA REUNION
GCR N 0.43 10.40
GCR 45 0.32 7.80
SCR 45 0.24 5.80
AREA 3
GCR N 0.32 7.70
GCR 45 0.25 6.00
SCR 45 0.19 4.50

date/ min loca

note
Item type . l
wgh curr
t .

PRAGUE CZ PRG
CZECH KORUNA CZK KGS
KOLKATA IN M 2154.00
N 380.00
45 285.20
29. Based on q28, what is the chargeable 100 266.10 weight?
500 190.10
A. 138 kg 4209 500 132.80
B. 94 kg 4402 500 132.80
4703 500 132.80
C. 137 kg 6002 250 168.90
6002 500 136.40
D. 137.5 kg 7046 1000 174.70
30. Based on q28, what is the construction rate 8434 1000 175.30 at the origin?
A. CZK 387.70
B. CZK 380.00
C. CZK 7.70
D. CKZ 775.40
31 Based on q28, what is the volume weight?
A. 138 kg
B. 94 kg
C. 137 kg
D. 137.5 kg
32 Based on q28, what is the sector rate?
A. CZK 387.70
B. CZK 380.00
C. CZK 7.70
D. CKZ 775.40
33. Based on q28, what is the through Class rate for valuable cargo .
A. CZK 387.70
B. CZK 380.00
C. CZK 7.70
D. CKZ 775.40
34. Based on q28, what should be indicated in the rate class column on an AWB?
A. C
B. S
C. Q
D. N
35 . Based on q28, complete the following air waybill 7 marks
No of Gross kg Rate Class Chargeabl Rate Total Nature and Quantity of
Piece Commodit e / Goods (incl. Dimensions
s RCP Weight lb y Charg or Volume)
Item No. Weight e

36 If a through general cargo rate is not published and cannot be constructed, -----------must be
combined.
A. construction rates
B. sector rates
C. combination rates
D. all of the above
37 A route beginning with an international general cargo rate may be combined with a -----------to reach
the destination
A. international rates
B. domestic rate
C. both A and B
D. all of the above
38 Which of the following statements about combining rates and charges is false?
a) Any international cargo rate may be combined with any domestic rate.
b) The rating of a shipment is not influenced by the carrier’s route.
c) The actual routing of the shipment has no bearing on a choice of the rate combination points.
d) Minimum charges apply between the point of origin and the point of destination of the
shipment
39 Calculate the cheapest possible weight charge in accordance with the TACT rules
Routing : Monrovia, Liberia (MLW) to Inverness, United Kingdom (INV)
Commodity : Live tropical fish
Gross weight : 15 boxes 120 kgs
MONROVIA LR MLW
LIBERIAN $ LRD KGS
BIRMINGHAM GB M 62.00
N 9.21
45 6.92
0007 250 1.92
0007 500 1.72
0300 250 3.29
0384 250 2.98
1024 100 4.41
 GLASGOW GB M 62.00
N 9.24
45 6.95
0007 250 1.99
0007 500 1.79
0300 250 3.36
0384 250 3.05
1024 100 4.48
INVERNESS GB M 62.00
N 9.34
45 7.05
LONDON GB M 62.00
N 9.17
45 6.68
0007 250 1.78
0007 500 1.58
0300 250 3.15
0384 250 2.84
1024 100 4.27

date/ min loca w n

type note item g
. l .
wgh curr h w
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h
BIRMINGHAM GB BHX GLASGOW GB GLA t
U.K. POUND GBP KGS U.K. POUND GBP KGS
25.00
LONDON GB LON
INVERNESS GB M 25.00 INVERNESS GB M
U.K. POUND GBP KGS
1.14 0.98
N N INVERNESS GB M 25.00
date/ note type item m local 0.64
i curr. date/ note type item m local N
n i curr.
.

a) LRD 512.40
b) LRD 2029.20
c) LRD 1516.80
d) LRD 12.64
40 . Based on q39, complete the following air waybill 8MKS
No of Gross kg Rate Class Chargeabl Rate Total Nature and Quantity of
Piece Commodit e / Goods (incl. Dimensions
s RCP Weight lb y Charg or Volume)
Item No. Weight e

41 The international SCR may be combined with:

a. Construction rates for SCR
b. Domestic Rates
c. Transborder rates
d. All of the above
42. Routing Lubango to Tokyo, japan
Commodity: coffee samples
Gross weight: 2 boxes 150.65kgs
Calculate the weight charge
A. USD 1145.19
B. USD 2879.79
C. USD 2592.67
D. USD 2592.60
43. Based on q42, what is the through rate?
A. USD 22.61
B. USD 17.37
C. USD 20.91
D. USD 17.17
44. Based on q42, what is the chargeable weight?
A. 150.65 kg
B. 150.5 kg
C. 151 kg
D. 151.5 kg
45. Based on q42, what is the combination point?
A. Lubango
B. Tokyo
C. Nagoya
D. Luanda
46. To which types of rate does the construction rate 0.00 apply?
A. GCR
B. Class rate
C. SCR
D. Both SCR and GCR
47. What does entry 0.00 in column USD or local currency of section 5.2 of TACT rates means?
A. No construction rate
B. Construction rate apply from origin point
C. Add-on rates does not need to be calculated
D. All of the above
48 Minimum charges takes precedence over:
a) any lower combination of minimum charges
b) any lower charge resulting from applying charges contained in another rule
c) any lower charge resulting from applying charges contained in another rule (unless specifically
provided in that rule).
d) both A and C
49Which of the following statements about minimum charges is false?
a. They apply on a per consignment basis.
b. They are only found in TACT Rates.
c. They take precedence over any lower charge.
d. They may differ by carrier, particularly for domestic sectors.
50 when a minimum charge (M) from a point of origin to a point of destination cannot be found in ----
you should refer to------ , Sections -----------and------------
a. TACT Rates, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, TACT Rules
b. TACT Rates, TACT Rules, 3.4.1. 3.4.2.
c. TACT Rules, TACT Rates, , 3.4.1. 3.4.2.
d. TACT Rules, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, TACT Rates,