AIR CARGO MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS – 22AET607D

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QUESTION BANK

UNIT-1

Which of the following is NOT a type of cargo handling equipment commonly used at airports?
1. Baggage handling
A B Pallet loaders C Conveyor belts D Cargo elevators
systems
IATA was found in the year?
2.
A 1940 B 1945 C 1950 D 1919
Which one is not the objective of regional planning of airport?
Implement zoning Develop fiscal plan
3. Protect Unoptimized land
A laws in the proposed B C D and priority for
environment use
new airport site airport financing
Which are the data collected for regional planning?
Topological and
4. Air traffic
A Population B geographical C D All the above
Characteristics
features
Airport runway having length more than 2100 m, Airport type as per ICAO
5.
A A B B C C D D
_________ develops and manages air cargo terminals for processing international and domestic air
6. cargo.
A IATA B AAI C ATC D DGCA
__________ certifies the airworthiness of aircraft operating in India, approving aircraft designs and
7. overseeing manufacturing processes.
A IATA B AAI C DGCA D ATC
Functions of AAI
Provide Air Traffic
8. Manage 126 management Provision of visual
A B C D All above
Airports services over aids
entire Air space
__________ works at the international level to represent service providers who operate in trade
9. logistics and supply chain management.
A FIATA B ICAGO C ICOAO D ATC
__________ develops global standards for aviation safety and security, ensuring that air transport
10. remains the safest mode of travel.
A FIATA B IATA C WCA D None of the above
11. Membership in FIATA is?
A Limited to National B Limited to national C Limited to freight D Open to Customs
Freight forwarders freight forwarders forward firms an firms
Associations and freight specializing in
forwarding firms warehousing,
 trucking and
brokerage services
12. The ICAO was founded by the Chicago Convention in the year?
A 1947 B 1990 C 1950 D 1951
13. Where the aircraft is standing (parking), the facility for loading and unloading operation in front of
terminal building is known as ____________
Aircraft Control
A Apron B Hanger C D Taxiway
Area
14. What is the full form of IATA?
International Air Indian Air
International Air International Air
A Transport B Transport C D
Travel Association Travel Academy
Association Association
15. What is the full form of ICAO?
International Central International Civil Indian Central International Civil
Aviation Aeronautic Aviation Aviation
A B C D
Organization Organization Organization Organization
Conference Conference Conference Conference
16. What is the full form of AAI?
Airports Authority Airlines Authority Airports Academy Airlines Academy
A B C D
of India of India of India of India
17. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)?
Providing air
Developing and
Building and traffic Regulating all air
A B C D managing cargo
maintaining airports management travel in India
terminals
services
18. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is responsible for the creation and management of which of
the following?
Air traffic control
A Airports B Airlines C D All of the above
towers
19. Which organization does the DGCA coordinate with on international aviation regulations?
ICAO IATA
FAA (Federal ACAA (Airports
(International (International Air
A Aviation B C D Council
Civil Aviation Transport
Administration) International)
Organisation) Association)
20. Which of the following is a key aspect of air safety and airworthiness overseen by the DGCA?
Passenger Aircraft
Airline marketing
A entertainment B maintenance and C D Cabin crew training
strategies
systems repairs
21. What is IATA's primary goal?
To lobby
To simplify
To increase airline To promote air governments for
A B C D processes and
profits travel to the public airline industry
increase efficiency
interests
22. Which of the following is NOT a service provided by IATA?
A Maximizing airline B International C Regulating airline D Improving safety
 recognition and
revenues pricing standards
lobbying
23.1. Which organization sets standards and regulations for air navigation and safety?
A IATA B ICAO C FIATA D FAA
24.1. What is the main function of an air cargo terminal?
To handle To process air To manage aircraft To provide airport
A B C D
passengers cargo shipments maintenance security
25. What is the main purpose of a terminal building's baggage handling system?
To efficiently To manage the
To provide transport flow of passengers
To store excess
A comfortable waiting B baggage between C entering and D
baggage
areas for passengers aircraft and exiting the
passengers terminal
26. Which of the following design elements is MOST important for ensuring passenger accessibility
within a terminal?
Clear signage and
Large windows and Modern art Comfortable
A B intuitive C D
natural light installations seating areas
wayfinding
27. Which of the following factors DOES NOT affect the size and layout of an air terminal?
The types of
Forecasted The availability of The city's overall
A B aircraft that will C D
passenger traffic land for expansion population
use the airport
28. What are the terminal buildings present at the airports, also known as?
A Airport terminals B Airport buildings C Terminal area D Terminal point
29. Which of the following is not a part of the terminal area section of an airport layout?
A Gates B Terminal building C Aircraft facilities D Landing strip
30. Elements of terminal building are
Baggage claim
A B Enquiry counter C Control tower D All the above
section

UNIT-2

31. Which of the following cargo moves by air because of short shelf life?
A Frozen chicken B Grapes C Flower D Oranges
32. Which aspect of logistics is not typically addressed by standardization efforts?
Packaging and Inventory Transportation Unique customer
A B C D
unitization management methods requirements
33. Which document is critical in international air cargo shipments?
Certificate of
A Air Waybill (AWB) B Bill of Exchange C Packing List D
Incorporation
34. What does SWOT analysis stand for?
Strengths, Systems,
Strategies, Work,
Sales, Workflows, Weaknesses, Workflows,
A B C Objectives, D
Operations, Tactics Opportunities, Opportunities,
Targets
Threats Tactics
35. The primary purpose of a marketing audit is to:
Evaluate
marketing
Reduce marketing Launch new
A Increase sales force B C performance and D
budget products
identify areas for
improvement
36. What is a key benefit of using air freight in international logistics?
Lowest cost Ideal for bulk No customs
A B C D Fast transit times
transportation commodities requirements
37. Which type of air cargo requires temperature control during transit?
A Consolidation B Disaggregation C Re-routing D Sub-contracting
38. What is the name of the device used to load and unload cargo from an aircraft?
A Pallet B ULD C Container D Skid
39. What does the abbreviation CASS stand for?
The Cargo
The Cargo and Civil Air Service Accounts
A B C D None of the above
Service System Settlement Settlement
Systems
40. Which is the technology trends in airfreight?
A Blockchain B UAVs C Internet of Things D All the above
41. A sales lead in logistics is best described as
A potential
A finalized purchase customer showing
A B C A supplier invoice D A customs broker
order interest in
services
42. What is the role of a consignee in a logistics operation?
The party that The party to The party
The party that ships
A B handles customs C whom the goods D responsible for
the goods
clearance are delivered packaging
43. In the context of marketing control, "strategic control" focuses on
Long-term
Day-to-day Short-term sales strategic Employee
A B C D
operations targets alignment and attendance
performance
44. Market segmentation involves
Dividing a market Combining Eliminating non- Increasing product
A into distinct groups B different markets C profitable D prices for premium
of buyers into one customers segments
45. In marketing research, the term "primary data" refers to
Data collected
Data obtained
Data collected from firsthand for a Data available on
A B C from government D
previous studies specific research the internet
publications
purpose
46. Which of the following best describes "freight consolidation"?
A Selling goods in B Combining C Increasing D Repackaging cargo
 shipments from
shipment
smaller units multiple shippers at the airport
frequency
to reduce costs
47. Which mode of transportation is often used for time-sensitive shipments and perishable goods?
A Ocean freight B Rail freight C Air freight D Trucking
48. What does “LCL” stand for in the context of shipping and logistics?
Less Container Low-Cost Local Carrier
A B Large Cargo Load C D
Load Logistics Liaison
49. What does “airside” refer to in a cargo terminal?
Area where Area where Area where trucks
Area where cargo is
A B paperwork is C aircraft are D and other vehicles
stored
processed parked enter
50. What does "FOB" stand for in international trade?
Free Overseas Freight Overseas
A Free On Board B Freight On Board C D
Business Bill
51. What is the primary role of an air cargo handling agent?
To handle the
To manage the physical To negotiate To monitor the air
A airline's financial B movement and C freight rates with D traffic control
transactions documentation of shippers system
cargo
52. In what ways can air cargo strategies be improved for sustainability?
Reducing weight of Utilizing eco- Optimization of
A B C D All of the above
packaging friendly materials flight routes
53. Which of the following is NOT a typical element of an aviation safety audit?
Review of the
Examination of Verification of
Review of flight airline's
A B maintenance C cargo handling D
operations. marketing
records. procedures.
strategies.
54. Which of the following is a primary benefit of standardization in air cargo?
Reduced errors
Less consistent More complex
A Increased costs B and improved C D
quality processes
efficiency
55. Which organization plays a key role in setting air cargo standards?
International Civil International Air
World Customs
Aviation Transport
A B C Organization D All of the above
Organization Association
(WCO)
(ICAO) (IATA)
56. How does standardization improve efficiency in air cargo?
By reducing the
By increasing By making it more By creating more
A B need for manual C D
paperwork expensive inconsistencies
processes
57. Which of the following is a key trend driving the growth of air cargo?
A Increased e- B Decreased global C Reduced reliance D Automation of
commerce activities trade on express manufacturing
 delivery processes
58. What role is Artificial Intelligence (AI) expected to play in air cargo logistics?
To reduce costs
and improve
efficiency To increase the To have no impact
To make air cargo
A B through C need for manual D on air cargo
less efficient
automation and labor operations
resource
optimization
59. Which of the following is an example of a sustainable practice in air cargo logistics?
Adoption of
Increased use of Neglecting carbon
Decreased use of environmentally
A fuel-intensive B C D footprint reduction
biofuel friendly
aircraft efforts
technologies
60. How is automation expected to impact the logistics industry?
To improve
To increase the To have no efficiency, speed,
To reduce the need
A B need for skilled C significant impact D and accuracy
for skilled labor
labor on employment while reducing
costs

UNIT-3

61. Which type of cargo are the following:

Fine art
Luxury Goods
High-en electronics, etc
A Fragile Cargo B General Cargo C Perishable Cargo D Special Cargo
62. Which of the following is an advantage of air transport?
Heavy funds are Operations are
Requires highly No change of
required, not only highly dependent
A sophisticated B equipment during C D
initially but also up on weather
machinery the journey
during operations conditions
63. Which of the following will be the launch customer of the Cessna 408 Sky-Courier?
A Qatar Airways B Emirates C FedEx D UPS
64. Which of the following is a disadvantage of air transport?
Increases the
demand of Adds to foreign Heavy funds
Brings relief during
A B specialized C reserve, through D required during
emergencies
technical skill tourism operation
workforce
65. Which of the following is a characteristic of general air cargo?
A Requires specialized B Includes items C Primarily involves D All of the above
handling and that do not need the transportation
temperature control special handling of dangerous
 but must meet
safety goods
requirements
66. Which organization sets international standards for air cargo transportation, including the handling of
dangerous goods?
International Air International Civil
World Customs Transport Aviation
A United Nations B C D
Organization Association Organization
(IATA) (ICAO)
67. What is a "Dangerous Goods Regulations" (DGR) document used for in air cargo?
To describe the
To define the type and quantity To calculate the
To determine the
A dimensions of a B of hazardous C volume weight of D
route of a shipment
shipment materials being a shipment
transported
68. What is the primary factor that distinguishes special air cargo from general air freight?
Special handling
A Weight B Destination C D Volume
requirements
69. Which of the following is an example of a special cargo item?
A Electronics B Clothing C Live animals D Furniture
70. What is the purpose of a "Special Cargo Note" in air cargo logistics?
To indicate the To highlight any
To specify the To provide
intended special handling
A dimensions of the B C D insurance
destination of the or documentation
cargo information
shipment requirements
71. What is the role of the IATA in special air cargo logistics?
Setting industry Facilitating the
Providing insurance Ensuring
standards for movement of
A coverage for special B C D compliance with
special cargo special cargo
cargo customs regulations
handling across borders
72. When handling time-sensitive and temperature-sensitive products, what is the key priority?
Maintaining the
Ensuring the required
Minimizing transit product is temperature range
A B C D All of the above
time packaged throughout the
appropriately transport chain

73. What is the primary difference between air cargo and air freight?
Air freight is a Air cargo only
Air cargo is more subset of air involves passenger
Air freight is faster
A expensive than air B cargo, focusing C luggage, while air D
than air cargo
freight on commercial freight is for large
transportation cargo
74. Which of the following would NOT be considered part of the air cargo ecosystem?
A Airlines B Airport C Freight forwarders D Sea transport
 infrastructure
75. Which of the following best describes air cargo?
The entire A specific category
ecosystem of air within air shipping,
The process of
The transport of transport, referring to
A B C transporting goods D
goods by sea including commercial
by train
infrastructure transportation of
and logistics goods
76. What is the term for the additional charge applied when a shipment's dimensions exceed the standard
size for air transport?
Dimensional Excess Baggage
A B C Weight Fee D Volume Charge
Weight Fee
77. Which of the following is NOT a common type of air freight service?
A Standard B Express C Ocean D Urgent
78. What is the term for the process of clearing customs for goods shipped by air freight?
Air-waybill Import Customs
A B C Ground Handling D Packaging
Processing Clearance
79. Which Incoterm is commonly used in air freight, where the seller is responsible for the costs of
transportation and insurance to the destination airport?
A FCA B FOB C CIP D EXW
80. Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the cost of air freight?
A Weight and volume B Destination C Season D Time of year
81. What is the term for the additional charge applied when a shipment is delayed beyond the expected
delivery date?
A Demurrage B Detention C Overdue Fee D Late Fee
82. What is the purpose of a "bond" in bonded cargo logistics?
To ensure the To provide a
To ensure that the To facilitate the
safety of the goods guarantee that the
importer will pay movement of goods
A B stored in the C goods will be D
all applicable through the
warehouse exported within a
duties and taxes customs system
certain timeframe
83. What is "customs bond"?
A financial security
A legal agreement
used to guarantee A type of storage A type of
between a customs
A compliance with B C facility for bonded D transportation
broker and an
customs goods document
importer
regulations
84. What is the role of a freight forwarder in international air cargo logistics?
To handle the To arrange
To provide
physical customs To consolidate and
A B C D insurance for air
transportation of the clearance and distribute cargo
cargo shipments
cargo documentation
85. What is the function of a ground handling agent in international air cargo logistics?
A To prepare the cargo B To handle the C To arrange for the D To handle the
for shipment cargo at the shipment of cargo documentation for
 airport, including
loading and by land air cargo shipments
unloading
86. What is the main difference between a "shipper" and a "consignee" in international air cargo?
Shipper is the
Shipper is the Shipper is the Shipper is the
carrier of the
receiver of the insurance provider, sender of the
A B goods, consignee C D
goods, consignee is consignee is the goods, consignee is
is the customs
the sender freight forwarder the receiver
agent
87. What is the main advantage of using air cargo for international shipments?
It is the most
It is the most cost- It is the most It is the fastest
environmentally
A effective mode of B secure mode of C mode of D
friendly mode of
transportation transportation transportation
transportation
88. What is the term for goods that are declared to customs but not yet paid for duties?
A Free goods B Duty-free goods C Goods in bond D Goods in transit
89. Which document is essential for customs clearance at the destination airport?
The shipping The Air Waybill The customs
A B C D The bill of lading
manifest (AWB) declaration
90. What is the most common unit of measurement used to determine air freight rates?
A Cubic meters B Pounds C Kilograms D Both (b) and (c)

UNIT-4

91. What is the primary role of an Air Waybill in customs clearance?

It provides It facilitates It serves as a
It acts as a separate
A B evidence of the C payment of import D customs
customs declaration
goods' origin duties declaration
92. Which of the following parties is NOT typically involved in the use of an Air Waybill?
A Shipper B Carrier (Airline) C Consignee D Customs Broker
93. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of an Air Waybill?
Serving as a contract Acting as a freight Providing
Acting as a guide
of carriage between bill detailing insurance
A B C D for handling and
the shipper and charges coverage for the
delivery of goods
carrier cargo
94. Which of the following is NOT a typical field found on an Air Waybill?
Airport of Origin A bank account
Shipper's Name and Consignee's Name
A B C and Destination (3- D number for the
Address and Address
letter codes) shipper
95. The Air Waybill is primarily used for
Endorsing the
Providing the value A contract for A means of
goods by the party
A of the merchandise B C transportation of D payment without a
accepting the
on the waybill goods by air bank
goods
96. Which of the following is a key function of an AWB?
It provides a It acts as evidence
It guarantees the safe detailed packing of receipt of It serves as the
A B C D
arrival of the cargo list for the goods by the shipping invoice
shipment carrier
97. What is the validity period of an E-way bill for goods less than 100km distance?
A 1 day B 2 days C 3 days D 4 days
98. E-way bills are required for the movement of goods exceeding the value of
A Rs. 10000 B Rs. 20000 C Rs. 50000 D Rs. 100000
99. Who is responsible for generating E-way bill for the transportation of goods?
A Transporter B Receiver C Supplier D Government
100. E-way bill is not required for the transportation of which of the following goods?
A Exempted goods B Non-GST goods C Imported goods D High-value goods
101. The validity period of an E-way bill can be extended by the
A Supplier B Transporter C Receiver D All the above
102. What is E-way bill portal called in India?
A E-bill portal B E-GST portal C E-way bill portal D Transport portal
103. What is an invoice that corresponds to an actual shipment called?
Commercial Certificate of
A B Packing list C D Pro forma Invoice
Invoice origin
104. Who usually issues a Bill of Lading (B/L)?
A Freight Forwarder B Airline C Shippers D Consignee
105. What does the term "clean bill of lading" refer to?
A bill of lading
A bill of lading
A bill of lading that that indicates the
that is free from A bill of lading that
A indicates damage to B goods have not C D
any exceptions or has been endorsed
the goods been loaded on
notations
board
106. Which document is considered a document of title to the goods in international shipping?
Bill of Lading Commercial
A Air Waybill (AWB) B C D Packing List
(B/L) Invoice
107. Which of the following is NOT a function of a Bill of Lading (B/L)?
To act as a To act as a To act as a customs
To act as a receipt
A B contract of C document of title D declaration
for the goods
carriage to the goods document
108. According to whether the B/L is transferable or not, which group of below B/Ls can be suitable?
Straight B/L, To
Direct B/L, Through Long form B/L, Original B/L,
A B C D order B/L, To
B/L, Combined B/L Short form B/L Copy B/L
bearer B/L
109. Who typically issues a Certificate of Origin for air cargo?
The shipper's
chamber of
The customs The importer's
A The airline B C commerce or D
authority customs broker
authorized
organization
110. Why is a Certificate of Origin important in international air freight?
It is required for all It helps expedite It ensures the It guarantees the
A shipments, B customs C goods are properly D goods will arrive on
regardless of value clearance packaged time
111. Which of the following is NOT a typical detail found on a Certificate of Origin?
Description of the
Shipper's name and Consignee's name Airwaybill
A B C goods D
address and address number

112. What type of goods is most likely to require a Certificate of Origin for air cargo?
Goods that are
Goods that are not
Low-value, general eligible for
A B C Dangerous goods D subject to import
merchandise preferential tariff
restrictions
treatment
113. Which of the following is the main purpose of a Certificate of Origin for air cargo?
To prove the
To serve as a
To guarantee the origin of the To provide
contract of carriage
A safety of the B goods for C insurance coverage D
between the shipper
shipment potential tariff for the cargo
and carrier
preferences
114. Which of the following is not a distinguishing feature for cargo aircrafts?
Number of Large number of
A Wide Fuselage B C High wings D
engines wheels
115. Which of the following is a military cargo aircraft?
Airbus A330 Boeing 747
A B C Boeing 767 D Douglas DC-3
MRTT Freighter

UNIT-5

116. Which of the following technological advancements has had the most significant impact on
improving aviation safety?
The widespread The development The implementation
The introduction of
use of automated of advanced flight of improved
A GPS navigation B C D
flight control simulators for pilot weather radar
systems
systems training technology
117. What is the primary goal of an Aviation Safety Management System (SMS)?
To ensure the most To maximize To minimize the
To reduce fuel
A efficient airline B passenger C D risk of accidents
consumption
operations satisfaction and incidents
118. Which of the following is NOT a core component of an Safety Management System?
A Safety Policy B Risk Assessment C Crew Training D Flight Following
119. What is a "hazard" in the context of aviation safety?
A condition with
A planned flight A successful flight A passenger
A B the potential to C D
path operation complaint
cause an accident
120. What is a "risk" in aviation safety?
 The probability of
The likelihood of a The cost of The duration of a
A an accident B C D
successful flight insurance flight
occurring
121. What is the purpose of a Safety Management Plan?
To define the roles To track the To identify and
A and responsibilities B progress of safety C prioritize safety D All of the above
within the SMS initiatives issues
122. Which of the following is not a type of radiation detectors?
Geiger Muller Proportional Semiconductor Flame emission
A B C D
counter counter detector detector
123. What type of technology is commonly used in airport body scanners?
A X-rays B Ultrasound C Millimeter waves D Infrared
124. What is the primary purpose of a body scanner?
To detect
To check for illegal concealed To detect medical To collect personal
A B C D
substances weapons and conditions data
explosives
What is the maximum amount of radiation a passenger is exposed to when going through a body
125.
scanner?
Less than a More than a
A More than a CT scan B Less than an MRI C D
standard X-ray standard X-ray
126. What is the role of a "backscatter" scanner in airport security?
To create detailed
To scan for To detect To detect traces of
A B images of a C D
concealed weapons electronic devices explosives
person's body
127. What is the role of "Advanced Imaging Technology" (AIT) in airport security?
To create detailed
To scan for To detect traces of To detect medical
A B C images of a D
concealed weapons explosives conditions
person's body
128. Which type of fire detector is most commonly used for detecting smoke?
Ionization smoke Optical smoke
A Heat detector B Flame detector C D
detector detector
129. Which of the following is NOT a type of camera commonly used in airport video security systems?
PTZ (Pan-Tilt-
A Fixed cameras B C Thermal cameras D Hidden cameras
Zoom) cameras
130. What is the purpose of video analysis software in a security system?
To detect
To compress video To enhance video To automate video
A B C D suspicious activity
footage quality recording
or objects
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the selection of a video security system in an
131.
airport?
Security Budget Network The number of
A B C D
requirements infrastructure cameras required
132. Which of the following is NOT a key element of a successful airport crisis management plan?
A A clearly defined B A comprehensive C A focus on D A plan that
 minimizing
emergency prioritizes the
chain of command public perception
response plan with safety of passengers
and communication and damage to
clear roles and and staff over all
protocols the airport's
responsibilities other considerations
reputation
133. In the event of a bomb threat at an airport, what is the FIRST step that should be taken?
Contact local
Immediately
authorities and Attempt to locate Try to determine
evacuate all
A B activate the C the suspect and D the location of the
passengers and staff
airport's security gather information suspected bomb
from the terminal
response plan
134. Which of the following is the MOST effective way to communicate with passengers during a crisis?
Providing
accurate, timely, Using a single
Posting general Waiting to
and transparent communication
information on communicate with
information channel, such as
A social media and B C D passengers until the
through various the airport's
relying on media situation has been
communication website, for all
outlets for updates fully resolved
channels updates

135. During a crisis, what is the MOST important role of the airport's crisis management team?
To ensure that all
To manage public
To secure the airport passengers and To assist
perception and
A and prevent further B staff are C D passengers and staff
damage to the
incidents accounted for in any way possible
airport's reputation
and safe
136. What is the FIRST step in conducting a post-crisis review?
To identify lessons
To collect and To communicate
learned from the To determine the
analyze all relevant with the public and
A B crisis and update C D root cause of the
data and explain what
the crisis crisis
information happened
management plan
137. Which of the following is NOT a type of special cargo?
Hazardous General
A Live animals B C D Perishable goods
materials merchandise
138. Which of the following is an example of temperature-sensitive cargo?
A Books B Clothing C Vaccines D Electronics
139. What term refers to the transportation of goods by air?
A Air mail B Air freight C Air express D All of the above
140. Which of the following is NOT an example of general cargo?
Hazardous
A Clothing B Furniture C D Electronics
materials