PLAN 478 MC Test

1.

1 point

Which of the following combinations for headway's of originating and destination lines and dwell times may result in short transfers from one line to another, but not in the opposite direction?

Long to long, equal headways, no overlapping dwell times

Long to long, equal headways, overlapping dwell times

Long to long, different headways, no overlapping dwell times

a & b

a & c

2.

1 point

Which statement is correct, if Ke and Kt represent possible transfer permutations among 'n' terminating and through lines, respectively?

Ke > Kt

Kt = 2Ke

Kt = 4Ke

Ke = Kt

None

3.

1 point

As stop spacing distance increases...

Passenger access time increases

In vehicle time increases

In vehicle time decreases

a & b

a & c

4.

1 point

Which type of transit line provides line connectivity with fewer transfers?

Independent lines

Trunk line with branches

Trunk line with feeders

b & c

a & c

5.

1 point

Which of the steps in traditional four-step modeling depend on link volume-delay functions?

Modal split

Trip generation

Traffic assignment

Trip distribution

a & c

6.

1 point

Which of the following steps require collection of demographic and socio-economic data of the study region while predicting future transit ridership?

Modal split

Trip generation

Traffic assignment

Trip distribution

b & d

7.

1 point

Which of the following combinations for headways of originating and destination lines and dwell times is suitable for implementation of TTS?

Long to long, equal headways, no overlapping dwell times

Short to short

Long to long, different deadways, no overlapping dwell times

Long to short

Long to long, equal headways, overlapping dwell times

8.

1 point

What is the most significant factor that should be considered while selecting branches or feeders?

Land use

Area coverage

Passenger demand

Even headways

Passenger attraction

9.

1 point

Which transfer pattern is mostly observed between a trunk line and feeder lines?

Many to many

One to many

Many to one

b & c

a & c

10.

1 point

Network integration through transfers include several directions. To which direction does Timed Transfer System (TTS) belong?

Coordinated scheduling

Functional design of lines

Information provision

Joint tariff

Optimal design of transfer stations

11.

1 point

Which of the following items are not included in the generalized cost function for a trip by automobile?

Access time

Tolls

In-vehicle time

Parking

Unit cost per distance

12.

1 point

Operating speed is mostly a function of

ROW category

Dwell time

Station spacing

a & b

a & c

13.

1 point

Which technology provides potentials for integration with transit signal priority?

Automated Vehicle Diagnostics

Automated Passenger Counting

Automated Fare Collection

Automated Vehicle Location

b & d

14.

1 point

Which of the following projects is classified as 'short-term planning'?

Installation of a new signal system

Purchase of new vehicles

Implementation of various ITS technologies

Adjustment of fare types and collection method

b & d

15.

1 point

Which of the following is an advantage of short transit lines?

More single seat rides

Greater utilization rates

Smaller percentage of cycle time is allocated to terminal time

a & b

b & c

16.

1 point

Which of the following is the least efficient and the least expensive method for estimation of the modal splits?

Diversion curves

Elasticity models

Utility theory

Empirical mode splits

Activity based modeling

17.

1 point

Which of the following is not a potential characteristic of zonal operation?

Shorter TUs can be used

Higher service frequency at most stations

Inconvenient inter-zonal travel

Results in lower operating costs

Faster service between outlying areas and the CBD

18.

1 point

Which cost component accounts for the major portion of the operating costs?

Labour costs

Energy

Liabilities

Maintenance

Fringe benefits

19.

1 point

How is the transit system utilization measured?

Total trips carried per peak period

Passenger-km traveled per vehicle-km supplied

Offered service per consumed service

Passenger-km per day

a & d

20.

1 point

What is the main disadvantage of the traditional four step modeling?

Sequential procedure

Destination choice and mode choice decisions are made prior to the traffic assignment

The mode choice framework is inconsistent with actual travel behavior

Travelers choose mode and path without considering the current congestion levels

All of the above

21.

1 point

Which of the following factors is affected by line spacing?

In vehicle travel time

Dwell time

Waiting time

Access time

Egress time

22.

1 point

What is the most onerous travel time component for a trip by transit?

Waiting time at station

In-vehicle time

Egress time

Access time

Transfer time

23.

1 point

Which transfer pattern mostly occurs among similar lines?

Many to many

One to many

Many to one

b & c

a & c

24.

1 point

If generalized cost of traveling on Mode A increases by 5%, which of the following is correct about the utilization of Mode A?

Utilization decreases by 5%

Utilization increases by more than 5%

Utilization increases by 5%

Utilization decreases by less than 5%

Utilization decreases by more than 5%

25.

1 point

Which statement is generally correct about the minimum way (Hw) and station headway (Hs)?

Hw < Hs

Hw = Hs

Hw > Hs

H = Hw

H = Minimum (Hw, Hs)

26.

1 point

Which of the following is a characteristic of a project with 'long-term planning horizon?

Dependency on present conditions and near future trends

Does not involve major investments

Changes made can easily be modified

Results in permanent developments

Can be implemented in 5-10 years

27.

1 point

Which statement is not correct about the minimum station headway?

It is determined at the station with the heaviest exchange of passengers

Depends on the length of TU

It is the shortest minimum headway among all the stations on the line

It is the shortest headway that can be operated at stations

Depends on dwell time at stations

28.

1 point

Which of the following factors define transit fare level?

The method of financing transit

Transit competitiveness

Transportation policies

Operating costs

All of the above

29.

1 point

One of the objectives in transit network planning is 'performing maximum transportation work'. In what unit(s) transportation work is expressed?

Passenger-km

Passenger-trip

Passenger/vehicle

a & b

b & c

30.

1 point

Which type of transit line has no terminal line?

Tangential

Diametric

Circumferential

Circle (ring)

Radial

31.

1 point

What are the main causes of resistance to passenger transfer in transit networks?

Trip interruption

Additional in-vehicle time

Transfer waiting times

Additional access distance

a & c

32.

1 point

What is the significance of providing convenient transfers between transit lines?

to maintain competency with private automobiles

offering passengers greater selection of travel paths

to achieve intermodal integration of different lines

b & c

a, b & c

33.

1 point

Which of the following transit network planning objectives is directly related to passenger attraction?

Performing maximum transportation work

Achieving maximum operating efficiency

Creating positive impacts

a & c

b & c

34.

1 point

Which of the following is a direct consequence of implementing scheduled, preventive maintenance in transit system?

More reliable service

More frequent need for maintenance

Smaller fleet size

Less predictable cost structure

a & c

35.

1 point

Which operation type is the most suitable option for a long, radial line with most of the passengers destined for the CBD?

Express/Local

Express

Skip-Stop

Local

Zonal

36.

1 point

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Flat fares are more economical for short trips

Flat fares are more attractive and convenient for passengers

Graduate fares are easier to collect

In graduate fare structure, the price is independent of the amount of service consumed

a, c & d

37.

1 point

Which type of payment control is used with graduate fares?

At boarding

At station entry

At station exit

At station entry and exit

Random checks

38.

1 point

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Transit operation through public sector results in lower costs

Private and public sectors can jointly operate transit services

Public sector is responsible for regulating transit

Majority of transit services owned by the public sector

Transit operation through private sector results in greater efficiency

39.

1 point

What is the most common way to arrange transfers between two rail transit lines at a common station?

At-grade transfer

Transfer through grade separation

Cross platform transfers

Simultaneous two-way transfers

c & d

40.

1 point

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Line capacity is a function of the maximum frequency of the service

Maximum frequency on guided systems is limited by minimum way headways

Maximum frequency on manually controlled systems is limited by fiscal contraints

For rapid transit system on ROW A, the difference between theoretical and practical capacity is much less than that of the bus system on ROW C

Maximum frequency on guided systems is limited by minimum station headways

41.

1 point

Which of the following network design features does not affect transit service quality and passenger attraction?

Travel desire lines

Vehicle capacity

Directness of travel

Simplicity, connectivity and easy transfers

Area coverage

42.

1 point

Which of the following improves operating flexibility?

Provision of direct services between areas with heavy travel demand

Upgrading ROW category

Provision of additional capacity

Reducing terminal times

Provision of connections between lines

43.

1 point

Which of the following headway combinations for originating and destination lines always result in short and convenient transfers?

Short to short

Short to long

Long to Long

Long to Short

a & d

44.

1 point

Which of the following is not correct about branches and feeders?

Branches have longer terminal times

Branches provide direct service between the trunk and branches

Delays are not transferred between the trunk and feeders

Regular headawys can be operated on the trunk and on each feeder

a & d

45.

1 point

Which factor(s) can result in increased dwell time?

Number of doors

Number of passengers alighting

Number of passengers boarding

Number of channels (passages) at each door

b and c

46.

1 point

What are the typical values of demand elasticity to price?

-0.4 in the off-peak and -0.2 in the peak periods

-0.4 in the off-peak and -0.4 in the peak periods

0.2 in the off-peak and 0.4 in the peak periods

0.4 in the off-peak and 0.2 in the peak periods

-0.2 in the off-peak and -0.4 in the peak periods

47.

1 point

The result of this step in four step modeling is a matrix of trips from all origin zones to all destination zones:

Trip generation

Modal split

Zoning the study region

Trip distribution

Traffic assignment

48.

1 point

Which statement is not correct about the minimum way headway?

Depends on the method of driving and control

Depends on the technology

Depends on dwell time at stations

Depends on the degree of safety required

Defined as the shortest headway achievable on open line between stops