PORT/ TERM OPS EXAM 2
Which of the following is a strength(s) of Landlord Ports? - ANSW D: Both A and C
A - The private sector excuses cargo handling operations and owns and operate cargo
handling equipment.
C - Private terminal handling companies are generally better able to cope with market
requirements.
What are the financial aims of Global/ International Hybrid Terminal Operators? -
ANSW D - Terminals are run more as profit centers than cost centers.
What is one clear strategic trend amongst GTO's? - ANSW B - Expansion focus on
emerging markets
Which one of the following types of equipment is most likely to be used in container
terminal automated systems for large or very large throughput terminals? - ANSW D -
RMG
Several main factors influence dwell time. Which of the following is not one of these
factors? - ANSW D - Type of yard arrangement
Which of the following is not an element of Gate Productivity? - ANSW C - Truck arrival
times
If the terminal was able to cut container ________ by half, it could double the
throughput capacity. Select the best answer to fill in the blank. - ANSW A - Dwell Time
Container yard address system is similar to shipboard stowage location system in the
order of: - ANSW B - Lane (line), row, and tier
According to "A Review on Yard ManageDrewment in Container Terminals," with
respect to the terminal container yard, which decision level decides how to allocate
storage space to incoming containers and how to deploy yard cranes for container
handling? - ANSW B - Planning Level
The relationship between Yard Throughput Capacity (TP) and Utilization (U) is... -
ANSW B - Positive
Which of the following is a function performed at the terminal gate complex: - ANSW A
- Information processing and equipment inspection
, To date, technology development has not been able to automate partially or fully which
of the following tasks: - ANSW D - Both A and B
A - Unlashing
B - Taking off twist locks
In general, the Import Zone in a container yard of a marine terminal is organized parallel
to the berth, is located in areas closer to which of the following? - ANSW B - The
terminal gate complex
Which one of the following is the most cost-effective way to reduce terminal gate
congestion? - ANSW B - Increase processing productivity
Terminal operators don't have direct control over the elements that determine import
dwell time and can only seek to influence it through a daily storage tariff charge. -
ANSW TRUE
In the Single Server Model, what happens if Service Rate is greater than the Arrival
Rate and Service Rate remains the same value as Arrival Rate continues to be
reduced? - ANSW C - Average utilization of the system decreases
Which of the following is not an element of Gate Productivity? - ANSW D - Type of
container (loaded, empty, etc.)
In the Single Server Model, if Arrival Rate increases while Service Rate remains the
same, what happens to the average time waiting in the system? - ANSW A - Waiting
time increases
Why is the stacking height for outbound (export) containers higher than that for inbound
(import) containers? - ANSW B - Actual stacking of outbound containers is closer to the
pre-planned stow than for inbound containers
How does a greater than 80% stack storage utilization affect import yard operations? -
ANSW B - More container relocations required to locate each container for unstacking
Which one of the following is NOT a function of Container Yard Storage? - ANSW A -
To pack and unpack containers
The Seaport Group Financial Implications of Container Terminal Automation study
states that semi-automated cranes can help the terminal operator improve vessel
productivity and reduce costs by providing all of the following benefits, except: - ANSW
B - Reduction in the number of cranes required
When should a terminal consider improving gate processing rates? - ANSW C - When
gate throughput capacity is less than the container yard throughput capacity
Which of the following is a strength(s) of Landlord Ports? - ANSW D: Both A and C
A - The private sector excuses cargo handling operations and owns and operate cargo
handling equipment.
C - Private terminal handling companies are generally better able to cope with market
requirements.
What are the financial aims of Global/ International Hybrid Terminal Operators? -
ANSW D - Terminals are run more as profit centers than cost centers.
What is one clear strategic trend amongst GTO's? - ANSW B - Expansion focus on
emerging markets
Which one of the following types of equipment is most likely to be used in container
terminal automated systems for large or very large throughput terminals? - ANSW D -
RMG
Several main factors influence dwell time. Which of the following is not one of these
factors? - ANSW D - Type of yard arrangement
Which of the following is not an element of Gate Productivity? - ANSW C - Truck arrival
times
If the terminal was able to cut container ________ by half, it could double the
throughput capacity. Select the best answer to fill in the blank. - ANSW A - Dwell Time
Container yard address system is similar to shipboard stowage location system in the
order of: - ANSW B - Lane (line), row, and tier
According to "A Review on Yard ManageDrewment in Container Terminals," with
respect to the terminal container yard, which decision level decides how to allocate
storage space to incoming containers and how to deploy yard cranes for container
handling? - ANSW B - Planning Level
The relationship between Yard Throughput Capacity (TP) and Utilization (U) is... -
ANSW B - Positive
Which of the following is a function performed at the terminal gate complex: - ANSW A
- Information processing and equipment inspection
, To date, technology development has not been able to automate partially or fully which
of the following tasks: - ANSW D - Both A and B
A - Unlashing
B - Taking off twist locks
In general, the Import Zone in a container yard of a marine terminal is organized parallel
to the berth, is located in areas closer to which of the following? - ANSW B - The
terminal gate complex
Which one of the following is the most cost-effective way to reduce terminal gate
congestion? - ANSW B - Increase processing productivity
Terminal operators don't have direct control over the elements that determine import
dwell time and can only seek to influence it through a daily storage tariff charge. -
ANSW TRUE
In the Single Server Model, what happens if Service Rate is greater than the Arrival
Rate and Service Rate remains the same value as Arrival Rate continues to be
reduced? - ANSW C - Average utilization of the system decreases
Which of the following is not an element of Gate Productivity? - ANSW D - Type of
container (loaded, empty, etc.)
In the Single Server Model, if Arrival Rate increases while Service Rate remains the
same, what happens to the average time waiting in the system? - ANSW A - Waiting
time increases
Why is the stacking height for outbound (export) containers higher than that for inbound
(import) containers? - ANSW B - Actual stacking of outbound containers is closer to the
pre-planned stow than for inbound containers
How does a greater than 80% stack storage utilization affect import yard operations? -
ANSW B - More container relocations required to locate each container for unstacking
Which one of the following is NOT a function of Container Yard Storage? - ANSW A -
To pack and unpack containers
The Seaport Group Financial Implications of Container Terminal Automation study
states that semi-automated cranes can help the terminal operator improve vessel
productivity and reduce costs by providing all of the following benefits, except: - ANSW
B - Reduction in the number of cranes required
When should a terminal consider improving gate processing rates? - ANSW C - When
gate throughput capacity is less than the container yard throughput capacity
