Transportation Engineering – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 37. The capacity of an airport runway is typically measured in:

   • A. Number of aircrafts per hour
   • B. Number of passengers per day
   • C. Length of the runway
   • D. Number of flights per month

2. 38. What is the main function of an Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower?

   • A. To sell tickets
   • B. To manage and control aircraft movements
   • C. To provide catering services
   • D. To clean aircrafts

3. 39. The "runway orientation" at an airport is primarily determined by:

   • A. Prevailing wind direction
   • B. Cost of land
   • C. Length of the runway
   • D. Type of aircrafts

4. 40. What is the significance of "ICAO" in aviation?

   • A. International Civil Aviation Organization
   • B. Indian Civil Aviation Operations
   • C. Integrated Commercial Aviation Office
   • D. Internal Civil Airway Oversight

5. 41. The most common method of calculating runway length is based on:

   • A. Aircraft weight
   • B. Take-off and landing distances
   • C. Number of passengers
   • D. Fuel capacity

6. 42. What is "wind rose diagram" used for in airport planning?

   • A. To show wind speed and direction data
   • B. To measure air pressure
   • C. To indicate temperature
   • D. To show flight paths

7. 43. Which of the following is a crucial factor in airport drainage design?

   • A. Color of the pavement
   • B. Size of the aircrafts
   • C. Prevention of water accumulation on runways and taxiways
   • D. Number of gates

8. 44. What is a "heliport"?

   • A. An airport for helicopters
   • B. A port for ships
   • C. A bus station
   • D. A bicycle parking area

9. 45. The primary function of a port is to:

   • A. Manufacture goods
   • B. Facilitate the transfer of cargo and passengers between land and water transport
   • C. Store oil
   • D. Generate electricity

10. 46. What is a "breakwater" in port engineering?

    • A. A wall used to break waves and provide sheltered water
    • B. A type of ship
    • C. A device for measuring water depth
    • D. A floating barrier

11. 47. The "dredging" operation in port construction is for:

    • A. Building new ships
    • B. Removing sediment from the seabed to maintain navigation depth
    • C. Painting structures
    • D. Installing lights

12. 48. What is a "wharf" in a port?

    • A. A type of fish
    • B. A structure built alongside the water for mooring vessels and handling cargo
    • C. A beacon
    • D. A small boat