Transportation Engineering – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 49. The "quay" in a port is similar to a:

   • A. Road
   • B. Railway track
   • C. Wharf or pier
   • D. Airport runway

2. 50. What is "containerization" in shipping?

   • A. Packaging goods in small boxes
   • B. The system of transporting goods in standardized intermodal containers
   • C. A method of storing liquid
   • D. A type of ship design

3. 51. The term "berth" in a port refers to:

   • A. A sleeping area on a ship
   • B. A designated place where a ship can be moored
   • C. A type of cargo
   • D. A navigational aid

4. 52. What is the purpose of a "lighthouse"?

   • A. To guide ships and warn of hazards
   • B. To generate electricity
   • C. To store fuel
   • D. To clean the port

5. 53. The "draft" of a ship refers to:

   • A. Its speed
   • B. The vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the hull
   • C. Its width
   • D. Its length

6. 54. What is a "dry dock"?

   • A. A dock where ships are stored permanently
   • B. A facility where ships can be taken out of the water for maintenance and repair
   • C. A dock for loading dry cargo
   • D. A place for storing fishing nets

7. 55. What is the purpose of a "culvert" in road design?

   • A. To provide seating for pedestrians
   • B. To allow water to flow under a road or railway
   • C. To block access to a road
   • D. To store traffic signals

8. 56. The "flexural strength" of concrete is important for the design of:

   • A. Flexible pavements
   • B. Rigid pavements
   • C. Rail tracks
   • D. Airport runways

9. 57. What is a "tack coat" in flexible pavement construction?

   • A. A layer to improve friction
   • B. A very thin layer of bituminous material applied to an existing paved surface
   • C. A protective layer against sunlight
   • D. A paint coat

10. 58. The "Marshal Stability Test" is used to design:

    • A. Cement concrete mixes
    • B. Asphalt concrete mixes
    • C. Soil-cement mixes
    • D. Brick masonry

11. 59. What is "skid resistance" of a pavement surface?

    • A. Its ability to withstand heavy loads
    • B. Its ability to resist the tendency of a vehicle to skid or slide
    • C. Its resistance to temperature changes
    • D. Its ability to drain water

12. 60. The "design period" in pavement design refers to:

    • A. The time for which the pavement is expected to perform satisfactorily
    • B. The time taken to construct the pavement
    • C. The time for repairs
    • D. The time for traffic surveys