Chapter 05

Transportation

Test your knowledge

Chapter 5: Transportation Quiz

Test your knowledge of the transportation chapter material!

1 / 10

______ is the practice by some airlines of selling more seats than exist on a flight, based on historical performance, to protect themselves from no-shows.

2 / 10

True or false: It will not matter if you are familiar with the industry equipment when speaking with executives, pilots, or engineers.

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True or false: Even if they’re not willing to be quoted, a conversation with a transportation industry worker can be valuable.

4 / 10

Where could you find safety information specific to railroads?

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On which organization’s website can you find the Air Traffic Activity Data System, an extensive guide on how to look up take-offs and landings at any airport?

6 / 10

True or false: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regulates safety and can enact new rules pertaining to it.

7 / 10

What is an airplane with one aisle between the seats called?

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True or false: U.S. airlines are government-regulated, meaning there is federal control over things as fares, routes, and market entry of new airlines.

9 / 10

Which of the following resources from The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) can give you a starting place for a local story?

10 / 10

True or false: Sensationalizing common aviation incidents, like a blown tire, may ruin a reporter’s credibility with sources.

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