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STEM for Transportation: Examining the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics of Transportation Systems

Description: STEM for Transportation Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics of Transportation Systems
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Which of the following is NOT a mode of transportation?

  1. Car

  2. Train

  3. Airplane

  4. Bicycle

  5. Computer


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

A computer is an electronic device, not a mode of transportation.

What is the primary function of a transportation system?

  1. To move people and goods from one place to another

  2. To generate electricity

  3. To provide communication services

  4. To process data

  5. To control the weather


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of a transportation system is to facilitate the movement of people and goods from one place to another.

Which branch of engineering is primarily responsible for designing and constructing transportation systems?

  1. Civil Engineering

  2. Mechanical Engineering

  3. Electrical Engineering

  4. Computer Engineering

  5. Chemical Engineering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Civil Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation systems, including roads, bridges, railways, and airports.

What is the term used to describe the study of the flow of traffic?

  1. Traffic Engineering

  2. Transportation Planning

  3. Civil Engineering

  4. Mechanical Engineering

  5. Computer Science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traffic Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the study of the flow of traffic, including the design and implementation of traffic control systems.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation infrastructure?

  1. Roads

  2. Bridges

  3. Railways

  4. Airports

  5. Hospitals


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Hospitals are not a type of transportation infrastructure, as they are not used for the movement of people or goods.

What is the term used to describe the process of planning and developing transportation systems?

  1. Transportation Planning

  2. Traffic Engineering

  3. Civil Engineering

  4. Mechanical Engineering

  5. Computer Science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation Planning is the process of planning and developing transportation systems, including the identification of transportation needs, the evaluation of alternative transportation solutions, and the development of transportation policies and programs.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation technology?

  1. Electric Vehicles

  2. Self-Driving Cars

  3. High-Speed Rail

  4. Hyperloop

  5. Teleportation


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Teleportation is not a type of transportation technology, as it is a hypothetical method of transporting people or goods from one place to another instantaneously.

What is the term used to describe the study of the environmental impacts of transportation systems?

  1. Transportation Impact Assessment

  2. Environmental Impact Assessment

  3. Civil Engineering

  4. Mechanical Engineering

  5. Computer Science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation Impact Assessment is the study of the environmental impacts of transportation systems, including the assessment of air pollution, noise pollution, and traffic congestion.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation policy?

  1. Transportation Demand Management

  2. Transportation Pricing

  3. Transportation Infrastructure Investment

  4. Transportation Safety Regulations

  5. Transportation Education Programs


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Transportation Education Programs are not a type of transportation policy, as they are not intended to influence transportation behavior or investment.

What is the term used to describe the process of managing and operating transportation systems?

  1. Transportation Management

  2. Traffic Engineering

  3. Civil Engineering

  4. Mechanical Engineering

  5. Computer Science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation Management is the process of managing and operating transportation systems, including the scheduling of transportation services, the allocation of transportation resources, and the monitoring of transportation performance.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation safety measure?

  1. Traffic Signs and Signals

  2. Speed Limits

  3. Vehicle Safety Inspections

  4. Driver Education Programs

  5. Transportation Pricing


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Transportation Pricing is not a type of transportation safety measure, as it is not intended to directly reduce the risk of transportation accidents.

What is the term used to describe the study of the economic impacts of transportation systems?

  1. Transportation Economics

  2. Economic Impact Assessment

  3. Civil Engineering

  4. Mechanical Engineering

  5. Computer Science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation Economics is the study of the economic impacts of transportation systems, including the assessment of the costs and benefits of transportation investments and the impacts of transportation on economic development.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation funding mechanism?

  1. Fuel Taxes

  2. Tolls

  3. Vehicle Registration Fees

  4. Property Taxes

  5. Sales Taxes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Property Taxes are not a type of transportation funding mechanism, as they are not specifically levied on transportation-related activities.

What is the term used to describe the process of evaluating the performance of transportation systems?

  1. Transportation Performance Measurement

  2. Traffic Engineering

  3. Civil Engineering

  4. Mechanical Engineering

  5. Computer Science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation Performance Measurement is the process of evaluating the performance of transportation systems, including the assessment of transportation efficiency, effectiveness, and equity.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation research topic?

  1. Transportation Safety

  2. Transportation Efficiency

  3. Transportation Equity

  4. Transportation Sustainability

  5. Transportation History


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Transportation History is not a type of transportation research topic, as it is not focused on the development of new transportation technologies or policies.

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