Transportation Engineering – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 97. What is a "holding bay" at an airport?

   • A. A place for parking cars
   • B. A designated area where aircraft can wait before taking off or after landing
   • C. A baggage claim area
   • D. A fuel station

2. 98. The "aerodrome reference code" (ARC) is used for:

   • A. Classifying aircrafts
   • B. Classifying airports based on runway length and wingspan/outer main gear wheel span
   • C. Determining flight paths
   • D. Setting airfare

3. 99. What is "PAPI" in airport lighting?

   • A. Precision Approach Path Indicator
   • B. Public Address and Passenger Information
   • C. Pilot Aided Parking Instrument
   • D. Primary Airfield Protection Intercom

4. 100. The "wind cone" at an airport is used to indicate:

   • A. Wind speed and direction
   • B. Temperature
   • C. Air pressure
   • D. Humidity

5. 101. What is the purpose of "runway markings"?

   • A. To beautify the runway
   • B. To provide visual guidance to pilots during take-off and landing
   • C. To mark the boundary of the airport
   • D. To indicate fuel levels

6. 102. The "ILS" in airport navigation stands for:

   • A. International Landing System
   • B. Instrument Landing System
   • C. Integrated Lighting System
   • D. Inertial Location System

7. 103. What is "apron lighting" at an airport?

   • A. Lights in the terminal building
   • B. Lights on the runway
   • C. Lights specifically designed to illuminate the apron area for safe aircraft operations
   • D. Lights on aircraft wings

8. 104. The "airport capacity" is influenced by:

   • A. Number of passengers
   • B. Number of runways and taxiways
   • C. Type of aircrafts
   • D. Weather conditions

9. 105. What is a "seaport"?

   • A. A port for cars
   • B. A port for ships
   • C. A port for aircraft
   • D. A port for trains

10. 106. The "fairway" in a port is:

    • A. A golf course
    • B. The navigable channel
    • C. A loading dock
    • D. A storage area

11. 107. What is the purpose of "mooring lines"?

    • A. To tie up ships to the wharf
    • B. To measure water depth
    • C. To clean the ship
    • D. To signal other ships

12. 108. The "tidal range" at a port refers to:

    • A. The speed of tides
    • B. The difference between high tide and low tide
    • C. The temperature of the water
    • D. The direction of tides