Several organizations have defined intermodalism differently. Within the CITT, which of the following descriptions best describes the practice of intermodalism?

A) A shipment that travels over multiple modes of transport.

B) A shipment with one common (through) bill of lading traveling over multiple modes of transport.

C) A shipment that travels in one freight carrying unit over multiple modes of transport.

D) A shipment that travels with multiple carriers within the same mode of transportation.

2.The history of intermodalism dates back to the 1800s when farm wagons were placed on rail flatcars. Which of the following intermodal terms would best describe this practice?

A) COFC

B) TOFC

3. Shippers with low volumes normally do not normally have direct contact with modal carriers for quotations and arrange transportation. What is the term used to describe the type of organization that a low volume shipper would contact for intermodal service?

A) OTR

B) 3PL

C) IMC

D) NVOCC

4. One of the uses of intermodalism is with transporting cargo that requires movement across an entire continent. What is the term used to describe cargo that transits across a country or continent using intermodal transportation?

A) Intermodal Gateway

B) Interchange

C) Through Service

D) Land Bridge

5. True or False. As a form of transportation, intermodal transportation in Canada is regulated by a specific piece of legislation.

TRUE

FALSE

6. The growth in the use of the steel intermodal container created large infrastructure projects for railways. Which of the following created the need for significant long

- term investments in rail infrastructure?

A) Lengthening of containers

B) Double stacking containers

C) Increasing allowable container cargo weights

D) Approval of dangerous goods to travel by rail

7. The invention of the steel container in the 1960s led to the current day intermodal system in use across the world. Which of the following is one of the primary benefits that users benefit from.

A) A reduction in the handling of the actual cargo minimizes the risk of damage or loss to goods in transit between multiple modes of transport.

B) A reduction in the requirement for port labourers to physically move cargo on and off vessels (replaced by cranes) has improved cargo security and reduced cost long term.

C) The standardization of containers provides no visual indication of the type of cargo contained within improving the security of goods in transit.

D) All of the above.

8. The rail industry has invested significant funds in the development of Intermodal terminals that act as 'hub centers'. Which of the following is accurate regarding these intermodal terminals?

A) There is a trend to place these close to but outside of major cities.

B) There is a trend to include the ability to handle other products such as bulk cargo.

9. The intermodal container is also used to describe the volume capacity of marine container ships. What would be the correct volume description for a container ship that can hold five thousand forty - foot containers?

A) 2,500 TEUs

B) 5,000 TEUs

C) 7,500 TEUs

D) 10,000 TEUs

10. Intermodal containers sizes are standardized by the International Standards Organization (ISO). What is the term used to describe a container that meets the normal length and width dimensions but is extended in height from 8 feet six inches high to 9 feet six inches high?

A) Max cube

B) Load cube

C) High cube

D) Tall cube