CONFIDENTIAL BB BM/MAR 2005/TPT250 “= UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION ‘COURSE FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSPORT COURSE CODE TPT250 DATE 1 22MARCH 2005 | TIME : 3 HOURS (2.15 P.M.-5.15 P.M.) SEMESTER : NOVEMBER 2004 - APRIL 2005 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1 ‘This question paper consists of eight (8) questions. 2 ‘Answer only four (4) questions. Start each answer on a new page. 3 Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator. 4 Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of: 1) the Question Paper ji) an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty aS DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO This examination paper consists of 3 printed pages (© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA ‘CONFIDENTIAL COPYRIGHT © UiTM‘CONFIDENTIAL, 2 BM/MAR 2005/TPT250 QUESTION 1 Describe how containerisation concept has helped in the handling and distribution of goods. ‘What can be the weaknesses of this concept? . (25 marks) QUESTION 2 ‘Transport is the catalyst to the development of a nation’. With reference to this statement, disquss the roles and functions of transport in the development of a nation. (25 marks) QUESTION 3 Define the term ‘terminal.’ Choosing a terminal of any one (1) mode of transport (passenger), explain the functions of the terminal. (25 marks) QUESTION 4 Write short notes on each of the following: a) liner conference b) °) d) ©) door-to-door service (25 marks) QUESTION 5 Movement of goods by road in Peninsular Malaysia is more superior compared to rail. Discuss the reasons why this is so. Illustrate your answer by giving examples. (25 marks) QUESTION 6 ‘The Ministry of Transport is responsible to regulate the various modes of transport. Discuss the functions and roles of the Ministry of Transport of Malaysia. (25 marks) © Hak Cipte Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL COPYRIGHT © UiTMCONFIDENTIAL 3 BM/MAR 2005/TPT250 QUESTION 7 Define unit of carriage. In connection to both passenger and freight transport, discuss the factors to be considered in the design of the unit of carriage. (25 marks) QUESTION 8 What is meant by the term environmental problems in transport? Discuss the types of environmental problems caused by the transportation industry and identify the various possible remedial measures, (25 marks) END OF QUESTION PAPER (© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologl MARA CONFIDENTIAL COPYRIGHT © UiTM