CONFIDENTIAL, BM/SEP 2015/TPT250 UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI! MARA FINAL EXAMINATION COURSE : FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSPORT ‘COURSE CODE TPT250 EXAMINATION : SEPTEMBER 2015 TIME 3 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1 This question paper consists of six (6) questions. 2 ‘Answer only four (4) questions in the Answer Booklet. 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 i) the Question Paper ii) an Answer Booklet — provided by the Faculty 5 ‘Answer ALL questions in English. 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,CONFIDENTIAL, 2 BMISEP 2015/TPT250 QUESTION 1 a) Explain the roles of transport as a military function. Use appropriate examples to ‘support your answer. (5 marks) b) The way is defined as the medium, or through which the transport unit travels in Performing its function. With appropriate examples, discuss three (3) classifications of ways. (10 marks) c) Describe four (4) factors to be considered in choosing terminal site. (10 marks) QUESTION 2 Private vehicle ownership is rising in Malaysia nowadays. Discuss the consequences of this issue and possible measures to reduce the impacts (25 marks) QUESTION 3 a) b) °) Describe the development of motive power for sea transport from the early days until present. (10 marks) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of moving goods by sea transport. (10 marks) State five (5) types of commodities that can be moved by sea transport. (5 marks) © Hak Cipta Universit Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL,CONFIDENTIAL 3 BMISEP 2015/TPT250 QUESTION 4 a) __ Distinguish the characteristics of goods carried by air transport and sea transport. (10 marks) b) Briefly explain the concept of save arrival. Relate the concept to road passenger and freight transport. (10 marks) c) __List five (5) alternative motive power. (5 marks) QUESTION 5 Write short notes on the followings: a) Turnaround time (5 marks) b) Ministry of Transport (MOT) (5 marks) c) Flag of discriminatiori (Smarks) 4) Global Positioning System (GPS) (8 marks) ) Variable Message Sign (VMS) (5 marks) QUESTION 6 a) Explain the impact of transport to tourism industry and vice versa. (10 marks) b) Discuss the importance of ‘Just in Time’ (JIT) in the transport industry. (15 marks) END OF QUESTION PAPER © Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL