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MARYS COLLEGE (Autonomous) THOOTHUKUDI-628001

Question Bank
B.B.A
Semester V
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Sub. Code: 12UBAE51
(for those who joined from 2012 and above)
Section A (1 mark each)
Choose the correct answer:
UNIT I
1. The process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient flow and storage of
goods from one point to another is called----------------------.
(a) Logistics

(b) Kinetics

(c) Aeronautics

(d) None

2. The definition of Logistics was given in the year

(a) 1991

(b)1986

(c) 1996

(d)1976

3. Logistics Management provides customer satisfaction at the --------------possible cost.

(a) highest

(b) lowest

(c) same

(d) none

(c) Personal selling

(d) All the above

4. ------------------- helps in obtaining demand.

(a) Pricing

(b) Advertising

5. Servicing demand can be done by-----------------.

(a) transportation

(b) materials management

(c) channels of distribution

(d) both a & b

6. An example of operating expenditure is ---------------.

(a) fuel

(b) salary

(c) insurance

(d) Telephone charges

7. The name given for damaged products and inaccurate documentation is-----------------.
(a) consistency

(b) flexibility

(c) malfunction

(d) speed

8. Availability of goods is --------------------proportional to inventory.

(a) indirectly

(b) directly

(c) not

(d) inversely

9. The word Logistics is derived from the ----------------- word logistike.

(a) Latin

(b) English

(c) Greek

(d) American

10. MRP II stands for --------------------------.

(a) Manufacturing Requirements Planning

(b) Materials Requirements Planning

( c) Manufacturing Resources Planning

(d) None of the above

UNIT II
11. The lowest level in information functionality is --------------.
(a) transaction system

(b) management control

(c) decision analysis

(d) strategic planning

12. The highest level in information functionality is ----------------.

(a) transaction system

(b) management control

(c) decision analysis

(d) strategic planning

13. Case fill rate is a ------------------ measure.

(a) financial

(b) customer service (c) productivity

(d) quality

14. Customer perception is a---------------- measure.

(a) productivity

(b) quality

(c) financial

(d) none

15. EOS stands for -----------------------------.

(a) Economies of Scale

(b) Economies of Source

(c) Economies of Scarce

(d) None of the above

16. As distance increases the transportation cost per unit----------------------.

(a) decreases

(b) increases

(c) remains the same (d) none

17. ----------------- is defined as the elapsed time between release of a purchase order by a
buyer and the release of shipment.
(a) Performance Cycle

(b) Case fill rate

(c) Order Fill rate

(d) Line fill rate

18. The formula to calculate order point is

(a) R = D x T + SS

(b) R = D x T x SS

(c ) R = D x T SS

(d) None

19. Reefer is also known as ---------------- container.

(a) flat rack

(b) open top

(c) bulk

(d) refrigerated

20. Forklift trucks is an example of -------------- hand lifts.

(a) mechanized

(b) automated

(c) semi-automated

(d) none

UNIT III
21. The long term average demand over a period of time is ------------ component of demand.
(a) base

(b) seasonal

(c) cyclic

(d) trend

22. Annually recurring upward and downward movement of demand is ----------component.

(a) base

(b) seasonal

(c) cyclic

(d) trend

23. Demand swing initiated by advertisements is the -------------- component of demand.

(a) seasonal

(b) cyclic

(c) promotion

(d) trend

(c) environment

(d) all the above

24. Forecast database includes --------------(a) orders

(b) demand history

25. System that analyses and gathers data required for forecasting is --------------system.
(a) support

(b) administrative

(c) mathematical

(d) none

26. The --------------- technique of demand forecasting uses correlation between variables.
(a) qualitative

(b) causal

(c) time-series

(d) adaptive

27. MPS stands for ----------------------.

(a) Master Production Schedule

(b) Master Package Schedule

(c) Minor Production Schedule

(d) None of the above

28. ----------------- is a result of marketing and financial goals.

(a) Procurement requirements

(b) Logistics requirements

(c) Strategic Objectives

(d) Manufacturing requirements

29. Larger the shipment ------------------ is the transportation cost per unit.
(a) lesser

(b) more

(c) same

(d) none

30. --------------------- smoothing method of forecasting incorporates the influence of trend.

(a) Adaptive

(b) Extended exponential

(c) Exponential

(d) All the above

UNIT IV
31. ----------------- is an example of utilities infrastructure.
(a) Electricity

(b) Water

(c) Sewer

(d) All the above

(c) port capacity

(d) none

32. The name draft is given for ----------------.

(a) depth of water

(b) bridge clearance

33. ------------------type of ocean service has no regular voyage.

(a) liner

(b) tramp

(c) both a & b

(d) none

34. The type of ocean service designed for only one type of cargo is -------------------.
(a) liner

(b) tramp

(c) both a & b

(d) none

35. This ------------------- tonnage is measure as soon as it is built.

(a) dead weight

(b) net

(c) gross

(d) none

36. ----------- tonnage denotes the total volume of the ship including the engine room &crew.
(a) gross

(b) net

(c) light

(d) displacement

37. Another name given for floating parking garage ship is -------------------- ship.
(a) container

(b) RO/RO

(c) trot-on/trot-off

(d) bulk

38. Crude carriers carrying more than 300,000 dwt is called ----------------.
(a) ULCC

(b) VLCC

(c) both a & b

(d) none

39. This type of ----------------- carries cargo both in main deck and belly of the aircraft.
(a) air freighters

(b) charters

(c) airlines

(d) none

40. An example of alternative means of transportation is ---------.

(a) pipelines

(b) barges

(c) both a & b

(d) none

UNIT V
41. The act of throwing cargo to save the ship is called -----------------.
(a) barratry

(b) risk

(c) jettison

(d) none

42. The act of misconduct or disobedience of the captain and the crew is ----------.
(a) barratry

(b) risk

(c) jettison

(d) none

43. Probability of loss only is called --------------- risk.

(a) pure

(b) speculative

(c) objective

(d) subjective

44. When a theft is unorganized and unplanned it is termed as ------------------.

(a) systems theft

(b) pilferage

(c) both a & b

(d) none

45. ----------------- insurance is used to cover the damages caused to the ship.
(a) Hull

(b) Cargo

(c) Protection

(d) None

46. A risk that is not covered under the marine insurance policy is --------------.
(a) improper packaging

(b) ordinary leakage

(c) nuclear war

(d) all the above

47. The document used when bulk quantity is transported is termed as ------------(a) ocean BLL

(b) airway bill

(c) charter party

(d) none

48. A company feels it is economical to keep the risk within them. This is --------.
(a) risk retention

(b) risk transfer

(c) mixed approach

(d) none

49. The first step in the process of filing a claim is -------------(a) Protection of cargo

(b) Filing a claim

(c) Notification

(d) none

50.Calculated risk is also known as -------------------(a) pure

(b) speculative

(c) objective

Section B (2 marks each)

Answer the following in about 50 words each:
Unit I
1. Define Logistics.
2. What is Supply chain management?
3. Difference between inbound and outbound logistics.
4. What the various cost involved in logistics management?
5. What is Maturity stage in PLC with regards to logistics?
6. What is utilization?
7. What is export?
8. What are transportation alternatives?
9. How are logistical services measured?
10. What is JIT?
Unit II

(d) subjective

11. Define inventory.

12. What is integration?
13. Define forecast.
14. What are the components of forecast?
15. What is order processing?
16. Define infrastructure.
17. Write any 2 types of infrastructure.
18. What is intermodal transportation?
19. What is bill of lading?
20. Write the importance of land transportation.
Unit III
21. What are tankers?
22. What is freedom vessel?
23. What is LASH?
24. Write about any 2 general cargo vessel.
25. Define Freight Container.
26. Write about ICDs.
27. What is CONCOR?
28. What are the major shipping routes?
29. Who is called as Contract Exporter?
30. What are 7 copies required to file shipping bill?
Unit IV
31. Define Infrastructure.
32. Write about Panama Canal.
33. Explain the concept of Land Bridge.
34. What is Panamax Ship?
35. Write about the Hours of Operation.
36. Write about Road Infrastructure.
37. What is Warehouse Spacing?
38. What are the factors involved in Bridge Clearance.
39. Write a short note on Airport Infrastructure.
40. What is Port Capacity?
Unit V
41. Define Builders Risk Insurance.
42. Define Life Insurance.
43. Brief Carriers Cargo Liability Insurance.
44. Define Bill of Lading.
45. Give any 2 limitations of Bill of Lading.
46. Brief note on Preliminaries.
47. What is GR I form?
48. What are the 2 Export Incentives?
49. Write a note on Documentary Bill.
50. What is Carting Order?
Section C (6 marks each)

Answer in about 200 words each:

UNIT I
1..a) Give a brief account on the objectives of Logistics Management.
(or)
b) Explain logistics interface with marketing.
2. a) Explain in brief the nature and importance of Logistics Management.
(or)
b) Give a brief account on the various service benefits provided by Logistics.
3. a) Explain Logistics and Product Life Cycle.
(or)
b) Explain the Relevance of Logistics in Export Management.
4. a) Write in detail about Marketing Mix.
(or)
b) Write in detail about Logistical Competency.
5. a) Explain Focus on Financial Performance in the Principle of Logistics
(or).
b) Explain about Logistics Industries in India.
UNIT II
6.. a) Explain the various Types of Material.
(or)
b) What are the various types of inventory?
7. a) Write a note on Stock Out Cost.
(or)
b) What are the elements of Warehousing Cost?
8. a) Explain in detail the concept of Warehousing.
(or)
b) Write a note on Cross Docking.
9. a) Write a note on Inventory Carrying and Procurement Cost.
(or)
b) Write the Significance of Order Processing.
10. a) What are the Elements of Order Processing Cost?
(or)
b) How will you handle an Order?
Unit III
11. a) Explain Bulk Carriers.
(or)
b) Explain Container Ships in detail.

12. a) Write a note on the Role of Suez and Panama Canals in ocean shipping.
(or)
b) What are the various Developments in Liner and Tramp Trade?
13. a) Explain the various Benefits of Trade.
(or)
b) Explain in detail about the constraints in containerization.
14. a) Write a note on CFS.
(or)
b) Write a note on the Procedures to be followed for Import Clearance.
15. a) Write a short note on CONCOR.
(or)
b) Explain the Constraints in the growth of ICDs.
Unit IV
16. a) Explain in detail about Cranes in Port Infrastructure.
(or)
b) Explain the Connections with Land Based Transportation Services.
17. a) Write in detail about Canals and Waterways Infrastructure.
(or)
b) Write in detail about Airport Infrastructure.
18. a) Explain about Runway In Airport Infrastructure.
(or)
b) Write in detail about Multi Modal Emphasis.
19. a) Explain in detail about Quality in Road Infrastructure.
(or)
b) Explain Civil Engineering Structure (Ouvrages dArt).
Unit V
20. a) Explain the Characteristics of Bill of Lading.
(or)
b) Explain the Functions of Bill of Lading.
21. a) Write in detail about Marine Insurance.
(or)
b) Bring out the Advantages of Bill of Lading.
22. a) Write about the Disadvantages of Bill of Lading.
(or)
b) Explain in detail about Inquiry, Offer and Receipt of Confirmed Order.
23. a) Explain the various factors affecting Demand Forecasting.
(or)
b) Write a brief note on Import Procedure.

Section D (12 marks each)

Answer in about 400 words each:
Unit I
1.. Give a detailed account on the historical development of International logistics.
2. Explain in detail the nature, importance and objectives of Logistics.
3. What are the principles of operations of Logistics?
4. Explain in detail about the various components of Logistics.
5. Logistics is concerned with getting products and services where they are needed and when
they are desired- Elucidate.
Unit II
6.. Compare and contrast the different levels of logistics information system functionality.
7. Explain in detail the economic and service benefits provided by warehouses.
8. What are the handling and storage requirements to manage the warehouse resource?
9. Explain the various packaging constraints for efficient handling of cargo.
10. Write about the various Functions of Inventory.
11. Explain the Elements of Inventory Cost.
12. Explain the various types of Warehouses.
13. Explain the various Functions performed in a Warehouse.
14. Explain the Operational Mechanism of Warehousing.
15. Explain the various Functions of Order Processing.
Unit III
16. Explain in detail about the various Types of Ships.
17. Explain in detail about the Major Shipping Routes.
18. Explain the various Operating Ships.
19. Explain the Organization of Shipping Company.
20. Explain the Classifications of Containers.
21. Explain the Role and Functions of ICDs.
22. Explain in detail about CONCOR and its performance.
23. Explain about the Export Clearance at ICDs.

Unit IV
24. Give a detailed account of the types of ships used in transportation of international cargo.
25. Explain in detail Ocean transportation.
26. Explain in detail Air transportation.
27. What are the various modes of transportation? Explain in details.
28. Give a detailed account on the importance of land and intermodal transportation.

Unit V
29. Give a detailed account on the various types of marine insurance.
30. What are the various dangers associated with the transportation of cargo by sea. Explain them
in detail.
31. Give a detailed account on the process of filing an insurance claim.
32. Describe in detail the various transportation documents required for international cargo.
33. What are the export procedures required for export of international cargo?
34. Define BLL. Explain its importance and types.