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CHAPTER 5:PROTECTIVE PACKAGING AND MATERIALS HANDLING Multiple Choice Questions1.Which of the following statements is false?a.some products can be exposed to freezing weather;others cannot b.perishable products require special packaging as they move from source to customer c.a product s chemical characteristics have little or no influence on the way they are handled d.the various properties of goods must be made known to consumers to help them make the correct buying decision and properly care for the product e.all are true (c;pp.107-108)2.Which of the following statements regarding perishable products is false?a.they require special packaging b.they require special monitoring c.they require special loading d.they require special storage e.all are true (e;p.108)3.Legislation passed after the _ requires petroleum石油 carriers and tank farms to have in place extensive response plans for dealing with possible spills.a.Exxon Valdez Oil Spill b.terrorist attacks of September 11,2001 c.Persian Gulf War of 1991 d.Vietnam War (a;p.109)4.What is a placard?公告 标语牌a.a device used to monitor engine speed b.a distinct sign that identifies hazardous material c.protective wrap for shipments that might freeze while in transit d.a type of manually operated materials handling equipment (b;p.109)5.The building blocks concept is associated with which logistics function?a.warehousing b.packaging c.materials handling d.inventory management (b;p.109)6._ refers to materials used for the containment,protection,handling,delivery,and presentation of goods.a.Packaging b.A box c.Materials handling d.Procurement (a;p.110)名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 1 页，共 8 页 -7.Which of the following is not a general function of packaging?a.to promote b.to protect c.to facilitate product handling d.to identify(label)e.all are general functions (c;p.110)8.All of the following are protective functions of packaging except:a.enclosing the materials b.being tamper-proof c.providing uniform weight distribution d.cushioning the contents e.all are protective functions (e;pp.110-111)9.A“box-makers certificate”:a.refers to what box makers receive upon finishing their training b.is given in recognition of superior box making ability c.assures that boxes are free from any visible defects d.assures rails and truckers that boxes are sufficiently sturdy to meet their handling requirements (d;p.113)10._ regulates the packaging of international air shipments.a.An individual airline b.The United Nations c.A country s federal government d.The International Air Transport Association (d;p.114)11.Which of the following is false?a.package labeling is usually done at the end of the assembly line b.code numbers are preferable to words for labeling a product c.some firms are moving from one dimensional to two dimensional bar codes d.batch numbers are frequently assigned to food and drug products(b;p.114)12.As a general rule,labeling requirements and enforcement tend to be more stringent in _ countries than in _ countries.a.larger;smaller b.economically developing;economically developed c.economically developed;economically developing d.smaller;larger (c;p.114)13.Which of the following is not a type of information that is needed to develop a protective packaging system?a.severity of the distribution environment 名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 2 页，共 8 页 -b.the budget for packaging c.fragility of the product to be protected d.performance characteristics of various cushioning materials e.all are types of information (b;p.117)14.Each of the following is a shipping hazard that a package may be exposed to except:a.Retraction 撤回b.vibration pression d.extreme temperature e.all are shipping hazards for a package (a;p.117)15.The _ ordinance concerning recycling is indicative of the direction in which the world is moving.a.U.S.b.French c.British d.German (d;p.119)16.Which of the following is not a characteristic of plastic packaging?a.lack of versatility 用途广泛b.takes a long time to biodegrade c.plastic is dependent on petroleum d.plastic litter can kill marine animals e.all are characteristics of plastic packaging (a;p.119)17.The text suggests that firms can adopt _ environmentally-friendly packaging strategies.a.two b.three c.four d.five (c;p.119)18.Which of the following is not an environmentally-friendly packaging strategy that firms might adopt?a.reduce the amount of packing materials used b.use more environmentally-friendly packaging materials c.use reusable containers d.retain or support services that collect the used package and recycle it e.all are strategies (e;pp.119-120)19._ systems consider the reverse flow of products,their reuse,and the marketing and distribution of recovered products.a.Eco-名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 3 页，共 8 页 -b.Open-loop c.Retro-movement d.Closed-loop (d;p.120)20.Libya,Myanmar,and _ are the only three countries in the world that do not currently use the metric system of measurement.a.Sweden b.Argentina c.The United States d.Japan (c;p.120)21.The basic unit in unit loading is:a.a box b.a crate c.a pallet d.a container (c;p.121)22.A unit load involves:a.a convoy of rail cars carrying the same product b.loading an entire vehicle with shipments of three boxes or less c.the usage of a pallet rack system of storage d.securing one or more boxes to a pallet or skid in order to handle by mechanical means (d;p.121)23.The major advantage of the unit load is:a.its environmental friendliness b.mechanical devices can be substituted for manual labor c.its value to companies that deal in small quantities d.that it simplifies transportation e.none of the above (b;p.122)24.Which of the following is false?a.the unit load is of limited value to shippers who deal in smaller quantities b.unit loads may discourage pilferage 盗窃c.the unit load allows mechanical devices to be substituted for manual labor d.pallets suffer from a lack of standardized sizes e.all are true (e;p.122)25.A major drawback to steel and plastic pallets is their _.a.weight b.incompatibility with existing forklifts 名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 4 页，共 8 页 -c.price d.lifespan (c;p.122)26._ pounds is a significant weight in many logistics systems because it represents the approximate weight at which there is a noticeable increase in injuries.a.40 b.50 c.60 d.75 (b;p.124)27.Because of the height that a pallet takes up in a vehicle or warehouse,a method of achieving the advantages of a pallet without losing space is:a.slip sheetsb.optimum cost reliability point c.mini-skid system d.low profile pallet system (a;p.124)28.Inflatable _ fill void space and function as both a cushion and a brace.a.tubes b.rafts c.mattresses d.dunnage bags 支撑物和充气垫 (d;p.124)29.The short distance movement of material between two or more points refers to:a.warehousing b.transportation c.materials handling d.materials management (c;p.126)30.A _ is a uniform,sealed reusable metal box in which goods are shipped.a.container b.vessel c.trailer d.crate (a;p.126)31.A dry bulk materials _ is important for determining the quantity that can be stored in a given location.a.market value b.angle of repose c.specific gravity d.viscosity (b;p.128)名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 5 页，共 8 页 -32.The greater a bulk materials angle of repose,the _.a.higher the pile of materials that can be placed on a specific land area b.greater its resistance to flow c.higher its specific gravity d.harder it is to move (a;p.128)33.Each of the following is a question associated with materials handling,except:a.how will the product be handled?b.what kind of equipment is needed to handle or store the product?c.in what form will the product be?d.how much is the product worth?e.all of the above are questions (d;p.128)34.The _ principle of materials handling reminds us that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line.a.ergonomic b.system c.standardization d.work (d;p.129)35.Which of the following is false?a.in a part-to-picker system,the pick location is brought to the picker b.forklifts can be dangerous 铲车c.automation refers to equipment that complements,rather than replaces,human contact d.racks and bins are examples of storage equipment 货架和箱子e.all are true (c;p.130)True-False Questions1.The physical characteristics of some goods change while they are moving in the logistics channel.(True;p.107)2.Certain products should not,for health or safety reasons,be packaged together.(True;pp.108)3.Compressed gases are one category of hazardous materials.(True;p.109)4.Legislation passed during the 1970s requires petroleum carriers and tank farms to have in place extensive response plans for dealing with spills.(False;p.109)5.Placards are distinct signs that identify hazardous materials.(True;p.109)6.Procurement can be thought of in terms of the building-blocks concept.(False;p.109)7.One general function of packaging is to facilitate a product s handling.(False;p.110)8.The promotional and protective functions of packaging sometimes conflict.(True;p.110)名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 6 页，共 8 页 -9.Protective packaging should be able to perform multiple functions.(True;pp.110-111)10.A“box maker s certificate”assures that boxes are free from any visible defects.(False;p.113)11.Regardless of whether the shipper or carrier is responsible for damage in transit,the shipper specifies the level of packaging protection to be used.(False;pp.113-114)12.The packaging requirements for airlines and express delivery companies tend to be less detailed than those used by rail and motor carriers.(True;p.114)13.Most package labeling takes place at the end of the assembly line.(True;p.114)14.As a general rule,labeling requirements and enforcement tend to be more stringent in larger countries(based on population)than in smaller countries.(False;p.114)15.When new products or new packaging techniques are about to be introduced,it is somewhat advisable to have the packages pre-tested.(True;p.117)16.Under the German recycling ordinance,the final consumer has the ultimate responsibility for packaging disposal.(False;p.119)17.Plastic packaging tends to be cheaper,more versatile,and more consumer-friendly than paper packaging.(True;p.119)18.Polyvinyl chloride(PVC),commonly referred to as vinyl,is considered a friendly plastic because it has few,if any,potential side effects.(False;p.120)19.Reusable containers work best in a closed-loop system.(True;p.120)20.The United States is the only country in the world that does not currently use the metric system of measurement.(False;p.120)21.United States exporters are coming under increasing pressure to market their products overseas in metric units.(True;p.120)22.The basic unit in unit loading is the retail package.(False;p.121)23.When a unit load is secured to a pallet,it is more difficult for pilferage to take place.(True;p.122)24.The major advantage of the unit load is that it enables mechanical devices to be substituted for manual labor.(True;p.122)25.There are no disadvantages to the unit load.(False;p.122)26.Lift trucks are the common workhorse used around warehouses to move pallets.(True;p.122)27.Plastic pallets tend to be less expensive than wooden or steel pallets.(False;p.122)28.Steel pallets have longer lifespans than wooden or plastic pallets.(True;p.124)29.Advances in technology have created stronger plastics that can be used for slip sheets and this has resulted in a corresponding decrease in damage rates.(True;p.124)30.For surface cargo,the next-sized building block beyond the unit load is the pallet load.(False;p.124)名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 7 页，共 8 页 -31.Load-planning software can be used to suggest how to load a container with different sizes of cartons.(True;p.124)32.A“weighed out”container refers to one that has been weighed prior to its departure from a container yard.(False;p.125)33.Materials handling deals with the short distance movement of the material between two or more points.(True;p.126)34.Ocean carriers and railroads have both developed methods of handling two or more containers at one time.(True;p.126)35.A materials angle of repose refers to the size of angle that would be formed by the side of a conical stack of that material.(True;p.128)36.Viscosity refers to a bulk materials water content.(False;p.128)37.Ergonomics refers to the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the abilities of the worker.(True;p.129)38.The planning principle of materials handling suggests that the material handling plan should be in line with the strategic objectives of the organization.(True;p.129)39.Automatic guided vehicles(AGVs)are an example of mechanized materials handling equipment.(False;p.130)40.As a general rule,picker-to-part systems are preferable to part-to-picker systems.(False;p.130)名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 8 页，共 8 页 -