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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Traffic Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which type of counter is used at mid-block locations? |
| A. | permanent counters |
| B. | portable counters |
| C. | videotape |
| D. | audiotape |
| Answer» C. videotape | |
| 2. |
Portable counters are generally used for _______ |
| A. | Only major counts |
| B. | Only minor counts |
| C. | Both major and minor counts |
| D. | Not used for counting |
| Answer» D. Not used for counting | |
| 3. |
How is “unstable queue buildup” identified at a un-signalized intersection? |
| A. | queues that become smaller during each successive counting period |
| B. | queues that become larger during each successive counting period |
| C. | queues that remain the same during each successive counting period |
| D. | queues that increase exponentially during each successive counting period |
| Answer» C. queues that remain the same during each successive counting period | |
| 4. |
When demand exceeds the capacity of approach, the volume is counted as the vehicle _______ |
| A. | enters the intersection |
| B. | departs the intersection |
| C. | is in the middle of the intersection |
| D. | crosses an opposite vehicle in the intersection |
| Answer» B. departs the intersection | |
| 5. |
Which of the following is not a method of recording automatic counts? |
| A. | portable counters |
| B. | permanent counters |
| C. | videotape |
| D. | speedometer |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
What is the time interval at which automatic count is taken? |
| A. | 1 hour |
| B. | 2 hour |
| C. | 1 week |
| D. | 1 day |
| Answer» B. 2 hour | |
| 7. |
Which of the following is not determined by traffic volume studies? |
| A. | Design criteria |
| B. | Vehicle classification |
| C. | Number of vehicles |
| D. | Movement of vehicles |
| Answer» B. Vehicle classification | |
| 8. |
The data obtained from volume counts helps to identify. |
| A. | Speed of vehicles |
| B. | Critical flow time periods |
| C. | Design drawbacks |
| D. | Existing traffic signal drawbacks |
| Answer» C. Design drawbacks | |
| 9. |
Most applications of manual count require ____ |
| A. | small samples of data |
| B. | large samples of data |
| C. | no data |
| D. | maximum data |
| Answer» B. large samples of data | |
| 10. |
What are the normal time intervals for manual count? |
| A. | 5, 10 and 15 minutes |
| B. | 5, 10 and 20 minutes |
| C. | 10, 14 and 18 minutes |
| D. | 10, 15 and 20 minutes |
| Answer» B. 5, 10 and 20 minutes | |