Explore topic-wise MCQs in Traffic Engineering.

This section includes 14 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.

In which of the following interview study traffic is disrupted?

A. Roadside interview
B. Comprehensive home interview
C. Destination-based interview
D. Parking survey
Answer» B. Comprehensive home interview
2.

Which is the most suitable study for information on trip purpose?

A. Traffic counting
B. Interview study
C. Parking counts
D. Tracking
Answer» C. Parking counts
3.

Which is the most desirable platform for aerial photography?

A. Elevated vantage point
B. Fixed wing aircraft
C. Helicopters
D. Satellite
Answer» B. Fixed wing aircraft
4.

Which process captures individual vehicle traces through the photographed segment?

A. Aerial photography
B. Digitizing
C. Operating
D. Tracing
Answer» C. Operating
5.

Aerial photography uses which basic platform?

A. A stationary elevated vantage point
B. Satellite
C. Skydiving
D. Hot air balloon
Answer» B. Satellite
6.

What is the use of second wire loop on the Magnetometer?

A. To detect passage
B. To detect presence
C. To detect speed
D. To detect density
Answer» C. To detect speed
7.

Magnetic detectors are placed over roadway.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

What is the principle upon which the magnetic detector is based on?

A. Doppler effect
B. Electromagnetic field
C. Moving metal disturbs earth s magnetic field
D. Charles law
Answer» D. Charles law
9.

Which magnetic detector can measure both passage and presence of vehicles?

A. Magnetometer
B. Magnetic sensor
C. Magnetometer and Magnetic sensor
D. Speedometer
Answer» B. Magnetic sensor
10.

What are the two types of magnetic detector?

A. Magnetometer and magnetic sensor
B. Speed detector and magnetic sensor
C. Magnetometer and speed detector
D. Density detector and speed detector
Answer» B. Speed detector and magnetic sensor
11.

Inductive loop directly measures ________

A. Speed of vehicles
B. Delay time
C. Passage and presence of vehicles
D. Travel time from one location to another
Answer» D. Travel time from one location to another
12.

What is the standard loop detector size?

A. 12ft X 12ft
B. 10ft X 10ft
C. 6ft X 6ft
D. 5ft X 5ft
Answer» D. 5ft X 5ft
13.

What is the principle used by the inductive loop?

A. Induction
B. Electromagnetic field
C. Doppler effect
D. Scattering
Answer» C. Doppler effect
14.

What was the first permanent detector used?

A. Inductive loop
B. Pressure plate
C. Magnetic detector
D. Magnetometer
Answer» C. Magnetic detector