Cargo Operations MCQs December 4, 2025August 23, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is the primary purpose of a cargo manifest in aviation? (A) To detail the route of the flight (B) To list the passengers onboard (C) To provide a detailed list of all cargo on the flight (D) To outline the flight crew’s duties 2. Which document is used to record the weight of cargo loaded onto an aircraft? (A) Flight Plan (B) Load Sheet (C) Cargo Manifest (D) Bill of Lading 3. What is the main function of a cargo handling agent at an airport? (A) To manage passenger check-in (B) To arrange for in-flight services (C) To conduct flight safety checks (D) To oversee the loading and unloading of cargo 4. Which type of cargo requires special handling due to its temperature sensitivity? (A) General Cargo (B) Hazardous Materials (C) Perishable Goods (D) Live Animals 5. What does the term “ULD” stand for in cargo operations? (A) Universal Load Device (B) Unit Load Device (C) Unloading Load Device (D) Uniform Loading Device 6. What is the primary concern when handling hazardous cargo? (A) Ensuring it is packed securely (B) Determining its destination (C) Ensuring it is properly labeled and handled according to regulations (D) Managing its temperature 7. Which of the following is a common type of Unit Load Device (ULD)? (A) Pallet (B) Box (C) Drum (D) Bag 8. What is the purpose of a cargo hold in an aircraft? (A) To store cargo and freight during flight (B) To accommodate passenger luggage (C) To house the aircraft’s fuel (D) To provide space for aircraft maintenance equipment 9. Which system is commonly used to track cargo shipments in real-time? (A) GPS (B) ATC (C) AIS (D) RFID 10. What is the role of a cargo ramp in aviation? (A) To provide access for loading and unloading cargo (B) To guide aircraft during takeoff (C) To monitor in-flight cargo conditions (D) To control air traffic at the airport 11. Which of the following is an example of general cargo? (A) Perishable Goods (B) Radioactive Materials (C) Live Animals (D) Electronics 12. What is “dimensional weight” in cargo calculations? (A) Weight based on the cargo’s actual mass (B) Weight adjusted for the cargo’s density (C) Weight calculated by measuring the cargo’s volume (D) Weight considering the cargo’s packaging material 13. What is the main purpose of the cargo manifest in the event of an emergency? (A) To provide a list of passengers (B) To provide information about the cargo for rescue operations (C) To ensure the accurate handling of emergency cargo (D) To assist in the recovery of lost items 14. Which of the following documents is used for international cargo shipments? (A) Cargo Manifest (B) Load Sheet (C) Flight Plan (D) Air Waybill 15. What is the purpose of cargo securing on an aircraft? (A) To prevent theft of cargo (B) To provide cargo access during flight (C) To manage cargo temperature (D) To ensure cargo remains in place and does not shift during flight 16. Which type of cargo requires special storage conditions due to its chemical properties? (A) Refrigerated Goods (B) Hazardous Materials (C) Fragile Items (D) Valuable Goods 17. What is “deadweight” in cargo operations? (A) The total weight of the cargo including its packaging (B) The weight of the cargo minus its packaging (C) The weight of the cargo without its ULD (D) The weight of the cargo plus its fuel consumption 18. What is the purpose of cargo documentation? (A) To ensure cargo is insured (B) To track cargo in real-time (C) To provide proof of cargo’s origin and destination (D) To manage cargo handling procedures 19. Which piece of equipment is used to lift cargo onto an aircraft? (A) Conveyor Belt (B) Forklift (C) Crane (D) Jet Bridge 20. What is a pallet in cargo operations? (A) A type of cargo container (B) A type of ULD used to carry goods (C) A system for tracking cargo (D) A cargo handling procedure