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ITT611S- INTELLEGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS- 2ND OPP- JULY 2024 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING, LOGISTICS AND SPORT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BTRA
LEVEL: 6
COURSE: INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS COURSE CODE: ITT611S
SESSION: JULY 2024
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINERS
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Dr. Smart Dumba
Ms. Martha Polla
Mr. Bony Chicken
MODERATOR: Dr. Gloria Tshoopara
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL questions from Sections A and B, and any three (3) questions from Section C
2. Number your answers clearly.
3. The number of marks per each question or part question is given in square brackets [ ].
These should guide you in the content of your answers.
4. This is a Closed Book Examination. No books or notes may be consulted during the exam.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF~ PAGES {Including this front page)
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SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Question 1: State whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE
1.1 The transportation layer of an ITS architecture is inferior to the information and
institutional layer
[2 marks]
1.2 Good quality pre-trip information enables travellers to achieve, route optimization, cost
maximisation and travel time minimisation.
[2 marks]
1.3 Intelligent Transport Systems standards are consensus-based, voluntary and closed.
[2 marks]
1.4 Electronic toll collection, congestion pricing, Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring
Systems and variable parking fees are all examples of Advanced Traffic Management
Systems, (ATMS}
[2 marks]
1.5 An Intelligent Transport System architecture encompass protocols, which define how
data are to be exchanged among ITS elements, including such matters as addressing,
security, and priority of messages.
[2 marks]
1.6 I.T.S seek to address some problems brought about by the twin forces of urbanization
and motorization.
[2 marks]
1.7 Variable Messaging Signs, (VMS) displays include a downward pointing green arrow
indicating that the lane is available or a red "X" indicating the lane is not available.
[2 marks]
1.8 Intelligent Transport Systems are aimed at improving on safety, minimise on efficiency,
environmental preservation and minimize cost.
[2 marks]
1.9 A dead-reckoning system is used to provide back-up vehicle location information to
a GPSsystem, when the GPSsignal is unavailable
[2 marks]
1.10 Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring Systems, (IVHMS} facilitates collection and
analysis of data concerning operating parameters and damage information of vehicles
in static-time.
[2 marks]
Sub Total 20 marks
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SECTION B: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Question 2: Select the correct answer, each correct answer carries 2 marks
2.1 The following staffing requirements are required for Advanced Traffic Management
Systems, except
[2 marks]
A. System Technical Support Officer(s)
B. Traffic Manager
C. Traffic supervisor
D. Traffic engineer
E. All these are required
2.2 Which of these is NOT a goal of Advanced Traffic Management Systems, (A.T.M.S)?
[2 marks]
A. Maximise travel time
B. Increase Productivity for Commercial Vehicles
C. Increase Traveller Comfort and Convenience
D. Improve Safety
E. Increase Capacity and Operational Efficiency
2.3 Which of these is NOT a key consideration when selecting communication technologies
for I.T.S?
[ 2 marks]
A. Physical outlook
B. Response time
C. Reliability
D. Area's coverage
E. Capacity level
2.4 Variable Messaging Signs assist travellers with the following decisions, except [2 marks]
A. Vehicle choice
B. Lane choice
C. Route choice
D. Departure time choice
E. All these are correct
2.5 Select the ODD one out from the following
A. Maintainability
B. Scalability
C. None of these is odd
D. Interoperability
E. Deductibility
key functionality
aspects of an ITSsystem.
[2 marks]
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2.6 Advanced Traveller Information Systems provides static and real-time information on
the following, except
[2 marks]
A. Traffic conditions
B. Tourist information
C. Speed of vehicles
0. Weather conditions
E. All these are correct
2.7 Which of these does NOT form part of activities under the I.T.S institutional
A. Financing I.T.S
B. Creating partnerships to guide ITSdeployments.
C. Developing national policy
0. Developing local policy
E. All these are correct
layer?
[2 marks]
2.8 Data generated by automated passenger counters is utilized for the following, except
[2 marks]
A. Load planning
B. Vehicle scheduling
C. Crew scheduling
D. Demand forecasting
E. All these are utlised
2.9 Which of the following does NOT represent an advantage of Global Positioning Systems?
[2 marks]
A. Accurate monitoring of service delivery
B. Provision of real time data
C. Accurate object position
D. Theft recovery
E. All these are correct
2.10 The following are Travel Demand Management measures (TOM), except
[2 marks]
A. Signal timing optimization
B. Tele-working
C. Land use management
0. Staggered working hours
E. All the above are TOM measures
Sub total 20 marks
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SECTION C: ANSWER ANY THREE (3) QUESTIONS, EACH QUESTION CARRIES 20 MARKS
Question 3
Explain the Intelligent Transportation System solutions that enable the functionality of the
following Travel Demand Management, (TDM) measures in improving traffic flow conditions
in a city
i. Reversible lanes
[6 marks]
ii. High Occupancy Vehicle lane management
[7 marks]
iii. Carpooling
[7 marks]
Question 4
Identify challenges affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of Intelligent Transport Systems
in Commercial Vehicle Operations in developing countries such as Namibia.
[20 marks]
Question 5
a) Explain the goals of Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS)
[5 marks]
b) Discuss how the following I.T.S platforms work in providing Advanced Traveller
Information
i. Global Positioning Systems
[5 marks]
ii. Best Route Analysis
[5 marks]
iii. Car Display System (CDS)
[5 marks]
Question 6
Identify any two (2) types of Advanced Public Transport Systems, (APTS)and explain on their
pros and cons.
[20 marks]
Question 7
Describe how the following traffic data collection methods work, including their weaknesses
and strengths.
i. Ultrasonic detectors
[10 marks]
ii. Video based technology
[10 marks]
Sub total: 60 marks
TOTAL 100 MARKS
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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