Unit 1
1. The scope of freight forwarder’s service on behalf of consignees includes _____. (D)
A. pack the goods for export
B. attend to foreign exchange transactions
C. weigh and measure the goods
D. take delivery of the goods from the carrier
2. A ____ is able to attend to any of the procedural and documentary procedure on behalf of the consignor or consignee. (D)
A. shipper B. carrier C. ship’s owner D. freight forwarder
3. The scope of freight forwarder’s service on behalf of shipper includes_____. (D)
A. always arrange warehousing of the goods
B. issue relevant documents to the carrier, such as FCR or FCT
C. pursue claims against the carrier when the goods arrive
D. book space with selected carrier
4. The carrier issue a Shipping Advice to inform the Notify Party about the cargo discharge point, number of packages and so on. (B)
5. The scope of freight forwarder’s service on behalf of exporter includes_____. (C)
A. book space with selected consignor
B. pay the freight to the consignee
C. arrange export customs clearance
D. arrange import customs clearance
6. The following services ______ are performed by the freight forwarder on behalf of the importer. (ABC)
A. monitor the movement of goods
B. check all relevant documents
C. deliver the cleared goods to the consignee
D. pursue claims against the exporter
7. The freight forwarder assists the consignee in pursuing claims against the ____ for loss of the goods or damage to them if necessary. (B)
A. shipper B. carrier C. receiver D. charterer
8. It is usually the ____ who issues relevant documents such as Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt, Forwarder’s Certificate of Transport, etc. (C)
A. consignor B. consignee C. freight forwarder D. carrier
9. A freight forwarder shall take into account the route, the mode of transport and applicable regulations, if any, in the ______. (ABD)
A. country of export B. country of import
C. country of transshipment D. transit countries
10. The freight forwarder takes delivery of the goods from the carrier and issues the Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt. (B)
11. A freight forwarder will do the work of preparing shipping documents, arranging for shipping space and insurance and dealing with customs formalities, in return for a fee. (A)
12. The freight forwarder, on behalf of the____, has the right to deliver the cleared goods to the
consignee. (B)
A. exporter B. importer C. carrier D. consignor
Unit 2
1. A shipment of fresh egg is transported to the docks by an exporter on an FOB contract. The eggs are broken by a crane falling them as they are awaiting to be loaded on board. The ___ should be liable for the damage. (A)
A. seller B. buyer C. ship owner D. freight forwarder
2. 100 sewing machines under CIF shanghai are being shipped onto the ship and the rope breaks. The goods finish up at the bottom of the dock and divers are sent down. The recovery and repair of goods costs a great of money. The ___ should be responsible for the damage. (C)
A. ship owner B. buyer C. seller D. freight forwarder
3. There are some similarities and differences between CIF and CIP. Which term to use only depends on the location of exporter. (B)
4. According to INCOTERMS 2000, which group of the following trade terms mean that the seller must contract for the carriage of the goods to the named port (or place ) of destination?____ (D)
A. FOB/CFR/CIF B. FCA/CPT/CFR
C. FOB/FCA/CIP D. CFR/CPT/CIF
5. Under the FOB term, the risk of loss or damage to the goods is transferred from the seller to the buyer when goods pass the ship’s rail in the ____. (A)
A. port of shipment B. place of shipment
C. port of destination D. place of destination
6. Under the CFR term, the seller must, in addition, pay the cost of carriage necessary to bring the goods to the ____ , when he delivers the goods to the carrier nominated by him. (D)
A. named place B. named destination
C. any place D. named port of destination
7. According to INCOTERMS 2000, under which group of the following trade terms is the seller required to bear the risk of loss of or damage to the goods when the goods pass the ship’s rail ?(C)
A. FCA/CFR/CIP B. FCA/CPT/CFR
C. FOB/CFR/CIF D. CFR/CPT/CIF
8. When applying to CIF, the expression of ocean bill of lading freight is ____. (A)
A. freight prepaid B. freight collect
C. freight paid D. freight unpaid
9. Which of the following trade terms can be adopted supposing the shipment will be from Chengdu (Sichuan Province) to Hamburg? (CD)
A. CIF B. CFR C. FCA D. CPT
10. When the goods arrive at the port of destination, _____ issue an Arrival Notice to inform the Notify Party about the cargo discharge point and other information. (B)
A. shipper B. carrier C. receiver D. ship owner
11. Under CIF or CIP, the seller procures insurance against his own risks of loss of or damage to the goods during the carriage. (B)
12. Under FCA, if delivery occurs at the seller’s premises, who is responsible for unloading the goods according to the contract of sale____. (B)
A. seller B. buyer C. carrier D. freight forwarder