Quiz 1

1

Urban transit buses operate

a) On varying routes with set schedules.
b) On set routes with door-to-door service.
c) On set routes with set schedules.

2

Bus operators in Canada usually

a) Take Community College Training
b) Take company training.
c) Take government training.

3

Accessible Services means providing

a) Transport for people who use wheelchairs.
b) Transport for people with specific mobility needs.
c) Transport for people needing charter services.

4

The most important skill for bus operators is

a) Customer service skills.
b) Effective documentation
c) Mechanical skills.

5

Bus operators are usually paid

a) Per shift.
b) By the hour.
c) Rate & time frame set by local company policy/agreement

6

An Urban Transit operator needs

a) Both sound judgement and strong interpersonal skills.
b) Sound judgement skills.
c) Strong interpersonal skills.

7

An Urban Transit operator will not have to

a) Complete bus maintenance reports.
b) Complete vehicle reports.
c) Complete incident reports.

8

There are usually

a) Limited jobs for qualified bus operators.
b) Jobs for qualified bus operators.
c) No jobs for qualified bus operators.

9

Intercity bus operators provide

a) Service from town to town.
b) Service between cities, towns, and, in some cases, rural areas in between.
c) Service within city areas.

10

Written Answer Question.

Answer the following question using at least 200, but no more than 225, words. What aspects of the Professional Bus Operator occupation interest you as a career choice? Why?