Quiz 1

1

Urban transit buses operate

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

2

Bus operators in Canada usually

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

3

Accessible Services means providing

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

4

The most important skill for bus operators is

a) Effective documentation
b) Customer service skills.
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) Strong interpersonal skills.
b) Both sound judgement and strong interpersonal skills.
c) Sound judgement 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 between cities, towns, and, in some cases, rural areas in between.
b) Service from town to town.
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?