AscendTMS Operations Practice Test

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• Where can you view the total income and expenses and profit or loss for the load in real time?
• How does AscendTMS track a shipment in transit and what events are commonly logged?
• What time format do all times in AscendTMS use?
• Why is a document type assigned when uploading documents?
• Which statement best describes the Edit Stops Tab?
• Which fields are used for documentation and load board posting by selecting the commodity type and shipment weight?
• What is the main benefit of using Post Loads in Load Management?
• Which report would you use to assess on-time performance by lane?
• Which of the following is NOT a method to send a load to Accounting?
• Which feature allows searching by customer name, document type, or load number?
• What paperwork is collected in the Ready for Accounting tab before sending to accounting?
• Which feature allows adding expense line items such as quick pay deductions in AscendTMS?
• What is an Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and how is it tracked in AscendTMS?
• What is AscendPortal described as in terms of app type and usability?
• Which of the following is a tab on the Load Management Screen?
• If you assign your own fleet (green button), AscendTMS generates which document instead of a Carrier Confirmation?
• The Active Loads Tab displays loads with statuses such as which term?
• Why would you export data from AscendTMS to Excel or CSV?
• In AscendTMS, what is the difference between an invoice and a bill?
• How do you assign a co-driver for team driving operations?
• What happens when you reassign a carrier in AscendTMS regarding driver and equipment details?
• What is the Driver Confirmation Document?
• What is a chronological, timestamped record of all events on a load?
• Which of the following sets lists the supported load boards for posting?
• Which option includes DAT, TruckStop, CH Robinson Navisphere, and Cargo Chief/C4 as a single integration?
• What triggers an instant FMCSA carrier verification and fraud alert?
• How can you use Custom Fields in AscendTMS?
• In Auto Tracking via Text, which color represents tracking pings?
• Load Status is a customizable dropdown that determines which Load Management tab the load appears on.
• What term describes the collection of external services including FourKites, Smart Capacity/LoadTrack, and KeepTruckin?
• What is a Rate Card used for in AscendTMS?
• Which sequence creates a blank load with an auto-assigned Load ID?
• When is a Rate Confirmation generated in AscendTMS?
• Which documents are commonly stored using Document Management for loads?
• How does AscendTMS support route optimization and what inputs influence it?
• Where do Location Profiles store saved addresses, and what is recommended for creating them?
• In AscendTMS, which entity represents an external shipper or customer that initiates a shipment and negotiates rates and service?
• Which set of fields can you adjust in Load Board Search Customization?
• Which statement lists the five tabs of a load record used when building or editing a load?
• What is an accessorial charge and name three common examples configured in AscendTMS?
• Which description best matches the Route Optimizer feature?
• What triggers the generation of an Invoice Document?
• How do you configure user preferences or settings in AscendTMS?
• When a driver receives a tracking text, what action can they take without typing?
• To locate all PODs for a customer, which feature should you use?
• What best describes Live Rate and Rate Quote in AscendTMS?
• Which metrics can be used to monitor Carrier Performance in AscendTMS?
• What channels are available for Notifications in AscendTMS?
• Which of the following is NOT a stop type when adding a stop?
• How does AscendTMS handle multiple currencies and currency conversions?
• What is the name of the load board aggregator that posts to roughly 35 smaller boards at once and provides AscendTMS user discounts?
• Where is a driver's check call entry stored with a timestamp?
• Which document is auto-generated and sent to the assigned carrier showing load details, contact info, pickup/delivery stops, reference numbers, pay items, and terms & conditions?
• AscendTMS uses which provider for distance calculations?
• Which integrations are mentioned for tracking and ELD data?
• What is the 24-hour time format example used for scheduling stops?
• What are the three benefits of using Google Location Search?
• How can you manage Accessorials in AscendTMS?
• What is a Lane in AscendTMS and how is it used in rate management?
• How is Detention tracked and billed in AscendTMS?
• What does the All Loads Tab show?
• What pay item types can be configured in a driver profile?
• Where do you access the electronic filing cabinet to view or send documents?
• In Edit Stops, how can you add waypoints and ensure mileage updates automatically?
• What happens when a POD is captured in AscendTMS?
• Which column shows the last update time and updater, with hover to see the full check call note?
• What elements are included when creating Carrier Service Contracts in AscendTMS?
• What does archiving completed shipments preserve in AscendTMS?
• How do you add waypoints between two stops?
• Which option corresponds to the Externally Posted Loads tab for reposting stale load board listings?
• If the Equipment Type is assigned incorrectly, what could occur in AscendTMS?
• Blind Carrier Confirmation is?
• What is the 'Shared' branch in AscendTMS?
• Which statement about Location Profiles is true?
• How can you create a new location when adding a stop using Google search?
• What action on the Carrier tab allows you to assign an outside carrier and then select a contact, driver, and equipment?
• What does the Financials tab display in real time as pay items are added or edited?
• What does marking paperwork OK indicate?
• How do you perform Rate Validation when a carrier quotes a rate in AscendTMS?
• Which statement describes the two note types?
• Which action posts all loads in the current view to load boards at once?
• How are Pickup and Delivery windows used in AscendTMS?
• What is the role of Equipment Type in rate and dispatch decisions?
• Which action posts a load to the available load boards?
• What is the purpose of attaching documents to the load ID, customer, and/or location?
• The Load Basics Tab contains dropdowns for which items?
• Why would you archive completed shipments in AscendTMS?
• How can you move a load from one department/branch to another within AscendTMS?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between a Booking and a Load when a Rate Quote is used?
• Which option allows moving a load from one department or branch to another within AscendTMS?
• This behavior—remembering drivers and equipment from previous loads when you reassign a carrier—what feature enables it?
• What accompanies the Load Log to visualize driver locations?
• A Customer Profile contains which of the following?
• Which integration commonly enhances real-time shipment visibility by providing live tracking information and location data?
• How can you handle multi-stop shipments in AscendTMS?
• What happens if you hide a stop from customer documents?
• How do you remove a load from active operations using the Load Management shortcuts?
• Which types of expense line items are supported?
• What does the Load Board Search Customization allow you to do with deadhead distance?
• What does AscendTMS auto-build when you perform a load board search?
• In Edit Stops, which icon is used to manually reorder stops?
• What capabilities does the Customer Portal provide to Shippers?
• When searching an MC number with broker authority, what indicates a good credit rating in Triumph Business Capital's credit check?
• How do you convert a Rate Quote into a Booking in AscendTMS?
• What is the result of adding an income item from the assigned customer?
• Where can you find step-by-step articles with embedded short videos for self-service learning, available 24/7?
• What is the difference between Shipments and Loads in reporting terminology?
• Which item denotes pre-defined check call status descriptions used for tracking?
• Which feature provides a workaround for customer portal functionality by setting up a customer as a limited AscendTMS user with branch restrictions so they can log in and see only their own loads, potentially as a paid service?
• What are the two types of notes described for loads?
• Which elements are typically included in a generated Bill of Lading?
• Which statement best describes AscendTMS as cloud-based and subscription-based with no downloads or long-term contracts?
• Which load board option is NextLoad?
• What is the role of the Document Management feature in AscendTMS?
• Which action triggers auto-updates to AscendTMS when assigning drivers?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between Load Status and Truck Status?
• Why might the carrier's route differ from what the customer sees?
• Which statement best describes the saving behavior when editing load information?
• Which licensing term best describes AscendTMS pricing model (no long-term contract required)?
• When creating a Load in AscendTMS, which fields are typically required to represent a valid shipment?
• Which feature sends a tracking text containing a web link that pins the driver's GPS location on the load map without requiring an app download?
• How can you handle electronic document exchange (EDI) in AscendTMS?
• The statuses commonly associated with the Planning Tab include which of the following?
• To calculate a 4% quick pay fee on a $1,800 flat rate, which calculation yields -$72?
• How are loads displayed on the Load Management Screen?
• What is deadhead mileage?
• How can you manually adjust mileage for a distance entry?
• What is the purpose of the Accountability Log?
• How does AscendTMS support EDI messaging such as EDI 214 or 210?
• What is the difference between a Rate Card and a Rate Quote in AscendTMS?
• Which modules support carrier onboarding and compliance in AscendTMS?
• Which statement correctly describes Auto Rate in AscendTMS?
• What is a Bill of Lading (BOL) in AscendTMS?
• What happens when a Delivery window is missed in AscendTMS?
• Which elements are applied via a Lane to determine rate cards, service levels, and routing rules?
• What happens when you click Search Load Boards on a load?
• What is a Dock Appointment and how is it used in AscendTMS?
• Which action logs a driver's status update as a check call?
• Which button automatically reorders stops to achieve the most efficient route and lowest mileage?
• Which item is NOT included in the Driver Profile?
• What does the Load Management Screen primarily display?
• Which statement best describes the two note types?
• Truck Status is a secondary status field indicating the truck's condition. Which examples are typical values?
• Which function is available from the right-click pop-up on a load row?
• What happens when a rate mismatch is detected during Rate Validation?
• Which view combines the Load Log with an interactive map showing driver location pins?
• How is a Bill of Lading generated within AscendTMS and what essential data does it contain?
• Located on the Load Basics tab, which element describes selecting the commodity type from a customizable dropdown and entering the shipment weight, used for documentation and load board posting details?
• What action results when a Rate Quote is accepted and attached to a Load?
• Which EDI document types are mentioned as supported for status updates and documents in AscendTMS?
• Which type of note would be printed on confirmation documents?
• Which term describes AscendTMS saving data automatically as you input into loads?
• What is the primary purpose of the Triumph Business Capital credit check in AscendPortal?
• Which feature enables electronic load tenders from large shippers and updates back to shipper TMS electronically?
• What is the difference between detention and demurrage?
• What should be assigned to uploaded documents to enable searchability?
• Which statement best describes AscendTMS?
• Branches in AscendTMS are the departments or divisions within your account, with what default branch visible to all users?
• What is a Proof of Delivery (POD) and how is it used in AscendTMS?
• AscendTMS is a cloud-based platform used by which groups for load building, management, dispatching, and accounting?
• Which fields on Load Basics print on all load confirmation documents and help with cross-referencing such as PO numbers and BOL numbers?
• What can you do with the View or Send Load Docs feature?
• Which log provides an audit trail of who assigned carriers, customers, rates, equipment, and when?
• Difference between a Booking and a Load in AscendTMS?
• After reviewing FMCSA verification results, which buttons create new profiles?
• Where can you access the support portal/knowledge base with step-by-step articles and embedded short videos, available 24/7 for self-service learning?
• Which statement is true about the two note types?
• How can a user customize the Load Management Table view?
• How do roles and permissions control access in AscendTMS?
• Carriers can perform several actions via the portal. Which of the following is NOT a capability described for carriers in AscendPortal?
• What does Third-Party BOL refer to?
• What is the purpose of service levels in AscendTMS and can you give examples?
• Where can you view mileage between stops, route maps, and drag-and-drop reordering?
• Where is the primary operations hub in AscendTMS accessed?
• How do you add a stop to a load in AscendTMS?
• What is the purpose of the Dashboard in AscendTMS and how is it used daily?
• Which notes are intended for internal use and not printed on documents?
• What color button is used to assign your own company and select your driver and power unit/trailer?
• Which feature provides built-in text messaging to drivers?
• What is FourKites Integration used for?
• How do you schedule a stop's date and time using the calendar in AscendTMS?
• What should notes contain when using the Notes feature on a load?
• Which of the following best describes the documents auto-generated by AscendTMS based on load data?
• How do you apply a Carrier Service Contract to loads?
• Which feature includes free live training sessions and free phone support with real humans — no automated phone trees or transfers?
• Which notes are visible to customers and carriers?
• Load Templates are pre-built load configurations for recurring shipments. Where do you select a template to auto-populate a new load?
• What is AscendPortal?
• Which item is NOT included in the Driver Profile?
• What actions does the Externally Posted Loads Tab support?
• What happens when you click Build a New Load and complete the process?
• What is a consignee in shipment terms?
• How does the Status field help in day-to-day operations in AscendTMS?
• In a driver's profile, enabling Auto Add to Load results in what?
• What happens to data in AscendTMS if you leave and return to a load entry?
• Which profile auto-populates company details from FMCSA via MC/DOT and remembers drivers and equipment used on previous loads?
• Which action helps ensure the ETAs reflect current schedules?
• Which statement best describes how company info in the Customer Profile is obtained?
• Which item is a list of load board integrations including DAT, TruckStop.com, 123 Load Board, Trucker Path, and others?
• Which option describes EDI in AscendTMS?
• Which element is described as including free live training sessions held almost daily and free phone support with real humans?
• If no income line item exists for a load, what happens to invoice generation?
• Where do reference numbers entered print on confirmation documents?
• When configuring Notifications in AscendTMS, which elements must be defined?
• What is the Load ID?
• Which option identifies the note type that is printed on confirmation documents?
• What can you modify in the Document Settings related to printing on documents?
• What types of reports are commonly used to measure OTIF performance in AscendTMS?
• Which practice helps ensure you don't lose data while editing a load?
• Which of the following are common accessorial types in AscendTMS?
• How often can you set automatic tracking texts, and what does AscendTMS do with them?
• What happens when you hover over truncated data and click the clipboard icon?
• On the Carrier tab (own fleet), what action is performed by selecting a power unit and trailer from your asset pool; the Equipment type is set on Load Basics and filters available trailers?
• What is the purpose of the Audit/History tab on a load?
• What is the purpose of the Ready for Accounting Tab?
• On which tab do you assign a power unit and trailer from your asset pool, filtering available trailers by equipment type?
• How do you manage Rate Validity and Quote Expiration in AscendTMS?
• Which event typically triggers the generation of a Rate Confirmation?
• What are the typical steps in the Dispatch process in AscendTMS?
• How do you manage fuel surcharges in AscendTMS?
• Which note type is intended strictly for internal use by dispatchers?
• How can you monitor real-time shipment visibility in AscendTMS?
• Which comprehensive OTIF data set helps evaluate overall performance across lanes and carriers?
• What does Google location search do to addresses when adding a stop?
• When you add a waypoint between two stops, how does mileage change?
• Which report would you use to assess on-time performance overall, including lanes and carriers?
• What is the purpose of the Externally Posted Loads Tab?
• Where can you configure the fuel surcharge in AscendTMS?
• What is the central repository for each load containing both auto-generated documents and manually uploaded files?
• How is Proof of Delivery (POD) status managed in AscendTMS?
• Which statement describes how driver pay rates can vary across drivers?
• Pay categories are customizable; which example is given?
• When should you set rate expiration in AscendTMS?
• Which file types can be uploaded to a load in the electronic filing cabinet?
• Which option describes how to use the appointment window feature?
• Which UI element provides quick-action links that offer the same functionality as the Shortcuts Menu?
• Which tab shows the customer's credit limit status, including red over-limit indicators?
• What is the purpose of detention and demurrage tracking in AscendTMS?
• What can additional branches restrict in AscendTMS?
• Which statement describes the purpose of the Edit Stops feature?