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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD — CONDUCTOR FINAL
EXAM 2026
1. What is a length of a track between consecutive block signal or
between a block signal and the end of the block system limit.
A. Block
B. Main track
C. crossing
2. What is the appearance of a fixed or cab signal ? B. Signal aspect
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons
3. According to rules hierarchy the system special instruction can be
updated by which of the following?
A. Service unit general order
B. General notice
C. System general order
4. What is an absolute signal that is controlled by a controlled
operator?
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A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal
5. Your duties require you to cross through a train or correct a
standing cut of cars. After proper protection is provided and before
crossing over from one side of the equipment to the other side, you
should?
A. Choose equipment carefully, using cars equipped with a crossover
platform and handholds (when available).
B. On equipment where crossover platforms and handholds are not
available, use end of car structural bracing to maintain 3-point contact,
il sate to do so.
C. Both answers are correct.
6. What is a system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings,
that is used for making up trains, storng cars, and other purposes?
A. Siding
B. Main track
C. Yard
7. To enter an area between two adjacent tracks is the glossary
definition of ?
A. Breach
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B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone
8. Employees must not get on or off cars and engines (whether
standing or moving) except when required in the performance of duty,
and only
when it can be done safely. When getting off or standing
equipment:.
A.Let go with both hands before your feet touch the ground or other
support.
B.Retain a grip with both hands on the handhold until both feet are
firmly placed on the ground or other support.
C. Place one foot on the ground, then let go with one hand and place
the other foot on the ground before letting go.
9. Employees must be careful to prevent injuring themselves or
others. They must be _________ when performing their dutics and plan
their work to avoid injury.
A. Alert and Attentive
B. Responsive and Activel
C. Organized and Permissive
10. When an engine, train or cars are left unattended
what must you do to secure them?. A. Apply air brakes to
hold the train in place.
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B. Make a full-service reduction and place the train in emergency.
C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent movement.
11. How may rules be issued, canceled or modified?
A. General Notices
B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special In- or Special
Instructions structions
C. Issuing new GCOR, Air Brake, or Safety rules is the only way to
change or modity the rules.
12. Your engineer notices there is a revision to the timetable. Where
will this information be contained?.
A. Work Order Reporting
B. Locomotive Consist Report
C. Subdivision General Order
13. Where can the "Explanation of Characters" table be found?
A. System Special Instructions. Item 1 SSI
B. Inside front cover of the timetable and the back cover of the SSI
C. Timetable subdivision page, Section SI-23, as defined by CFR242
14. When you are near a passing train, where should B. Away from
the track to avoid beyou stand? ing struck by car doors or protrud-
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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD — CONDUCTOR FINAL
EXAM 2026
1. What is a length of a track between consecutive block signal or
between a block signal and the end of the block system limit.
A. Block
B. Main track
C. crossing
2. What is the appearance of a fixed or cab signal ? B. Signal aspect
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons
3. According to rules hierarchy the system special instruction can be
updated by which of the following?
A. Service unit general order
B. General notice
C. System general order
4. What is an absolute signal that is controlled by a controlled
operator?
pg. 1
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A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal
5. Your duties require you to cross through a train or correct a
standing cut of cars. After proper protection is provided and before
crossing over from one side of the equipment to the other side, you
should?
A. Choose equipment carefully, using cars equipped with a crossover
platform and handholds (when available).
B. On equipment where crossover platforms and handholds are not
available, use end of car structural bracing to maintain 3-point contact,
il sate to do so.
C. Both answers are correct.
6. What is a system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings,
that is used for making up trains, storng cars, and other purposes?
A. Siding
B. Main track
C. Yard
7. To enter an area between two adjacent tracks is the glossary
definition of ?
A. Breach
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B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone
8. Employees must not get on or off cars and engines (whether
standing or moving) except when required in the performance of duty,
and only
when it can be done safely. When getting off or standing
equipment:.
A.Let go with both hands before your feet touch the ground or other
support.
B.Retain a grip with both hands on the handhold until both feet are
firmly placed on the ground or other support.
C. Place one foot on the ground, then let go with one hand and place
the other foot on the ground before letting go.
9. Employees must be careful to prevent injuring themselves or
others. They must be _________ when performing their dutics and plan
their work to avoid injury.
A. Alert and Attentive
B. Responsive and Activel
C. Organized and Permissive
10. When an engine, train or cars are left unattended
what must you do to secure them?. A. Apply air brakes to
hold the train in place.
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B. Make a full-service reduction and place the train in emergency.
C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent movement.
11. How may rules be issued, canceled or modified?
A. General Notices
B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special In- or Special
Instructions structions
C. Issuing new GCOR, Air Brake, or Safety rules is the only way to
change or modity the rules.
12. Your engineer notices there is a revision to the timetable. Where
will this information be contained?.
A. Work Order Reporting
B. Locomotive Consist Report
C. Subdivision General Order
13. Where can the "Explanation of Characters" table be found?
A. System Special Instructions. Item 1 SSI
B. Inside front cover of the timetable and the back cover of the SSI
C. Timetable subdivision page, Section SI-23, as defined by CFR242
14. When you are near a passing train, where should B. Away from
the track to avoid beyou stand? ing struck by car doors or protrud-
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