REMOTE CONTROL OPERATOR
(RCO) FINAL EXAM LATEST 2026
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS
(CORRECTLY SOLVED)
when may the RCO operate the OCU from a vehicle?
never
what is the preferred method of controlling slack when spotting cars to an industry?
charge the cut of cars and set the automatic brakes to minimum or light
what speed selector setting is used when initiating a movement?
couple
when must an employee perform a light engine running air brake test?
when taking charge of locomotives not coupled to other equipment and originally made up
and tested by other than the assigned engineer
what automatic brake settings automatically actuate (bail off) the locomotive
brakes?
minimum and lught
is it permissible for one remote control job to give another remote control job car
counts into a coupling?
NO
, how many jobs are allowed in an active zone and what requirements apply?
-one other job or engine movement may enter an active zone
-both crews must provide point protection
when is a remote control job relieved of proving point protection?
when working within a remote zone that has been swept and the PSP is known to be
operational
what is the maximum speed for making a coupling an RCL?
2 mph
what message on the status display indicates that the PSP is operational?
pullback on
what speed settings may you enter without ramping the speed selector?
Coast or Coast B
during a short term securement what must be done with the automatic brake before
turning off the OCU's?
make a 20lb brake pipe reduction (full set)
If the primary OCU fails, what would the other operator need to do in order to
continue working?
re link as a single RCO
(RCO) FINAL EXAM LATEST 2026
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS
(CORRECTLY SOLVED)
when may the RCO operate the OCU from a vehicle?
never
what is the preferred method of controlling slack when spotting cars to an industry?
charge the cut of cars and set the automatic brakes to minimum or light
what speed selector setting is used when initiating a movement?
couple
when must an employee perform a light engine running air brake test?
when taking charge of locomotives not coupled to other equipment and originally made up
and tested by other than the assigned engineer
what automatic brake settings automatically actuate (bail off) the locomotive
brakes?
minimum and lught
is it permissible for one remote control job to give another remote control job car
counts into a coupling?
NO
, how many jobs are allowed in an active zone and what requirements apply?
-one other job or engine movement may enter an active zone
-both crews must provide point protection
when is a remote control job relieved of proving point protection?
when working within a remote zone that has been swept and the PSP is known to be
operational
what is the maximum speed for making a coupling an RCL?
2 mph
what message on the status display indicates that the PSP is operational?
pullback on
what speed settings may you enter without ramping the speed selector?
Coast or Coast B
during a short term securement what must be done with the automatic brake before
turning off the OCU's?
make a 20lb brake pipe reduction (full set)
If the primary OCU fails, what would the other operator need to do in order to
continue working?
re link as a single RCO
