CONDUCTOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Is it permissible to cross over a coupled , moving freight cards? (GSR- G-6) - NO
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When Mounting or dismounting: how many points of contact should be maintained?
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(GSR G-2) - Three
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When Mounting or dismounting: Which was should you be facing? (GSR T-8) -
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Facing the equipment
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When Mounting or dismounting: Which ladder or step should be used? GSRT-8) - Sill Step
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When Mounting or dismounting: Which Foot should be used first if equipment is moving?
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(GSR T-8) - Trailing Foot
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Describe the proper steps for conducting a job briefing? - - xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Discuss the sequence of the basic job steps xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
-Point out potential hazards related to the job
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inspect equipment and tools before using, even if they are thought to be in working conditio
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-determine and acquire what protective equipment is required for the job. xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
-Make sure that the instructions are understood and it is clear how the job will be preformed
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-Follow up with fellow employees to ensure compliance with safe work practices
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Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
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Describe when gloves must be worn? - xz xz xz xz xz xz
Gloves must be worn by employees riding on freight cars or on steps of engines, operating
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hand brakes, switches or derails, coupling and uncoupling airhoses, turning angle cocks, h
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andling burning fusees, and removing or installing end of train marking devices.
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Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
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When must hearing protection be worn? - -
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Where continuous noise requires raising the voice to be heard from a distance of 3 feet,
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-where required by posted noticed or special instructions
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-While sanding, fueling or inspecting locomotives
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on a locomotive underload
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Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
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When safety glasses with approved side shields must be worn? - -
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Wear approved ANSI Z87+ high velocity impact poly carbonate safety eye wear with side s
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hields on duty, they need not be worn when in an office, locker room, designated lunch area
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, when in highway motor vehicle or when out of the vehicle off property and not otherwise re
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quired to wear eye protection or in passenger carrying rail equipment.
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, Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3) xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
The criteria for a properly designed safety shoe? - -Lace up style
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footwear that affords support and protection with upper that extends over the ankle (min of
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5 inches height as measured from the inside of the boot- Note: for scalloped
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% inches applies to the tallest measurement )
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-Minimum 3/8 inch vertical defined heel xz xz xz xz xz
-Sturdy "lug" type soles that will resist puncture xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
-rounded toes xz
Before going between the equipment attached locomotives, a crew member must notify the
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engineer. How will the engineer the be governed regarding securing the equipment? -
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The locomotive engineer must then fully apply the locomotive independent brakes, center t
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he reverser, and then confirm this action with the crew member requesting proctection by ra
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dio responses "set and Centered" or sound the whistle signal "one long" if hand signals are
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being used. xz
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Reverse Movement? - a movement opposite of the authorized directionxz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Block? - xz
A length of track: between consecutive block signals , between a block signal and the end o
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f block system limits, or in ATC limits the use of which is governed by cab signals and or bloc
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k signals xz
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Automatic block signal system (ABS)? - xz xz xz xz xz
a series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals or both. The signals
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are activated by the train or by certain conditions that affect the block use.
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Absolute signal? - xz xz
a block or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by an A marker
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Centralized traffic control? - xz xz xz
A block system that uses block signal indications top authorize train movements.
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Signal aspect? - The appearance of a fixed or cab signal
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Signal Indication? - The action required by the signal aspect
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Train? - xz
One or more engines coupled, with or without cars, displaying a marker and authorized to o
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perate on a main track. a term that when used in connection with speed restrictions, flag pro
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tection, and the observance of all signals and signal rules also applies to the engines.
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Is it permissible to cross over a coupled , moving freight cards? (GSR- G-6) - NO
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When Mounting or dismounting: how many points of contact should be maintained?
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(GSR G-2) - Three
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When Mounting or dismounting: Which was should you be facing? (GSR T-8) -
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Facing the equipment
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When Mounting or dismounting: Which ladder or step should be used? GSRT-8) - Sill Step
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When Mounting or dismounting: Which Foot should be used first if equipment is moving?
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(GSR T-8) - Trailing Foot
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Describe the proper steps for conducting a job briefing? - - xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Discuss the sequence of the basic job steps xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
-Point out potential hazards related to the job
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-
inspect equipment and tools before using, even if they are thought to be in working conditio
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-determine and acquire what protective equipment is required for the job. xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
-Make sure that the instructions are understood and it is clear how the job will be preformed
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-Follow up with fellow employees to ensure compliance with safe work practices
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Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
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Describe when gloves must be worn? - xz xz xz xz xz xz
Gloves must be worn by employees riding on freight cars or on steps of engines, operating
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hand brakes, switches or derails, coupling and uncoupling airhoses, turning angle cocks, h
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andling burning fusees, and removing or installing end of train marking devices.
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Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
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When must hearing protection be worn? - -
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Where continuous noise requires raising the voice to be heard from a distance of 3 feet,
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-where required by posted noticed or special instructions
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-While sanding, fueling or inspecting locomotives
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on a locomotive underload
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Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
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When safety glasses with approved side shields must be worn? - -
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Wear approved ANSI Z87+ high velocity impact poly carbonate safety eye wear with side s
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hields on duty, they need not be worn when in an office, locker room, designated lunch area
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, when in highway motor vehicle or when out of the vehicle off property and not otherwise re
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quired to wear eye protection or in passenger carrying rail equipment.
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, Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3) xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
The criteria for a properly designed safety shoe? - -Lace up style
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-
footwear that affords support and protection with upper that extends over the ankle (min of
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5 inches height as measured from the inside of the boot- Note: for scalloped
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% inches applies to the tallest measurement )
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-Minimum 3/8 inch vertical defined heel xz xz xz xz xz
-Sturdy "lug" type soles that will resist puncture xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
-rounded toes xz
Before going between the equipment attached locomotives, a crew member must notify the
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engineer. How will the engineer the be governed regarding securing the equipment? -
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The locomotive engineer must then fully apply the locomotive independent brakes, center t
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he reverser, and then confirm this action with the crew member requesting proctection by ra
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dio responses "set and Centered" or sound the whistle signal "one long" if hand signals are
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being used. xz
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Reverse Movement? - a movement opposite of the authorized directionxz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Block? - xz
A length of track: between consecutive block signals , between a block signal and the end o
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f block system limits, or in ATC limits the use of which is governed by cab signals and or bloc
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k signals xz
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Automatic block signal system (ABS)? - xz xz xz xz xz
a series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals or both. The signals
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are activated by the train or by certain conditions that affect the block use.
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Absolute signal? - xz xz
a block or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by an A marker
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Centralized traffic control? - xz xz xz
A block system that uses block signal indications top authorize train movements.
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Signal aspect? - The appearance of a fixed or cab signal
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Signal Indication? - The action required by the signal aspect
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)xz xz xz xz xz xz
Train? - xz
One or more engines coupled, with or without cars, displaying a marker and authorized to o
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perate on a main track. a term that when used in connection with speed restrictions, flag pro
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tection, and the observance of all signals and signal rules also applies to the engines.
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