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VERSIONS) COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Section 1: General Rules and Definitions
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1. According to Rule 1.20, where and when must employees expect the movement of tra
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ins, engines, cars, or other movable equipment?
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• A. Only on main tracks during scheduled hours
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• B. At any time, on any track, and in either direction
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• C. Only when flag protection is not provided
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• D. Only during daylight hours
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Correct Answer: B hg hg
2. Unless permitted by the railroad, what must employees on duty NOT do as specified i
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n Rule 1.10?
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• A. Use personal protective equipment
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• B. Communicate with the train dispatcher
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• C. Play games, read magazines, newspapers, or use electronic devices not related to dut
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• D. Take rest breaks during their shift
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Correct Answer: C hg hg
3. What is the required identification for a mobile unit when using radio communication
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according to Rule 2.2?
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• A. The employee's full name and social security number
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• B. The name or initials of the railroad, train number, engine number, or words that ident
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ify the precise mobile unit number
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, • C. The dispatcher's assigned code number
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• D. The crew's supervisor name
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Correct Answer: B hg hg
4. When transmitting mandatory directives over the radio, what must be done in regards
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to numbers as per Rule 2.14.1?
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• A. Only spell out numbers over 100
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• B. State and spell single digit numbers by number and digit, and state multiple digit nu
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mbers by number and digit hg hg hg hg
• C. Only use number abbreviations
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• D. Round all numbers to the nearest hundred
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Correct Answer: B hg hg
5. What does the term "TWC" refer to in BNSF MWOR?
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• A. Track Watch Control
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• B. Track Warrant Control -
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a method to authorize train movements or protect men and equipment on a main trac
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k within specified limits in a territory designated by the timetable
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• C. Train Warning Circuit
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• D. Track Working Clearance
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Correct Answer: B hg hg
6. A track extending through yards and between stations that must NOT be occupied wit
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hout authority or protection is known as:
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• A. A Siding
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• B. A Yard Track
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• C. A Main Track
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• D. An Industrial Spur
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Correct Answer: C hg hg
,7. What is an "Effective locking device" as used in relation to a manually operated switc
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h or derail?
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• A. Any standard padlock available in the tool room
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• B. A lock that can be locked or unlocked only by the craft or group of workers applying
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• C. An electronic keypad lock system
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• D. A lock that is permanently attached to the switch stand
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Correct Answer: Bhg hg
Section 2: Flagging and Signal Rules
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8. What does a full railroad flagging kit consist of according to Rule 5.2.3?
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• A. 6 red fusees, 1 red flag, 1 white light
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• B. 12 red fusees, 2 red flags, 2 white lights
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• C. 10 red fusees, 3 red flags, 1 white light
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• D. 8 red fusees, 2 red flags, 2 white lights
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Correct Answer: Bhg hg
9. How far in advance of a speed restriction must yellow flags be displayed as per Rule 5
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• B. 1.5 miles
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10. What does a green flag indicate according to BNSF MWOR?
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• A. Proceed with caution
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, • B. Stop immediately
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• C. The end of a speed restriction
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• D. Reduce speed to 10 mph
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Correct Answer: Chg hg
11. When may yellow flags be displayed less than two miles in advance of a restricted ar
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ea as per Rule 5.4.2?
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• A. During nighttime operations only
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• B. When the restricted area is on a siding or when the restricted area is close to a foreig
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n line junction, terminal, or other area
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• C. When the train dispatcher grants permission
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• D. Never - yellow flags must always be two miles in advance
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Correct Answer: Bhg hg
12. What must employees do to give clear signals by day according to Rule 5.2.2?
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• A. Use any available cloth as a flag
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• B. Use correct color of flags or lights and use flags made from cloth, metal, or other suit
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• C. Only use electronic signal devices
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• D. Wave their arms in the direction of the movement
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Correct Answer: Bhg hg
13. What color flag is used by day for flag protection?
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• A. Yellow
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• B. Green
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Correct Answer: Chg hg
VERSIONS) COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Section 1: General Rules and Definitions
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1. According to Rule 1.20, where and when must employees expect the movement of tra
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ins, engines, cars, or other movable equipment?
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• A. Only on main tracks during scheduled hours
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• B. At any time, on any track, and in either direction
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• C. Only when flag protection is not provided
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• D. Only during daylight hours
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Correct Answer: B hg hg
2. Unless permitted by the railroad, what must employees on duty NOT do as specified i
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n Rule 1.10?
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• A. Use personal protective equipment
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• B. Communicate with the train dispatcher
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• C. Play games, read magazines, newspapers, or use electronic devices not related to dut
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• D. Take rest breaks during their shift
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Correct Answer: C hg hg
3. What is the required identification for a mobile unit when using radio communication
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according to Rule 2.2?
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• A. The employee's full name and social security number
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• B. The name or initials of the railroad, train number, engine number, or words that ident
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ify the precise mobile unit number
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, • C. The dispatcher's assigned code number
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• D. The crew's supervisor name
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Correct Answer: B hg hg
4. When transmitting mandatory directives over the radio, what must be done in regards
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to numbers as per Rule 2.14.1?
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• A. Only spell out numbers over 100
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• B. State and spell single digit numbers by number and digit, and state multiple digit nu
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mbers by number and digit hg hg hg hg
• C. Only use number abbreviations
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• D. Round all numbers to the nearest hundred
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Correct Answer: B hg hg
5. What does the term "TWC" refer to in BNSF MWOR?
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• A. Track Watch Control
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• B. Track Warrant Control -
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a method to authorize train movements or protect men and equipment on a main trac
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k within specified limits in a territory designated by the timetable
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• C. Train Warning Circuit
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• D. Track Working Clearance
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Correct Answer: B hg hg
6. A track extending through yards and between stations that must NOT be occupied wit
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hout authority or protection is known as:
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• A. A Siding
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• B. A Yard Track
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• C. A Main Track
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• D. An Industrial Spur
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Correct Answer: C hg hg
,7. What is an "Effective locking device" as used in relation to a manually operated switc
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h or derail?
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• A. Any standard padlock available in the tool room
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• B. A lock that can be locked or unlocked only by the craft or group of workers applying
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the lock hg
• C. An electronic keypad lock system
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• D. A lock that is permanently attached to the switch stand
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Correct Answer: Bhg hg
Section 2: Flagging and Signal Rules
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8. What does a full railroad flagging kit consist of according to Rule 5.2.3?
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• A. 6 red fusees, 1 red flag, 1 white light
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• B. 12 red fusees, 2 red flags, 2 white lights
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• C. 10 red fusees, 3 red flags, 1 white light
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• D. 8 red fusees, 2 red flags, 2 white lights
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Correct Answer: Bhg hg
9. How far in advance of a speed restriction must yellow flags be displayed as per Rule 5
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• A. 1 mile hg hg
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• D. 3 mileshg hg
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10. What does a green flag indicate according to BNSF MWOR?
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• A. Proceed with caution
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, • B. Stop immediately
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• C. The end of a speed restriction
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• D. Reduce speed to 10 mph
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Correct Answer: Chg hg
11. When may yellow flags be displayed less than two miles in advance of a restricted ar
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ea as per Rule 5.4.2?
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• A. During nighttime operations only
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• B. When the restricted area is on a siding or when the restricted area is close to a foreig
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n line junction, terminal, or other area
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• C. When the train dispatcher grants permission
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• D. Never - yellow flags must always be two miles in advance
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Correct Answer: Bhg hg
12. What must employees do to give clear signals by day according to Rule 5.2.2?
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• A. Use any available cloth as a flag
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• B. Use correct color of flags or lights and use flags made from cloth, metal, or other suit
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• C. Only use electronic signal devices
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• D. Wave their arms in the direction of the movement
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Correct Answer: Bhg hg
13. What color flag is used by day for flag protection?
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• A. Yellow
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• B. Green
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• C. Redhg
• D. Blue hg
Correct Answer: Chg hg
