BNSF CONDUCTOR HIRING ASSESSMENT COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

BNSF CONDUCTOR HIRING ASSESSMENT
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS

●● Absolute Block
Answer: A length of track that no other train is permitted to enter while
the track is occupied by another train.


●● ACS
Answer: Automatic cab signal system.


●● Articulated
Answer: Permanently connected multiple unite cars that share a common
truck.


●● ATC Actuator
Answer: An ATC brake applying apparatus.


●● ATS
Answer: Automatic train stop system.


●● Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)

, Answer: A series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab
signals, or both. The signals are activated by a train or by certain
conditions that affect the block use.


●● Automatic cab signal system (ACS)
Answer: A system that allows cabs signal and the cab warning whistle to
operate automatically.


●● Automatic Train Control (ATC)
Answer: A system to enforce a compliance with cab and wayside signal
indications. If the train exceeds a predetermined speed for a given signal
indication and speed is not reduced at a sufficient rate, brakes are
automatically applied.


●● Automatic Train Stop System (ATS)
Answer: A system activated by wayside inductors positioned to apply
the brakes automatically until the train stops.


●● Block
Answer: A length of track:
-between consecutive block signals.
-between a block signal and the end of block system
or