2026 — COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & EXAM
PREP GUIDE
, 1. Derails must be: - CORRECT ANSWER -Locked, when equipped
-Lined for non-derailing posi on when using the track
-In the derailing posi on
-All of the above
All Above is Correct
2. The sec on in the division metable which places locomo ves into specific categories, is
called what? - CORRECT ANSWER Diesel unit groups
3. If the airbrake system on a train was fully charged, what pressure would be in the brake
cylinder? - CORRECT ANSWER 0 psi
4. When may a condi onal approach sign be displayed less than 1 1/2 miles in advance of the
working limits? - CORRECT ANSWER When near terminals and yards
5. Equipment must not be le fouling any adjacent track except: - CORRECT ANSWER -
May be le on main track, fouling the siding track, provided the switch is lined for the main
track.
-May be le on a siding track, fouling the main track, provided the switch is lined for the siding
-May be le on a yard switching lead, fouling a yard track, provided the switch is lined for the
yard switching lead
-Only these 3 Apply
6. You encounter an unexpected signal change, what do you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER Stop as soon as possible without endangering the movement
7. Match the territory with its descrip on:
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