Union Pacific conductor Final Exam
Questions and Answers)
Question 1
What is the action required when passing a solid yellow over a solid yellow aspect?
A. Proceed prepared to stop at second signal. Freight trains excceding 30 MPH must
immediately reduce to 30 MPH.
B. Proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next
signal.Freight trains exceeding 40 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH.
C. Proceed prepared to advance on diverging route at next signal at prescribed speed
throuch turnout
Correct Answer
C. Proceed prepared to advance on diverging route at next signal at prescribed
speed throuch turnout
Question 2
When docs a Positive Hand-ofT of Rail Sccurity-Scnsitive Matcrials (RSSM) have to be
made and documented?
Correct Answer
When receiving an RSSM shipment from the shipper at any location or
receiving/delivering an RSSM shipment in interchangc.
Question 3
You have discovered a ruptured air hose while preparing your train for an air test.
What is required?
A. You must change the air hose, otherwise the brake pipe will not pressurize
B. You must change the air hose, otherwise hand brakes will not release. The branch
pipe cutout cock must be closed.
C. Do not change air hoses, otherwise glad hands will not fit securely.
Correct Answer
A. You must change the air hose, otherwise the brake pipe will not pressurize
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,Question 4
What is the action required when passing this solid red aspect?
A. Stop before any part of train or engine passes the signal, and then proced at
restricted speed until train's leading wheels have passed the next govcring signal or
the end of the block system
B. Proceed at restricted speed.
C. Proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next
signal.Freight trains exceeding 30 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH.
Correct Answer
B. Proceed at restricted speed.
Question 5
Your train will have to use the BNSF railway today to deliver some cars. What must
you do to determinc how to use another railroad's signals?
Correct Answer
B. While some signal indications may be the same, you must use BNSF's special
instructions for their signals and signal indications.
Question 6
Your crew and other yard employees are standing outside of the yard office and invite
you to join the conversation. Are you required to wear your company-approved eye
protection?
A. No. Eye protection is only required while working.
B. Yes. When on duty, personnel must wear approved eyewear.
C. No. Eye protection is only required within 103' of the track.
Correct Answer
B. Yes. When on duty, personnel must wear approved eyewear.
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, Question 7
While Ieaving a controlled siding, the last car of your train stops between the outer
opposing absolute signals of the control point. What would be necessary if you
needed to shove back into the siding?
Correct Answer
The movement must not change direction without permission from the train
dispatcher or control opcrator.
Question 8
What is the action required when passing a flashing red aspect?
A. Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Freight trains exceeding 40 MPH must
immediately reduce to 40 MPH.
B. Proceed at restricted speed, not exceeding prescribed speed through turnout when
applicable.
C.Proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next
signal.Freight trains excceding 30 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH..
Correct Answer
B. Proceed at restricted speed, not exceeding prescribed speed through turnout
when applicable.
Question 9
Your train stopped to make a pick-up in ABS-TWC territory and you are back on the
main track ready to depart. Since your train entered the block on a clear signal, at
what speed may you depart?
Correct Answer
At restricted speed, and train must maintain this speed until the next signal is
visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is
clear
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Questions and Answers)
Question 1
What is the action required when passing a solid yellow over a solid yellow aspect?
A. Proceed prepared to stop at second signal. Freight trains excceding 30 MPH must
immediately reduce to 30 MPH.
B. Proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next
signal.Freight trains exceeding 40 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH.
C. Proceed prepared to advance on diverging route at next signal at prescribed speed
throuch turnout
Correct Answer
C. Proceed prepared to advance on diverging route at next signal at prescribed
speed throuch turnout
Question 2
When docs a Positive Hand-ofT of Rail Sccurity-Scnsitive Matcrials (RSSM) have to be
made and documented?
Correct Answer
When receiving an RSSM shipment from the shipper at any location or
receiving/delivering an RSSM shipment in interchangc.
Question 3
You have discovered a ruptured air hose while preparing your train for an air test.
What is required?
A. You must change the air hose, otherwise the brake pipe will not pressurize
B. You must change the air hose, otherwise hand brakes will not release. The branch
pipe cutout cock must be closed.
C. Do not change air hoses, otherwise glad hands will not fit securely.
Correct Answer
A. You must change the air hose, otherwise the brake pipe will not pressurize
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,Question 4
What is the action required when passing this solid red aspect?
A. Stop before any part of train or engine passes the signal, and then proced at
restricted speed until train's leading wheels have passed the next govcring signal or
the end of the block system
B. Proceed at restricted speed.
C. Proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next
signal.Freight trains exceeding 30 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH.
Correct Answer
B. Proceed at restricted speed.
Question 5
Your train will have to use the BNSF railway today to deliver some cars. What must
you do to determinc how to use another railroad's signals?
Correct Answer
B. While some signal indications may be the same, you must use BNSF's special
instructions for their signals and signal indications.
Question 6
Your crew and other yard employees are standing outside of the yard office and invite
you to join the conversation. Are you required to wear your company-approved eye
protection?
A. No. Eye protection is only required while working.
B. Yes. When on duty, personnel must wear approved eyewear.
C. No. Eye protection is only required within 103' of the track.
Correct Answer
B. Yes. When on duty, personnel must wear approved eyewear.
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, Question 7
While Ieaving a controlled siding, the last car of your train stops between the outer
opposing absolute signals of the control point. What would be necessary if you
needed to shove back into the siding?
Correct Answer
The movement must not change direction without permission from the train
dispatcher or control opcrator.
Question 8
What is the action required when passing a flashing red aspect?
A. Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Freight trains exceeding 40 MPH must
immediately reduce to 40 MPH.
B. Proceed at restricted speed, not exceeding prescribed speed through turnout when
applicable.
C.Proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next
signal.Freight trains excceding 30 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH..
Correct Answer
B. Proceed at restricted speed, not exceeding prescribed speed through turnout
when applicable.
Question 9
Your train stopped to make a pick-up in ABS-TWC territory and you are back on the
main track ready to depart. Since your train entered the block on a clear signal, at
what speed may you depart?
Correct Answer
At restricted speed, and train must maintain this speed until the next signal is
visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is
clear
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