BNSF MAINTENANCE OF WAY
OPERATING RULES (MWOR) FINAL
EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. Under MWOR Rule 1.47, which of the following is NOT a required time to conduct a job
briefing?
A. Immediately after a meal break, regardless of task change
B. When the work task or conditions change
C. Before beginning any work task
D. When another employee joins the work group
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 1.47 specifies briefings are required before tasks, when
tasks change, or when new members join. A meal break alone does not mandate a new
briefing unless work conditions or tasks change upon return.
2. What is the definition of ‘Fouling a Track’ according to the BNSF MWOR?
A. The placement of an individual or equipment such that it could be struck by a train or
on-track equipment, or within 4 feet of the field side of the rail
,B. Being within 10 feet of the field side of the rail
C. Any activity conducted on the ballast of the track
D. Operating a vehicle parallel to the track on a designated roadway
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Fouling a track is defined as being within 4 feet of the field side
of the rail or in a position where an individual/equipment could be struck.
3. When a Watchman/Lookout is used, what is the minimum warning time required before a
train reaches the work location?
A. 10 seconds
B. 20 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 30 seconds
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Roadway Worker Protection rules require that a
Watchman/Lookout provide enough warning to allow all workers to reach a place of safety
at least 15 seconds before the train reaches them.
4. Which rule covers the requirement for employees to report any condition that might cause
a derailment or fire?
A. Rule 1.1
, B. Rule 1.6
C. Rule 1.15
D. Rule 1.1.1
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 1.1.1 (Maintaining a Safe Course) requires employees to
report any condition that could result in an accident or injury, specifically highlighting
derailments and fires.
5. Under Track Bulletin Form B, what is the required distance to place Yellow-Red flags before
the restricted area if not specified by the dispatcher?
A. 1 mile
B. 500 feet
C. 2 miles
D. 3 miles
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 5.4.3 states that Yellow-Red flags must be placed 2 miles in
advance of the restricted area unless otherwise specified.
6. In a Form B area, what must a train receive before entering the limits?
A. A Track Warrant
B. Verbal permission from the Employee in Charge (EIC)
OPERATING RULES (MWOR) FINAL
EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. Under MWOR Rule 1.47, which of the following is NOT a required time to conduct a job
briefing?
A. Immediately after a meal break, regardless of task change
B. When the work task or conditions change
C. Before beginning any work task
D. When another employee joins the work group
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 1.47 specifies briefings are required before tasks, when
tasks change, or when new members join. A meal break alone does not mandate a new
briefing unless work conditions or tasks change upon return.
2. What is the definition of ‘Fouling a Track’ according to the BNSF MWOR?
A. The placement of an individual or equipment such that it could be struck by a train or
on-track equipment, or within 4 feet of the field side of the rail
,B. Being within 10 feet of the field side of the rail
C. Any activity conducted on the ballast of the track
D. Operating a vehicle parallel to the track on a designated roadway
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Fouling a track is defined as being within 4 feet of the field side
of the rail or in a position where an individual/equipment could be struck.
3. When a Watchman/Lookout is used, what is the minimum warning time required before a
train reaches the work location?
A. 10 seconds
B. 20 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 30 seconds
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Roadway Worker Protection rules require that a
Watchman/Lookout provide enough warning to allow all workers to reach a place of safety
at least 15 seconds before the train reaches them.
4. Which rule covers the requirement for employees to report any condition that might cause
a derailment or fire?
A. Rule 1.1
, B. Rule 1.6
C. Rule 1.15
D. Rule 1.1.1
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 1.1.1 (Maintaining a Safe Course) requires employees to
report any condition that could result in an accident or injury, specifically highlighting
derailments and fires.
5. Under Track Bulletin Form B, what is the required distance to place Yellow-Red flags before
the restricted area if not specified by the dispatcher?
A. 1 mile
B. 500 feet
C. 2 miles
D. 3 miles
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 5.4.3 states that Yellow-Red flags must be placed 2 miles in
advance of the restricted area unless otherwise specified.
6. In a Form B area, what must a train receive before entering the limits?
A. A Track Warrant
B. Verbal permission from the Employee in Charge (EIC)
