CSX Freight Conductor Test 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS and CORRECT
Answers
True or False: Employees Must Not
1.) Restrict or interfere with the intended functions of any device or equipment
2:) Deface or destroy CSX Property
3:) Read literature unrelated to work when on duty
4:) Possess a firearm or other weapon when on duty, on CSX Property, or when occupying
facilities provided by CSX unless authorized - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.) True
2:) True
3:) True
4:) True
At the end of your tour of duty who is responsible for claiming pay? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The employee to be paid or the employee authorized to make claims for the
crew or group of workers.
Employees must report to work at the designated time and place when called ready to perform
service, if you are unable to work or want time off what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Submit the request to the proper authority and Sufficiently in advance to allow
the vacancy to be filled
Which hand signal is at a right angle to the track with slight horizontal movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Reduce Speed
What hand signal is swing at right angle to the track? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stop
What hand signal is held at arm's length above the head when equipment is standing? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Release Air Brakes
, Who authorizes a utility employee to work as a member of a train or yard crew? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The ranking crewmember
True or False: You're operating a crossover on other than the main track, signaled track, or siding
tracks. You are allowed to leave the crossover switches in opposite linings (one in straight the
other in crossover). - CORRECT ANSWER - False
What is the normal position of a derailer on all tracks? - CORRECT ANSWER - Derailing
position
Before lining a switch or derail the employee must ensure any preceding movement has passed
the clearance point and what other items? Select All That Apply - CORRECT ANSWER -
A) The device is not locked, clamped, spiked, or tagged out of service.
B)No obstructions will interfere with normal movement of the switch points or the handle
If a lock is found to be defective or missing what should you do? Select all that apply -
CORRECT ANSWER - Report the missing lock to the dispatcher
Be governed by his/her instructions
You are switching on a yard and throw 4 switches in the process. After performing this what is
the next step for you? - CORRECT ANSWER - To make certain the devices is properly
lined for intended movements and the switch points fit properly.
What is a system of tracks other than main tracks and sidings and is used for making up trains,
storing cars, and other purposes? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yard
What is the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on an adjacent track
and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment on the adjacent track? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Clearance Point
ACTUAL QUESTIONS and CORRECT
Answers
True or False: Employees Must Not
1.) Restrict or interfere with the intended functions of any device or equipment
2:) Deface or destroy CSX Property
3:) Read literature unrelated to work when on duty
4:) Possess a firearm or other weapon when on duty, on CSX Property, or when occupying
facilities provided by CSX unless authorized - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.) True
2:) True
3:) True
4:) True
At the end of your tour of duty who is responsible for claiming pay? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The employee to be paid or the employee authorized to make claims for the
crew or group of workers.
Employees must report to work at the designated time and place when called ready to perform
service, if you are unable to work or want time off what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Submit the request to the proper authority and Sufficiently in advance to allow
the vacancy to be filled
Which hand signal is at a right angle to the track with slight horizontal movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Reduce Speed
What hand signal is swing at right angle to the track? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stop
What hand signal is held at arm's length above the head when equipment is standing? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Release Air Brakes
, Who authorizes a utility employee to work as a member of a train or yard crew? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The ranking crewmember
True or False: You're operating a crossover on other than the main track, signaled track, or siding
tracks. You are allowed to leave the crossover switches in opposite linings (one in straight the
other in crossover). - CORRECT ANSWER - False
What is the normal position of a derailer on all tracks? - CORRECT ANSWER - Derailing
position
Before lining a switch or derail the employee must ensure any preceding movement has passed
the clearance point and what other items? Select All That Apply - CORRECT ANSWER -
A) The device is not locked, clamped, spiked, or tagged out of service.
B)No obstructions will interfere with normal movement of the switch points or the handle
If a lock is found to be defective or missing what should you do? Select all that apply -
CORRECT ANSWER - Report the missing lock to the dispatcher
Be governed by his/her instructions
You are switching on a yard and throw 4 switches in the process. After performing this what is
the next step for you? - CORRECT ANSWER - To make certain the devices is properly
lined for intended movements and the switch points fit properly.
What is a system of tracks other than main tracks and sidings and is used for making up trains,
storing cars, and other purposes? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yard
What is the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on an adjacent track
and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment on the adjacent track? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Clearance Point
