CSX Conductor Quiz 3 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
How many hours is a Class 1 brake test considered "good" after your train is off air? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 24 Hours
T/F When performing a Class 1 brake test you must check that the brakes apply and release on
each car - CORRECT ANSWER - True
If you retest a cars air brakes after a failed air test, how long must the brake remain applied? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3 minutes
Which of the following are true about a Class 1 Air Brake Test? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Both sides of a car must be examined at some time in the inspection process to observe the
functioning of all moving parts of the brake system
To what device do you arm the EOT to? - CORRECT ANSWER - HTD - Head of Train
device
What is the purpose of a Branch Pipe Cock? - CORRECT ANSWER - To cut the brake
control valve into or out of service
What is the term used to describe when the air brake system on a car or cut of cars is not being
supplied with air pressurized to 60 psi or more? - CORRECT ANSWER - Off Air
T/F Before performing a roll-by inspection to verify air brakes release during a Class 1 brake
test, do both sides have to be inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
What speed is not to be exceeded during a roll-by inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
mph
, S/A Telemetry can be used to perform an air brake test and meet 2 way equipped requirement
when the following conditions are met - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) The controlling
locomotive has and operative HTD 2)rear car is equipped with an operative EOT capable of 2
way communication
How many working air brakes must you have before performing a Class 1 brake test? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Each car must apply and release
What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing where no changes to the consist were
made? - CORRECT ANSWER - Class 3
T/F When notified by the Mechanical Department that emergency capability of telemetry has
passed the bench test, no further action is required. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
When required to pick up a cut of cars that has been off air for more than 24 hours, what kind of
brake test must be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Class 1
Which of the following is not considered an in route failure of two way telemetry? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rear to Front no communication
S/A Which of the following tools are used for performing daylight flagging duties? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1) Red fuzees 2) Red flag
You are operating on the main line when your locomotives main headlight fails. both of the
Auxiliary lights are still functioning. how should you proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
You may continue unrestricted to the next point where the headlight can be repaired
Your train is approaching a 10 mph speed restriction. At what distance should you warn your
locomotive operator? - CORRECT ANSWER - Not less than 2 miles out or more than 5
miles out
QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
How many hours is a Class 1 brake test considered "good" after your train is off air? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 24 Hours
T/F When performing a Class 1 brake test you must check that the brakes apply and release on
each car - CORRECT ANSWER - True
If you retest a cars air brakes after a failed air test, how long must the brake remain applied? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3 minutes
Which of the following are true about a Class 1 Air Brake Test? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Both sides of a car must be examined at some time in the inspection process to observe the
functioning of all moving parts of the brake system
To what device do you arm the EOT to? - CORRECT ANSWER - HTD - Head of Train
device
What is the purpose of a Branch Pipe Cock? - CORRECT ANSWER - To cut the brake
control valve into or out of service
What is the term used to describe when the air brake system on a car or cut of cars is not being
supplied with air pressurized to 60 psi or more? - CORRECT ANSWER - Off Air
T/F Before performing a roll-by inspection to verify air brakes release during a Class 1 brake
test, do both sides have to be inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
What speed is not to be exceeded during a roll-by inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
mph
, S/A Telemetry can be used to perform an air brake test and meet 2 way equipped requirement
when the following conditions are met - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) The controlling
locomotive has and operative HTD 2)rear car is equipped with an operative EOT capable of 2
way communication
How many working air brakes must you have before performing a Class 1 brake test? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Each car must apply and release
What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing where no changes to the consist were
made? - CORRECT ANSWER - Class 3
T/F When notified by the Mechanical Department that emergency capability of telemetry has
passed the bench test, no further action is required. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
When required to pick up a cut of cars that has been off air for more than 24 hours, what kind of
brake test must be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Class 1
Which of the following is not considered an in route failure of two way telemetry? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rear to Front no communication
S/A Which of the following tools are used for performing daylight flagging duties? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1) Red fuzees 2) Red flag
You are operating on the main line when your locomotives main headlight fails. both of the
Auxiliary lights are still functioning. how should you proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
You may continue unrestricted to the next point where the headlight can be repaired
Your train is approaching a 10 mph speed restriction. At what distance should you warn your
locomotive operator? - CORRECT ANSWER - Not less than 2 miles out or more than 5
miles out
