BNSF Dispatcher Training UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Block Signal
Timetable Letter "A" - CORRECT ANSWER - Automatic Interlocking
Timetable Letter "B" - CORRECT ANSWER - General Orders, Notices, & Circulars
Timetable Letter "C" - CORRECT ANSWER - Radio Communication
Timetable Letter "g" - CORRECT ANSWER - Gate, normal position against conflicting route
Timetable Letter "G" - CORRECT ANSWER - Gate, normal position against this subdivision
Timetable Letter "J" - CORRECT ANSWER - Junction
Timetable Letter "M" - CORRECT ANSWER - Manual Interlocking
Timetable Letter "P" - CORRECT ANSWER - Telephone
Timetable Letter "R" - CORRECT ANSWER - Restricted Limits
Timetable Letter "S" - CORRECT ANSWER - Railroad crossing protected by permanent stop
sign
Timetable Letter "T" - CORRECT ANSWER - Turning Facility
,Timetable Letter "U" - CORRECT ANSWER - Railroad crossing not protected by signals or
gates
Timetable Letter "X" - CORRECT ANSWER - Crossover
Timetable Letter "X(2)" - CORRECT ANSWER - Multiple Crossovers
Timetable Letter "Y" - CORRECT ANSWER - Yard Limits
Automatic Cab Signal System (ACS) - CORRECT ANSWER - A system that allows cab
signals and the cab warning whistle to operate automatically.
Articulated - CORRECT ANSWER - Permanently connected multiple unit cars that share a
common truck.
ATC Actuator - CORRECT ANSWER - An ATC brake applying apparatus.
Automatic Train Stop System (ATS) - CORRECT ANSWER - A system activated by wayside
inductors positioned to apply the brakes automatically until the train stops.
Automatic Block Signal System (ABS) - CORRECT ANSWER - A series of consecutive
blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are activated by a train or by
certain conditions that affect the block use. SIGNALS DO NOT AUTHORIZE MOVEMENT.
Automatic Train Control (ATC) - CORRECT ANSWER - A system to enforce compliance
with cab and wayside signal indications. If the train exceeds a predetermined speed for a given
signal indication and speed is not reduced at a sufficient rate, brakes are automatically applied.
,Absolute Block - CORRECT ANSWER - A length of track that no train is permitted to enter
while the track is occupied by another train.
Absolute Signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A block or interlocking signal without a number
plate, or designated by an A marker.
Block - CORRECT ANSWER - A length of track between consecutive block signals; between
a block signal and the end of the block system limits; or, in ATC limits the use of which is
governed by cab signals and/or block signals.
Block Register Territory (BRT) - CORRECT ANSWER - A method of operation in non-
signaled territory where trains, men, and equipment are authorized to occupy the main track in
limits designated by the timetable.
Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs
trains entering and using that block.
Cab Signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A signal in the engineers compartment or cab that
indicates a condition affecting train movement. Cab signals are used with interlocking or block
signals or without block signals.
Cars - CORRECT ANSWER - railroad cars
Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) - CORRECT ANSWER - A block system that uses block
signal indications to authorize train movements.
Clearance Point - CORRECT ANSWER -
Crossover - CORRECT ANSWER - Section of track with switches at both ends that connects
two adjacent tracks
, Types of Mandatory Directives - CORRECT ANSWER - Track warrants, track bulletins, &
track and time
How should an employee react to a radio transmission that is not understood or incomplete? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Not act upon it and treat it as not sent
How must railroad radio emergency calls begin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Emergency,
emergency, emergency
Emergency calls are used to cover reports of hazardous conditions which could result in what? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Death or injury, damage to property or serious disruption of railroad
operations.
What events would require the emergency transmission? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Derailments; Collisions; Storms; Washouts; Fires; Track Obstruction; Emergency brake
applications; Overrunning limits of authority; Overrunning stop indications.
Conductor - CORRECT ANSWER - Crew member in charge of train or yard crew
Control Operator - CORRECT ANSWER - Employee assigned to operate a CTC or
interlocking control machine or authorized to grant track permits.
Control Point - CORRECT ANSWER - The location of absolute signals controlled by a
control operator.
Controlled Siding - CORRECT ANSWER - A siding within CTC or interlocking limits where
a signal indication authorizes the siding's use.
How are trains identified? - CORRECT ANSWER - Initials and engine number, adding
direction when required.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Block Signal
Timetable Letter "A" - CORRECT ANSWER - Automatic Interlocking
Timetable Letter "B" - CORRECT ANSWER - General Orders, Notices, & Circulars
Timetable Letter "C" - CORRECT ANSWER - Radio Communication
Timetable Letter "g" - CORRECT ANSWER - Gate, normal position against conflicting route
Timetable Letter "G" - CORRECT ANSWER - Gate, normal position against this subdivision
Timetable Letter "J" - CORRECT ANSWER - Junction
Timetable Letter "M" - CORRECT ANSWER - Manual Interlocking
Timetable Letter "P" - CORRECT ANSWER - Telephone
Timetable Letter "R" - CORRECT ANSWER - Restricted Limits
Timetable Letter "S" - CORRECT ANSWER - Railroad crossing protected by permanent stop
sign
Timetable Letter "T" - CORRECT ANSWER - Turning Facility
,Timetable Letter "U" - CORRECT ANSWER - Railroad crossing not protected by signals or
gates
Timetable Letter "X" - CORRECT ANSWER - Crossover
Timetable Letter "X(2)" - CORRECT ANSWER - Multiple Crossovers
Timetable Letter "Y" - CORRECT ANSWER - Yard Limits
Automatic Cab Signal System (ACS) - CORRECT ANSWER - A system that allows cab
signals and the cab warning whistle to operate automatically.
Articulated - CORRECT ANSWER - Permanently connected multiple unit cars that share a
common truck.
ATC Actuator - CORRECT ANSWER - An ATC brake applying apparatus.
Automatic Train Stop System (ATS) - CORRECT ANSWER - A system activated by wayside
inductors positioned to apply the brakes automatically until the train stops.
Automatic Block Signal System (ABS) - CORRECT ANSWER - A series of consecutive
blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are activated by a train or by
certain conditions that affect the block use. SIGNALS DO NOT AUTHORIZE MOVEMENT.
Automatic Train Control (ATC) - CORRECT ANSWER - A system to enforce compliance
with cab and wayside signal indications. If the train exceeds a predetermined speed for a given
signal indication and speed is not reduced at a sufficient rate, brakes are automatically applied.
,Absolute Block - CORRECT ANSWER - A length of track that no train is permitted to enter
while the track is occupied by another train.
Absolute Signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A block or interlocking signal without a number
plate, or designated by an A marker.
Block - CORRECT ANSWER - A length of track between consecutive block signals; between
a block signal and the end of the block system limits; or, in ATC limits the use of which is
governed by cab signals and/or block signals.
Block Register Territory (BRT) - CORRECT ANSWER - A method of operation in non-
signaled territory where trains, men, and equipment are authorized to occupy the main track in
limits designated by the timetable.
Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs
trains entering and using that block.
Cab Signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A signal in the engineers compartment or cab that
indicates a condition affecting train movement. Cab signals are used with interlocking or block
signals or without block signals.
Cars - CORRECT ANSWER - railroad cars
Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) - CORRECT ANSWER - A block system that uses block
signal indications to authorize train movements.
Clearance Point - CORRECT ANSWER -
Crossover - CORRECT ANSWER - Section of track with switches at both ends that connects
two adjacent tracks
, Types of Mandatory Directives - CORRECT ANSWER - Track warrants, track bulletins, &
track and time
How should an employee react to a radio transmission that is not understood or incomplete? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Not act upon it and treat it as not sent
How must railroad radio emergency calls begin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Emergency,
emergency, emergency
Emergency calls are used to cover reports of hazardous conditions which could result in what? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Death or injury, damage to property or serious disruption of railroad
operations.
What events would require the emergency transmission? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Derailments; Collisions; Storms; Washouts; Fires; Track Obstruction; Emergency brake
applications; Overrunning limits of authority; Overrunning stop indications.
Conductor - CORRECT ANSWER - Crew member in charge of train or yard crew
Control Operator - CORRECT ANSWER - Employee assigned to operate a CTC or
interlocking control machine or authorized to grant track permits.
Control Point - CORRECT ANSWER - The location of absolute signals controlled by a
control operator.
Controlled Siding - CORRECT ANSWER - A siding within CTC or interlocking limits where
a signal indication authorizes the siding's use.
How are trains identified? - CORRECT ANSWER - Initials and engine number, adding
direction when required.
