RCO FINAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS |
A+ GRADED
What brake application will occur when the vigilance
feature is allowed to time out? Correct Answer A full
service application
When setup for two RCT operation, the locomotive
will accept an emergency stop command from
which RCT? Correct Answer Either the primary or the
secondary RCT
What will occur when the RCT is moved out of
range of the RCL? Correct Answer A communication loss
and full service
brake application
What must be pressed prior to moving the
speed selector from the stop position? Correct Answer
The vigilance toggle
After taking a locomotive from manual to remote,
what tests must the RCO perform? Correct Answer The
full test
When relieving a previous crew what test
must be performed? Correct Answer A crew change test
,What occurs if the direction selector is moved while in
other than the stop position? Correct Answer Nothing
What is the process for performing a
short term securement? Correct Answer 1. Apply the
handbrake
2. Move the engine control switch to the
START/STOP/ISOLATE position
3. Perform a securement check and make a 20-psi
brake pipe reduction before turning off the remote
control transmitter
When a red light flashes on the RCT how much time
remains under normal operating conditions? Correct
Answer 30 minutes
The vigilance feature is inactive in what position? Correct
Answer The stop position
If the RCO must bend down to unlock a switch,
how would the RCO extend the tilt time? Correct Answer
Press the time toggle
How many seconds will the time toggle extend the tilt
time? Correct Answer 60 seconds
Which documents identify designated remote
control locations? Correct Answer Timetable (SI-06)
Subdivision Special Instructions
Local General Orders
, What modification is a RCO allowed to make to
the approved RCO vest? Correct Answer Bend the metal
support bar to conform to the
operator's body
When riding a car, what must the RCO do before
making a coupling? Correct Answer Stop the movement
and proceed to the joint on foot
What functions can the secondary RCO perform using
his/her RCT? Correct Answer Ring the bell
Sound the horn
Place the movement into emergency
Activate the tilt feature
How long can the primary operator extend the tilt time
while the speed selector is out of the stop position?
Correct Answer 15 Seconds
If the secondary RCT battery dies, the primary RCO
may continue working after performing what action?
Correct Answer Re-linking the RCT, and selecting "no"
when prompted
to link second RCT
What are the four primary causes of an emergency
brake application while working as an RCO Correct
Answer The tilt feature is activated (man down)
The operator places the train in emergency
The emergency stop is pushed on the RCL
Trainline induced
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS |
A+ GRADED
What brake application will occur when the vigilance
feature is allowed to time out? Correct Answer A full
service application
When setup for two RCT operation, the locomotive
will accept an emergency stop command from
which RCT? Correct Answer Either the primary or the
secondary RCT
What will occur when the RCT is moved out of
range of the RCL? Correct Answer A communication loss
and full service
brake application
What must be pressed prior to moving the
speed selector from the stop position? Correct Answer
The vigilance toggle
After taking a locomotive from manual to remote,
what tests must the RCO perform? Correct Answer The
full test
When relieving a previous crew what test
must be performed? Correct Answer A crew change test
,What occurs if the direction selector is moved while in
other than the stop position? Correct Answer Nothing
What is the process for performing a
short term securement? Correct Answer 1. Apply the
handbrake
2. Move the engine control switch to the
START/STOP/ISOLATE position
3. Perform a securement check and make a 20-psi
brake pipe reduction before turning off the remote
control transmitter
When a red light flashes on the RCT how much time
remains under normal operating conditions? Correct
Answer 30 minutes
The vigilance feature is inactive in what position? Correct
Answer The stop position
If the RCO must bend down to unlock a switch,
how would the RCO extend the tilt time? Correct Answer
Press the time toggle
How many seconds will the time toggle extend the tilt
time? Correct Answer 60 seconds
Which documents identify designated remote
control locations? Correct Answer Timetable (SI-06)
Subdivision Special Instructions
Local General Orders
, What modification is a RCO allowed to make to
the approved RCO vest? Correct Answer Bend the metal
support bar to conform to the
operator's body
When riding a car, what must the RCO do before
making a coupling? Correct Answer Stop the movement
and proceed to the joint on foot
What functions can the secondary RCO perform using
his/her RCT? Correct Answer Ring the bell
Sound the horn
Place the movement into emergency
Activate the tilt feature
How long can the primary operator extend the tilt time
while the speed selector is out of the stop position?
Correct Answer 15 Seconds
If the secondary RCT battery dies, the primary RCO
may continue working after performing what action?
Correct Answer Re-linking the RCT, and selecting "no"
when prompted
to link second RCT
What are the four primary causes of an emergency
brake application while working as an RCO Correct
Answer The tilt feature is activated (man down)
The operator places the train in emergency
The emergency stop is pushed on the RCL
Trainline induced
