NORAC 200 EXAM 1 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Absolute Block - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A block that must not be occupied by more than one train
Automatic Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A block signal that is activated either by track
circuit or in conjunction with interlocking controlled point circuits. This block signal automatically
indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Automatic Block Signal System (ABS) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A block signal system in which the
use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal , cab signal or both.
Block - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A length of track with defined limits on which train movements are
governed by block signals, cab signals. or Form D
Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A fixed signal displayed to trains at the entrance of a block to
govern use of the block
Blue Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A clearly distinguishable blue flag, blue light, or blue tag by
day, or a blue light or blue tag by night. When displayed, it signifies that workers are on, under or
between equipment.
Bolt-Lock Switch - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A hand operated switch equipped with a pipe-connected
locking device that is designated to shunt the signal system before the switch points are operated
Bulletin Order (BO) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A publication used to notify employees of changes to
rules, procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains. Bulletin Orders are issued
periodically by the designated officer.
Cab Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A signal that is located in the engine control compartment and
which indicates track occupancy or condition. The cab signal is used in conjunction with interlocking
signals and with or in lieu of block signals.
CSS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Cab Signal System
,Cndr - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Conductor
C&E - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Conductor and Engineer
Control Station - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The Dispatcher's office or the location where the Operator
is on duty, from which remote control signal appliances or switches are operated.
Controlled Point (CP) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a station designated in the the timetable where
signals are remotely controlled from the control station
Controlled Siding (CS) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A circuited siding in which both ends are controlled
and governed by signals under the control of a Dispatcher or Operator.
Controlled Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a fixed signal capable of displaying a Stop indication that
is controlled by the Rail Traffic Controller (RTC).
Crossing At Grade - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Two or more routes that intersect at the same level.
Current of Traffic - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The assigned direction of movement on a Rule 251 main
track, as specified in the Timetable.
Derail - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A track safety device, fixed or portable, designed to guide a car off
the rails at a selected location on a track as a means of protection against collisions or other accidents.
Dspr - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Dispatcher
Distant Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A fixed signal used to govern the approach of a train to a
home signal.
, Division Notice (DN) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A publication issued periodically by the designated
officer, which contains instructions or information which do not affect the movement of trains.
Dual Control Switch - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A power-operated switch also equipped for hand
operation.
Effective Locking Device - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A switch padlock that is vandal and tamper
resistant, and can be unlocked only by the class, group or craft of employees that applied it.
Effective Securing Device - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A device applied to secure a manually operated
switch or derail for the protection of Roadway Workers. The device must be vandal and tamper resistant
and designed to be applied, secured, uniquely tagged and removed only by the class, group or craft of
employees for whom the protection is provided.
Electrically Locked Switch - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A hand-operated switch equipped with an
electrically controlled device that restricts the movement of the switch.
Employee in Charge (EIC) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A qualified employee responsible for
establishing protection for a roadway worker or roadway workgroup.
Engine (ENG) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A unit or combination of units propelled by any form of
energy and operated from a single control, used in train and yard service.
Engine Servicing Track Area - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅One or more tracks within an area in which
the testing, servicing, repairing, inspecting, or rebuilding of engines is under the exclusive control of
mechanical department personnel.
Engr - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Engineer
Extra Train - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A train not designated by a timetable schedule
Absolute Block - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A block that must not be occupied by more than one train
Automatic Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A block signal that is activated either by track
circuit or in conjunction with interlocking controlled point circuits. This block signal automatically
indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Automatic Block Signal System (ABS) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A block signal system in which the
use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal , cab signal or both.
Block - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A length of track with defined limits on which train movements are
governed by block signals, cab signals. or Form D
Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A fixed signal displayed to trains at the entrance of a block to
govern use of the block
Blue Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A clearly distinguishable blue flag, blue light, or blue tag by
day, or a blue light or blue tag by night. When displayed, it signifies that workers are on, under or
between equipment.
Bolt-Lock Switch - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A hand operated switch equipped with a pipe-connected
locking device that is designated to shunt the signal system before the switch points are operated
Bulletin Order (BO) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A publication used to notify employees of changes to
rules, procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains. Bulletin Orders are issued
periodically by the designated officer.
Cab Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A signal that is located in the engine control compartment and
which indicates track occupancy or condition. The cab signal is used in conjunction with interlocking
signals and with or in lieu of block signals.
CSS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Cab Signal System
,Cndr - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Conductor
C&E - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Conductor and Engineer
Control Station - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The Dispatcher's office or the location where the Operator
is on duty, from which remote control signal appliances or switches are operated.
Controlled Point (CP) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a station designated in the the timetable where
signals are remotely controlled from the control station
Controlled Siding (CS) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A circuited siding in which both ends are controlled
and governed by signals under the control of a Dispatcher or Operator.
Controlled Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a fixed signal capable of displaying a Stop indication that
is controlled by the Rail Traffic Controller (RTC).
Crossing At Grade - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Two or more routes that intersect at the same level.
Current of Traffic - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The assigned direction of movement on a Rule 251 main
track, as specified in the Timetable.
Derail - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A track safety device, fixed or portable, designed to guide a car off
the rails at a selected location on a track as a means of protection against collisions or other accidents.
Dspr - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Dispatcher
Distant Signal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A fixed signal used to govern the approach of a train to a
home signal.
, Division Notice (DN) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A publication issued periodically by the designated
officer, which contains instructions or information which do not affect the movement of trains.
Dual Control Switch - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A power-operated switch also equipped for hand
operation.
Effective Locking Device - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A switch padlock that is vandal and tamper
resistant, and can be unlocked only by the class, group or craft of employees that applied it.
Effective Securing Device - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A device applied to secure a manually operated
switch or derail for the protection of Roadway Workers. The device must be vandal and tamper resistant
and designed to be applied, secured, uniquely tagged and removed only by the class, group or craft of
employees for whom the protection is provided.
Electrically Locked Switch - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A hand-operated switch equipped with an
electrically controlled device that restricts the movement of the switch.
Employee in Charge (EIC) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A qualified employee responsible for
establishing protection for a roadway worker or roadway workgroup.
Engine (ENG) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A unit or combination of units propelled by any form of
energy and operated from a single control, used in train and yard service.
Engine Servicing Track Area - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅One or more tracks within an area in which
the testing, servicing, repairing, inspecting, or rebuilding of engines is under the exclusive control of
mechanical department personnel.
Engr - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Engineer
Extra Train - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A train not designated by a timetable schedule
