BNSF PRACTICE EXAM #1 questions with accurate
answers
A block or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by
an "A" marker Ans✓✓✓ ABSOLUTE SIGNAL
A block or series of consecutive blocks within ABS, ACS, CTC, or
interlocking limits Ans✓✓✓ BLOCK SYSTEM
A block signal indication that allows a train to proceed without stopping
Ans✓✓✓ PROCEED INDICATION
A block system that uses block signal indications to authorize train
movements Ans✓✓✓ CTC
A block system, or sections of it, may be suspended by track bulletin
when authorized by? TDCOM 41.8.2 Ans✓✓✓ Division general
manager
A blue signal signifies: (GCOR 5.13) Ans✓✓✓ Workmen are on,
under, or between rolling equipment, and equipment must not be
coupled to or moved.
A Form B must be issued a minimum of ______ hours before it takes
effect. TDCOM 43.10.2 Ans✓✓✓ 12
,A Form B must be issued a minimum of _______ hour(s) before it takes
effect
TDCOM 43.10.2 Ans✓✓✓ 12
A movement opposite the authorized direction Ans✓✓✓ REVERSE
MOVEMENT
A notice of conditions affecting train movement. Ans✓✓✓ TRACK
BULLETIN
A red flag will be displayed at locations where trains must stop. Who
may provide permission for the train to proceed before a stop is made?
GCOR 5.4.7 Ans✓✓✓ Employee in charge
A red flag will be displayed at locations where trains must stop. Who
may provide permission for the train to proceed before a stop is made?
(GCOR 5.4.7) Ans✓✓✓ Employee in charge
A system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making
up trains Ans✓✓✓ YARD
A track warrant or track bulletin restricting a train at or near the point of
restriction must not be issued to a crew member until the: GCOR 6.11
Ans✓✓✓ Engineer or conductor confirms that the train can comply
with the restriction
, A train crew needs to move on a main track, but has no track bulletins.
Who must they contact? GCOR 6.2 Ans✓✓✓ Yardmaster or train
dispatcher
A train dispatcher-receiving a report of an unspecified track flag, must
report it to the ____________________. TDCOM 43.8 Ans✓✓✓ Chief
dispatcher
A train passing a signal requiring restricted speed and proceeding into
non-signaled territory must proceed at restricted speed for _______.
GCOR 9.11 Ans✓✓✓ 2 miles or until its leading wheels pass the
opposing distant signal
ABSOLUTE SIGNAL Ans✓✓✓ A block or interlocking signal w/o a
number plate.
1 may be designated by an "A" marker
After verifying the repeat of track warrant information is correct, the
dispatcher will respond with "_________," time, and initials. GCOR
14.9 Ans✓✓✓ OK
An employee has contacted you to release a portion or report clear of an
authority. After you have displayed the information, you must advise
readiness to the field employee and: TDCOM 40.7.5 Ans✓✓✓ Restate
the authority number involved.
answers
A block or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by
an "A" marker Ans✓✓✓ ABSOLUTE SIGNAL
A block or series of consecutive blocks within ABS, ACS, CTC, or
interlocking limits Ans✓✓✓ BLOCK SYSTEM
A block signal indication that allows a train to proceed without stopping
Ans✓✓✓ PROCEED INDICATION
A block system that uses block signal indications to authorize train
movements Ans✓✓✓ CTC
A block system, or sections of it, may be suspended by track bulletin
when authorized by? TDCOM 41.8.2 Ans✓✓✓ Division general
manager
A blue signal signifies: (GCOR 5.13) Ans✓✓✓ Workmen are on,
under, or between rolling equipment, and equipment must not be
coupled to or moved.
A Form B must be issued a minimum of ______ hours before it takes
effect. TDCOM 43.10.2 Ans✓✓✓ 12
,A Form B must be issued a minimum of _______ hour(s) before it takes
effect
TDCOM 43.10.2 Ans✓✓✓ 12
A movement opposite the authorized direction Ans✓✓✓ REVERSE
MOVEMENT
A notice of conditions affecting train movement. Ans✓✓✓ TRACK
BULLETIN
A red flag will be displayed at locations where trains must stop. Who
may provide permission for the train to proceed before a stop is made?
GCOR 5.4.7 Ans✓✓✓ Employee in charge
A red flag will be displayed at locations where trains must stop. Who
may provide permission for the train to proceed before a stop is made?
(GCOR 5.4.7) Ans✓✓✓ Employee in charge
A system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making
up trains Ans✓✓✓ YARD
A track warrant or track bulletin restricting a train at or near the point of
restriction must not be issued to a crew member until the: GCOR 6.11
Ans✓✓✓ Engineer or conductor confirms that the train can comply
with the restriction
, A train crew needs to move on a main track, but has no track bulletins.
Who must they contact? GCOR 6.2 Ans✓✓✓ Yardmaster or train
dispatcher
A train dispatcher-receiving a report of an unspecified track flag, must
report it to the ____________________. TDCOM 43.8 Ans✓✓✓ Chief
dispatcher
A train passing a signal requiring restricted speed and proceeding into
non-signaled territory must proceed at restricted speed for _______.
GCOR 9.11 Ans✓✓✓ 2 miles or until its leading wheels pass the
opposing distant signal
ABSOLUTE SIGNAL Ans✓✓✓ A block or interlocking signal w/o a
number plate.
1 may be designated by an "A" marker
After verifying the repeat of track warrant information is correct, the
dispatcher will respond with "_________," time, and initials. GCOR
14.9 Ans✓✓✓ OK
An employee has contacted you to release a portion or report clear of an
authority. After you have displayed the information, you must advise
readiness to the field employee and: TDCOM 40.7.5 Ans✓✓✓ Restate
the authority number involved.
