CSX Freight Conductor Quiz 3 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How many hours does a train have to be off air before having to complete another Class 1 brake
test? - CORRECT ANSWER 24 Hours
True or False: If performing a Class 1 brake test all cars are required to apply and release -
CORRECT ANSWER True
How many working airbrakes must your train have when performing a class 1 brake test? -
CORRECT ANSWER All of them
If you retest a cars air brakes after a failed air test, how long must the brake remain applied? -
CORRECT ANSWER 3 minutes
In addition to the inspections required when adding cars to the train, Which of the following
statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER Both sides of the car are examined during the
inspection process to observe the functioning of all moving parts of the brake system.
To what do you arm the EOT to? - CORRECT ANSWER HTD
What is a branch pipe cut out? - CORRECT ANSWER A device used for cutting in and
cutting out the control valve on a locomotive or car
What does the term off air mean? - CORRECT ANSWER When the air brake system on a car
or cars is not being supplied with air pressurized to 60 PSI or more.
Before performing a roll by inspection do both sides of the train need to be inspected? -
CORRECT ANSWER Yes
, What is the maximum speed of a roll by inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 MPH
What are the conditions that need to be met in order to use telemetry to perform air brake tests?
Select All That Apply - CORRECT ANSWER 1) The controlling locomotive has an operative
HTD
2) The rear car is equipped with an operative EOT capable of two way communication.
What air brake test should you use if there are no changes to the train's consist? - CORRECT
ANSWER Class 3
True or False: When you are notified by the mechanical department the emergency capability of
telemetry passed a bench test no further test is required. - CORRECT ANSWER True
When the train has been off air for more than 24 hours what brake test must be performed? -
CORRECT ANSWER Class 1
Which of the following is required to provide warning signals at a highway crossing during the
day? - CORRECT ANSWER Fusees
Red Flag
You are operating on the main track and have a headlight failure with 2 working auxiliary lights
what speed must you run? - CORRECT ANSWER Unrestricted
You are operating on the main track approaching a 10 mph speed restriction, how far in advance
must you notify the locomotive operator? - CORRECT ANSWER Not more than 5 miles not
less than 2 miles
You are authorized to operate at 50 mph and you are speeding by 3 mph, what do you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER Tell the locomotive operator to slow down
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How many hours does a train have to be off air before having to complete another Class 1 brake
test? - CORRECT ANSWER 24 Hours
True or False: If performing a Class 1 brake test all cars are required to apply and release -
CORRECT ANSWER True
How many working airbrakes must your train have when performing a class 1 brake test? -
CORRECT ANSWER All of them
If you retest a cars air brakes after a failed air test, how long must the brake remain applied? -
CORRECT ANSWER 3 minutes
In addition to the inspections required when adding cars to the train, Which of the following
statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER Both sides of the car are examined during the
inspection process to observe the functioning of all moving parts of the brake system.
To what do you arm the EOT to? - CORRECT ANSWER HTD
What is a branch pipe cut out? - CORRECT ANSWER A device used for cutting in and
cutting out the control valve on a locomotive or car
What does the term off air mean? - CORRECT ANSWER When the air brake system on a car
or cars is not being supplied with air pressurized to 60 PSI or more.
Before performing a roll by inspection do both sides of the train need to be inspected? -
CORRECT ANSWER Yes
, What is the maximum speed of a roll by inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 MPH
What are the conditions that need to be met in order to use telemetry to perform air brake tests?
Select All That Apply - CORRECT ANSWER 1) The controlling locomotive has an operative
HTD
2) The rear car is equipped with an operative EOT capable of two way communication.
What air brake test should you use if there are no changes to the train's consist? - CORRECT
ANSWER Class 3
True or False: When you are notified by the mechanical department the emergency capability of
telemetry passed a bench test no further test is required. - CORRECT ANSWER True
When the train has been off air for more than 24 hours what brake test must be performed? -
CORRECT ANSWER Class 1
Which of the following is required to provide warning signals at a highway crossing during the
day? - CORRECT ANSWER Fusees
Red Flag
You are operating on the main track and have a headlight failure with 2 working auxiliary lights
what speed must you run? - CORRECT ANSWER Unrestricted
You are operating on the main track approaching a 10 mph speed restriction, how far in advance
must you notify the locomotive operator? - CORRECT ANSWER Not more than 5 miles not
less than 2 miles
You are authorized to operate at 50 mph and you are speeding by 3 mph, what do you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER Tell the locomotive operator to slow down
