ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Engine - CORRECT ANSWER This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - CORRECT ANSWER This is designed entirely to carry trailers,
containers, motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - CORRECT ANSWER 1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair
of rolling equipment.
Siding - CORRECT ANSWER This is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - CORRECT ANSWER Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - CORRECT ANSWER Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - CORRECT ANSWER Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - CORRECT ANSWER A speed that will permit stopping within one half
the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track
equipment, or a stop signal.
Restricted Speed - CORRECT ANSWER A speed that will permit stopping within one half
the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track
equipment, or a stop signal.
, Spring switch - CORRECT ANSWER Equipped to restore to normal position after being
trailed through.
Dual Control Switch - CORRECT ANSWER This is power operated and also equipped for
hand operation.
Excepted track - CORRECT ANSWER A segment of track designated in special instructions.
No more than 10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train
movement.
Block - CORRECT ANSWER Track section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect. - CORRECT ANSWER The appearance of a fixed signal.
Signal Indication - CORRECT ANSWER Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect. - CORRECT ANSWER When a signal aspect permits a train to
proceed when the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - CORRECT ANSWER Equipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - CORRECT ANSWER Where signals are remotely controlled, defined in
time tables.
Automatic Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER A block signal that is activated either by
track circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.