NORAC EXAM NEWEST TEST BANK UPDATE 2025\2026
WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/WELL ANALYSED ALL GRADED A+
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
Return Movement - CORRECT ANSWER-The movement of an uncoupled
engine (or engines) or leading portion of a train, directed back toward the
remaining stationary portion of the same train
Distant Signal - CORRECT ANSWER-A fixed signal used to govern the
approach to a home signal
Home Signal - CORRECT ANSWER-A signal that governs the entrance to an
interlocking
Main Track - CORRECT ANSWER-The name of a track that is designated by
timetable upon which movements authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules
ot exceeding 30 MPH
,Limited Speed - CORRECT ANSWER-Not exceeding 45 mph (40 mph for
freight)
Term used for Maximum Authorized Speed - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal
Speed
Fouling Point - CORRECT ANSWER-The point on a track beyond which
equipment will foul an adjacent track. Fouling points will not safely
accommodate a person riding the side of a car.
Whom should an employee consult if in doubt as to the meaning or application
of a rule or special instruction? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rules Department
What required books must employee maintain and have with them while on
duty? - CORRECT ANSWER-Operating Rules and Timetable, Safety Rules, Air
Brake Instructions, and Hazardous Materials Instructions, if they are involved in
the shipment of hazardous materials
Where must employees keep their switch keys? - CORRECT ANSWER-In
secure places & must not allow unqualified / unauthorized persons to use or
gain access to them
Why is unauthorized use of electronic devices prohibited? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It could interfere with the employees (or others) preformance of
safety related duties
What unusual occurrences must be reported to the train dispatcher? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Derailments, collisions, storms, washouts, high water,
fires, obstructions to track or any other condition which could result in death/
injury, damage to property/ disruption of railroad operations
, To whom does Rule G apply? - CORRECT ANSWER-All employees
When employees have questions regarding adverse effects of prescribed
medication who should they contact? - CORRECT ANSWER-A company
medical officer
Where can employees get help if they are impaired and cannot report for duty?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Pier
How can a job briefing be done? - CORRECT ANSWER-Face to Face, Radio or
Telephone
If work conditions change, what must crews do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hold
an additional job briefing
In what situation would the use of a personal electronic device be authorized
while an employee is on duty? - CORRECT ANSWER-To preform railroad-
related duties in the event of a radio failure
If an employee hears an emergency radio transmission but is not involved in
the emergency situation, what should that employee do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The employee should refrain from using the radio and give absolute
priority to the emergency communications
What key word indicates that a response to a radio transmission is not
expected? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Out"
A train or track car must be equipped with: - CORRECT ANSWER-A red flag,
white light and six fusees
WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/WELL ANALYSED ALL GRADED A+
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
Return Movement - CORRECT ANSWER-The movement of an uncoupled
engine (or engines) or leading portion of a train, directed back toward the
remaining stationary portion of the same train
Distant Signal - CORRECT ANSWER-A fixed signal used to govern the
approach to a home signal
Home Signal - CORRECT ANSWER-A signal that governs the entrance to an
interlocking
Main Track - CORRECT ANSWER-The name of a track that is designated by
timetable upon which movements authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules
ot exceeding 30 MPH
,Limited Speed - CORRECT ANSWER-Not exceeding 45 mph (40 mph for
freight)
Term used for Maximum Authorized Speed - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal
Speed
Fouling Point - CORRECT ANSWER-The point on a track beyond which
equipment will foul an adjacent track. Fouling points will not safely
accommodate a person riding the side of a car.
Whom should an employee consult if in doubt as to the meaning or application
of a rule or special instruction? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rules Department
What required books must employee maintain and have with them while on
duty? - CORRECT ANSWER-Operating Rules and Timetable, Safety Rules, Air
Brake Instructions, and Hazardous Materials Instructions, if they are involved in
the shipment of hazardous materials
Where must employees keep their switch keys? - CORRECT ANSWER-In
secure places & must not allow unqualified / unauthorized persons to use or
gain access to them
Why is unauthorized use of electronic devices prohibited? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It could interfere with the employees (or others) preformance of
safety related duties
What unusual occurrences must be reported to the train dispatcher? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Derailments, collisions, storms, washouts, high water,
fires, obstructions to track or any other condition which could result in death/
injury, damage to property/ disruption of railroad operations
, To whom does Rule G apply? - CORRECT ANSWER-All employees
When employees have questions regarding adverse effects of prescribed
medication who should they contact? - CORRECT ANSWER-A company
medical officer
Where can employees get help if they are impaired and cannot report for duty?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Pier
How can a job briefing be done? - CORRECT ANSWER-Face to Face, Radio or
Telephone
If work conditions change, what must crews do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hold
an additional job briefing
In what situation would the use of a personal electronic device be authorized
while an employee is on duty? - CORRECT ANSWER-To preform railroad-
related duties in the event of a radio failure
If an employee hears an emergency radio transmission but is not involved in
the emergency situation, what should that employee do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The employee should refrain from using the radio and give absolute
priority to the emergency communications
What key word indicates that a response to a radio transmission is not
expected? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Out"
A train or track car must be equipped with: - CORRECT ANSWER-A red flag,
white light and six fusees
