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GCOR STUDY GUIDE BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
How are rules issued?
1.3.1 - correct answer -Rules may be issued, canceled, or
modified by track bulletin, general order, or special instructions.
What are Train and Engine employee's responsibilities regarding
general orders, circulars, instructions, and notices?
1.3.2, 1.3.3 - correct answer -Before beginning each day's work or
trip, crew members and any others whose duties require, must
review general orders that apply to the territory they will work on.
Speed indicators must be accurate to within how many mph of a
train's actual speed? (1.39) - correct answer -Within 3 MPH plus
or minus at speeds of 10 to 30 MPH and within 5 MPH plus or
minus at speeds above 30 MPH.
Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out
rules and regulations and reporting any violations, misconduct or
negligence?
1.4 - correct answer -All Employees.
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What operating rules may be challenged with a "Good Faith
Challengel?
1.4.1 - correct answer -- Shoving movements.
- Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
- Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
When may a "good faith challenge" be made?
1.4.1 - correct answer -When it has been determined that a
directive may violate a related rule.
Who must be informed that a "good faith challenge" has been
made?
1.4.1 - correct answer -The supervisor who gave the directive to
be challenged.
How may a "good faith challenge" be resolved?
1.4.1 - correct answer -A challenge may be resolved by one of the
following:
1. The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
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2. An employee's acceptance of the directive.
3. An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable
to the person issuing the directive
When are employees prohibited from having any measurable
alcohol or prohibited substances in their bodily fluids?
1.5 - correct answer -When on company property, when reporting
for duty, and while on duty.
When are over-the-counter or prescription drugs allowed to be
used by employees while on duty or on company property?
1.5 - correct answer -When used as prescribed and permitted by
a medical practitioner, and that medication does not adversely
affect safe performance of duties.
Employees must not enter into altercations with each other. What
else is not allowed?
1.7 - correct answer -Practical jokes and wrestling.
What are employees on duty prohibited from doing?
1.10 - correct answer -1. Play games.
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2. Use personal electronic devices.
3. Read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related to
their duties when:
- On a train or engine.
- Performing safety related activities.
- It would delay or interfere with required duties.
What is required of employees when reporting for duty?
1.15 - correct answer -1. They must report at the designated time
and place.
2. They must have the necessary equipment to perform their
duties.
When a train or engine is stopped in a tunnel and cannot move
promptly, what must crewmembers do?
1.43 - correct answer -1. Shut down diesel engine at once.
2. Make a full service break application.
3. Apply hand brakes to prevent movement in case the air brakes
leak off.
Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train and
the observance of the rules?
GCOR STUDY GUIDE BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
How are rules issued?
1.3.1 - correct answer -Rules may be issued, canceled, or
modified by track bulletin, general order, or special instructions.
What are Train and Engine employee's responsibilities regarding
general orders, circulars, instructions, and notices?
1.3.2, 1.3.3 - correct answer -Before beginning each day's work or
trip, crew members and any others whose duties require, must
review general orders that apply to the territory they will work on.
Speed indicators must be accurate to within how many mph of a
train's actual speed? (1.39) - correct answer -Within 3 MPH plus
or minus at speeds of 10 to 30 MPH and within 5 MPH plus or
minus at speeds above 30 MPH.
Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out
rules and regulations and reporting any violations, misconduct or
negligence?
1.4 - correct answer -All Employees.
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What operating rules may be challenged with a "Good Faith
Challengel?
1.4.1 - correct answer -- Shoving movements.
- Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
- Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
When may a "good faith challenge" be made?
1.4.1 - correct answer -When it has been determined that a
directive may violate a related rule.
Who must be informed that a "good faith challenge" has been
made?
1.4.1 - correct answer -The supervisor who gave the directive to
be challenged.
How may a "good faith challenge" be resolved?
1.4.1 - correct answer -A challenge may be resolved by one of the
following:
1. The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
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2. An employee's acceptance of the directive.
3. An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable
to the person issuing the directive
When are employees prohibited from having any measurable
alcohol or prohibited substances in their bodily fluids?
1.5 - correct answer -When on company property, when reporting
for duty, and while on duty.
When are over-the-counter or prescription drugs allowed to be
used by employees while on duty or on company property?
1.5 - correct answer -When used as prescribed and permitted by
a medical practitioner, and that medication does not adversely
affect safe performance of duties.
Employees must not enter into altercations with each other. What
else is not allowed?
1.7 - correct answer -Practical jokes and wrestling.
What are employees on duty prohibited from doing?
1.10 - correct answer -1. Play games.
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2. Use personal electronic devices.
3. Read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related to
their duties when:
- On a train or engine.
- Performing safety related activities.
- It would delay or interfere with required duties.
What is required of employees when reporting for duty?
1.15 - correct answer -1. They must report at the designated time
and place.
2. They must have the necessary equipment to perform their
duties.
When a train or engine is stopped in a tunnel and cannot move
promptly, what must crewmembers do?
1.43 - correct answer -1. Shut down diesel engine at once.
2. Make a full service break application.
3. Apply hand brakes to prevent movement in case the air brakes
leak off.
Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train and
the observance of the rules?
