CSX Conductor Quiz 3 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
How many hours is a Class 1 brake test considered "good"
24 Hours
after your train is off air?
T/F When performing a Class 1 brake test you must check
True
that the brakes apply and release on each car
If you retest a cars air brakes after a failed air test, how
3 minutes
long must the brake remain applied?
Both sides of a car must be examined at some time in
Which of the following are true about a Class 1 Air Brake
the inspection process to observe the functioning of all
Test?
moving parts of the brake system
To what device do you arm the EOT to? HTD - Head of Train device
What is the purpose of a Branch Pipe Cock? To cut the brake control valve into or out of service
What is the term used to describe when the air brake
system on a car or cut of cars is not being supplied with Off Air
air pressurized to 60 psi or more?
T/F Before performing a roll-by inspection to verify air
brakes release during a Class 1 brake test, do both sides True
have to be inspected?
What speed is not to be exceeded during a roll-by inspec-
10 mph
tion?
S/A Telemetry can be used to perform an air brake test and 1) The controlling locomotive has and operative HTD
meet 2 way equipped requirement when the following 2)rear car is equipped with an operative EOT capable of
conditions are met 2 way communication
How many working air brakes must you have before per-
Each car must apply and release
forming a Class 1 brake test?
What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing
Class 3
where no changes to the consist were made?
True
, T/F When notified by the Mechanical Department that
emergency capability of telemetry has passed the bench
test, no further action is required.
When required to pick up a cut of cars that has been off
air for more than 24 hours, what kind of brake test must Class 1
be performed?
Which of the following is not considered an in route failure
Rear to Front no communication
of two way telemetry?
S/A Which of the following tools are used for performing
1) Red fuzees 2) Red flag
daylight flagging duties?
You are operating on the main line when your locomotives
You may continue unrestricted to the next point where the
main headlight fails. both of the Auxiliary lights are still
headlight can be repaired
functioning. how should you proceed?
Your train is approaching a 10 mph speed restriction. At
Not less than 2 miles out or more than 5 miles out
what distance should you warn your locomotive operator?
Authorized train speed is 50 mph, your train is currently Direct your locomotive operator to slow down to autho-
exceeding that limit by 3mph. What action is required? rized speeds
Authorized train speed is 50mph, your train is currently Direct your locomotive operator to stop the train and re-
exceeding that limit by 7mph. What action is required? port to proper authority
Your train is approaching a 45mph temporary speed re-
striction when your dispatcher calls and advises that a heat 35 mph
warning is in effect. What speed should not be exceeded?
You are operating on the main line at 35mph when you
Be prepared to stop in 2 miles, if no conditional stop or
encounter a warning sign that is not in your dispatcher
temporary reduce speed signs are encountered, proceed
messages or EC-1. How should you direct the train to
at restricted speed for an additional mile.
proceed?
You are operating on the main line at 35 mph when you
Stop as soon as possible and report to the dispatcher
encounter a conditional stop wayside sign that is not listed
2/5
How many hours is a Class 1 brake test considered "good"
24 Hours
after your train is off air?
T/F When performing a Class 1 brake test you must check
True
that the brakes apply and release on each car
If you retest a cars air brakes after a failed air test, how
3 minutes
long must the brake remain applied?
Both sides of a car must be examined at some time in
Which of the following are true about a Class 1 Air Brake
the inspection process to observe the functioning of all
Test?
moving parts of the brake system
To what device do you arm the EOT to? HTD - Head of Train device
What is the purpose of a Branch Pipe Cock? To cut the brake control valve into or out of service
What is the term used to describe when the air brake
system on a car or cut of cars is not being supplied with Off Air
air pressurized to 60 psi or more?
T/F Before performing a roll-by inspection to verify air
brakes release during a Class 1 brake test, do both sides True
have to be inspected?
What speed is not to be exceeded during a roll-by inspec-
10 mph
tion?
S/A Telemetry can be used to perform an air brake test and 1) The controlling locomotive has and operative HTD
meet 2 way equipped requirement when the following 2)rear car is equipped with an operative EOT capable of
conditions are met 2 way communication
How many working air brakes must you have before per-
Each car must apply and release
forming a Class 1 brake test?
What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing
Class 3
where no changes to the consist were made?
True
, T/F When notified by the Mechanical Department that
emergency capability of telemetry has passed the bench
test, no further action is required.
When required to pick up a cut of cars that has been off
air for more than 24 hours, what kind of brake test must Class 1
be performed?
Which of the following is not considered an in route failure
Rear to Front no communication
of two way telemetry?
S/A Which of the following tools are used for performing
1) Red fuzees 2) Red flag
daylight flagging duties?
You are operating on the main line when your locomotives
You may continue unrestricted to the next point where the
main headlight fails. both of the Auxiliary lights are still
headlight can be repaired
functioning. how should you proceed?
Your train is approaching a 10 mph speed restriction. At
Not less than 2 miles out or more than 5 miles out
what distance should you warn your locomotive operator?
Authorized train speed is 50 mph, your train is currently Direct your locomotive operator to slow down to autho-
exceeding that limit by 3mph. What action is required? rized speeds
Authorized train speed is 50mph, your train is currently Direct your locomotive operator to stop the train and re-
exceeding that limit by 7mph. What action is required? port to proper authority
Your train is approaching a 45mph temporary speed re-
striction when your dispatcher calls and advises that a heat 35 mph
warning is in effect. What speed should not be exceeded?
You are operating on the main line at 35mph when you
Be prepared to stop in 2 miles, if no conditional stop or
encounter a warning sign that is not in your dispatcher
temporary reduce speed signs are encountered, proceed
messages or EC-1. How should you direct the train to
at restricted speed for an additional mile.
proceed?
You are operating on the main line at 35 mph when you
Stop as soon as possible and report to the dispatcher
encounter a conditional stop wayside sign that is not listed
2/5
