CP EXAM REVIEW WITH ALL CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS|ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM|ALREADY
GRADED A+
What happens if a train separates while moving? ✔Correct Answer-Emergency brake engages after
rapid decline in brake pipe pressure.
What should you do if you see someone perform an unsafe act? ✔Correct Answer-Interact with
them, discuss what about their actions are unsafe, correct and find the safe way to proceed. Report if
necessary.
Name cars that should be switched with locomotives always attached? ✔Correct Answer-
Transformers, circuit breakers, traction motors, wheel sets.
What 3 things must you verify on a TGBO? ✔Correct Answer-Correct train symbol, limits cover
specific routing, correct number of pages
What is a cause of sticking brakes? ✔Correct Answer-Insufficient brake pipe reduction.
What are the two documents crews use to identify switching tasks? ✔Correct Answer-Work order
and pull back list.
What is a work order? ✔Correct Answer-Shows equipment to lift and set off, location (customer,
industrial, siding, or yard), and destination of equipment.
What is a pull back list? ✔Correct Answer-Shows equipment to lift and set off, track number, and
destination of the equipment.
Define spotting a car. ✔Correct Answer-Placing a car in a particular location for loading and
offloading.
Is a DOB (Daily Operating Bulletin) an instruction or an authority? ✔Correct Answer-Instruction
What is an instruction? ✔Correct Answer-Are general and apply to everyone or an area.
What is an authority? ✔Correct Answer-Are narrow. They are specific to your movement.
When do standing inspections happen? ✔Correct Answer-When equipment is stationary.
When do pull by inspections happen? ✔Correct Answer-Train is moving at 15 MPH or less.
When do running inspections happen? ✔Correct Answer-Train is running, inspection is performed
from the cab.
When do passing train inspections happen? ✔Correct Answer-Performed by a qualified employee
when a train is passing by them.
What does EOT stand for? ✔Correct Answer-End of train.
, What is needed before installing or removing an EOT/SBU device? ✔Correct Answer-3 point
protection
What are 3 types of hand brakes? ✔Correct Answer-Vertical wheel, horizontal wheel, lever action
What must you do before performing a train brake test? ✔Correct Answer-Properly position all
cocks and valves, couple brake pipe air hoses, release handbrakes (unless required by grade), ensure
rear car is charged to within 15psi of brake pipe pressure, if using air flow method, air flow indicators
must be calibrated
What is the brake pipe pressure for passenger service? ✔Correct Answer-90 psi
What is the brake pipe pressure for freight service? ✔Correct Answer-90 psi
What is the brake pipe pressure for yard test plant? ✔Correct Answer-75 psi
Define a heavy grade. ✔Correct Answer-A portion of track, 2 miles in length or greater, with an
average grade greater than 1%, less than or equal to 1.8%.
How do you test hand brake effectiveness? ✔Correct Answer-Allow the slacks to adjust, apply
sufficient tractive effort to determine that the hand brakes prevent equipment from moving.
Who can perform a "No. 1" brake test? ✔Correct Answer-Certified car inspector.
Who can perform a "No. 1A" brake test? ✔Correct Answer-Qualified person(s)
Who can perform a "Continuity" brake test? ✔Correct Answer-Qualified person(s)
When is 3 point protection required? ✔Correct Answer-One or both feet enter the rail, between
equipment or within 15ft of equipment, breaking the plane of the rail with your torso
How are all hoses to be treated at all times? ✔Correct Answer-As if they are under pressure.
How far should you be when working around standing equipment? ✔Correct Answer-15 feet
What is the minimum distance equipment must separated while making adjustments between
equipment? ✔Correct Answer-50 feet
What is switching? ✔Correct Answer-The movement of rail cars from one place to another.
What is marshalling? ✔Correct Answer-The organization of the train.
What factors does "TrAm" use in the building of a train? ✔Correct Answer-Weights of the cars,
type of drawbars on train, placement of remote locomotives, restrictions of car placement, grades
the train will be travelling on
When must you perform a job briefing? ✔Correct Answer-Before performing any job/work.
What is included in job briefings? ✔Correct Answer-The task to be performed, individual
responsibilities, situational concerns
ANSWERS|ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM|ALREADY
GRADED A+
What happens if a train separates while moving? ✔Correct Answer-Emergency brake engages after
rapid decline in brake pipe pressure.
What should you do if you see someone perform an unsafe act? ✔Correct Answer-Interact with
them, discuss what about their actions are unsafe, correct and find the safe way to proceed. Report if
necessary.
Name cars that should be switched with locomotives always attached? ✔Correct Answer-
Transformers, circuit breakers, traction motors, wheel sets.
What 3 things must you verify on a TGBO? ✔Correct Answer-Correct train symbol, limits cover
specific routing, correct number of pages
What is a cause of sticking brakes? ✔Correct Answer-Insufficient brake pipe reduction.
What are the two documents crews use to identify switching tasks? ✔Correct Answer-Work order
and pull back list.
What is a work order? ✔Correct Answer-Shows equipment to lift and set off, location (customer,
industrial, siding, or yard), and destination of equipment.
What is a pull back list? ✔Correct Answer-Shows equipment to lift and set off, track number, and
destination of the equipment.
Define spotting a car. ✔Correct Answer-Placing a car in a particular location for loading and
offloading.
Is a DOB (Daily Operating Bulletin) an instruction or an authority? ✔Correct Answer-Instruction
What is an instruction? ✔Correct Answer-Are general and apply to everyone or an area.
What is an authority? ✔Correct Answer-Are narrow. They are specific to your movement.
When do standing inspections happen? ✔Correct Answer-When equipment is stationary.
When do pull by inspections happen? ✔Correct Answer-Train is moving at 15 MPH or less.
When do running inspections happen? ✔Correct Answer-Train is running, inspection is performed
from the cab.
When do passing train inspections happen? ✔Correct Answer-Performed by a qualified employee
when a train is passing by them.
What does EOT stand for? ✔Correct Answer-End of train.
, What is needed before installing or removing an EOT/SBU device? ✔Correct Answer-3 point
protection
What are 3 types of hand brakes? ✔Correct Answer-Vertical wheel, horizontal wheel, lever action
What must you do before performing a train brake test? ✔Correct Answer-Properly position all
cocks and valves, couple brake pipe air hoses, release handbrakes (unless required by grade), ensure
rear car is charged to within 15psi of brake pipe pressure, if using air flow method, air flow indicators
must be calibrated
What is the brake pipe pressure for passenger service? ✔Correct Answer-90 psi
What is the brake pipe pressure for freight service? ✔Correct Answer-90 psi
What is the brake pipe pressure for yard test plant? ✔Correct Answer-75 psi
Define a heavy grade. ✔Correct Answer-A portion of track, 2 miles in length or greater, with an
average grade greater than 1%, less than or equal to 1.8%.
How do you test hand brake effectiveness? ✔Correct Answer-Allow the slacks to adjust, apply
sufficient tractive effort to determine that the hand brakes prevent equipment from moving.
Who can perform a "No. 1" brake test? ✔Correct Answer-Certified car inspector.
Who can perform a "No. 1A" brake test? ✔Correct Answer-Qualified person(s)
Who can perform a "Continuity" brake test? ✔Correct Answer-Qualified person(s)
When is 3 point protection required? ✔Correct Answer-One or both feet enter the rail, between
equipment or within 15ft of equipment, breaking the plane of the rail with your torso
How are all hoses to be treated at all times? ✔Correct Answer-As if they are under pressure.
How far should you be when working around standing equipment? ✔Correct Answer-15 feet
What is the minimum distance equipment must separated while making adjustments between
equipment? ✔Correct Answer-50 feet
What is switching? ✔Correct Answer-The movement of rail cars from one place to another.
What is marshalling? ✔Correct Answer-The organization of the train.
What factors does "TrAm" use in the building of a train? ✔Correct Answer-Weights of the cars,
type of drawbars on train, placement of remote locomotives, restrictions of car placement, grades
the train will be travelling on
When must you perform a job briefing? ✔Correct Answer-Before performing any job/work.
What is included in job briefings? ✔Correct Answer-The task to be performed, individual
responsibilities, situational concerns
