Freight Conductor Test 1- CSX 2026 |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
exam with correct answers |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
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103.7- Employees must not possess a firearm or other weapon when on duty, on CSX property or when
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occupied facilities provided by CSX. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
True
T/F
103.7- Employees must not face or destroy CSX property
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True
T/F
103.7- Employees does not read literature unrelated to work when on duty
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True
T/F
103.7- Employees must not restrict or interfere with the intended functions of any device or equipment
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True
104.10- At the end of your tour of duty, pay will be claimed in accordance with agreed upon procedures
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and for actual time of work performed
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Employee to be paid or employeed authorized to make claims for the crew or group of workers
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Employees must report for work at the designated time and place. Employees unable to work or one time
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off. Must make the request when?
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(2 Answers)
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A) To the proper authority
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B) Sufficiently in advance to allow the vacancy to be filled
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202.2- Hand signals |||\\\ |||\\\
Which hand motion would you use to signal reduce speed to the locomotive operator
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Slight horizontal movement at arms length at right angle to the track (Hold arm, straight out and move
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hand back-and-forth) |||\\\
, 202.2- Hand signal |||\\\ |||\\\
What's the hand signal that is swung at right angle to the track (12-6)
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Stop
202.2- Hand signals |||\\\ |||\\\
What's the hand motion for release the hand brakes |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Hold arm's-length about to head when equipment is standing (Fist above head)
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400.3- Who authorizes the utility employee to commence work with the sign crew?
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The Ranking employee
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T/F
401.10- After using a crossover to assure one end was lined for straight movement, and the other lined
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was cross movement. Is it permissible to this position?
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False (they have to be corresponding)
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401.11- What's the normal position for a derail? |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Derailing position |||\\\
401.2- Before lining a switch or a derail. Employee's must ensure there's no conflicting movements, or any
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preceding movements, has passed the clearance point. What else is required? |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
(2 Answers)
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A) The device is not locked, Clamped, spiked, or tagged out of service
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B) no instructions will interfere with normal movement of the switch points of the handle
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401.6- If you encounter a switch or derail that requires a lock and it's determined to be defective or
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missing, a replacement lock is not available. What action should you take?
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(2 Answer)
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A) Report device to proper authority (train dispatcher)
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B) Govern by dispatcher instructions
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401.8- Your switching cars in the yard using multiple switches on the lead. After you line each switch. What
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must you make certain to check?
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Device is properly lined and the switch point fits |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Glossary
What’s a system of tracks other than main tracks in sidings. A yard is used for making up trains, for storing
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cars, and for other purposes.|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Yard
exam with correct answers |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
T/F
103.7- Employees must not possess a firearm or other weapon when on duty, on CSX property or when
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occupied facilities provided by CSX. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
True
T/F
103.7- Employees must not face or destroy CSX property
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True
T/F
103.7- Employees does not read literature unrelated to work when on duty
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True
T/F
103.7- Employees must not restrict or interfere with the intended functions of any device or equipment
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True
104.10- At the end of your tour of duty, pay will be claimed in accordance with agreed upon procedures
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and for actual time of work performed
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Employee to be paid or employeed authorized to make claims for the crew or group of workers
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Employees must report for work at the designated time and place. Employees unable to work or one time
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off. Must make the request when?
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(2 Answers)
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A) To the proper authority
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B) Sufficiently in advance to allow the vacancy to be filled
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202.2- Hand signals |||\\\ |||\\\
Which hand motion would you use to signal reduce speed to the locomotive operator
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Slight horizontal movement at arms length at right angle to the track (Hold arm, straight out and move
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
hand back-and-forth) |||\\\
, 202.2- Hand signal |||\\\ |||\\\
What's the hand signal that is swung at right angle to the track (12-6)
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Stop
202.2- Hand signals |||\\\ |||\\\
What's the hand motion for release the hand brakes |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Hold arm's-length about to head when equipment is standing (Fist above head)
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400.3- Who authorizes the utility employee to commence work with the sign crew?
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The Ranking employee
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T/F
401.10- After using a crossover to assure one end was lined for straight movement, and the other lined
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was cross movement. Is it permissible to this position?
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False (they have to be corresponding)
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401.11- What's the normal position for a derail? |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Derailing position |||\\\
401.2- Before lining a switch or a derail. Employee's must ensure there's no conflicting movements, or any
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
preceding movements, has passed the clearance point. What else is required? |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
(2 Answers)
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A) The device is not locked, Clamped, spiked, or tagged out of service
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B) no instructions will interfere with normal movement of the switch points of the handle
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401.6- If you encounter a switch or derail that requires a lock and it's determined to be defective or
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missing, a replacement lock is not available. What action should you take?
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(2 Answer)
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A) Report device to proper authority (train dispatcher)
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B) Govern by dispatcher instructions
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401.8- Your switching cars in the yard using multiple switches on the lead. After you line each switch. What
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
must you make certain to check?
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Device is properly lined and the switch point fits |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Glossary
What’s a system of tracks other than main tracks in sidings. A yard is used for making up trains, for storing
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cars, and for other purposes.|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Yard
