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What is a length of a track between A. Block
consecutive block signal or between a
block signal and the end of the block
system limit.
A. Block
B. Main track
C crossing
What is the appearance of a fixed or cab B. Signal aspect
signal ?
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons
According to rules hierarchy the system C. System general order
special instruction can be updated by which
of the following?
A. Service unit general order
B. General notice
C. System general order
What is an absolute signal that is controlled C. Controlled signal
by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal
,Your duties require you to cross through a C. Both answers are correct
train or a standing cut of cars. After proper
protection is provided and before crossing
over from one side of the equipment to the
other side, you should?
A. Choose equipment carefully, using cars
equipped with a crossover platform and
handholds (when available).
B. On equipment where crossover platforms
and handholds are not available, use end of
car structural bracing to maintain 3-point
contact, il sate to do so.
C. Both answers are correct.
What is a system of tracks, other than main C. Yard
tracks and sidings, that is used for making up
trains, storng cars, and other purposes?
A. Siding
B. Main track
C. Yard
To enter an area between two adjacent A. Breach
tracks is the glossary definition of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone
Employees must not get on or off cars and B.Retain a grip with both hands on the handhold until both
engines (whether standing or moving) feet are firmly placed on the ground or other support.
except when required in the performance of
duty, and only when it can be done safely.
When getting off standing equipment:
A.Let go with both hands before your feet
touch the ground or other support.
B.Retain a grip with both hands on the
handhold until both feet are firmly placed
on the ground or other support.
C. Place one foot on the ground, then let go
with one hand and place the other foot on
the ground before letting go.
Employees must be careful to prevent A. Alert and attentive
injuring themselves or others. They must be
_________ when performing their dutics and
plan their work to avoid injury.
A. Alert and Attentive
B. Responsive and Activel
C. Organized and Permissive
, When an engine, train or cars are left C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent
unattended, what must you do to secure movement.
them?.
A. Apply air brakes to hold the train in place.
B. Make a full-service reduction and place
the train in emergency.
C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes
to prevent movement.
How may rules be issued, canceled or B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special Instructions
modified?
A. General Notices
B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special
Instructions
C. Issuing new GCOR, Air Brake, or Safety
rules is the only way to change or modity
the rules.
Your engineer notices there is a revision to C. Subdivision General Order
the timetable. Where will this information be
contained?.
A. Work Order Reporting
B. Locomotive Consist Report
C. Subdivision General Order
Where can the "Explanation of Characters" B. Inside front cover of the timetable and the back cover of
table be found? the SSI
A. System Special Instructions. Item 1
B. Inside front cover of the timetable and
the back cover of the SSI
C. Timetable subdivision page, Section SI-
23, as defined by CFR242
When you are near a passing train, where B. Away from the track to avoid being struck by car doors or
should you stand? protruding/falling articles
A. On the adjacent track so you can see
defects on passing cars
B. Away from the track to avoid being struck
by car doors or protruding/falling articles
C. With your back to the train to avoid
airborne materials getting in your eyes
When must employees expect the B. At any time, on any track, and in either direction.
movement of trains, engines, cars, or other
movable equipment?
A. Only in the direction of current of traffic!
B. At any time, on any track, and in either
direction.
C. Only when working within yard limits.
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What is a length of a track between A. Block
consecutive block signal or between a
block signal and the end of the block
system limit.
A. Block
B. Main track
C crossing
What is the appearance of a fixed or cab B. Signal aspect
signal ?
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons
According to rules hierarchy the system C. System general order
special instruction can be updated by which
of the following?
A. Service unit general order
B. General notice
C. System general order
What is an absolute signal that is controlled C. Controlled signal
by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal
,Your duties require you to cross through a C. Both answers are correct
train or a standing cut of cars. After proper
protection is provided and before crossing
over from one side of the equipment to the
other side, you should?
A. Choose equipment carefully, using cars
equipped with a crossover platform and
handholds (when available).
B. On equipment where crossover platforms
and handholds are not available, use end of
car structural bracing to maintain 3-point
contact, il sate to do so.
C. Both answers are correct.
What is a system of tracks, other than main C. Yard
tracks and sidings, that is used for making up
trains, storng cars, and other purposes?
A. Siding
B. Main track
C. Yard
To enter an area between two adjacent A. Breach
tracks is the glossary definition of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone
Employees must not get on or off cars and B.Retain a grip with both hands on the handhold until both
engines (whether standing or moving) feet are firmly placed on the ground or other support.
except when required in the performance of
duty, and only when it can be done safely.
When getting off standing equipment:
A.Let go with both hands before your feet
touch the ground or other support.
B.Retain a grip with both hands on the
handhold until both feet are firmly placed
on the ground or other support.
C. Place one foot on the ground, then let go
with one hand and place the other foot on
the ground before letting go.
Employees must be careful to prevent A. Alert and attentive
injuring themselves or others. They must be
_________ when performing their dutics and
plan their work to avoid injury.
A. Alert and Attentive
B. Responsive and Activel
C. Organized and Permissive
, When an engine, train or cars are left C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent
unattended, what must you do to secure movement.
them?.
A. Apply air brakes to hold the train in place.
B. Make a full-service reduction and place
the train in emergency.
C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes
to prevent movement.
How may rules be issued, canceled or B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special Instructions
modified?
A. General Notices
B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special
Instructions
C. Issuing new GCOR, Air Brake, or Safety
rules is the only way to change or modity
the rules.
Your engineer notices there is a revision to C. Subdivision General Order
the timetable. Where will this information be
contained?.
A. Work Order Reporting
B. Locomotive Consist Report
C. Subdivision General Order
Where can the "Explanation of Characters" B. Inside front cover of the timetable and the back cover of
table be found? the SSI
A. System Special Instructions. Item 1
B. Inside front cover of the timetable and
the back cover of the SSI
C. Timetable subdivision page, Section SI-
23, as defined by CFR242
When you are near a passing train, where B. Away from the track to avoid being struck by car doors or
should you stand? protruding/falling articles
A. On the adjacent track so you can see
defects on passing cars
B. Away from the track to avoid being struck
by car doors or protruding/falling articles
C. With your back to the train to avoid
airborne materials getting in your eyes
When must employees expect the B. At any time, on any track, and in either direction.
movement of trains, engines, cars, or other
movable equipment?
A. Only in the direction of current of traffic!
B. At any time, on any track, and in either
direction.
C. Only when working within yard limits.
