BNSF CONDUCTOR FINAL EXAM SOLVED CORRECTLY LATEST
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Question 1.
A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without
authority or protection.
Correct Answer: Main Track
Question 2.
A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block.
Correct Answer: Block Signal
Question 3.
A notice containing track bulletin restrictions and other conditions affecting train
movement.
Correct Answer: General Track Bulletin
Question 4.
A series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals
are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use.
Correct Answer: Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)
Question 5.
Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable.
Correct Answer: Multiple Main Tracks
Question 6.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1A
Correct Answer: Good Faith Challenge
A. Right to Challenge Federal Regulations have provisions that allow an
employee the right to challenge a directive which, based upon the employee's
good faith determination, would violate a railroad operating rule relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track. or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
Question 7.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1B
Correct Answer: B. Good Faith Challenge Procedure
1. An employee may inform a supervisor issuing a directive that a good faith
,determination has been made that the directive would violate a railroad
operating rule relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track. or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
2. The supervisor will not require the employee to comply with the directive
until the challenge is resolved. The supervisor may:
• Require the challenging employee to perform other tasks not related to the
challenge until the challenge is resolved. or
• Direct an employee, other than the challenging employee, to perform the
challenged task before the challenge is resolved. Employee so directed will be
informed of the challenge, and determine that the challenged task does not
violate the rules.
Question 8.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1C
Correct Answer: C. Resolving Good Faith Challenge
1. A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
• The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
• An employee's acceptance of the directive.
• An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the person
issuing the directive.
2. If the challenge cannot be resolved because the supervisor issuing the
directive has determined that the employee's challenge has not been made in
good faith or there is no alternative to the direct order, the railroad will:
• Provide immediate review by at least one manager, which must not be
conducted bythe supervisor issuing the challenged directive or that supervisor's
subordinate.
• Resolve the challenge using the same options available for resolving the
challenge as the initial supervisor.
3. If the manager making the final decision concludes that the challenged
directive would not cause the employee to violate any requirement of the
involved rules, the reviewing manager's decision shall be final and not subject
to further immediate review.
• The manager will inform the employee that Federal law may protect the
employee from retaliation, if the employee's refusal to do the work is a lawful,
good faith act.
• The employee making the challenge will be afforded an opportunity to
document, in writing or electronically, any protest to the manager making the
final decision before the employee's tour of duty is complete. The employee will
be afforded the opportunity to retain a copy of the protest.
,Question 9.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1D
Correct Answer: D. Request for Review and Verification of Decision Upon written
request, at the time of the challenge, the employee has the right for further
review by the "Designated Review Manager". Within 30 days after the expiration
of the month during which the challenge occurred, the "Designated Review
Manager" will verify the proper application of the rule in question. The
verification decision shall be made in writing to the employee.
Question 10.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47
Correct Answer: The conductor and the engineer are responsible for the safety
and protection of their train and observance of the rules. They must ensure that
their subordinates are familiar with their duties, determine the extent of their
experience and knowledge of the rules. They must instruct them, when
necessary, how to perform their work properly and safely. If any conditions are
not covered by the rules, they must take precautions to provide protection.
Question 11.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47A
Correct Answer: A. Conductor Responsibilities
1. The conductor supervises the operation and administration of the train (if
trains are combined with more than one conductor on board, the conductor with
the most seniority takes charge). All persons employed on the train must obey
the conductor's instructions, unless the instructions endanger the train's safety
or violate the rules. If any doubts arise concerning the authority for proceeding
or safety, the conductor must consult with the engineer who will be equally
responsible for the safety and proper handling of the train.
2. The conductor must advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any
restriction placed on equipment being handled.
3. The conductor must remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area
restricted by:
• Limits of authority.
• Track warrant.
• Track bulletin. or
• Radio speed restriction. The conductor must inform the engineer after the
train passes the last station, but at least 2 miles from the restriction.
4. When the conductor is not present, other crew members must obey the
instructions of the engineer concerning rules, safety, and protection of the
train.
5. Freight conductors are responsible for the freight carried by their train. They
are also responsible for ensuring that the freight is delivered with any
, accompanying documents to its destination or terminals. Freight conductors
must maintain any required records.
Question 12.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47B
Correct Answer: B. Engineer Responsibilities
1. The engineer is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the engine.
Crew members must obey the engineer's instructions that concern operating the
engine. A student engineer or other qualified employee may operate the engine
under close supervision of the engineer. Any employee that operates an engine
must have a current certificate in their possession.
2. The engineer must check with the conductor to determine if any cars or units
in the train require special handling.
Question 13.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47C
Correct Answer: C. All Crew Members' Responsibilities
1. To ensure the train is operated safely and rules are observed, all crew
members must act responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations. Crew
members in the engine control compartment must communicate to each other
any restrictions or other known conditions that affect the safe operation of their
train sufficiently in advance of such condition to allow the engineer to take
proper action. If proper action is not being taken, crew members must remind
engineer of such condition and required action.
2. Crew members in the engine control compartment must be alert for signals.
As soon as signals become visible or audible, crew members must communicate
clearly to each other the name of signals affecting their train. They must
continue to observe signals and announce any change of aspect until the train
passes the signal. If the signal is not complied with promptly, crew members
must remind the engineer and/or conductor of the rule requirement. If crew
members do not agree on the signal indication, regard the signal as the most
restrictive indication observed. BNSF Amendment—The following is added: Crew
members must not use binoculars or similar devices to determine the position,
aspect, or indication displayed by a fixed signal.
3. When the engineer and/or conductor fail to comply with a signal indication or
take proper action to comply with a restriction or rule, crew members must
immediately take action to ensure safety, using the emergency brake valve to
stop the train, if necessary.
Question 14.
Rule 2.14 Transmission of Mandatory Directives
Correct Answer: When transmitted by radio, mandatory directives must conform
to applicable operating rules and the following:
UPDATE 2027 GRADED A+
Question 1.
A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without
authority or protection.
Correct Answer: Main Track
Question 2.
A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block.
Correct Answer: Block Signal
Question 3.
A notice containing track bulletin restrictions and other conditions affecting train
movement.
Correct Answer: General Track Bulletin
Question 4.
A series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals
are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use.
Correct Answer: Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)
Question 5.
Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable.
Correct Answer: Multiple Main Tracks
Question 6.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1A
Correct Answer: Good Faith Challenge
A. Right to Challenge Federal Regulations have provisions that allow an
employee the right to challenge a directive which, based upon the employee's
good faith determination, would violate a railroad operating rule relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track. or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
Question 7.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1B
Correct Answer: B. Good Faith Challenge Procedure
1. An employee may inform a supervisor issuing a directive that a good faith
,determination has been made that the directive would violate a railroad
operating rule relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track. or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
2. The supervisor will not require the employee to comply with the directive
until the challenge is resolved. The supervisor may:
• Require the challenging employee to perform other tasks not related to the
challenge until the challenge is resolved. or
• Direct an employee, other than the challenging employee, to perform the
challenged task before the challenge is resolved. Employee so directed will be
informed of the challenge, and determine that the challenged task does not
violate the rules.
Question 8.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1C
Correct Answer: C. Resolving Good Faith Challenge
1. A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
• The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
• An employee's acceptance of the directive.
• An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the person
issuing the directive.
2. If the challenge cannot be resolved because the supervisor issuing the
directive has determined that the employee's challenge has not been made in
good faith or there is no alternative to the direct order, the railroad will:
• Provide immediate review by at least one manager, which must not be
conducted bythe supervisor issuing the challenged directive or that supervisor's
subordinate.
• Resolve the challenge using the same options available for resolving the
challenge as the initial supervisor.
3. If the manager making the final decision concludes that the challenged
directive would not cause the employee to violate any requirement of the
involved rules, the reviewing manager's decision shall be final and not subject
to further immediate review.
• The manager will inform the employee that Federal law may protect the
employee from retaliation, if the employee's refusal to do the work is a lawful,
good faith act.
• The employee making the challenge will be afforded an opportunity to
document, in writing or electronically, any protest to the manager making the
final decision before the employee's tour of duty is complete. The employee will
be afforded the opportunity to retain a copy of the protest.
,Question 9.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1D
Correct Answer: D. Request for Review and Verification of Decision Upon written
request, at the time of the challenge, the employee has the right for further
review by the "Designated Review Manager". Within 30 days after the expiration
of the month during which the challenge occurred, the "Designated Review
Manager" will verify the proper application of the rule in question. The
verification decision shall be made in writing to the employee.
Question 10.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47
Correct Answer: The conductor and the engineer are responsible for the safety
and protection of their train and observance of the rules. They must ensure that
their subordinates are familiar with their duties, determine the extent of their
experience and knowledge of the rules. They must instruct them, when
necessary, how to perform their work properly and safely. If any conditions are
not covered by the rules, they must take precautions to provide protection.
Question 11.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47A
Correct Answer: A. Conductor Responsibilities
1. The conductor supervises the operation and administration of the train (if
trains are combined with more than one conductor on board, the conductor with
the most seniority takes charge). All persons employed on the train must obey
the conductor's instructions, unless the instructions endanger the train's safety
or violate the rules. If any doubts arise concerning the authority for proceeding
or safety, the conductor must consult with the engineer who will be equally
responsible for the safety and proper handling of the train.
2. The conductor must advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any
restriction placed on equipment being handled.
3. The conductor must remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area
restricted by:
• Limits of authority.
• Track warrant.
• Track bulletin. or
• Radio speed restriction. The conductor must inform the engineer after the
train passes the last station, but at least 2 miles from the restriction.
4. When the conductor is not present, other crew members must obey the
instructions of the engineer concerning rules, safety, and protection of the
train.
5. Freight conductors are responsible for the freight carried by their train. They
are also responsible for ensuring that the freight is delivered with any
, accompanying documents to its destination or terminals. Freight conductors
must maintain any required records.
Question 12.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47B
Correct Answer: B. Engineer Responsibilities
1. The engineer is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the engine.
Crew members must obey the engineer's instructions that concern operating the
engine. A student engineer or other qualified employee may operate the engine
under close supervision of the engineer. Any employee that operates an engine
must have a current certificate in their possession.
2. The engineer must check with the conductor to determine if any cars or units
in the train require special handling.
Question 13.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47C
Correct Answer: C. All Crew Members' Responsibilities
1. To ensure the train is operated safely and rules are observed, all crew
members must act responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations. Crew
members in the engine control compartment must communicate to each other
any restrictions or other known conditions that affect the safe operation of their
train sufficiently in advance of such condition to allow the engineer to take
proper action. If proper action is not being taken, crew members must remind
engineer of such condition and required action.
2. Crew members in the engine control compartment must be alert for signals.
As soon as signals become visible or audible, crew members must communicate
clearly to each other the name of signals affecting their train. They must
continue to observe signals and announce any change of aspect until the train
passes the signal. If the signal is not complied with promptly, crew members
must remind the engineer and/or conductor of the rule requirement. If crew
members do not agree on the signal indication, regard the signal as the most
restrictive indication observed. BNSF Amendment—The following is added: Crew
members must not use binoculars or similar devices to determine the position,
aspect, or indication displayed by a fixed signal.
3. When the engineer and/or conductor fail to comply with a signal indication or
take proper action to comply with a restriction or rule, crew members must
immediately take action to ensure safety, using the emergency brake valve to
stop the train, if necessary.
Question 14.
Rule 2.14 Transmission of Mandatory Directives
Correct Answer: When transmitted by radio, mandatory directives must conform
to applicable operating rules and the following:
