UNION PACIFIC CONDUCTOR FINAL Questions with Correct
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What is a length of a track between consecutive block signal or between a block
signal and the end of the block system limit.
A. Block
B. Main track
C crossing
A. Block
What is the appearance of a fixed or cab signal ?
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons
B. Signal aspect
According to rules hierarchy the system special instruction can be updated by
which of the following?
A. Service unit general order
B. General notice
C. System general order
C. System general order
What is an absolute signal that is controlled by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal
C. Controlled signal
How do you determine if the subdivision you are operating on is signaled
temtory"
Look in the timctable, Section SI-0, to find ABS, CTC, ctc. within the subdivision.
What document(s) would you use to determine the indication of a signal you do
not underdstand
Item 19 of the System Spccial Instructions
,How would you determine if a block signal with a single or multiple red aspect(s)
is a Restricted Procced or a Stop indication?
Restricted Proceed indications will have a number plate on the signal.
Your train has just passed the above signal. What must crew members don
A. Warn other trains at once by radio, stop the train immediately, and report to the train
dispatcher.
Your train stopped to make a pick-up in ABS-TWC territory and you are back on
the main track ready to depart. Since your train entered the block on a clear
signal, at what speed may you depart?
At restricted speed, and train must maintain this speed until the next signal is visible,
that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is
clear
Your train will have to use the BNSF railway today to deliver some cars. What
must you do to determinc how to use another railroad's signals?
B. While some signal indications may be the same, you must use BNSF's special
instructions for their signals and signal indications.
Your train is stopped at a Stop indication at a manual interlocking. There is no
conflicting movement. How may you pass this signal?
C. You must have authority from the control opcrator to pass the signal.
You are working on a local job and you are ready to leave the yard and proceed
onto the main track which is designated ABS-Yard Limits territory. How is your
train authorized to occupy the main track at this location?
Trains or engines are authorized to use the main track in yard limits, not protecting.
against other trains or engines, and only after obtaining a track warrant listing all track
bulletins that aftect their movement or a Track Condition Summary.
You are approaching the signal above. How should it be regarded?
B. As the most restrictive indication it can give, proceed at restricted speed.
Referring to the previous question, what else is required?
B. Notify the train dispatcher.
Approaching your away-from-home terminal, on the right side of the track, you
pass the sign depicted above. What does this sign indicate?
You have entered yard limits.
After passing the sign in the previous question, the signal above becomes
visible. What would be your speed past this signal?
Restricted speed
While opcrating in ABS-TWC territory you pass the block signal above while
approaching yard limits. You then go by the sign shown on the right. What must
you bo prepared to do at the next signal which is displaying a solid yellow
aspect?
Proceed at restricted speed at that block signal.
You finish spotting cars at a customer's facility. It takes 45 minutes to spot the
cars, put the train back together on the main track and complete an air test. This
is CTC territory, and you enter the block on a clcar signal. At what speed may you
depart?
Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and that synd
displays a proceed indication.
, You have reccived a track and time permit between CP163 and CP165. How may
your train opcrate Within track and time limits?
Move in either direction within the specified limits according to signal indication, until the
limits are verbally relcased. Track and time does not grant the use of dual control
switches or authonze trains to occupy the track(s) within interlocking time
Your duties require you to cross through a 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.
C. Both answers are correct
What is a system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, that is used for
making up trains, storng cars, and other purposes?
A. Siding
B. Main track
C. Yard
C. Yard
To enter an area between two adjacent tracks is the glossary definition of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone
A. Breach
Employees must not get on or off cars and engines (whether standing or moving)
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.
Detailed Verified Solutions latest update 2025
What is a length of a track between consecutive block signal or between a block
signal and the end of the block system limit.
A. Block
B. Main track
C crossing
A. Block
What is the appearance of a fixed or cab signal ?
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons
B. Signal aspect
According to rules hierarchy the system special instruction can be updated by
which of the following?
A. Service unit general order
B. General notice
C. System general order
C. System general order
What is an absolute signal that is controlled by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal
C. Controlled signal
How do you determine if the subdivision you are operating on is signaled
temtory"
Look in the timctable, Section SI-0, to find ABS, CTC, ctc. within the subdivision.
What document(s) would you use to determine the indication of a signal you do
not underdstand
Item 19 of the System Spccial Instructions
,How would you determine if a block signal with a single or multiple red aspect(s)
is a Restricted Procced or a Stop indication?
Restricted Proceed indications will have a number plate on the signal.
Your train has just passed the above signal. What must crew members don
A. Warn other trains at once by radio, stop the train immediately, and report to the train
dispatcher.
Your train stopped to make a pick-up in ABS-TWC territory and you are back on
the main track ready to depart. Since your train entered the block on a clear
signal, at what speed may you depart?
At restricted speed, and train must maintain this speed until the next signal is visible,
that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is
clear
Your train will have to use the BNSF railway today to deliver some cars. What
must you do to determinc how to use another railroad's signals?
B. While some signal indications may be the same, you must use BNSF's special
instructions for their signals and signal indications.
Your train is stopped at a Stop indication at a manual interlocking. There is no
conflicting movement. How may you pass this signal?
C. You must have authority from the control opcrator to pass the signal.
You are working on a local job and you are ready to leave the yard and proceed
onto the main track which is designated ABS-Yard Limits territory. How is your
train authorized to occupy the main track at this location?
Trains or engines are authorized to use the main track in yard limits, not protecting.
against other trains or engines, and only after obtaining a track warrant listing all track
bulletins that aftect their movement or a Track Condition Summary.
You are approaching the signal above. How should it be regarded?
B. As the most restrictive indication it can give, proceed at restricted speed.
Referring to the previous question, what else is required?
B. Notify the train dispatcher.
Approaching your away-from-home terminal, on the right side of the track, you
pass the sign depicted above. What does this sign indicate?
You have entered yard limits.
After passing the sign in the previous question, the signal above becomes
visible. What would be your speed past this signal?
Restricted speed
While opcrating in ABS-TWC territory you pass the block signal above while
approaching yard limits. You then go by the sign shown on the right. What must
you bo prepared to do at the next signal which is displaying a solid yellow
aspect?
Proceed at restricted speed at that block signal.
You finish spotting cars at a customer's facility. It takes 45 minutes to spot the
cars, put the train back together on the main track and complete an air test. This
is CTC territory, and you enter the block on a clcar signal. At what speed may you
depart?
Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and that synd
displays a proceed indication.
, You have reccived a track and time permit between CP163 and CP165. How may
your train opcrate Within track and time limits?
Move in either direction within the specified limits according to signal indication, until the
limits are verbally relcased. Track and time does not grant the use of dual control
switches or authonze trains to occupy the track(s) within interlocking time
Your duties require you to cross through a 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.
C. Both answers are correct
What is a system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, that is used for
making up trains, storng cars, and other purposes?
A. Siding
B. Main track
C. Yard
C. Yard
To enter an area between two adjacent tracks is the glossary definition of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone
A. Breach
Employees must not get on or off cars and engines (whether standing or moving)
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.
