Union Pacific conductor final Exam Questions And
Answers
What is an absolute signal that is controlled by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal - ANSWER -C. Controlled signal
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. - ANSWER -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 - ANSWER -C. Yard
To enter an area between two adjacent tracks is the glossary definition
of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone - ANSWER -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.
C. Place one foot on the ground, then let go with one hand and place the
other foot on the ground before letting go. - ANSWER -B.Retain a grip
with both hands on the handhold until both feet are firmly placed on the
ground or other support.
Employees must be careful to prevent 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 - ANSWER -A. Alert and attentive
When an engine, train or cars are left unattended, what must you do to
secure 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. -
ANSWER -C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent
movement.
How may rules be issued, canceled or 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. - ANSWER -B. Track Bulletins, Gencral
Orders, or Special Instructions
Your engineer notices there is a revision to the timetable. Where will
this information be contained?.
A. Work Order Reporting
B. Locomotive Consist Report
C. Subdivision General Order - ANSWER -C. Subdivision General
Order
Where can the "Explanation of Characters" table be found?
Answers
What is an absolute signal that is controlled by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal - ANSWER -C. Controlled signal
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. - ANSWER -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 - ANSWER -C. Yard
To enter an area between two adjacent tracks is the glossary definition
of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone - ANSWER -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.
C. Place one foot on the ground, then let go with one hand and place the
other foot on the ground before letting go. - ANSWER -B.Retain a grip
with both hands on the handhold until both feet are firmly placed on the
ground or other support.
Employees must be careful to prevent 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 - ANSWER -A. Alert and attentive
When an engine, train or cars are left unattended, what must you do to
secure 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. -
ANSWER -C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent
movement.
How may rules be issued, canceled or 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. - ANSWER -B. Track Bulletins, Gencral
Orders, or Special Instructions
Your engineer notices there is a revision to the timetable. Where will
this information be contained?.
A. Work Order Reporting
B. Locomotive Consist Report
C. Subdivision General Order - ANSWER -C. Subdivision General
Order
Where can the "Explanation of Characters" table be found?
