Union Pacific conductor final Exam
with practice questions and verified
answers
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 - ANS>> A. Block
What is the appearance of a fixed or cab signal ?
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons - ANS>> 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 - ANS>> C. System general order
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. - ANS>> C. Both answers are correct
,What is an absolute signal that is controlled by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal - ANS>> C. Controlled signal
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 - ANS>> C. Yard
To enter an area between two adjacent tracks is the glossary definition of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone - ANS>> 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. - ANS>> 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 - ANS>> A. Alert and attentive
.
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. - ANS>> 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 - ANS>> C. Subdivision General Order
Where can the "Explanation of Characters" table be found?
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 - ANS>> B.
Inside front cover of the timetable and the back cover of the SSI
When you are near a passing train, where should you stand?
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 -
ANS>> B. Away from the track to avoid being struck by car doors or
protruding/falling articles
When must employees expect the 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.
with practice questions and verified
answers
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 - ANS>> A. Block
What is the appearance of a fixed or cab signal ?
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons - ANS>> 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 - ANS>> C. System general order
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. - ANS>> C. Both answers are correct
,What is an absolute signal that is controlled by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal - ANS>> C. Controlled signal
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 - ANS>> C. Yard
To enter an area between two adjacent tracks is the glossary definition of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone - ANS>> 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. - ANS>> 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 - ANS>> A. Alert and attentive
.
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. - ANS>> 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 - ANS>> C. Subdivision General Order
Where can the "Explanation of Characters" table be found?
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 - ANS>> B.
Inside front cover of the timetable and the back cover of the SSI
When you are near a passing train, where should you stand?
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 -
ANS>> B. Away from the track to avoid being struck by car doors or
protruding/falling articles
When must employees expect the 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.
