RCO FINAL EXAM
When is the primary RCO relieved of the
requirement to establish red zone protection to
open a knuckle? - ANSWERS-While engaged in humping and kicking
operations
with the RCT in stop and neutral
What license is required to work as a RCO? - ANSWERS-A class 6
license
or
A class 7 license while working with a qualified
class 6 operator
Where must a RCO keep his/her license? - ANSWERS-On his/her
person
or
In a grip on the controlling locomotive
Is it permissible for one RCO to link up both RCTs? - ANSWERS-
Yes, however an attachment test must be performed
when the RCT is attached to the vest
If a RCT battery begins to die, what may be done? - ANSWERS-
Dismiss that RCT to finish the move
,What percentage of locomotive braking effort will be
applied with a medium set on the automatic brake? - ANSWERS-
100%
What penalty will be received after 5 seconds of
missed communication between the RCT and
the RCL? - ANSWERS-A full service brake application
Is it permissible to wear a raincoat over the
RCO vest? - ANSWERS-No, the RCO vest must always be the outer
most layer
What level of BAC (Breath Alcohol Content) is
considered to be a federal violation? - ANSWERS-.04 or higher
At what point is an employee no longer eligible to
lay-off Operation Red Block? - ANSWERS-Once an employee is
approached by a manager
When should an employee layoff
Operation Red Block? - ANSWERS-When he/she is unable to report
to work, but after
accepting the call
or
, When unable to continue working after reporting for duty
due to the use of drugs or alcohol
How long is a prescription valid from the date
it is issued? - ANSWERS-1 year
How many months will an employee who refuses a
drug and alcohol test be disqualified from service? - ANSWERS-9
months
If the tilt feature is allowed to time out, what brake
application will result? - ANSWERS-An emergency brake application
If the secondary operator places the RCT into
emergency, which RCO(s) must recover the
emergency? - ANSWERS-Both RCO's must perform the recovery
procedure
The Secondary RCO must recover the emergency
application first
What are all movements in remote control operations
considered? - ANSWERS-Shoving movements
When is the primary RCO relieved of the
requirement to establish red zone protection to
open a knuckle? - ANSWERS-While engaged in humping and kicking
operations
with the RCT in stop and neutral
What license is required to work as a RCO? - ANSWERS-A class 6
license
or
A class 7 license while working with a qualified
class 6 operator
Where must a RCO keep his/her license? - ANSWERS-On his/her
person
or
In a grip on the controlling locomotive
Is it permissible for one RCO to link up both RCTs? - ANSWERS-
Yes, however an attachment test must be performed
when the RCT is attached to the vest
If a RCT battery begins to die, what may be done? - ANSWERS-
Dismiss that RCT to finish the move
,What percentage of locomotive braking effort will be
applied with a medium set on the automatic brake? - ANSWERS-
100%
What penalty will be received after 5 seconds of
missed communication between the RCT and
the RCL? - ANSWERS-A full service brake application
Is it permissible to wear a raincoat over the
RCO vest? - ANSWERS-No, the RCO vest must always be the outer
most layer
What level of BAC (Breath Alcohol Content) is
considered to be a federal violation? - ANSWERS-.04 or higher
At what point is an employee no longer eligible to
lay-off Operation Red Block? - ANSWERS-Once an employee is
approached by a manager
When should an employee layoff
Operation Red Block? - ANSWERS-When he/she is unable to report
to work, but after
accepting the call
or
, When unable to continue working after reporting for duty
due to the use of drugs or alcohol
How long is a prescription valid from the date
it is issued? - ANSWERS-1 year
How many months will an employee who refuses a
drug and alcohol test be disqualified from service? - ANSWERS-9
months
If the tilt feature is allowed to time out, what brake
application will result? - ANSWERS-An emergency brake application
If the secondary operator places the RCT into
emergency, which RCO(s) must recover the
emergency? - ANSWERS-Both RCO's must perform the recovery
procedure
The Secondary RCO must recover the emergency
application first
What are all movements in remote control operations
considered? - ANSWERS-Shoving movements
