UNION PACIFIC CONDUCTOR – COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
PREP WITH COMPLETE 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
(MOST RECENT!!)
1. What is the maximum authorized air flow (leakage) on a freight train during a
Class I brake test?
A) 5 CFM
B) 10 CFM
C) 15 CFM
D) 20 CFM
Answer: A
2. A blue flag or light displayed on equipment means:
A) Train may proceed at reduced speed
B) The track is out of service
C) People are working on, under, or between the equipment
D) The air brakes are cut out
Answer: C
3. According to GCOR, a train may not be left unattended unless:
A) It is on a main track
B) A sufficient hand brake is applied and the air brakes are fully charged
C) The locomotive is running in idle
D) The rear marker is removed
Answer: B
4. What is the minimum distance a blue flag must be displayed from the
equipment it protects?
A) 25 feet
B) 50 feet
C) 100 feet
D) Within sight of the equipment
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,Answer: B
5. When coupling to a cut of cars, what is the maximum speed allowed just before
impact?
A) 2 MPH
B) 4 MPH
C) 6 MPH
D) 8 MPH
Answer: B
6. A crew member’s personal fall arrest system must be inspected:
A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Before each use
D) Annually
Answer: C
7. Who has the final authority for the safe operation of a Union Pacific train?
A) The dispatcher
B) The engineer
C) The conductor
D) The yardmaster
Answer: C
8. When walking between moving equipment, you must:
A) Wait for a signal from the engineer
B) Never go between moving equipment
C) Jump quickly
D) Use a safety spotter
Answer: B
9. A “red zone” on a locomotive or railcar refers to:
A) Area where speed is restricted
B) Area that is electrical hazard only
C) Area where injury can occur due to movement or pinch points
D) Area where only managers may stand
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,Answer: C
10. What is the required illumination for a hand-held lantern at night?
A) 2 candela
B) 5 candela
C) Visible for at least 1/2 mile
D) Visible for at least 1 mile
Answer: C
11. The proper response to a “fuel spill” of more than 5 gallons is:
A) Continue operating normally
B) Notify the dispatcher and environmental coordinator immediately
C) Cover with sand and ignore
D) Wash away with water
Answer: B
12. A “shock” hazard on top of a boxcar is usually from:
A) Low-hanging wires
B) Overhead catenary or power lines
C) Static buildup
D) Diesel exhaust
Answer: B
13. When a conductor gives hand signals, the engineer must:
A) Acknowledge only by horn
B) Acknowledge by whistle, radio, or bell
C) Ignore if radio is working
D) Wait for a second signal
Answer: B
14. The minimum rest period before starting a new duty assignment (FRA HOS) is:
A) 6 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 12 hours
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, Answer: C
15. A “shove light” on the rear car of a shoving movement is required:
A) Only at night
B) Only in tunnels
C) At all times when moving without a person on the point
D) Never required if using radio
Answer: C
16. Before getting on or off moving equipment, speed must be:
A) Walking speed or less
B) 3 MPH or less
C) 5 MPH or less
D) No getting on/off moving equipment is allowed
Answer: D
17. A “lockout/tagout” procedure is used when:
A) The train is stopped for a meet
B) Someone is repairing or cleaning equipment
C) The conductor takes a break
D) Switching in a yard
Answer: B
18. If you see a fire on or near the train, the first call should be to:
A) The local fire department
B) The dispatcher
C) Your crew member
D) The mechanical department
Answer: B
19. How often must a conductor’s certificate be renewed (FRA)?
A) Every 6 months
B) Every year
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 3 years
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PREP WITH COMPLETE 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
(MOST RECENT!!)
1. What is the maximum authorized air flow (leakage) on a freight train during a
Class I brake test?
A) 5 CFM
B) 10 CFM
C) 15 CFM
D) 20 CFM
Answer: A
2. A blue flag or light displayed on equipment means:
A) Train may proceed at reduced speed
B) The track is out of service
C) People are working on, under, or between the equipment
D) The air brakes are cut out
Answer: C
3. According to GCOR, a train may not be left unattended unless:
A) It is on a main track
B) A sufficient hand brake is applied and the air brakes are fully charged
C) The locomotive is running in idle
D) The rear marker is removed
Answer: B
4. What is the minimum distance a blue flag must be displayed from the
equipment it protects?
A) 25 feet
B) 50 feet
C) 100 feet
D) Within sight of the equipment
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,Answer: B
5. When coupling to a cut of cars, what is the maximum speed allowed just before
impact?
A) 2 MPH
B) 4 MPH
C) 6 MPH
D) 8 MPH
Answer: B
6. A crew member’s personal fall arrest system must be inspected:
A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Before each use
D) Annually
Answer: C
7. Who has the final authority for the safe operation of a Union Pacific train?
A) The dispatcher
B) The engineer
C) The conductor
D) The yardmaster
Answer: C
8. When walking between moving equipment, you must:
A) Wait for a signal from the engineer
B) Never go between moving equipment
C) Jump quickly
D) Use a safety spotter
Answer: B
9. A “red zone” on a locomotive or railcar refers to:
A) Area where speed is restricted
B) Area that is electrical hazard only
C) Area where injury can occur due to movement or pinch points
D) Area where only managers may stand
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,Answer: C
10. What is the required illumination for a hand-held lantern at night?
A) 2 candela
B) 5 candela
C) Visible for at least 1/2 mile
D) Visible for at least 1 mile
Answer: C
11. The proper response to a “fuel spill” of more than 5 gallons is:
A) Continue operating normally
B) Notify the dispatcher and environmental coordinator immediately
C) Cover with sand and ignore
D) Wash away with water
Answer: B
12. A “shock” hazard on top of a boxcar is usually from:
A) Low-hanging wires
B) Overhead catenary or power lines
C) Static buildup
D) Diesel exhaust
Answer: B
13. When a conductor gives hand signals, the engineer must:
A) Acknowledge only by horn
B) Acknowledge by whistle, radio, or bell
C) Ignore if radio is working
D) Wait for a second signal
Answer: B
14. The minimum rest period before starting a new duty assignment (FRA HOS) is:
A) 6 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 12 hours
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, Answer: C
15. A “shove light” on the rear car of a shoving movement is required:
A) Only at night
B) Only in tunnels
C) At all times when moving without a person on the point
D) Never required if using radio
Answer: C
16. Before getting on or off moving equipment, speed must be:
A) Walking speed or less
B) 3 MPH or less
C) 5 MPH or less
D) No getting on/off moving equipment is allowed
Answer: D
17. A “lockout/tagout” procedure is used when:
A) The train is stopped for a meet
B) Someone is repairing or cleaning equipment
C) The conductor takes a break
D) Switching in a yard
Answer: B
18. If you see a fire on or near the train, the first call should be to:
A) The local fire department
B) The dispatcher
C) Your crew member
D) The mechanical department
Answer: B
19. How often must a conductor’s certificate be renewed (FRA)?
A) Every 6 months
B) Every year
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 3 years
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