CSX FREIGHT CONDUCTOR QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔When performing a class 3 brake test where your consist changed, what is the
difference in pressure between applied and release? - ✔✔5 PSI
✔✔You are instructed to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a customer
facility, upon arriving you find the shipment is not ready for transport, who do you notify?
- ✔✔Notify the customer, Dispatcher or your immediate supervisor
✔✔You are instructed to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a customer
facility, upon arriving you find the shipment is not ready for transport, what do you do? -
✔✔Do Not Accept
✔✔You are required to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a customer location
without any paperwork and the dispatcher says he will deliver you paperwork over the
radio what form will you use? - ✔✔Radio Waybill
✔✔What paperwork do you need to transport hazardous material shipment by rail
transportation? Select all that apply - ✔✔1) Acceptable Shipping Documents
2) a document showing the current position of the hazardous material shipment in the
train
✔✔Which of the following is the ranking crewmember responsible for? Select all that
apply - ✔✔1) Complying with instructions for switching cars or serving customers
2) Accurately reporting work, using electronic reporting tools when assigned
✔✔What is not an en route failure of two way telemetry? - ✔✔Rear-to-front
communication
✔✔ How long is a Class 1 brake test good if the train has been off air? - ✔✔24 hours
, ✔✔True or False: A class 1 brake test must be performed on the entire train where the
train is originally assembled. - ✔✔True
✔✔How many cars on a train have to have working air brakes during a class 1 brake
test? - ✔✔All each brake must apply and release
✔✔When retesting a car after failing a brake test how long must the retest take? - ✔✔3
minutes
✔✔Which is true regarding a class 1 brake test? - ✔✔Both sides of the car are
examined during the inspection process to observe the functioning of all moving parts of
the brake system.
✔✔What device do you arm the EOT to? - ✔✔the HTD
✔✔What is the Branch Pipe Cut Out Cock used for? - ✔✔To cut the control valve in and
out on a locomotive or car
✔✔What does off air mean? - ✔✔Not being supplied air
✔✔Before you perform a roll by inspection do both sides need to be inspected? -
✔✔Yes
✔✔What is the maximum speed for a roll by inspection? - ✔✔10 MPH
✔✔Telemetry can be used to perform brake tests when: Select All That Apply - ✔✔1)
The controlling locomotive has an operative HTD
2) The rear car is equipped with an operative EOT
✔✔What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing where no changes to the
consist were made? - ✔✔Class III
✔✔True or False: When notified by the mechanical department that the emergency
capability of telemetry passed a bench test, no further test is required. - ✔✔True
✔✔When a train is required to be off air for more than 24 hours, what Brake Test is
required? - ✔✔Class 1
✔✔Which of the following are required to provide warning signals during the day?
Select all that apply - ✔✔1) Red Flag
2) Red Fusees
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔When performing a class 3 brake test where your consist changed, what is the
difference in pressure between applied and release? - ✔✔5 PSI
✔✔You are instructed to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a customer
facility, upon arriving you find the shipment is not ready for transport, who do you notify?
- ✔✔Notify the customer, Dispatcher or your immediate supervisor
✔✔You are instructed to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a customer
facility, upon arriving you find the shipment is not ready for transport, what do you do? -
✔✔Do Not Accept
✔✔You are required to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a customer location
without any paperwork and the dispatcher says he will deliver you paperwork over the
radio what form will you use? - ✔✔Radio Waybill
✔✔What paperwork do you need to transport hazardous material shipment by rail
transportation? Select all that apply - ✔✔1) Acceptable Shipping Documents
2) a document showing the current position of the hazardous material shipment in the
train
✔✔Which of the following is the ranking crewmember responsible for? Select all that
apply - ✔✔1) Complying with instructions for switching cars or serving customers
2) Accurately reporting work, using electronic reporting tools when assigned
✔✔What is not an en route failure of two way telemetry? - ✔✔Rear-to-front
communication
✔✔ How long is a Class 1 brake test good if the train has been off air? - ✔✔24 hours
, ✔✔True or False: A class 1 brake test must be performed on the entire train where the
train is originally assembled. - ✔✔True
✔✔How many cars on a train have to have working air brakes during a class 1 brake
test? - ✔✔All each brake must apply and release
✔✔When retesting a car after failing a brake test how long must the retest take? - ✔✔3
minutes
✔✔Which is true regarding a class 1 brake test? - ✔✔Both sides of the car are
examined during the inspection process to observe the functioning of all moving parts of
the brake system.
✔✔What device do you arm the EOT to? - ✔✔the HTD
✔✔What is the Branch Pipe Cut Out Cock used for? - ✔✔To cut the control valve in and
out on a locomotive or car
✔✔What does off air mean? - ✔✔Not being supplied air
✔✔Before you perform a roll by inspection do both sides need to be inspected? -
✔✔Yes
✔✔What is the maximum speed for a roll by inspection? - ✔✔10 MPH
✔✔Telemetry can be used to perform brake tests when: Select All That Apply - ✔✔1)
The controlling locomotive has an operative HTD
2) The rear car is equipped with an operative EOT
✔✔What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing where no changes to the
consist were made? - ✔✔Class III
✔✔True or False: When notified by the mechanical department that the emergency
capability of telemetry passed a bench test, no further test is required. - ✔✔True
✔✔When a train is required to be off air for more than 24 hours, what Brake Test is
required? - ✔✔Class 1
✔✔Which of the following are required to provide warning signals during the day?
Select all that apply - ✔✔1) Red Flag
2) Red Fusees
