MTA Dispatcher Exam Questions and
Correct Answers uPDATED
Question 1
The total time period during which bus operators are allowed to wear their transit
issued summer uniform is
A. April 1 to September30
B. May 1 to September 30
C. May 1 to October 14
D. May 15 to October 31
Correct Answer
C. May 1 to October 14
Question 2
Bus operators must notify department of buses management of driver's license.
A. The next business day
B. Two working days
C. Three working days
D. Five working days
Correct Answer
A. The next business day
Question 3
A NYCT bus is photographed going through a solid red light by a hidden camera. Any
initial fine and any subsequent penalties should be
A. Paid by the department of buses
B. Paid by driver union
C. Paid by its driver
D. void by dept. of traffic.
Correct Answer
C. Paid by its driver
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, Question 4
Which of the following describes correctly the type of footwear that is authorized for
on duty bus operators?
A. Rippled vinyl-soled shoes with leather or other firm tops.
B. Leather- soled shoes with leather or other firm tops
C. Rubber-soled shoes with a slip-resistant tread and leather or other firm tops.
D. Rubber-soled shoes with slip-resistant thread and tight- weave canvas top
Correct Answer
C. Rubber-soled shoes with a slip-resistant tread and leather or other firm tops.
Question 5
You are the A.M. yard dispatcher. After all buses have pulled out for service, you see a
large oil spot on the floor of the depot. Of the following, which one is the best course
of action for you to take?
A. Do nothing because most diesel engines leak.
B. Place a newspaper over the spill.
C. Issue a violation to the shifter who parked the bus there, for failing to report the
leak.
D. Notify a maintenance supervisor or manager immediately and try to identify the
bus that was parked there from the track sheet.
Correct Answer
D. Notify a maintenance supervisor or manager immediately and try to identify the
bus that was parked there from the track sheet.
Question 6
Which of the following items is not part of a pre-trip inspection?
A. Checking the horn
B. Checking the windshield wiper's operations
C. Checking the engine oil level
D. Checking tire and hub lug nuts
Correct Answer
C. Checking the engine oil level
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Correct Answers uPDATED
Question 1
The total time period during which bus operators are allowed to wear their transit
issued summer uniform is
A. April 1 to September30
B. May 1 to September 30
C. May 1 to October 14
D. May 15 to October 31
Correct Answer
C. May 1 to October 14
Question 2
Bus operators must notify department of buses management of driver's license.
A. The next business day
B. Two working days
C. Three working days
D. Five working days
Correct Answer
A. The next business day
Question 3
A NYCT bus is photographed going through a solid red light by a hidden camera. Any
initial fine and any subsequent penalties should be
A. Paid by the department of buses
B. Paid by driver union
C. Paid by its driver
D. void by dept. of traffic.
Correct Answer
C. Paid by its driver
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, Question 4
Which of the following describes correctly the type of footwear that is authorized for
on duty bus operators?
A. Rippled vinyl-soled shoes with leather or other firm tops.
B. Leather- soled shoes with leather or other firm tops
C. Rubber-soled shoes with a slip-resistant tread and leather or other firm tops.
D. Rubber-soled shoes with slip-resistant thread and tight- weave canvas top
Correct Answer
C. Rubber-soled shoes with a slip-resistant tread and leather or other firm tops.
Question 5
You are the A.M. yard dispatcher. After all buses have pulled out for service, you see a
large oil spot on the floor of the depot. Of the following, which one is the best course
of action for you to take?
A. Do nothing because most diesel engines leak.
B. Place a newspaper over the spill.
C. Issue a violation to the shifter who parked the bus there, for failing to report the
leak.
D. Notify a maintenance supervisor or manager immediately and try to identify the
bus that was parked there from the track sheet.
Correct Answer
D. Notify a maintenance supervisor or manager immediately and try to identify the
bus that was parked there from the track sheet.
Question 6
Which of the following items is not part of a pre-trip inspection?
A. Checking the horn
B. Checking the windshield wiper's operations
C. Checking the engine oil level
D. Checking tire and hub lug nuts
Correct Answer
C. Checking the engine oil level
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