MTA Conductor Exam | Complete Practice QUESTIONs, Correct Answers & Detailed Rationales

MTA Conductor Exam | Complete Practice QUESTIONs, Correct Answers & Detailed Rationales Home Signal - ANSWER -A fixed signal that displays stop signal as its most restrictive aspect and governs the entrance to a route or block. Indication - ANSWER -The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal. Interlocking Signals - ANSWER -The fixed signals of an interlocking. Marker - ANSWER -A highly visible marking device in the red-orange-amber color range, affixed to the rear of the train to indicate that the train is complete. Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System (ACSES) - ANSWER -A transponder and data-radio based train-control system which will automatically apply the brakes of an equipped train if, while approaching a speed restriction or positive train stop location, the speed of the train exceeds the predetermined rate. ACSES Controlled Train - ANSWER -A passenger or freight class train equipped with the following ACSES controlled apparatus: a data radio, aspect display unit, sealed ACSES valve or switch, audible warning device and acknowledging switch in operative condition. Foul Time - ANSWER -A method of establishing working limits on a main track, secondary track or siding in which a roadway worker is notified by the train dispatcher through the block operator that no trains will operate within the working limits established on that track until the roadway worker reports clear of the track. Inaccessible Track - ANSWER -A method of establishing working limits on tracks not controlled by the train dispatcher or block operator by physically preventing the entry and movement of trains. Job Briefing - ANSWER -When reporting for duty, employees whose duties require coordination with other employees must hold a job briefing to review operational sand safety conditions. If these conditions change, employees must hold an additional job briefing to discuss the new conditions. Roadway Worker - ANSWER -An employee of a railroad, or of a contractor to a railroad, whose duties include inspection, construction, maintenance or repair of railroad track, bridges, roadway, signal and communication systems, electric traction systems, roadway facilities or roadway maintenance machinery on or near track or with the potential of fouling a track and flagmen and watchmen/lookouts responsible for their protection. Watchmen/Lookout - ANSWER -A properly equipped employee that has been annually trained on roadway worker protection whose sole duty is to provide at least 15 seconds advanced visual and auditory warning of approaching trains or on track equipment to roadway workers. Working Limits - ANSWER -A segment of track with definite boundaries upon which trains may move only as authorized by the roadway worker in charge of that segment of track. Limited Speed - ANSWER -A speed not exceeding 45 mph. Maximum Authorized Speed (MAS) - ANSWER -The highest speed that is permitted over a specific portion of the railroad. It may be authorized by the special instructions of the current timetable, rules of the operating department or any other publication authorized by the general superintendent-transportation. Medium Speed - ANSWER -A speed not exceeding 30 mph, except in ASC territory, train will be governed by speed displayed on the cab signal indicator not to exceed 40 mph. Reduced Speed - ANSWER -A speed at which a train can be stopped short of another train or obstruction. Restricted Speed (RS) - ANSWER -A mode of operation, at which a train can be stopped within one half the range of vision, short of the next signal, another train, obstruction, derail, or switch improperly lined, looking out for broken rail or crossing protection not functioning, not exceeding 15 miles per hour. Slow Speed - ANSWER -A speed not exceeding 15 mph, except in ASC territory, train will be governed by speed displayed on the cab signal indicator not to exceed 30 mph. Automatic Safety Switch - ANSWER -A switch identified by a yellow switch stand. Trains may make trailing point moves through the switch without previously aligning it by hand unless otherwise specified. Crossover - ANSWER -A track connection between two adjacent, not necessarily parallel tracks, consisting of a minimum of two switches, which is intended to be used primarily for the purpose of crossing over from one track to another. Detrail - ANSWER -A track safety device, fixed or portable, designed to guide a car off the rails at a selected location on a track as a means of protection against collisions or other accidents. Dual Control Switch - ANSWER -A power-operated switch also equipped for hand operation. Electronic Lock Switch - ANSWER -A hand-operated switch equipped with an electrical device that restricts the movement of the switch. Hand-Operated Switch - ANSWER -A switch that must be aligned by hand before a train makes a trailing point movement through the switch. Interlocking Switch - ANSWER -A switch within interlocking limits controlled by the block operator or train dispatcher working in conjunction with interlocking signals and other interlocking appliances. Spring Switch - ANSWER -A switch within interlocking limits controlled by the block operator or train dispatcher working in conjunction with interlocking signals and other interlocking appliances. Block-Limit Station - ANSWER -A place at which a block-limit signal is displayed. Block Station - ANSWER -A place at which manual block signals are displayed. Interlocking Station - ANSWER -A place from which an interlocking is operated. Passenger Station - ANSWER -A place at which trains are scheduled to receive and/or discharge passengers.