AMT 2 Exam with correct Answers
ARC - Answer -A luminous and potentially destructive flash or flame in or about the
wires, third rail, or electric apparatus caused by the passage of electric current through
the air.
Bus Jumper - Answer -A cable used to transmit high voltage power between
pantographs and/or one unit of electric equipment to another.
Circuit - Answer -The complete path over which electric current is transmitted from and
returned to its source.
Class A - Answer -Linemen, Substation Electricians, Third Railmen, and C&S
employees who are trained and qualified to provide protection services as well as work
on or about the electrification system.
Class B - Answer -Mechanical department employee's trained to perform work on or
qualified to protect others on top of electric equipment in electrified territory.
Class C - Answer -Employees trained and qualified to work in electrified territory.
Dead Section (DS) - Answer -A de-energized section of the catenary. The limits are
designated by dead section signs of location specified in the timetable
De-Energized (Dangerous to life) - Answer -Electrical circuits/apparatus disconnected
from the power sources. These are considered dangerous to life until tested de-
energized and properly grounded.
Emergency Condition - Answer -A circumstance which presents a hazard to life,
infrastructure, or equipment that could interfere with train movement.
Energized - Live (Dangerous to Life) - Answer -Electrical circuits/apparatus connected
to a power source.
High Equipment - Answer -Equipment that, went on top of, will place employee 3 feet of
the catenary.
ARC - Answer -A luminous and potentially destructive flash or flame in or about the
wires, third rail, or electric apparatus caused by the passage of electric current through
the air.
Bus Jumper - Answer -A cable used to transmit high voltage power between
pantographs and/or one unit of electric equipment to another.
Circuit - Answer -The complete path over which electric current is transmitted from and
returned to its source.
Class A - Answer -Linemen, Substation Electricians, Third Railmen, and C&S
employees who are trained and qualified to provide protection services as well as work
on or about the electrification system.
Class B - Answer -Mechanical department employee's trained to perform work on or
qualified to protect others on top of electric equipment in electrified territory.
Class C - Answer -Employees trained and qualified to work in electrified territory.
Dead Section (DS) - Answer -A de-energized section of the catenary. The limits are
designated by dead section signs of location specified in the timetable
De-Energized (Dangerous to life) - Answer -Electrical circuits/apparatus disconnected
from the power sources. These are considered dangerous to life until tested de-
energized and properly grounded.
Emergency Condition - Answer -A circumstance which presents a hazard to life,
infrastructure, or equipment that could interfere with train movement.
Energized - Live (Dangerous to Life) - Answer -Electrical circuits/apparatus connected
to a power source.
High Equipment - Answer -Equipment that, went on top of, will place employee 3 feet of
the catenary.
