Railroad Final Exam (Practice Test)
Questions with Latest Update
A track outside the limits of a manual interlocking, a control point, or a remotely
controlled Hump Yard - Answer-Which of the following locations permits the use of
individual train detection?
Notify the Train Dispatcher that no employees have been granted authority to jointly
occupy the working limits.
State the name of each employee that he/she has authorized to jointly occupy the
working limits and the time each cleared - Answer-When releasing working limits to the
Train Dispatcher the employee holding authority shall....
(select all that apply)
No - Answer-Forman Brown is by himself and needs to inspect a power switch in
Control Point Beta. Can he use individual train detection as his form of protection?
Forman - Answer-Who has overall responsibility for inspecting and maintaining on-track
equipment assigned to them?
working limits - Answer-Roadway Workers jointly occupying working limits under the
authority of a Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) must report the position of any
switches operated to the RWIC when reporting clear of the...
To refer to a rule, timetable, or special instruction - Answer-Employees may use any
electronic device for this excepted task, if such use does not interfere with any
employees performance of safety related duties
No Part may be filled out in advance - Answer-What part of a Track Authority Form may
be filled out in advance of receiving information from the Train Dispatcher?
Working limits
Track authority Number
Any Restrictions - Answer-For the purpose of double-copying a Track Authority what
information is required to be double copied?
(select all that apply)
True - Answer-Rules governing the use of Railroad-supplied electronic devices do not
apply to the use of railroad radios.
(True or False)
No - Answer-A track inspector wants to use Individual Train Detection to inspect a
switch. Using the track speed in the timetable determination is made that there is not
, enough sight distance. Luckily today there is a 10 mph slow order on the track which
allows for plenty of sight distance. Is the use of individual Train detection authorized in
this scenario?
False - Answer-Employees occupying moving On-Track equipment must be securely
positioned and braced at all times to avoid injury in the event of a sudden stop.
Occupants may choose but it is not necessary to occupy a seat when available.
(True or False)
35, 30 - Answer-Passenger type Hi-Rail Vehicles 10,000 lbs. or less gross vehicle
weight (GVWR), must not exceed __________MPH. Other On-Track equipment must
not exceed _______MPH
Train Dispatcher - Answer-Within working limits, when necessary to perform work that
may shunt track circuits, permission must first be obtained from
the_________________
25, 25 - Answer-Roadway Workers must maintain ___________ feet of separation in
front of and behind Roadway Maintenance Machines. When Necessary, employees
may work closer than ______ feet provided that the employee(s) and machine operator
conduct a job safety briefing and all involved have a clear understanding of the
movements to be made.
when operating On-track equipment on the rail
when in the foul of the track, or within 4 feet of the nearest - Answer-Employees must
have each railroad-supplied cell phone turned off, and earpieces removed
(select all that apply)
False - Answer-While On-Track equipment is in motion, only the operator and not the
occupants of the equipment must remain vigilant and not engage in unnecessary
conversation or in boisterous conduct
(True or False)
False - Answer-Dual control switches must not be hand-operated until permission is
obtained from the local Track Supervisor.
(True or False)
Must stop and cease work - Answer-when traffic on the adjacent track is permitted past
the work area at speeds greater than 25 MPH, the On Track Equipment_______
On Ground equipment is utilized in the task - Answer-The following is not part of the
definition of Occupied track:
False - Answer-A component of a roadway maintenance machine may foul an adjacent
track, when sufficient sight distance is available to provide Train Approach Warning
(True or Flase)
Questions with Latest Update
A track outside the limits of a manual interlocking, a control point, or a remotely
controlled Hump Yard - Answer-Which of the following locations permits the use of
individual train detection?
Notify the Train Dispatcher that no employees have been granted authority to jointly
occupy the working limits.
State the name of each employee that he/she has authorized to jointly occupy the
working limits and the time each cleared - Answer-When releasing working limits to the
Train Dispatcher the employee holding authority shall....
(select all that apply)
No - Answer-Forman Brown is by himself and needs to inspect a power switch in
Control Point Beta. Can he use individual train detection as his form of protection?
Forman - Answer-Who has overall responsibility for inspecting and maintaining on-track
equipment assigned to them?
working limits - Answer-Roadway Workers jointly occupying working limits under the
authority of a Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) must report the position of any
switches operated to the RWIC when reporting clear of the...
To refer to a rule, timetable, or special instruction - Answer-Employees may use any
electronic device for this excepted task, if such use does not interfere with any
employees performance of safety related duties
No Part may be filled out in advance - Answer-What part of a Track Authority Form may
be filled out in advance of receiving information from the Train Dispatcher?
Working limits
Track authority Number
Any Restrictions - Answer-For the purpose of double-copying a Track Authority what
information is required to be double copied?
(select all that apply)
True - Answer-Rules governing the use of Railroad-supplied electronic devices do not
apply to the use of railroad radios.
(True or False)
No - Answer-A track inspector wants to use Individual Train Detection to inspect a
switch. Using the track speed in the timetable determination is made that there is not
, enough sight distance. Luckily today there is a 10 mph slow order on the track which
allows for plenty of sight distance. Is the use of individual Train detection authorized in
this scenario?
False - Answer-Employees occupying moving On-Track equipment must be securely
positioned and braced at all times to avoid injury in the event of a sudden stop.
Occupants may choose but it is not necessary to occupy a seat when available.
(True or False)
35, 30 - Answer-Passenger type Hi-Rail Vehicles 10,000 lbs. or less gross vehicle
weight (GVWR), must not exceed __________MPH. Other On-Track equipment must
not exceed _______MPH
Train Dispatcher - Answer-Within working limits, when necessary to perform work that
may shunt track circuits, permission must first be obtained from
the_________________
25, 25 - Answer-Roadway Workers must maintain ___________ feet of separation in
front of and behind Roadway Maintenance Machines. When Necessary, employees
may work closer than ______ feet provided that the employee(s) and machine operator
conduct a job safety briefing and all involved have a clear understanding of the
movements to be made.
when operating On-track equipment on the rail
when in the foul of the track, or within 4 feet of the nearest - Answer-Employees must
have each railroad-supplied cell phone turned off, and earpieces removed
(select all that apply)
False - Answer-While On-Track equipment is in motion, only the operator and not the
occupants of the equipment must remain vigilant and not engage in unnecessary
conversation or in boisterous conduct
(True or False)
False - Answer-Dual control switches must not be hand-operated until permission is
obtained from the local Track Supervisor.
(True or False)
Must stop and cease work - Answer-when traffic on the adjacent track is permitted past
the work area at speeds greater than 25 MPH, the On Track Equipment_______
On Ground equipment is utilized in the task - Answer-The following is not part of the
definition of Occupied track:
False - Answer-A component of a roadway maintenance machine may foul an adjacent
track, when sufficient sight distance is available to provide Train Approach Warning
(True or Flase)
