Railroad Final Exam (Practice Test)
Questions With 100% Pass
A track outside the limits of a manual interlocking, a control point, or a remotely
controlled Hump Yard - AnswerWhich 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 - AnswerWhen releasing working limits to the
Train Dispatcher the employee holding authority shall....
(select all that apply)
/.No - AnswerForman 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 - AnswerWho has overall responsibility for inspecting and maintaining on-track
equipment assigned to them?
/.working limits - AnswerRoadway 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 - AnswerEmployees 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 - AnswerWhat 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 - AnswerFor the purpose of double-copying a Track Authority what
information is required to be double copied?
(select all that apply)
/.True - AnswerRules governing the use of Railroad-supplied electronic devices do not
apply to the use of railroad radios.
(True or False)
/.No - AnswerA 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 - AnswerEmployees 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 - AnswerPassenger 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 - AnswerWithin working limits, when necessary to perform work that
may shunt track circuits, permission must first be obtained from
the_________________
/.25, 25 - AnswerRoadway 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 - AnswerEmployees must
have each railroad-supplied cell phone turned off, and earpieces removed
(select all that apply)
/.False - AnswerWhile 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 - AnswerDual control switches must not be hand-operated until permission is
obtained from the local Track Supervisor.
(True or False)
/.Must stop and cease work - Answerwhen 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 - AnswerThe following is not part of the
definition of Occupied track:
/.False - AnswerA 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 100% Pass
A track outside the limits of a manual interlocking, a control point, or a remotely
controlled Hump Yard - AnswerWhich 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 - AnswerWhen releasing working limits to the
Train Dispatcher the employee holding authority shall....
(select all that apply)
/.No - AnswerForman 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 - AnswerWho has overall responsibility for inspecting and maintaining on-track
equipment assigned to them?
/.working limits - AnswerRoadway 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 - AnswerEmployees 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 - AnswerWhat 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 - AnswerFor the purpose of double-copying a Track Authority what
information is required to be double copied?
(select all that apply)
/.True - AnswerRules governing the use of Railroad-supplied electronic devices do not
apply to the use of railroad radios.
(True or False)
/.No - AnswerA 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 - AnswerEmployees 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 - AnswerPassenger 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 - AnswerWithin working limits, when necessary to perform work that
may shunt track circuits, permission must first be obtained from
the_________________
/.25, 25 - AnswerRoadway 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 - AnswerEmployees must
have each railroad-supplied cell phone turned off, and earpieces removed
(select all that apply)
/.False - AnswerWhile 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 - AnswerDual control switches must not be hand-operated until permission is
obtained from the local Track Supervisor.
(True or False)
/.Must stop and cease work - Answerwhen 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 - AnswerThe following is not part of the
definition of Occupied track:
/.False - AnswerA 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)
