CSX Conductor Week 2 test UPDATED
QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
Engine - CORRECT ANSWER - This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of
energy.
Intermodal Train - CORRECT ANSWER - This is designed entirely to carry trailers,
containers, motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and
repair of rolling equipment.
Siding - CORRECT ANSWER - This is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - CORRECT ANSWER - Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - CORRECT ANSWER - Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - CORRECT ANSWER - Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - CORRECT ANSWER - A speed that will permit stopping within one
half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on
track equipment, or a stop signal.
Restricted Speed - CORRECT ANSWER - A speed that will permit stopping within one
half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on
track equipment, or a stop signal.
Spring switch - CORRECT ANSWER - Equipped to restore to normal position after being
trailed through.
, Dual Control Switch - CORRECT ANSWER - This is power operated and also equipped
for hand operation.
Excepted track - CORRECT ANSWER - A segment of track designated in special
instructions. No more than 10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern
train movement.
Block - CORRECT ANSWER - Track section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect. - CORRECT ANSWER - The appearance of a fixed signal.
Signal Indication - CORRECT ANSWER - Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect. - CORRECT ANSWER - When a signal aspect permits a train to
proceed when the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - CORRECT ANSWER - Equipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - CORRECT ANSWER - Where signals are remotely controlled, defined
in time tables.
Automatic Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A block signal that is activated either by
track circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal - CORRECT ANSWER - Displays aspect by a color of light.
QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
Engine - CORRECT ANSWER - This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of
energy.
Intermodal Train - CORRECT ANSWER - This is designed entirely to carry trailers,
containers, motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and
repair of rolling equipment.
Siding - CORRECT ANSWER - This is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - CORRECT ANSWER - Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - CORRECT ANSWER - Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - CORRECT ANSWER - Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - CORRECT ANSWER - A speed that will permit stopping within one
half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on
track equipment, or a stop signal.
Restricted Speed - CORRECT ANSWER - A speed that will permit stopping within one
half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on
track equipment, or a stop signal.
Spring switch - CORRECT ANSWER - Equipped to restore to normal position after being
trailed through.
, Dual Control Switch - CORRECT ANSWER - This is power operated and also equipped
for hand operation.
Excepted track - CORRECT ANSWER - A segment of track designated in special
instructions. No more than 10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern
train movement.
Block - CORRECT ANSWER - Track section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect. - CORRECT ANSWER - The appearance of a fixed signal.
Signal Indication - CORRECT ANSWER - Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect. - CORRECT ANSWER - When a signal aspect permits a train to
proceed when the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - CORRECT ANSWER - Equipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - CORRECT ANSWER - Where signals are remotely controlled, defined
in time tables.
Automatic Block Signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A block signal that is activated either by
track circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal - CORRECT ANSWER - Displays aspect by a color of light.
