RWP PG UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
type of working limits on controlled track - CORRECT ANSWER - foul time, exclusive track
occupancy
type of working limits on non-controlled track - CORRECT ANSWER - inaccessible track
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER - watchman
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER - individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - CORRECT ANSWER - inspection and
construction of track, maintenance of bridges, repair of signal and communication systems,
repair of RMM
True or false. Fouling a track can apply to both people and machinery - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 4 feet from the nearest running rail
a what authorizes movements on controlled track. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group is working
on.... - CORRECT ANSWER - All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - CORRECT ANSWER - A work group
, The main role of the RWIC is.... - CORRECT ANSWER - To establish on track safety
When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - CORRECT ANSWER - If
there is an emergency at the job site and no other forms of communication are available
Prior to performing any task that requires fouling a track or has the potential to foul a track, all
roadway workers must participate in an.... - CORRECT ANSWER - on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - CORRECT ANSWER - At the job location
Whistle boards are required when.... - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 or more employees are
working for more than 1 hour
When using foul time with off-track equipment for more than 5 minutes on a main track you
must use.... - CORRECT ANSWER - a supplemental shunting device
Local control is used for.... - CORRECT ANSWER - C&S inspections/testing or joint C&S
and MW switch inspection
How is a job briefing documented? - CORRECT ANSWER - NRPC 4104
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - CORRECT ANSWER - When performing any
task that has potential to foul a track.
Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - CORRECT ANSWER - RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working limits)? -
CORRECT ANSWER - That no trains will operate within the working limits
CORRECT Answers
type of working limits on controlled track - CORRECT ANSWER - foul time, exclusive track
occupancy
type of working limits on non-controlled track - CORRECT ANSWER - inaccessible track
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER - watchman
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER - individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - CORRECT ANSWER - inspection and
construction of track, maintenance of bridges, repair of signal and communication systems,
repair of RMM
True or false. Fouling a track can apply to both people and machinery - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 4 feet from the nearest running rail
a what authorizes movements on controlled track. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group is working
on.... - CORRECT ANSWER - All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - CORRECT ANSWER - A work group
, The main role of the RWIC is.... - CORRECT ANSWER - To establish on track safety
When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - CORRECT ANSWER - If
there is an emergency at the job site and no other forms of communication are available
Prior to performing any task that requires fouling a track or has the potential to foul a track, all
roadway workers must participate in an.... - CORRECT ANSWER - on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - CORRECT ANSWER - At the job location
Whistle boards are required when.... - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 or more employees are
working for more than 1 hour
When using foul time with off-track equipment for more than 5 minutes on a main track you
must use.... - CORRECT ANSWER - a supplemental shunting device
Local control is used for.... - CORRECT ANSWER - C&S inspections/testing or joint C&S
and MW switch inspection
How is a job briefing documented? - CORRECT ANSWER - NRPC 4104
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - CORRECT ANSWER - When performing any
task that has potential to foul a track.
Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - CORRECT ANSWER - RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working limits)? -
CORRECT ANSWER - That no trains will operate within the working limits
