BNSF Test 6 UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
What must the transmitting employee say to indicate a radio transmission is complete and no
response is expected? (2.4) - CORRECT ANSWER - Out
Trains must release Track and Time: (10.3b) - CORRECT ANSWER - Before the time granted
expires
Before granting Track and Time, what must the control operator do to the control machine to
prevent movement into the limits? (10.3.1) - CORRECT ANSWER - Apply blocking or
marking devices.
What is a fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block?
(GL) - CORRECT ANSWER - Block signal
Engines, cars, or equipment must not be detached and left standing entirely between the
opposing interlocking signals that govern movements at a railroad crossing at grade. (9.19) -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
Who must communicate at once with the control operator when a call light is illuminated? (9.24)
- CORRECT ANSWER - Any employee who sees it unless the employee is on a moving train
Red flags are used in conjunction with: (MW 5.4.3) - CORRECT ANSWER - Yellow-Red
flags
Where the less-than-2-mile requirement applies, yellow flags will be placed between the
switches of a siding used for the meeting or passing of trains, and: (MW 5.4.2) - CORRECT
ANSWER - A yellow flag must be placed adjacent to the siding tracks.
, What is a block or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by an "A" marker?
(GL) - CORRECT ANSWER - Absolute signal
On-track equipment is defined as machines that may be operated on the rails, and includes motor
cars, push cars, trailers, hi-rail vehicles, cranes, tampers, power jacks, ballast shapers, booms,
trucks, and other similar equipment. (MW-GL) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Yard limits authorize on-track equipment to occupy a main track and perform work when a block
system is in effect to indicate condition of the block. (MW 6.3.1) - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
When the control operator has stopped a conflicting movement and both crews have been
advised of the move to be made: (9.12.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - The control operator may
authorize another train to proceed in the same limits.
What is a series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both and the
signals are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use? (GL) -
CORRECT ANSWER - Automatic Block Signal System
Within CTC, a train is stopped at a Stop signal, no conflicting movement is evident, and the train
is not within Track and Time limits. What action should the crew take? (9.12.1) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Immediately contact the control operator.
Except when communication has failed, an emergency release must not be operated or its seal
broken: (9.18) - CORRECT ANSWER - Without permission from the control operator or train
dispatcher
If a signal or signal appliance functions improperly or the track is damaged: (9.5.2) - CORRECT
ANSWER - No movements on such routes may be permitted until the track and signal
appliance are examined and movement can occur safely.
Signals that govern movement on affected routes must display a Stop indication.
and CORRECT Answers
What must the transmitting employee say to indicate a radio transmission is complete and no
response is expected? (2.4) - CORRECT ANSWER - Out
Trains must release Track and Time: (10.3b) - CORRECT ANSWER - Before the time granted
expires
Before granting Track and Time, what must the control operator do to the control machine to
prevent movement into the limits? (10.3.1) - CORRECT ANSWER - Apply blocking or
marking devices.
What is a fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block?
(GL) - CORRECT ANSWER - Block signal
Engines, cars, or equipment must not be detached and left standing entirely between the
opposing interlocking signals that govern movements at a railroad crossing at grade. (9.19) -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
Who must communicate at once with the control operator when a call light is illuminated? (9.24)
- CORRECT ANSWER - Any employee who sees it unless the employee is on a moving train
Red flags are used in conjunction with: (MW 5.4.3) - CORRECT ANSWER - Yellow-Red
flags
Where the less-than-2-mile requirement applies, yellow flags will be placed between the
switches of a siding used for the meeting or passing of trains, and: (MW 5.4.2) - CORRECT
ANSWER - A yellow flag must be placed adjacent to the siding tracks.
, What is a block or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by an "A" marker?
(GL) - CORRECT ANSWER - Absolute signal
On-track equipment is defined as machines that may be operated on the rails, and includes motor
cars, push cars, trailers, hi-rail vehicles, cranes, tampers, power jacks, ballast shapers, booms,
trucks, and other similar equipment. (MW-GL) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Yard limits authorize on-track equipment to occupy a main track and perform work when a block
system is in effect to indicate condition of the block. (MW 6.3.1) - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
When the control operator has stopped a conflicting movement and both crews have been
advised of the move to be made: (9.12.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - The control operator may
authorize another train to proceed in the same limits.
What is a series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both and the
signals are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use? (GL) -
CORRECT ANSWER - Automatic Block Signal System
Within CTC, a train is stopped at a Stop signal, no conflicting movement is evident, and the train
is not within Track and Time limits. What action should the crew take? (9.12.1) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Immediately contact the control operator.
Except when communication has failed, an emergency release must not be operated or its seal
broken: (9.18) - CORRECT ANSWER - Without permission from the control operator or train
dispatcher
If a signal or signal appliance functions improperly or the track is damaged: (9.5.2) - CORRECT
ANSWER - No movements on such routes may be permitted until the track and signal
appliance are examined and movement can occur safely.
Signals that govern movement on affected routes must display a Stop indication.
