BNSF - Test 9 UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
40.1- Train Dispatchers must not sacrifice safety to save time. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
40.1.1- Dispatchers may, when necessary, set up dangerous conditions in the movement of trains,
engines, and MW equipment. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - False.
40.1.2- Dispatchers may enter incorrect information into a computer system if train performance
is improved. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - False
40.3- Before giving information on trains and train movement to others, require them to identify
their foreman's name. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - False - themselves and location
40.4.1- A train dispatcher may relay information about passing a red flag from employee in
charge of the red flag. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - True
40.4.4- Before granting a train verbal authority to pass a signal displaying a Stop Indication in
CTC (9.12.1): - CORRECT ANSWER - a) Determine if train has stopped.
b) Verify the Stop signal is visible.
c) Determine the conductor's or engineer's name.
40.4.7- When notified that signal displays a false proceed, train movement must not be allowed
until instructions are received from the roadmaster - CORRECT ANSWER - False. Tested by
signal team, released by Signal Supervisor or General Superintendent Transportation.
40.4.8- When an accident occurs at crossing with an automatic crossing device, notify the
______ immediately, who will in turn notify the ______ - CORRECT ANSWER - Signal Call
Desk
Signal Maintainer notification
,40.5- Dispatchers are not responsible for keeping adjoining terminals informed as to expected
arrival times of inbound trains. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - False. 30 minutes
40.7.2- When any instruction or authority has been repeated back correctly, respond with ____ -
CORRECT ANSWER - "That is correct."
51.2- Handwritten train movement records and track bulletins must be retained and archived. T/F
- CORRECT ANSWER - True
51.5- When verbally transmitting track bulletin, track warrants, track and time, and OCS, what is
required? - CORRECT ANSWER - • Ascertain who is copying the document before
transmitting.
• Regulate the speed of the transmission to ensure that the receiving employee can copy it.
• Record the required information on the form provided, and read aloud all applicable preprinted
and written instructions.
• Make sure the employee copying repeats all applicable preprinted and written instructions.
• Confirm information repeated is correct.
• Underscore each written word and figure each time it is repeated when using handwritten
forms.
2.14.1 Verbally Transmitting and Repeating Mandatory Directives - CORRECT ANSWER -
When transmitting and repeating mandatory directives:
• State and spell single digit numbers by number and digit.
• State multiple digit numbers by number and digit.
• Identify decimal points as "point", "dot", or "decimal".
• State and spell directions.
51.6- Number the following handwritten instructions: - CORRECT ANSWER - • Track
bulletin restrictions
• Track warrants
, • Track and time
• Track permits
• OCS
53.1.2- What is required for a train to pass over a broken rail? - CORRECT ANSWER -
permission from a qualified Engineering Department employee (MW or Signal) at the location
43.8- Deliver track bulletin restrictions to all trains affected by the restrictions. A train
approaching a restriction must have the restriction delivered to a crew member prior to
encountering an associated yellow or yellow/red track flag. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - True
43.3- When issuing a track bulletin for a permanent track condition, make sure the permanent
track condition is carried on the track bulletin until: _________ - CORRECT ANSWER - -
The condition has been covered by track bulletin restriction for 60 days.
- The Chief Dispatcher approves its removal.
43.9- When told that track flags are improperly displayed or missing, immediately notify the
MW employee in charge or the employee's supervisor. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - True
42.7- When TYE employees request that train movement be restricted on adjacent track
controlled by a BNSF train dispatcher, the following applies____ - CORRECT ANSWER - •
When advised by the employee that tasks cannot be performed on the side opposite where a train
may approach on the adjacent track, issue Track Warrant for the limits identified. For the
address, use the identification of the train the requesting employee is assigned to.
• If a train is authorized through the identified limits, do not issue Track Warrant contingent upon
a condition. Issue only after any train movement authorized is physically passing or has passed
the location where the Track Warrant will be used.
40.4.7- An example of a false proceed is when a signal indicates proceed over an out-of-
correspondence switch. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - True
and CORRECT Answers
40.1- Train Dispatchers must not sacrifice safety to save time. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
40.1.1- Dispatchers may, when necessary, set up dangerous conditions in the movement of trains,
engines, and MW equipment. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - False.
40.1.2- Dispatchers may enter incorrect information into a computer system if train performance
is improved. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - False
40.3- Before giving information on trains and train movement to others, require them to identify
their foreman's name. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - False - themselves and location
40.4.1- A train dispatcher may relay information about passing a red flag from employee in
charge of the red flag. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - True
40.4.4- Before granting a train verbal authority to pass a signal displaying a Stop Indication in
CTC (9.12.1): - CORRECT ANSWER - a) Determine if train has stopped.
b) Verify the Stop signal is visible.
c) Determine the conductor's or engineer's name.
40.4.7- When notified that signal displays a false proceed, train movement must not be allowed
until instructions are received from the roadmaster - CORRECT ANSWER - False. Tested by
signal team, released by Signal Supervisor or General Superintendent Transportation.
40.4.8- When an accident occurs at crossing with an automatic crossing device, notify the
______ immediately, who will in turn notify the ______ - CORRECT ANSWER - Signal Call
Desk
Signal Maintainer notification
,40.5- Dispatchers are not responsible for keeping adjoining terminals informed as to expected
arrival times of inbound trains. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - False. 30 minutes
40.7.2- When any instruction or authority has been repeated back correctly, respond with ____ -
CORRECT ANSWER - "That is correct."
51.2- Handwritten train movement records and track bulletins must be retained and archived. T/F
- CORRECT ANSWER - True
51.5- When verbally transmitting track bulletin, track warrants, track and time, and OCS, what is
required? - CORRECT ANSWER - • Ascertain who is copying the document before
transmitting.
• Regulate the speed of the transmission to ensure that the receiving employee can copy it.
• Record the required information on the form provided, and read aloud all applicable preprinted
and written instructions.
• Make sure the employee copying repeats all applicable preprinted and written instructions.
• Confirm information repeated is correct.
• Underscore each written word and figure each time it is repeated when using handwritten
forms.
2.14.1 Verbally Transmitting and Repeating Mandatory Directives - CORRECT ANSWER -
When transmitting and repeating mandatory directives:
• State and spell single digit numbers by number and digit.
• State multiple digit numbers by number and digit.
• Identify decimal points as "point", "dot", or "decimal".
• State and spell directions.
51.6- Number the following handwritten instructions: - CORRECT ANSWER - • Track
bulletin restrictions
• Track warrants
, • Track and time
• Track permits
• OCS
53.1.2- What is required for a train to pass over a broken rail? - CORRECT ANSWER -
permission from a qualified Engineering Department employee (MW or Signal) at the location
43.8- Deliver track bulletin restrictions to all trains affected by the restrictions. A train
approaching a restriction must have the restriction delivered to a crew member prior to
encountering an associated yellow or yellow/red track flag. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - True
43.3- When issuing a track bulletin for a permanent track condition, make sure the permanent
track condition is carried on the track bulletin until: _________ - CORRECT ANSWER - -
The condition has been covered by track bulletin restriction for 60 days.
- The Chief Dispatcher approves its removal.
43.9- When told that track flags are improperly displayed or missing, immediately notify the
MW employee in charge or the employee's supervisor. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - True
42.7- When TYE employees request that train movement be restricted on adjacent track
controlled by a BNSF train dispatcher, the following applies____ - CORRECT ANSWER - •
When advised by the employee that tasks cannot be performed on the side opposite where a train
may approach on the adjacent track, issue Track Warrant for the limits identified. For the
address, use the identification of the train the requesting employee is assigned to.
• If a train is authorized through the identified limits, do not issue Track Warrant contingent upon
a condition. Issue only after any train movement authorized is physically passing or has passed
the location where the Track Warrant will be used.
40.4.7- An example of a false proceed is when a signal indicates proceed over an out-of-
correspondence switch. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER - True
