CSX Conductor Exam 3 Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
How many hours is a Class 1 brake test considered "good" after your train is off
air? - ✔✔24 Hours
T/F When performing a Class 1 brake test you must check that the brakes apply
and release on each car - ✔✔True
If you retest a cars air brakes after a failed air test, how long must the brake
remain applied? - ✔✔3 minutes
Which of the following are true about a Class 1 Air Brake Test? - ✔✔Both sides
of a car must be examined at some time in the inspection process to observe
the functioning of all moving parts of the brake system
To what device do you arm the EOT to? - ✔✔HTD - Head of Train device
What is the purpose of a Branch Pipe Cock? - ✔✔To cut the brake control valve
into or out of service
What is the term used to describe when the air brake system on a car or cut of
cars is not being supplied with air pressurized to 60 psi or more? - ✔✔Off Air
T/F Before performing a roll-by inspection to verify air brakes release during a
Class 1 brake test, do both sides have to be inspected? - ✔✔True
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, What speed is not to be exceeded during a roll-by inspection? - ✔✔10 mph
S/A Telemetry can be used to perform an air brake test and meet 2 way
equipped requirement when the following conditions are met - ✔✔1) The
controlling locomotive has and operative HTD 2)rear car is equipped with an
operative EOT capable of 2 way communication
How many working air brakes must you have before performing a Class 1 brake
test? - ✔✔Each car must apply and release
What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing where no changes to
the consist were made? - ✔✔Class 3
T/F When notified by the Mechanical Department that emergency capability of
telemetry has passed the bench test, no further action is required. - ✔✔True
When required to pick up a cut of cars that has been off air for more than 24
hours, what kind of brake test must be performed? - ✔✔Class 1
Which of the following is not considered an in route failure of two way
telemetry? - ✔✔Rear to Front no communication
S/A Which of the following tools are used for performing daylight flagging
duties? - ✔✔1) Red fuzees 2) Red flag
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Correct Answers | New Update
How many hours is a Class 1 brake test considered "good" after your train is off
air? - ✔✔24 Hours
T/F When performing a Class 1 brake test you must check that the brakes apply
and release on each car - ✔✔True
If you retest a cars air brakes after a failed air test, how long must the brake
remain applied? - ✔✔3 minutes
Which of the following are true about a Class 1 Air Brake Test? - ✔✔Both sides
of a car must be examined at some time in the inspection process to observe
the functioning of all moving parts of the brake system
To what device do you arm the EOT to? - ✔✔HTD - Head of Train device
What is the purpose of a Branch Pipe Cock? - ✔✔To cut the brake control valve
into or out of service
What is the term used to describe when the air brake system on a car or cut of
cars is not being supplied with air pressurized to 60 psi or more? - ✔✔Off Air
T/F Before performing a roll-by inspection to verify air brakes release during a
Class 1 brake test, do both sides have to be inspected? - ✔✔True
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, What speed is not to be exceeded during a roll-by inspection? - ✔✔10 mph
S/A Telemetry can be used to perform an air brake test and meet 2 way
equipped requirement when the following conditions are met - ✔✔1) The
controlling locomotive has and operative HTD 2)rear car is equipped with an
operative EOT capable of 2 way communication
How many working air brakes must you have before performing a Class 1 brake
test? - ✔✔Each car must apply and release
What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing where no changes to
the consist were made? - ✔✔Class 3
T/F When notified by the Mechanical Department that emergency capability of
telemetry has passed the bench test, no further action is required. - ✔✔True
When required to pick up a cut of cars that has been off air for more than 24
hours, what kind of brake test must be performed? - ✔✔Class 1
Which of the following is not considered an in route failure of two way
telemetry? - ✔✔Rear to Front no communication
S/A Which of the following tools are used for performing daylight flagging
duties? - ✔✔1) Red fuzees 2) Red flag
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