Union Pacific Conductor Final Exam Questions &
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What is a length of a track between A. Block
consecutive block signal or between a
block signal and the end of the block
system limit.
A. Block
B. Main track
C crossing
What is the appearance of a fixed or cab B. Signal aspect
signal ?
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons
According to rules hierarchy the system C. System general order
special instruction can be updated by
which of the following?
A. Service unit general order
B. General notice
C. System general order
What is an absolute signal that is C. Controlled signal
controlled by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal
,Your duties require you to cross through a C. Both answers are correct
train or a standing cut of cars. After
proper protection is provided and before
crossing over from one side of the
equipment to the other side, you should?
A. Choose equipment carefully, using cars
equipped with a crossover platform and
handholds (when available).
B. On equipment where crossover
platforms and handholds are not
available, use end of car structural
bracing to maintain 3-point contact, il
sate to do so.
C. Both answers are correct.
What is a system of tracks, other than C. Yard
main tracks and sidings, that is used for
making up trains, storng cars, and other
purposes?
A. Siding
B. Main track
C. Yard
To enter an area between two adjacent A. Breach
tracks is the glossary definition of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone
Employees must not get on or off cars B.Retain a grip with both hands on the handhold until both feet are firmly placed
and engines (whether standing or on the ground or other support.
moving) except when required in the
performance of duty, and only when it
can be done safely. When getting off
standing equipment:
A.Let go with both hands before your feet
touch the ground or other support.
B.Retain a grip with both hands on the
handhold until both feet are firmly placed
on the ground or other support.
C. Place one foot on the ground, then let
go with one hand and place the other
foot on the ground before letting go.
, Employees must be careful to prevent A. Alert and attentive
injuring themselves or others. They must
be ______ when performing their dutics
and plan their work to avoid injury.
A. Alert and Attentive
B. Responsive and Activel
C. Organized and Permissive
When an engine, train or cars are left C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent movement.
unattended, what must you do to secure
them?.
A. Apply air brakes to hold the train in
place.
B. Make a full-service reduction and place
the train in emergency.
C. Apply a suflicient number of hand
brakes to prevent movement.
How may rules be issued, canceled or B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special Instructions
modified?
A. General Notices
B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or
Special Instructions
C. Issuing new GCOR, Air Brake, or Safety
rules is the only way to change or modity
the rules.
Your engineer notices there is a revision C. Subdivision General Order
to the timetable. Where will this
information be contained?.
A. Work Order Reporting
B. Locomotive Consist Report
C. Subdivision General Order
Where can the "Explanation of B. Inside front cover of the timetable and the back cover of the SSI
Characters" table be found?
A. System Special Instructions. Item 1
B. Inside front cover of the timetable and
the back cover of the SSI
C. Timetable subdivision page, Section SI-
23, as defined by CFR242
When you are near a passing train, where B. Away from the track to avoid being struck by car doors or protruding/falling
should you stand? articles
A. On the adjacent track so you can see
defects on passing cars
B. Away from the track to avoid being
struck by car doors or protruding/falling
articles
C. With your back to the train to avoid
airborne materials getting in your eyes
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Terms in this set (97)
What is a length of a track between A. Block
consecutive block signal or between a
block signal and the end of the block
system limit.
A. Block
B. Main track
C crossing
What is the appearance of a fixed or cab B. Signal aspect
signal ?
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons
According to rules hierarchy the system C. System general order
special instruction can be updated by
which of the following?
A. Service unit general order
B. General notice
C. System general order
What is an absolute signal that is C. Controlled signal
controlled by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal
,Your duties require you to cross through a C. Both answers are correct
train or a standing cut of cars. After
proper protection is provided and before
crossing over from one side of the
equipment to the other side, you should?
A. Choose equipment carefully, using cars
equipped with a crossover platform and
handholds (when available).
B. On equipment where crossover
platforms and handholds are not
available, use end of car structural
bracing to maintain 3-point contact, il
sate to do so.
C. Both answers are correct.
What is a system of tracks, other than C. Yard
main tracks and sidings, that is used for
making up trains, storng cars, and other
purposes?
A. Siding
B. Main track
C. Yard
To enter an area between two adjacent A. Breach
tracks is the glossary definition of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone
Employees must not get on or off cars B.Retain a grip with both hands on the handhold until both feet are firmly placed
and engines (whether standing or on the ground or other support.
moving) except when required in the
performance of duty, and only when it
can be done safely. When getting off
standing equipment:
A.Let go with both hands before your feet
touch the ground or other support.
B.Retain a grip with both hands on the
handhold until both feet are firmly placed
on the ground or other support.
C. Place one foot on the ground, then let
go with one hand and place the other
foot on the ground before letting go.
, Employees must be careful to prevent A. Alert and attentive
injuring themselves or others. They must
be ______ when performing their dutics
and plan their work to avoid injury.
A. Alert and Attentive
B. Responsive and Activel
C. Organized and Permissive
When an engine, train or cars are left C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent movement.
unattended, what must you do to secure
them?.
A. Apply air brakes to hold the train in
place.
B. Make a full-service reduction and place
the train in emergency.
C. Apply a suflicient number of hand
brakes to prevent movement.
How may rules be issued, canceled or B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special Instructions
modified?
A. General Notices
B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or
Special Instructions
C. Issuing new GCOR, Air Brake, or Safety
rules is the only way to change or modity
the rules.
Your engineer notices there is a revision C. Subdivision General Order
to the timetable. Where will this
information be contained?.
A. Work Order Reporting
B. Locomotive Consist Report
C. Subdivision General Order
Where can the "Explanation of B. Inside front cover of the timetable and the back cover of the SSI
Characters" table be found?
A. System Special Instructions. Item 1
B. Inside front cover of the timetable and
the back cover of the SSI
C. Timetable subdivision page, Section SI-
23, as defined by CFR242
When you are near a passing train, where B. Away from the track to avoid being struck by car doors or protruding/falling
should you stand? articles
A. On the adjacent track so you can see
defects on passing cars
B. Away from the track to avoid being
struck by car doors or protruding/falling
articles
C. With your back to the train to avoid
airborne materials getting in your eyes
