Conductor Final Exam

CONDUCTOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS




Is it permissible to cross over a coupled , moving freight cards? (GSR- G-6) - answersNO
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When Mounting or dismounting: how many points of contact should be maintained? (GSR G-2) -
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answersThree
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When Mounting or dismounting: Which was should you be facing? (GSR T-8) - answersFacing the
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equipment
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When Mounting or dismounting: Which ladder or step should be used? GSRT-8) - answersSill Step
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When Mounting or dismounting: Which Foot should be used first if equipment is moving? (GSR T-
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8) - answersTrailing Foot
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Describe the proper steps for conducting a job briefing? - answers-Discuss the sequence of the
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basic job steps
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-Point out potential hazards related to the job
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-inspect equipment and tools before using, even if they are thought to be in working condition
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-determine and acquire what protective equipment is required for the job.
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-Make sure that the instructions are understood and it is clear how the job will be preformed
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-Follow up with fellow employees to ensure compliance with safe work practices
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Describe when gloves must be worn? - answersGloves must be worn by employees riding on
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freight cars or on steps of engines, operating hand brakes, switches or derails, coupling and
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uncoupling airhoses, turning angle cocks, handling burning fusees, and removing or installing
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end of train marking devices.
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When must hearing protection be worn? - answers-Where continuous noise requires raising the
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voice to be heard from a distance of 3 feet,
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-where required by posted noticed or special instructions
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-While sanding, fueling or inspecting locomotives
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on a locomotive underload
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When safety glasses with approved side shields must be worn? - answers-Wear approved ANSI
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Z87+ high velocity impact poly carbonate safety eye wear with side shields on duty, they need not
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be worn when in an office, locker room, designated lunch area, when in highway motor vehicle or
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when out of the vehicle off property and not otherwise required to wear eye protection or in
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passenger carrying rail equipment.
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The criteria for a properly designed safety shoe? - answers-Lace up style
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-footwear that affords support and protection with upper that extends over the ankle (min of 5
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inches height as measured from the inside of the boot- Note: for scalloped % inches applies to the
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tallest measurement )
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, Before going between the equipment attached locomotives, a crew member must notify the
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engineer. How will the engineer the be governed regarding securing the equipment? -
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answersThe locomotive engineer must then fully apply the locomotive independent brakes,
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center the reverser, and then confirm this action with the crew member requesting proctection
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by radio responses "set and Centered" or sound the whistle signal "one long" if hand signals are
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being used.
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
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Reverse Movement? - answersa movement opposite of the authorized direction
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
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Block? - answersA length of track: between consecutive block signals , between a block signal and
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the end of block system limits, or in ATC limits the use of which is governed by cab signals and or
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block signals
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
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Automatic block signal system (ABS)? - answersa series of consecutive blocks governed by block
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signals, cab signals or both. The signals are activated by the train or by certain conditions that
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affect the block use.
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
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Absolute signal? - answersa block or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by
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an A marker
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
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Centralized traffic control? - answersA block system that uses block signal indications top ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra




authorize train movements.
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What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
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Signal aspect? - answersThe appearance of a fixed or cab signal
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