RWP PG STUDY GUIDE EXAM TEST.
type of working limits on controlled track - CORRECT ANSWER foul time, exclusive track occupancy
type of working limits on non-controlled track - CORRECT ANSWER inaccessible track
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER watchman
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - CORRECT ANSWER inspection and construction of track,
maintenance of bridges, repair of signal and communication systems, repair of RMM
True or false. Fouling a track can apply to both people and machinery - CORRECT ANSWER True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 feet
from the nearest running rail
a what authorizes movements on controlled track. - CORRECT ANSWER Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group is working on.... -
CORRECT ANSWER All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - CORRECT ANSWER A work group
The main role of the RWIC is.... - CORRECT ANSWER To establish on track safety
When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - CORRECT ANSWER If there is an
emergency at the job site and no other forms of communication are available
, Prior to performing any task that requires fouling a track or has the potential to foul a track, all roadway
workers must participate in an.... - CORRECT ANSWER on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - CORRECT ANSWER At the job location
Whistle boards are required when.... - CORRECT ANSWER 5 or more employees are working for more
than 1 hour
When using foul time with off-track equipment for more than 5 minutes on a main track you must use....
- CORRECT ANSWER a supplemental shunting device
Local control is used for.... - CORRECT ANSWER C&S inspections/testing or joint C&S and MW switch
inspection
How is a job briefing documented? - CORRECT ANSWER NRPC 4104
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - CORRECT ANSWER When performing any task that has
potential to foul a track.
Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - CORRECT ANSWER RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working limits)? - CORRECT
ANSWER That no trains will operate within the working limits
What information is provide by the RWIC when requesting foul time? - CORRECT ANSWER Name and
title, time limits, track designation, track limits
When is the use of an SSD required? - CORRECT ANSWER Any situation in which equipment is used for
foul time longer than 5 minutes
type of working limits on controlled track - CORRECT ANSWER foul time, exclusive track occupancy
type of working limits on non-controlled track - CORRECT ANSWER inaccessible track
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER watchman
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - CORRECT ANSWER inspection and construction of track,
maintenance of bridges, repair of signal and communication systems, repair of RMM
True or false. Fouling a track can apply to both people and machinery - CORRECT ANSWER True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 feet
from the nearest running rail
a what authorizes movements on controlled track. - CORRECT ANSWER Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group is working on.... -
CORRECT ANSWER All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - CORRECT ANSWER A work group
The main role of the RWIC is.... - CORRECT ANSWER To establish on track safety
When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - CORRECT ANSWER If there is an
emergency at the job site and no other forms of communication are available
, Prior to performing any task that requires fouling a track or has the potential to foul a track, all roadway
workers must participate in an.... - CORRECT ANSWER on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - CORRECT ANSWER At the job location
Whistle boards are required when.... - CORRECT ANSWER 5 or more employees are working for more
than 1 hour
When using foul time with off-track equipment for more than 5 minutes on a main track you must use....
- CORRECT ANSWER a supplemental shunting device
Local control is used for.... - CORRECT ANSWER C&S inspections/testing or joint C&S and MW switch
inspection
How is a job briefing documented? - CORRECT ANSWER NRPC 4104
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - CORRECT ANSWER When performing any task that has
potential to foul a track.
Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - CORRECT ANSWER RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working limits)? - CORRECT
ANSWER That no trains will operate within the working limits
What information is provide by the RWIC when requesting foul time? - CORRECT ANSWER Name and
title, time limits, track designation, track limits
When is the use of an SSD required? - CORRECT ANSWER Any situation in which equipment is used for
foul time longer than 5 minutes
