NORAC Study Guide 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
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1. What is the Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)
block signal sys- [NORAC p.1]
tem called in
which the use of
each block is gov-
erned by an au-
tomatic block sig-
nal, cab signal or
both?
2. What is the term Return Movement
for an uncou- [NORAC p.6]
pled engine (or
engines) or the
leading portion
of a train that
is directed back
toward the re-
maining station-
ary portion of the
same train?
3. What type of sig- Distant Signal
nal is used to [NORAC p.3]
govern the ap-
proach to a home
signal?
4. The signal that Home Signal
governs the en- [NORAC p.4]
trance to an
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interlocking is
called what?
5. What is the name Main Track
of a track that [NORAC p.5]
is designated by
timetable upon
which move-
ments are au-
thorized by ABS,
DCS or interlock-
ing rules?
6. What publication Bulletin Order (BO)
is used to inform [NORAC p.1]
employees of in-
formation affect-
ing the move-
ment of trains?
7. What publication General Order (GO)
is used to sum- [NORAC p.4]
marize changes
to the timetable
and other in-
struction manu-
als?
8. What publication Division Notice (DN)
is published pe- [NORAC p.3]
riodically which
contains instruc-
tion and in-
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formation that
does not affect
the movement of
trains?
9. What is the Stop An operation of the PTC system which allows equipment to be released from a
Release func- positive stop. [NORAC p.7]
tion?
10. What is a Positive An electronic train control system which enforces Normal Speed, Temporary
Train Control Sys- Speed Restrictions, Stop Signals, or other conditions requiring a train stop. [NO-
tem (PTC)? RAC p.6]
11. What is a Data A radio used on PTC equipped trains and fixed sites to send and receive PTC data
Radio? updates and information. [NORAC p.2]
12. What is a A device mounted between the rails that transmits location specific information to
Transponder? trains equipped with on board PTC apparatus.
[NORAC p.8]
13. What is the Slow Speed
speed that does [NORAC p.7]
not exceed
15MPH?
14. What is the Medium Speed
speed that does [NORAC p.7]
not exceed
30MPH?
15. What is the Limited Speed
speed that does [NORAC p.7]
not exceed
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45MPH for pas-
senger trains
and 40MPH for
freight trains?
16. What is the term Normal Speed
used for Maxi- [NORAC p.7]
mum Authorized
Speed?
17. What is the foul- The point on a track beyond which equipment will foul an adjacent track. Fouling
ing point? points will not safely accommodate a person riding the side of a car. [NORAC p.4]
18. Whom should an Employees must be familiar with and obey all rules and special instructions that
employee con- relate to their duties. If in doubt as to the meaning or application of a rule or
sult if in doubt special instruction, an employee must request an explanation from the proper
as to the mean- authority.
ing or application [NORAC Rule B, p.9]
of a rule or spe-
cial instruction?
19. What required The operating rules and timetable, if their duties are affected by them.
books must em-
ployees maintain The safety rules for their department.
and have with
The Hazardous Materials Instructions, if they are involved in the shipment of
them on duty?
hazardous materials.
The Air Brake Instructions, if their duties are affected by them.
[NORAC Rule A, p.9]
20. When must a Train and engine crews must notify the appropriate Train Dispatcher or other
train crew noti- designated supervisor not less than 3 hours before the expiration of their legal
CORRECT Answers
1. What is the Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)
block signal sys- [NORAC p.1]
tem called in
which the use of
each block is gov-
erned by an au-
tomatic block sig-
nal, cab signal or
both?
2. What is the term Return Movement
for an uncou- [NORAC p.6]
pled engine (or
engines) or the
leading portion
of a train that
is directed back
toward the re-
maining station-
ary portion of the
same train?
3. What type of sig- Distant Signal
nal is used to [NORAC p.3]
govern the ap-
proach to a home
signal?
4. The signal that Home Signal
governs the en- [NORAC p.4]
trance to an
, NORAC Study Guide 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
interlocking is
called what?
5. What is the name Main Track
of a track that [NORAC p.5]
is designated by
timetable upon
which move-
ments are au-
thorized by ABS,
DCS or interlock-
ing rules?
6. What publication Bulletin Order (BO)
is used to inform [NORAC p.1]
employees of in-
formation affect-
ing the move-
ment of trains?
7. What publication General Order (GO)
is used to sum- [NORAC p.4]
marize changes
to the timetable
and other in-
struction manu-
als?
8. What publication Division Notice (DN)
is published pe- [NORAC p.3]
riodically which
contains instruc-
tion and in-
, NORAC Study Guide 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
formation that
does not affect
the movement of
trains?
9. What is the Stop An operation of the PTC system which allows equipment to be released from a
Release func- positive stop. [NORAC p.7]
tion?
10. What is a Positive An electronic train control system which enforces Normal Speed, Temporary
Train Control Sys- Speed Restrictions, Stop Signals, or other conditions requiring a train stop. [NO-
tem (PTC)? RAC p.6]
11. What is a Data A radio used on PTC equipped trains and fixed sites to send and receive PTC data
Radio? updates and information. [NORAC p.2]
12. What is a A device mounted between the rails that transmits location specific information to
Transponder? trains equipped with on board PTC apparatus.
[NORAC p.8]
13. What is the Slow Speed
speed that does [NORAC p.7]
not exceed
15MPH?
14. What is the Medium Speed
speed that does [NORAC p.7]
not exceed
30MPH?
15. What is the Limited Speed
speed that does [NORAC p.7]
not exceed
, NORAC Study Guide 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
45MPH for pas-
senger trains
and 40MPH for
freight trains?
16. What is the term Normal Speed
used for Maxi- [NORAC p.7]
mum Authorized
Speed?
17. What is the foul- The point on a track beyond which equipment will foul an adjacent track. Fouling
ing point? points will not safely accommodate a person riding the side of a car. [NORAC p.4]
18. Whom should an Employees must be familiar with and obey all rules and special instructions that
employee con- relate to their duties. If in doubt as to the meaning or application of a rule or
sult if in doubt special instruction, an employee must request an explanation from the proper
as to the mean- authority.
ing or application [NORAC Rule B, p.9]
of a rule or spe-
cial instruction?
19. What required The operating rules and timetable, if their duties are affected by them.
books must em-
ployees maintain The safety rules for their department.
and have with
The Hazardous Materials Instructions, if they are involved in the shipment of
them on duty?
hazardous materials.
The Air Brake Instructions, if their duties are affected by them.
[NORAC Rule A, p.9]
20. When must a Train and engine crews must notify the appropriate Train Dispatcher or other
train crew noti- designated supervisor not less than 3 hours before the expiration of their legal
