NORAC exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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1. Automatic Block Signal System (ABS) A block signal system in
which the use of each block
is governed by an automat-
ic block signal, cab signal,
or both
2. Return Movement The movement of an un-
coupled engine (or en-
gines) or leading portion
of a train, directed back
toward the remaining sta-
tionary portion of the same
train
3. Distant Signal A fixed signal used to gov-
ern the approach to a home
signal
4. Home Signal A signal that governs the
entrance to an interlocking
5. Main Track The name of a track that
is designated by timetable
upon which movements
authorized by ABS, DCS, or
interlocking rules
6. Bulletin Order (BO) A publication used to noti-
fy employees of the move-
ment of trains. Bulletin Or-
ders are issued periodically
by the designated oflcer
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7. General Order A publication used to sum-
marize changes to the
timetable and other in-
structions
8. Division Notice (DN) A publication issued peri-
odically which contains in-
structions or information
which do not affect the
movement of trains
9. Slow Speed Not exceeding 15 MPH
10. Medium Speed Not exceeding 30 MPH
11. Limited Speed Not exceeding 45 mph (40
mph for freight)
12. Term used for Maximum Authorized Speed Normal Speed
13. Fouling Point The point on a track be-
yond which equipment will
foul an adjacent track. Foul-
ing points will not safely ac-
commodate a person rid-
ing the side of a car.
14. Whom should an employee consult if in doubt as Rules Department
to the meaning or application of a rule or special
instruction?
15. What required books must employee maintain and Operating Rules and
have with them while on duty? Timetable, Safety Rules,
Air Brake Instructions, and
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Hazardous Materials In-
structions, if they are in-
volved in the shipment of
hazardous materials
16. Where must employees keep their switch keys? In secure places & must not
allow unqualified / unau-
thorized persons to use or
gain access to them
17. Why is unauthorized use of electronic devices prohib- It could interfere with the
ited? employees (or others) pre-
formance of safety related
duties
18. What unusual occurrences must be reported to the Derailments, collisions,
train dispatcher? storms, washouts, high wa-
ter, fires, obstructions to
track or any other con-
dition which could result
in death/ injury, damage
to property/ disruption of
railroad operations
19. To whom does Rule G apply? All employees
20. When employees have questions regarding adverse A company medical oflcer
effects of prescribed medication who should they
contact?
21. Where can employees get help if they are impaired Pier
and cannot report for duty?
Answers
1. Automatic Block Signal System (ABS) A block signal system in
which the use of each block
is governed by an automat-
ic block signal, cab signal,
or both
2. Return Movement The movement of an un-
coupled engine (or en-
gines) or leading portion
of a train, directed back
toward the remaining sta-
tionary portion of the same
train
3. Distant Signal A fixed signal used to gov-
ern the approach to a home
signal
4. Home Signal A signal that governs the
entrance to an interlocking
5. Main Track The name of a track that
is designated by timetable
upon which movements
authorized by ABS, DCS, or
interlocking rules
6. Bulletin Order (BO) A publication used to noti-
fy employees of the move-
ment of trains. Bulletin Or-
ders are issued periodically
by the designated oflcer
, NORAC exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
7. General Order A publication used to sum-
marize changes to the
timetable and other in-
structions
8. Division Notice (DN) A publication issued peri-
odically which contains in-
structions or information
which do not affect the
movement of trains
9. Slow Speed Not exceeding 15 MPH
10. Medium Speed Not exceeding 30 MPH
11. Limited Speed Not exceeding 45 mph (40
mph for freight)
12. Term used for Maximum Authorized Speed Normal Speed
13. Fouling Point The point on a track be-
yond which equipment will
foul an adjacent track. Foul-
ing points will not safely ac-
commodate a person rid-
ing the side of a car.
14. Whom should an employee consult if in doubt as Rules Department
to the meaning or application of a rule or special
instruction?
15. What required books must employee maintain and Operating Rules and
have with them while on duty? Timetable, Safety Rules,
Air Brake Instructions, and
, NORAC exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Hazardous Materials In-
structions, if they are in-
volved in the shipment of
hazardous materials
16. Where must employees keep their switch keys? In secure places & must not
allow unqualified / unau-
thorized persons to use or
gain access to them
17. Why is unauthorized use of electronic devices prohib- It could interfere with the
ited? employees (or others) pre-
formance of safety related
duties
18. What unusual occurrences must be reported to the Derailments, collisions,
train dispatcher? storms, washouts, high wa-
ter, fires, obstructions to
track or any other con-
dition which could result
in death/ injury, damage
to property/ disruption of
railroad operations
19. To whom does Rule G apply? All employees
20. When employees have questions regarding adverse A company medical oflcer
effects of prescribed medication who should they
contact?
21. Where can employees get help if they are impaired Pier
and cannot report for duty?
