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Union Pacific conductor final Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is a length of a track between consecutive block signal or between a block
signal and the end of the block system limit.
A. Block
B. Main track
C crossing
Correct Answer
A. Block
Question 2
What is the appearance of a fixed or cab signal ?
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons
Correct Answer
B. Signal aspect
Question 3
According to rules hierarchy the system special instruction can be updated by which
of the following?
A. Service unit general order
B. General notice
C. System general order
Correct Answer
C. System general order
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Question 4
What is an absolute signal that is controlled by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal
Correct Answer
C. Controlled signal
Question 5
Your duties require you to cross through a 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.
Correct Answer
C. Both answers are correct
Question 6
What is a system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, that is used for making
up trains, storng cars, and other purposes?
A. Siding
B. Main track
C. Yard
Correct Answer
C. Yard
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Question 7
To enter an area between two adjacent tracks is the glossary definition of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone
Correct Answer
A. Breach
Question 8
Employees must not get on or off cars and engines (whether standing or 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.
Correct Answer
B.Retain a grip with both hands on the handhold until both feet are firmly placed on
the ground or other support.
Question 9
Employees must be careful to prevent 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
Correct Answer
A. Alert and attentive
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Question 10
When an engine, train or cars are left 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.
Correct Answer
C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent movement.
Question 11
How may rules be issued, canceled or 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.
Correct Answer
B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special Instructions
Question 12
Your engineer notices there is a revision to the timetable. Where will this information
be contained?.
A. Work Order Reporting
B. Locomotive Consist Report
C. Subdivision General Order
Correct Answer
C. Subdivision General Order
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Union Pacific conductor final Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is a length of a track between consecutive block signal or between a block
signal and the end of the block system limit.
A. Block
B. Main track
C crossing
Correct Answer
A. Block
Question 2
What is the appearance of a fixed or cab signal ?
A. Signal indication
B. Signal aspect
C. Signal reasons
Correct Answer
B. Signal aspect
Question 3
According to rules hierarchy the system special instruction can be updated by which
of the following?
A. Service unit general order
B. General notice
C. System general order
Correct Answer
C. System general order
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,9/27/25, 9:05 AM Union Pacific conductor final <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">95+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Style Question…
Question 4
What is an absolute signal that is controlled by a controlled operator?
A. Track occupation signal
B. Stop and proceed signal
C. Controlled signal
Correct Answer
C. Controlled signal
Question 5
Your duties require you to cross through a 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.
Correct Answer
C. Both answers are correct
Question 6
What is a system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, that is used for making
up trains, storng cars, and other purposes?
A. Siding
B. Main track
C. Yard
Correct Answer
C. Yard
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,9/27/25, 9:05 AM Union Pacific conductor final <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">95+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Style Question…
Question 7
To enter an area between two adjacent tracks is the glossary definition of ?
A. Breach
B. Crossing Through
C. Red Zone
Correct Answer
A. Breach
Question 8
Employees must not get on or off cars and engines (whether standing or 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.
Correct Answer
B.Retain a grip with both hands on the handhold until both feet are firmly placed on
the ground or other support.
Question 9
Employees must be careful to prevent 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
Correct Answer
A. Alert and attentive
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Question 10
When an engine, train or cars are left 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.
Correct Answer
C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent movement.
Question 11
How may rules be issued, canceled or 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.
Correct Answer
B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special Instructions
Question 12
Your engineer notices there is a revision to the timetable. Where will this information
be contained?.
A. Work Order Reporting
B. Locomotive Consist Report
C. Subdivision General Order
Correct Answer
C. Subdivision General Order
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