Conductor Final Exam questions and
answers graded A+
Is it permissible to cross over a coupled , moving freight cards? (GSR- G-6) - correct answer ✔✔
NO
When Mounting or dismounting: how many points of contact should be maintained? (GSR G-2) -
correct answer ✔✔ Three
When Mounting or dismounting: Which was should you be facing? (GSR T-8) - correct answer
✔✔ Facing the equipment
When Mounting or dismounting: Which ladder or step should be used? GSRT-8) - correct
answer ✔✔ Sill Step
When Mounting or dismounting: Which Foot should be used first if equipment is moving? (GSR
T-8) - correct answer ✔✔ Trailing Foot
Describe the proper steps for conducting a job briefing? - correct answer ✔✔ -Discuss the
sequence of the basic job steps
-Point out potential hazards related to the job
-inspect equipment and tools before using, even if they are thought to be in working condition
-determine and acquire what protective equipment is required for the job.
-Make sure that the instructions are understood and it is clear how the job will be preformed
-Follow up with fellow employees to ensure compliance with safe work practices
Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
,Describe when gloves must be worn? - correct answer ✔✔ Gloves must be worn by employees
riding on freight cars or on steps of engines, operating hand brakes, switches or derails, coupling
and uncoupling airhoses, turning angle cocks, handling burning fusees, and removing or
installing end of train marking devices.
Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
When must hearing protection be worn? - correct answer ✔✔ -Where continuous noise
requires raising the voice to be heard from a distance of 3 feet,
-where required by posted noticed or special instructions
-While sanding, fueling or inspecting locomotives
on a locomotive underload
Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
When safety glasses with approved side shields must be worn? - correct answer ✔✔ -Wear
approved ANSI Z87+ high velocity impact poly carbonate safety eye wear with side shields on
duty, they need not be worn when in an office, locker room, designated lunch area, when in
highway motor vehicle or when out of the vehicle off property and not otherwise required to
wear eye protection or in passenger carrying rail equipment.
Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
The criteria for a properly designed safety shoe? - correct answer ✔✔ -Lace up style
-footwear that affords support and protection with upper that extends over the ankle (min of 5
inches height as measured from the inside of the boot- Note: for scalloped % inches applies to
the tallest measurement )
-Minimum 3/8 inch vertical defined heel
-Sturdy "lug" type soles that will resist puncture
-rounded toes
Before going between the equipment attached locomotives, a crew member must notify the
engineer. How will the engineer the be governed regarding securing the equipment? - correct
, answer ✔✔ The locomotive engineer must then fully apply the locomotive independent brakes,
center the reverser, and then confirm this action with the crew member requesting proctection
by radio responses "set and Centered" or sound the whistle signal "one long" if hand signals are
being used.
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Reverse Movement? - correct answer ✔✔ a movement opposite of the authorized direction
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Block? - correct answer ✔✔ A length of track: between consecutive block signals , between a
block signal and the end of block system limits, or in ATC limits the use of which is governed by
cab signals and or block signals
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Automatic block signal system (ABS)? - correct answer ✔✔ a series of consecutive blocks
governed by block signals, cab signals or both. The signals are activated by the train or by
certain conditions that affect the block use.
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Absolute signal? - correct answer ✔✔ a block or interlocking signal without a number plate or
designated by an A marker
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Centralized traffic control? - correct answer ✔✔ A block system that uses block signal
indications top authorize train movements.
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Signal aspect? - correct answer ✔✔ The appearance of a fixed or cab signal
answers graded A+
Is it permissible to cross over a coupled , moving freight cards? (GSR- G-6) - correct answer ✔✔
NO
When Mounting or dismounting: how many points of contact should be maintained? (GSR G-2) -
correct answer ✔✔ Three
When Mounting or dismounting: Which was should you be facing? (GSR T-8) - correct answer
✔✔ Facing the equipment
When Mounting or dismounting: Which ladder or step should be used? GSRT-8) - correct
answer ✔✔ Sill Step
When Mounting or dismounting: Which Foot should be used first if equipment is moving? (GSR
T-8) - correct answer ✔✔ Trailing Foot
Describe the proper steps for conducting a job briefing? - correct answer ✔✔ -Discuss the
sequence of the basic job steps
-Point out potential hazards related to the job
-inspect equipment and tools before using, even if they are thought to be in working condition
-determine and acquire what protective equipment is required for the job.
-Make sure that the instructions are understood and it is clear how the job will be preformed
-Follow up with fellow employees to ensure compliance with safe work practices
Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
,Describe when gloves must be worn? - correct answer ✔✔ Gloves must be worn by employees
riding on freight cars or on steps of engines, operating hand brakes, switches or derails, coupling
and uncoupling airhoses, turning angle cocks, handling burning fusees, and removing or
installing end of train marking devices.
Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
When must hearing protection be worn? - correct answer ✔✔ -Where continuous noise
requires raising the voice to be heard from a distance of 3 feet,
-where required by posted noticed or special instructions
-While sanding, fueling or inspecting locomotives
on a locomotive underload
Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
When safety glasses with approved side shields must be worn? - correct answer ✔✔ -Wear
approved ANSI Z87+ high velocity impact poly carbonate safety eye wear with side shields on
duty, they need not be worn when in an office, locker room, designated lunch area, when in
highway motor vehicle or when out of the vehicle off property and not otherwise required to
wear eye protection or in passenger carrying rail equipment.
Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR T-3)
The criteria for a properly designed safety shoe? - correct answer ✔✔ -Lace up style
-footwear that affords support and protection with upper that extends over the ankle (min of 5
inches height as measured from the inside of the boot- Note: for scalloped % inches applies to
the tallest measurement )
-Minimum 3/8 inch vertical defined heel
-Sturdy "lug" type soles that will resist puncture
-rounded toes
Before going between the equipment attached locomotives, a crew member must notify the
engineer. How will the engineer the be governed regarding securing the equipment? - correct
, answer ✔✔ The locomotive engineer must then fully apply the locomotive independent brakes,
center the reverser, and then confirm this action with the crew member requesting proctection
by radio responses "set and Centered" or sound the whistle signal "one long" if hand signals are
being used.
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Reverse Movement? - correct answer ✔✔ a movement opposite of the authorized direction
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Block? - correct answer ✔✔ A length of track: between consecutive block signals , between a
block signal and the end of block system limits, or in ATC limits the use of which is governed by
cab signals and or block signals
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Automatic block signal system (ABS)? - correct answer ✔✔ a series of consecutive blocks
governed by block signals, cab signals or both. The signals are activated by the train or by
certain conditions that affect the block use.
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Absolute signal? - correct answer ✔✔ a block or interlocking signal without a number plate or
designated by an A marker
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Centralized traffic control? - correct answer ✔✔ A block system that uses block signal
indications top authorize train movements.
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Signal aspect? - correct answer ✔✔ The appearance of a fixed or cab signal
