Amtrak Conductor questions with
answers graded A+
ABSOLUTE BLOCK - correct answer ✔✔ A block that must not be occupied by more than one
train.
AUTHORIZED BUSINESS PURPOSE - correct answer ✔✔ A purpose directly related to the tasks
that an employee is expected to perform during the current tour of duty, as specified by the
railroad in writing.
AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNAL - correct answer ✔✔ A block signal that is activated either by track
circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy
AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM (ABS) - correct answer ✔✔ A block signal system in which
the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, cab signal, or both.
AUTOMATIC TRAIN STOP (ATS) - correct answer ✔✔ A device on an engine which will cause a
penalty application of the brakes if the engineer fails to acknowledge a cab signal change to a
more restrictive indication.
BLOCK - correct answer ✔✔ A length of track with defined limits on which train movements are
governed by block signals, cab signals, or Form D.
BLOCK SIGNAL - correct answer ✔✔ A fixed signal displayed to trains at the entrance of a block
to govern use of that block
answers graded A+
ABSOLUTE BLOCK - correct answer ✔✔ A block that must not be occupied by more than one
train.
AUTHORIZED BUSINESS PURPOSE - correct answer ✔✔ A purpose directly related to the tasks
that an employee is expected to perform during the current tour of duty, as specified by the
railroad in writing.
AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNAL - correct answer ✔✔ A block signal that is activated either by track
circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy
AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM (ABS) - correct answer ✔✔ A block signal system in which
the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, cab signal, or both.
AUTOMATIC TRAIN STOP (ATS) - correct answer ✔✔ A device on an engine which will cause a
penalty application of the brakes if the engineer fails to acknowledge a cab signal change to a
more restrictive indication.
BLOCK - correct answer ✔✔ A length of track with defined limits on which train movements are
governed by block signals, cab signals, or Form D.
BLOCK SIGNAL - correct answer ✔✔ A fixed signal displayed to trains at the entrance of a block
to govern use of that block
