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UP Return to Work EXAM ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: What actions are required before fouling or crossing a track? (81.2.1) - ANSWER-
Look in both directions
Ensure no movement is closely approaching
Look for conditions that could interfere with footing
QUESTION: How may your train be authorized by a stop indication at a manual interlocking?
9.12.2 - ANSWER-Contact control operator who will give permission when it is known that the
route is properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized to enter the
track between that signal and the next absolute signal.
QUESTION: Pounds of brake pipe pressure that must be present at the rear of the train before
beginning an Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) 30.3/30.10.1 - ANSWER-90
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QUESTION: while flagging a signal at a manual interlocking, the dispatcher calls and tells you to
pick up a repaired bad order car off the next siding. How will you answer the dispatcher's
request? Your train is operating at restricted speed. 1.47.1 - ANSWER-Tell dispatcher you are in
a cab red zone and cannot respond.
QUESTION: Are you required to obtain Red Zone Protection before releasing the hand brakes
on your train while the car department has your train blue flagged? 81.5.4/5.13 - ANSWER-You
are not allowed to release the hand brakes on your train while the train is blue flagged unless
directed by the employee who placed the blue flag or the EIC of the employees working on the
blue flagged train.
QUESTION: When operating west of El Paso, where must you place an empty multiplatform
spine car in your manifest train to comply with train make-up restrictions?
SSI Item 5-B - ANSWER-Behind a car with no more than 4500 tons
QUESTION: Before cutting away from the rear portion of your train with a set out, what
securement procedure would you use? 32.1.3/32.1/32.1.1 - ANSWER-Tie sufficient hand brakes
Make a 20psi brake pipe reduction
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Close angle cock on Locomotive after brake pipe exhaust ceases
Leave angle cock open on the portion left standing to ensure air is not bottled
QUESTION: The dispatcher would like you to handle the switch for a pick-up off a controlled
siding within CTC. Descrive how this switching move could be made using the switch in hand
position. 9.13.2 - ANSWER-Job brief with dispatcher on moves to be made, receive authority to
enter the control point, and receive permission to place the switch in hand operation. Unlock
switch lock, place selector lever in hand position. Operate hand throw lever until switch points
are seen to move, even if it is already lined for intended route. Line switch for your route. Do
not return power to switch until final movement has been made over the switch.
QUESTION: If it is necessary to work between a yard track and the adjacent CTC controlled
siding, will you be required to obtain Track Breach Protection? SSI Item 12 - ANSWER-Yes.
QUESTION: After doubling a solid block of cars to your train, what air brake test(s) and
inspections will be necessary before departing? 30.7.1 & Glossary - ANSWER-Class III
Application and Release of brakes.
Q; "Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - ANSWER-Having personal electronic devices powered off
and out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
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UP Return to Work EXAM ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: What actions are required before fouling or crossing a track? (81.2.1) - ANSWER-
Look in both directions
Ensure no movement is closely approaching
Look for conditions that could interfere with footing
QUESTION: How may your train be authorized by a stop indication at a manual interlocking?
9.12.2 - ANSWER-Contact control operator who will give permission when it is known that the
route is properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized to enter the
track between that signal and the next absolute signal.
QUESTION: Pounds of brake pipe pressure that must be present at the rear of the train before
beginning an Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) 30.3/30.10.1 - ANSWER-90
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, Page 2 of 24
QUESTION: while flagging a signal at a manual interlocking, the dispatcher calls and tells you to
pick up a repaired bad order car off the next siding. How will you answer the dispatcher's
request? Your train is operating at restricted speed. 1.47.1 - ANSWER-Tell dispatcher you are in
a cab red zone and cannot respond.
QUESTION: Are you required to obtain Red Zone Protection before releasing the hand brakes
on your train while the car department has your train blue flagged? 81.5.4/5.13 - ANSWER-You
are not allowed to release the hand brakes on your train while the train is blue flagged unless
directed by the employee who placed the blue flag or the EIC of the employees working on the
blue flagged train.
QUESTION: When operating west of El Paso, where must you place an empty multiplatform
spine car in your manifest train to comply with train make-up restrictions?
SSI Item 5-B - ANSWER-Behind a car with no more than 4500 tons
QUESTION: Before cutting away from the rear portion of your train with a set out, what
securement procedure would you use? 32.1.3/32.1/32.1.1 - ANSWER-Tie sufficient hand brakes
Make a 20psi brake pipe reduction
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Close angle cock on Locomotive after brake pipe exhaust ceases
Leave angle cock open on the portion left standing to ensure air is not bottled
QUESTION: The dispatcher would like you to handle the switch for a pick-up off a controlled
siding within CTC. Descrive how this switching move could be made using the switch in hand
position. 9.13.2 - ANSWER-Job brief with dispatcher on moves to be made, receive authority to
enter the control point, and receive permission to place the switch in hand operation. Unlock
switch lock, place selector lever in hand position. Operate hand throw lever until switch points
are seen to move, even if it is already lined for intended route. Line switch for your route. Do
not return power to switch until final movement has been made over the switch.
QUESTION: If it is necessary to work between a yard track and the adjacent CTC controlled
siding, will you be required to obtain Track Breach Protection? SSI Item 12 - ANSWER-Yes.
QUESTION: After doubling a solid block of cars to your train, what air brake test(s) and
inspections will be necessary before departing? 30.7.1 & Glossary - ANSWER-Class III
Application and Release of brakes.
Q; "Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - ANSWER-Having personal electronic devices powered off
and out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
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