CSX Conductor Practice Questions with Verified Answers
Rated A
Absolute Block - -A block that may be Block signal - -A fixed signal displayed to
occupied by only one train at a time. trains at the entrance of a block to govern use of
the block.
Absolute Signal - -A color light color
positon light or semaphore signal without a Bolt lock switch - -A hand operated switch
number plate a "P" marker, "APP" marker "C" equiped with a pripe-connected locking device
marker or "G" marker that conveys stop as its that is designated to shunt the signal system
most restrictive indication. before the switch points are operated.
Automated Railroad Crossing - -A railroad Centralaized - -A __________train
crossing at grade it is protected by signals which dispatching system (CTDS)is a system by which
are actuated automatically by the approach of a train and on track equipment movements are
train. governed by a controlled signals and or
instructions of a train dispatcher from a
centrailized location.
Automatic Block Signal - -A block signal
that is activated either by track circuit or in
conjunction with interlocking or controlled point Color light signal - -A fixed signal that
circuit this block signal automatically indicates displays aspects by the color of light it may also
track condition and block occupancy. display aspects by a combination of colored
lights.
Automatic Block Signal, ABS - -A series of
consecutive blocks whose use is governed by Color position - -A ________ ________
train actauted block signals or by certain light signal is a fixed signal that displays aspects
conditions affecting the use of a block is called by the color or position of two or more lights it
an ___________ __________ _________ consists of a cluster of colored lights normally
system or (___). displayed in pairs for some aspects an additional
white or yellow light is displayed above or below
the cluster.
Auxiliary track - -A track other than a main
track.
Control station - -A place from which
signals and signal aplliances are operated it is
Block - -A track section of defined limits in also a place from which instructions governing
signaled territory a block is the track section railroad movements are issued.
between two consecutive block signals
geverning movements in the smae direction it is
also the track section from a block signal to the Controlled point - -A station designated in
end of signaled territory. the the timetable where signals are remotely
controlled from the control station.
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Rated A
Controlled siding - -A siding equipped with
controlled signals such signals authorize trains to DCS track warrant - -Track warrant where
enter or leave the siding only. the specified limits are designated by form EC-1
authority.
Controlled signal - -A fixed signal at the
entrance of a route or block it is used to govern bulletin - -A Dispatcher __________ is a
the movement of trains using that route or block computer generated form issued by the train
the signal is operated from a control station. dispatcher it contains current operating
instructions applying to the train addressed it also
contains information as to the latest systems and
Controlled Speed, TCOOS - -__________ general bulletins issued.
________ is a speed that will permit within one-
half the range of vision it will also permit stopping
short of a Train, Car, Obstuction, On track dispatcher message - -Instructions and
equipment, or Stop signal. Take Control Over mandatory directives issued by the train
Our Speed or ________. dispatcher in a the prescribed form when
applicable it governs the operaions of trains and
is part of a dispatcher bulletin.
Controlled track - -________ ________ is
a track upon which all movements will be
authorized by a train dispatcher. DTC block - -A block whose use is
governed by verbal authority of the train
dispatcher.
Crossover - -A combination of two
switches connecting two adjacent tracks.
DTC block form - -The prescribed from
used when obtaining a DTC track warrant.
Tonnage, special, clearance, radio - -CSX
train documentation is a computer generated
form consisting of some or all of the following: DTC block system - -A direct traffic control
_________ graph, restricted and _________ block or a series of consecutive DTC blocks.
handling, CT-168 report, _________ bureau
instructions, train listing and hazardous
endorsement, hazardous special handling DTC track warrant - -Track warrant where
instructions, hazardous material, ________ the specified limits are designated by block
waybill form. authority.
Current, traffic - -________ of ________ is Dual control - -A _____ ______ switch is a
the movement of trains on a main track in one power operated switch also equipped for hand
direction as a specified in the rules or special operation.
instructions.
, CSX Conductor Practice Questions with Verified Answers
Rated A
General Notice - -A computer writtne or
EC-1 - -A form used to record specific electronically transmitted notice of information
instructions regarding movements on controlled and instructions not affecting the movement of
tracks. trains issued by a division.
EC-1 - -The prescribed form used when HEAD of train device - -A device on an
obtaining a DCS track warrant. engine that recives information from and
transmits infromation to an end of train device.
HTD
Electric Locked - -An _______ ________
switch is a hand operated switch with an electric
locking device applied. Home Signal - -A fixed signal capable of
displaying a stop indication governing the
entrance to a route block or interlocking.
Emergency - -___________ inspection or
repairs is any unforeseen circumstances (such
as a derailment) has caused an inspection or a Improper signal aspect - -A signal aspect
repair to be made to ensure the safe movements that permits a train to proceed when the condition
of trains. of the block does not justify such an aspect.
Engine - -A locomotive unit propelled by Interlocking - -An arrangement of
any form of energy it is also a combination of interconnected signals and signal appliances for
such units operated from a single control. which interlocking rules are in effect. signals and
movements of signal appliances must suceed
each other in proper sequence.
Excepted Track - -A segment of track
identified in special instructions with no more
than 10 MPH, no revenue passenger service, no Interlocking Signals - -Fixed signals of an
more than five hazardous material placrded cars interlocking.
is called _________ _________.
Intermediate Signal - -A block signal
Exclusive, move - -The authority a train equipped with either a number plus "G" marker or
has to occupy a track which does not include a "P" marker it conveys procedd at a restricted
other movement within the same limit is called speed as its most restictive indication.
___________ authority to ______.
Intermodal train - -A freight train consisting
Fixed Signal - -A permanent signal or sign entirely of equipment designed to carry travelers ,
indicationg a condition affecting train movement. containers motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Rated A
Absolute Block - -A block that may be Block signal - -A fixed signal displayed to
occupied by only one train at a time. trains at the entrance of a block to govern use of
the block.
Absolute Signal - -A color light color
positon light or semaphore signal without a Bolt lock switch - -A hand operated switch
number plate a "P" marker, "APP" marker "C" equiped with a pripe-connected locking device
marker or "G" marker that conveys stop as its that is designated to shunt the signal system
most restrictive indication. before the switch points are operated.
Automated Railroad Crossing - -A railroad Centralaized - -A __________train
crossing at grade it is protected by signals which dispatching system (CTDS)is a system by which
are actuated automatically by the approach of a train and on track equipment movements are
train. governed by a controlled signals and or
instructions of a train dispatcher from a
centrailized location.
Automatic Block Signal - -A block signal
that is activated either by track circuit or in
conjunction with interlocking or controlled point Color light signal - -A fixed signal that
circuit this block signal automatically indicates displays aspects by the color of light it may also
track condition and block occupancy. display aspects by a combination of colored
lights.
Automatic Block Signal, ABS - -A series of
consecutive blocks whose use is governed by Color position - -A ________ ________
train actauted block signals or by certain light signal is a fixed signal that displays aspects
conditions affecting the use of a block is called by the color or position of two or more lights it
an ___________ __________ _________ consists of a cluster of colored lights normally
system or (___). displayed in pairs for some aspects an additional
white or yellow light is displayed above or below
the cluster.
Auxiliary track - -A track other than a main
track.
Control station - -A place from which
signals and signal aplliances are operated it is
Block - -A track section of defined limits in also a place from which instructions governing
signaled territory a block is the track section railroad movements are issued.
between two consecutive block signals
geverning movements in the smae direction it is
also the track section from a block signal to the Controlled point - -A station designated in
end of signaled territory. the the timetable where signals are remotely
controlled from the control station.
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Rated A
Controlled siding - -A siding equipped with
controlled signals such signals authorize trains to DCS track warrant - -Track warrant where
enter or leave the siding only. the specified limits are designated by form EC-1
authority.
Controlled signal - -A fixed signal at the
entrance of a route or block it is used to govern bulletin - -A Dispatcher __________ is a
the movement of trains using that route or block computer generated form issued by the train
the signal is operated from a control station. dispatcher it contains current operating
instructions applying to the train addressed it also
contains information as to the latest systems and
Controlled Speed, TCOOS - -__________ general bulletins issued.
________ is a speed that will permit within one-
half the range of vision it will also permit stopping
short of a Train, Car, Obstuction, On track dispatcher message - -Instructions and
equipment, or Stop signal. Take Control Over mandatory directives issued by the train
Our Speed or ________. dispatcher in a the prescribed form when
applicable it governs the operaions of trains and
is part of a dispatcher bulletin.
Controlled track - -________ ________ is
a track upon which all movements will be
authorized by a train dispatcher. DTC block - -A block whose use is
governed by verbal authority of the train
dispatcher.
Crossover - -A combination of two
switches connecting two adjacent tracks.
DTC block form - -The prescribed from
used when obtaining a DTC track warrant.
Tonnage, special, clearance, radio - -CSX
train documentation is a computer generated
form consisting of some or all of the following: DTC block system - -A direct traffic control
_________ graph, restricted and _________ block or a series of consecutive DTC blocks.
handling, CT-168 report, _________ bureau
instructions, train listing and hazardous
endorsement, hazardous special handling DTC track warrant - -Track warrant where
instructions, hazardous material, ________ the specified limits are designated by block
waybill form. authority.
Current, traffic - -________ of ________ is Dual control - -A _____ ______ switch is a
the movement of trains on a main track in one power operated switch also equipped for hand
direction as a specified in the rules or special operation.
instructions.
, CSX Conductor Practice Questions with Verified Answers
Rated A
General Notice - -A computer writtne or
EC-1 - -A form used to record specific electronically transmitted notice of information
instructions regarding movements on controlled and instructions not affecting the movement of
tracks. trains issued by a division.
EC-1 - -The prescribed form used when HEAD of train device - -A device on an
obtaining a DCS track warrant. engine that recives information from and
transmits infromation to an end of train device.
HTD
Electric Locked - -An _______ ________
switch is a hand operated switch with an electric
locking device applied. Home Signal - -A fixed signal capable of
displaying a stop indication governing the
entrance to a route block or interlocking.
Emergency - -___________ inspection or
repairs is any unforeseen circumstances (such
as a derailment) has caused an inspection or a Improper signal aspect - -A signal aspect
repair to be made to ensure the safe movements that permits a train to proceed when the condition
of trains. of the block does not justify such an aspect.
Engine - -A locomotive unit propelled by Interlocking - -An arrangement of
any form of energy it is also a combination of interconnected signals and signal appliances for
such units operated from a single control. which interlocking rules are in effect. signals and
movements of signal appliances must suceed
each other in proper sequence.
Excepted Track - -A segment of track
identified in special instructions with no more
than 10 MPH, no revenue passenger service, no Interlocking Signals - -Fixed signals of an
more than five hazardous material placrded cars interlocking.
is called _________ _________.
Intermediate Signal - -A block signal
Exclusive, move - -The authority a train equipped with either a number plus "G" marker or
has to occupy a track which does not include a "P" marker it conveys procedd at a restricted
other movement within the same limit is called speed as its most restictive indication.
___________ authority to ______.
Intermodal train - -A freight train consisting
Fixed Signal - -A permanent signal or sign entirely of equipment designed to carry travelers ,
indicationg a condition affecting train movement. containers motor vehicles and or auto frames.
