RCO Final Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What brake application will occur if the OCU is tilted and allowed to time out? - CORRECT
ANSWER emergency brake application
When the secondary operator places the OCU into emergency, who must perform the
recovery procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER both operators but secondary must
recover first
When are remote control movements NOT considered shoving movements? - CORRECT
ANSWER when the remote control operator controlling the movement is riding the
leading locomotive in the direction of movement
List the steps for recovering an emergency brake application: - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Place the speed selector to stop
2. Move independent brake override to emergency
3. Move independent brake override to release
SMR
What speed must not be exceeded when using cameras to protect a road crossing? When may
speed be resumed? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 mph until the crossing has been occupied
List the steps for recovering full service brake application: - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Move speed selector to stop
2. Move the independent brake override selector to full
3. Move the independent brake override selector to release
SMR
What is the first OCU feature the operator tests when initially setting up a unit for remote
operation? - CORRECT ANSWER the tilt feature
, What could cause a clicking sound followed by a steady tone alarm? - CORRECT
ANSWER tilting the OCU greater than 45 degrees
Which OCU component will allow the RCO to send an emergency stop command to the
RCL? - CORRECT ANSWER the independent brake override
The RCO begins hearing a steady clicking sound from the OCU after remaining in 7mph for
50 seconds. How should the RCO respond? - CORRECT ANSWER press a vigilance
button
What is the preferred method of slowing or stopping the movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER ramping the speed selector or using the coast feature to minimize train
forces
If the primary OCU fails, what would the other operator need to do in order to continue
working? - CORRECT ANSWER re link as a single RCO
How does the primary RCO initiate a pitch after completing a job briefing? - CORRECT
ANSWER press the PCC/ LNK button
How many seconds does the secondary RCO have to accept the pitch? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10 seconds
If the primary RCO sends a pitch in error, how could the primary RCO prevent control from
being transferred? - CORRECT ANSWER do not push the PCC to confirm the pitch
and move any other button
What must the RCO do to avoid "shock loading"? ( making a hard joint) - CORRECT
ANSWER move the speed selector to the stop position prior to making the coupling
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What brake application will occur if the OCU is tilted and allowed to time out? - CORRECT
ANSWER emergency brake application
When the secondary operator places the OCU into emergency, who must perform the
recovery procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER both operators but secondary must
recover first
When are remote control movements NOT considered shoving movements? - CORRECT
ANSWER when the remote control operator controlling the movement is riding the
leading locomotive in the direction of movement
List the steps for recovering an emergency brake application: - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Place the speed selector to stop
2. Move independent brake override to emergency
3. Move independent brake override to release
SMR
What speed must not be exceeded when using cameras to protect a road crossing? When may
speed be resumed? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 mph until the crossing has been occupied
List the steps for recovering full service brake application: - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Move speed selector to stop
2. Move the independent brake override selector to full
3. Move the independent brake override selector to release
SMR
What is the first OCU feature the operator tests when initially setting up a unit for remote
operation? - CORRECT ANSWER the tilt feature
, What could cause a clicking sound followed by a steady tone alarm? - CORRECT
ANSWER tilting the OCU greater than 45 degrees
Which OCU component will allow the RCO to send an emergency stop command to the
RCL? - CORRECT ANSWER the independent brake override
The RCO begins hearing a steady clicking sound from the OCU after remaining in 7mph for
50 seconds. How should the RCO respond? - CORRECT ANSWER press a vigilance
button
What is the preferred method of slowing or stopping the movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER ramping the speed selector or using the coast feature to minimize train
forces
If the primary OCU fails, what would the other operator need to do in order to continue
working? - CORRECT ANSWER re link as a single RCO
How does the primary RCO initiate a pitch after completing a job briefing? - CORRECT
ANSWER press the PCC/ LNK button
How many seconds does the secondary RCO have to accept the pitch? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10 seconds
If the primary RCO sends a pitch in error, how could the primary RCO prevent control from
being transferred? - CORRECT ANSWER do not push the PCC to confirm the pitch
and move any other button
What must the RCO do to avoid "shock loading"? ( making a hard joint) - CORRECT
ANSWER move the speed selector to the stop position prior to making the coupling
