GCOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A track warrant granting main track authority is in effect until...
Correct Answers A crew member reports the train has cleared
the limits or the track warrant is made void.
A verbal exchange of information must be made to a relieving
train dispatcher. This verbal exchange must include: Correct
Answers -track bulletins
-absolute blocks in effect
-unforeseen speed restrictions
-pertinent instructions and information
-All active authorities
All cases of personal injury while on duty must be immediately
reported. If you incur a personal injury off duty that will affect
your performance, what must you do? Correct Answers 1.
Report to the proper manager
2. Complete prescribed written form before returning to duty
All movements entering or moving within yard limits must be
made at... Correct Answers Restricted speed, unless operating
under a block signal indication that is more favorable than
approach
All Train Dispatcher and Control Operator Bulletins must be
reviewed when? Correct Answers At start of tour of duty
An employee receiving a transmission must repeat it to the
person transmitting the message except when the
,communication: Correct Answers 1. Concerns yard switching
operations
2. Is a recorded message from an automatic alarm device.
3. Is general or does not contain any information that could
affect the safety of railroad operation
An employee who receives a radio communication that is not
understood or is incomplete must not act upon the
communication and must treat it as if it were not sent. If this
information may affect the safety of employees or the public or
cause damage to property the employee must: Correct Answers
Stop movement until the communication is understood
An employee who verbally receives instructions or information
about train or engine movement must __________________.
Correct Answers Repeat them
Before allowing a train to tie down on the main track in either
signal or non-signaled ABS territory, the dispatcher must issue a
track warrant to the _____________ with what boxes marked?
Correct Answers Dispatcher, box 7, box 9
(Work between, joint authority)
Before divulging information that relates to the operation of the
railroad, such as an accident or injury, the dispatcher must?
Correct Answers Require identification
Before granting permission for a reverse movement when there
is a train following within the same limits, the dispatcher must:
Correct Answers Instruct first following train within the same
, limits to stop and remain stopped until advised reverse
movement has been completed. Do not grant any authority
between the train making reverse movement and the first train
stopped.
Before granting permission for a train to make a reverse move, if
there is track and time issued behind the train, the dispatcher
must: Correct Answers Issue joint authority
Before initiating movement on the main track, a crew member
must have what in their possession, unless the dispatcher states
that none are required. Correct Answers Track warrant for
bulletins
Before operating a radio, employees must... Correct Answers -
Before transmitting, listen long enough to make sure the channel
is not being used.
-Give the required identification
- Not proceed with further transmission until acknowledgement
is received.
Before reporting clear of limits or reporting having passed a
specific location, confirm with the dispatcher that... Correct
Answers The conductor and engineer have discussed their
location and are in agreement with limits or warrant being
released.
Block Correct Answers A length of track:
-Between consecutive block signals
-Between a block signal and the end of block system limits
SOLUTIONS
A track warrant granting main track authority is in effect until...
Correct Answers A crew member reports the train has cleared
the limits or the track warrant is made void.
A verbal exchange of information must be made to a relieving
train dispatcher. This verbal exchange must include: Correct
Answers -track bulletins
-absolute blocks in effect
-unforeseen speed restrictions
-pertinent instructions and information
-All active authorities
All cases of personal injury while on duty must be immediately
reported. If you incur a personal injury off duty that will affect
your performance, what must you do? Correct Answers 1.
Report to the proper manager
2. Complete prescribed written form before returning to duty
All movements entering or moving within yard limits must be
made at... Correct Answers Restricted speed, unless operating
under a block signal indication that is more favorable than
approach
All Train Dispatcher and Control Operator Bulletins must be
reviewed when? Correct Answers At start of tour of duty
An employee receiving a transmission must repeat it to the
person transmitting the message except when the
,communication: Correct Answers 1. Concerns yard switching
operations
2. Is a recorded message from an automatic alarm device.
3. Is general or does not contain any information that could
affect the safety of railroad operation
An employee who receives a radio communication that is not
understood or is incomplete must not act upon the
communication and must treat it as if it were not sent. If this
information may affect the safety of employees or the public or
cause damage to property the employee must: Correct Answers
Stop movement until the communication is understood
An employee who verbally receives instructions or information
about train or engine movement must __________________.
Correct Answers Repeat them
Before allowing a train to tie down on the main track in either
signal or non-signaled ABS territory, the dispatcher must issue a
track warrant to the _____________ with what boxes marked?
Correct Answers Dispatcher, box 7, box 9
(Work between, joint authority)
Before divulging information that relates to the operation of the
railroad, such as an accident or injury, the dispatcher must?
Correct Answers Require identification
Before granting permission for a reverse movement when there
is a train following within the same limits, the dispatcher must:
Correct Answers Instruct first following train within the same
, limits to stop and remain stopped until advised reverse
movement has been completed. Do not grant any authority
between the train making reverse movement and the first train
stopped.
Before granting permission for a train to make a reverse move, if
there is track and time issued behind the train, the dispatcher
must: Correct Answers Issue joint authority
Before initiating movement on the main track, a crew member
must have what in their possession, unless the dispatcher states
that none are required. Correct Answers Track warrant for
bulletins
Before operating a radio, employees must... Correct Answers -
Before transmitting, listen long enough to make sure the channel
is not being used.
-Give the required identification
- Not proceed with further transmission until acknowledgement
is received.
Before reporting clear of limits or reporting having passed a
specific location, confirm with the dispatcher that... Correct
Answers The conductor and engineer have discussed their
location and are in agreement with limits or warrant being
released.
Block Correct Answers A length of track:
-Between consecutive block signals
-Between a block signal and the end of block system limits
