RWP PG EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
type of working limits on controlled track - Answers foul time, exclusive track occupancy
type of working limits on non-controlled track - Answers inaccessible track
type of train approach warning - Answers watchman
type of train approach warning - Answers individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - Answers inspection and construction of track,
maintenance of bridges, repair of signal and communication systems, repair of RMM
True or false. Fouling a track can apply to both people and machinery - Answers True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? - Answers 4 feet
from the nearest running rail
a what authorizes movements on controlled track. - Answers Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group is working
on.... - Answers All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - Answers A work group
The main role of the RWIC is.... - Answers To establish on track safety
When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - Answers If there is an
emergency at the job site and no other forms of communication are available
Prior to performing any task that requires fouling a track or has the potential to foul a track, all
roadway workers must participate in an.... - Answers on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - Answers At the job location
Whistle boards are required when.... - Answers 5 or more employees are working for more than
1 hour
When using foul time with off-track equipment for more than 5 minutes on a main track you
must use.... - Answers a supplemental shunting device
Local control is used for.... - Answers C&S inspections/testing or joint C&S and MW switch
inspection
How is a job briefing documented? - Answers NRPC 4104
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - Answers When performing any task that has
potential to foul a track.
, Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - Answers RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working limits)? -
Answers That no trains will operate within the working limits
What information is provide by the RWIC when requesting foul time? - Answers Name and title,
time limits, track designation, track limits
When is the use of an SSD required? - Answers Any situation in which equipment is used for foul
time longer than 5 minutes
What allows an RWIC to establish ETO(Exclusive Track Occupancy)? - Answers Permission from
the dispatcher, flagman stationed at each entrance of working limits, fixed signals indicating
"stop"
When are whistle boards required? - Answers When working with 5 or more employees for more
than 1 hour
Do whistle boards replace watchman? - Answers No
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made using.... - Answers Restricted
Speed
Using restricted speed train/equipment must be able to.... - Answers Stop within half the range
of vision
What is a method of establishing working limits on non-controlled track? - Answers Physically
preventing entry
What are the Methods of making a track inaccessible(non-controlled track)? - Answers A switch
or derail that prevents access, a remotely controlled switch, a discontinuity rail, a flagman,
working limits on controlled track that connects with non-controlled track
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made at.... - Answers Restricted Speed
When traveling at restricted speed train or equipment must be able to.... - Answers Stop within
half the range of vision of potential hazard
How are working limits established on non-controlled track? - Answers Inaccessible track
A procedure used by watchman to notify of approaching train - Answers Train approach warning
Train approach warning must be given with enough time for roadway workers to.... - Answers
Move to and occupy a PPOS at least 15 seconds before train enters working limits
A specific location a roadway worker must go to upon receiving a watchmans warning is called
a.... - Answers Pre-Determined Position of Safety(PPOS)
type of working limits on controlled track - Answers foul time, exclusive track occupancy
type of working limits on non-controlled track - Answers inaccessible track
type of train approach warning - Answers watchman
type of train approach warning - Answers individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - Answers inspection and construction of track,
maintenance of bridges, repair of signal and communication systems, repair of RMM
True or false. Fouling a track can apply to both people and machinery - Answers True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? - Answers 4 feet
from the nearest running rail
a what authorizes movements on controlled track. - Answers Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group is working
on.... - Answers All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - Answers A work group
The main role of the RWIC is.... - Answers To establish on track safety
When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - Answers If there is an
emergency at the job site and no other forms of communication are available
Prior to performing any task that requires fouling a track or has the potential to foul a track, all
roadway workers must participate in an.... - Answers on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - Answers At the job location
Whistle boards are required when.... - Answers 5 or more employees are working for more than
1 hour
When using foul time with off-track equipment for more than 5 minutes on a main track you
must use.... - Answers a supplemental shunting device
Local control is used for.... - Answers C&S inspections/testing or joint C&S and MW switch
inspection
How is a job briefing documented? - Answers NRPC 4104
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - Answers When performing any task that has
potential to foul a track.
, Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - Answers RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working limits)? -
Answers That no trains will operate within the working limits
What information is provide by the RWIC when requesting foul time? - Answers Name and title,
time limits, track designation, track limits
When is the use of an SSD required? - Answers Any situation in which equipment is used for foul
time longer than 5 minutes
What allows an RWIC to establish ETO(Exclusive Track Occupancy)? - Answers Permission from
the dispatcher, flagman stationed at each entrance of working limits, fixed signals indicating
"stop"
When are whistle boards required? - Answers When working with 5 or more employees for more
than 1 hour
Do whistle boards replace watchman? - Answers No
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made using.... - Answers Restricted
Speed
Using restricted speed train/equipment must be able to.... - Answers Stop within half the range
of vision
What is a method of establishing working limits on non-controlled track? - Answers Physically
preventing entry
What are the Methods of making a track inaccessible(non-controlled track)? - Answers A switch
or derail that prevents access, a remotely controlled switch, a discontinuity rail, a flagman,
working limits on controlled track that connects with non-controlled track
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made at.... - Answers Restricted Speed
When traveling at restricted speed train or equipment must be able to.... - Answers Stop within
half the range of vision of potential hazard
How are working limits established on non-controlled track? - Answers Inaccessible track
A procedure used by watchman to notify of approaching train - Answers Train approach warning
Train approach warning must be given with enough time for roadway workers to.... - Answers
Move to and occupy a PPOS at least 15 seconds before train enters working limits
A specific location a roadway worker must go to upon receiving a watchmans warning is called
a.... - Answers Pre-Determined Position of Safety(PPOS)
