CSX CONDUCTOR CORE EXAM MANUAL UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔300.4 Trains using non signaled sidings must move at a speed that will permit
stopping within 1/2 range of vision short of trains, cars, on track equipment, or
improperly aligned switches must not exceed what speed? - ✔✔25mph
✔✔300.2 When there is a conflict between authorized speeds, which speed will govern
the movement? - ✔✔The lowest speed
✔✔4053 S/A What must be visually determined prior to coupling with equipment? -
✔✔1) Make certain that couplers are in line with each other
2) At least one knuckle is open
✔✔2002 Prior to work activities, what must be conducted? - ✔✔Job Briefing
✔✔2100.3 S/A When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what precautions must
be taken? - ✔✔1) Stop and look in both directions
2) Do not cross within 25' unless protection has been provided or the equipment is
under the control of a crewmember
✔✔2100.2 T/F Employees that are trained and qualified may mount and dismount
moving equipment at a walking pace, not to exceed 4mph, unless in an emergency
case - ✔✔True
✔✔2100.3 What is the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or passing
train? - ✔✔30'
✔✔301.1 Your train is approaching a 10mph speed restriction, in what instance prior to
the restriction must you notify the engineer? - ✔✔not less than 2 miles out, but not more
than 5 miles out from restriction
✔✔403.2 How far must a train be from an electrically controlled switch to permit it to be
unlocked? - ✔✔100'
✔✔When track length is insufficient to permit leaving equipment clear of connecting
tracks and it is necessary to leave it beyond the clearance points, how must it be left? -
✔✔it must completely occupy the switch of the connecting track
✔✔401.6If you encounter a lock or switch on a derail that requires one and it is
determined to be defective or missing and a replacement is not readily available, what
actions must be taken? - ✔✔Report the device to the proper authority
, ✔✔401.9 What is the normal position for a hand operated switch in a siding? - ✔✔Lined
for movement on the siding
✔✔409.5 If a single car fails a brake test, how many additional cars must be left with it?
- ✔✔A minimum of one
✔✔409.5 What is the proper procedure to test a hand brake on a single car? -
✔✔Shove test after applying handbrakes and check for retarding effect
✔✔409.2 How many handbrakes are required on a 100 cars left standing? -
✔✔Minimum of one
✔✔112.1 S/A The conductor is responsible for which of the following? - ✔✔1) Ensuring
that cars have received the proper brake tests
2) Complying with all rules
✔✔303.1 On which documents are permanent track speeds designated? - ✔✔Special
Instructions
✔✔303.2 S/A On which documents are temporary track speeds and restrictions
designated? - ✔✔1) Dispatcher Messages
2) EC-1
✔✔500.6 You are on train Q58310, upon arriving at the duty point, you obtain
dispatcher bulletins and discover that they contain the incorrect engineers name and ID,
what must you do? - ✔✔Contact dispatcher and confirm the bulletin number
✔✔303.2 Your train is en route between terminals, what must you use to copy
instructions from the train dispatcher concerning temporary speed restrictions? - ✔✔EC-
1
✔✔500.2 You are called on Q67527 at 11:00, Release forms were printed at 06:45,
what is required? - ✔✔Contact train dispatcher and obtain a new copy
✔✔What is information contained in timetables, system bulletins, division bulletins, and
CSX procedural instruction manuals? - ✔✔Special Instructions
✔✔500.1 How long must you retain and observe dispatcher bulletins? - ✔✔All trips
during a tour of duty
✔✔Which documents contain information pertaining to the most recently issued system
and division bulletins? - ✔✔Dispatcher Bulletins
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔300.4 Trains using non signaled sidings must move at a speed that will permit
stopping within 1/2 range of vision short of trains, cars, on track equipment, or
improperly aligned switches must not exceed what speed? - ✔✔25mph
✔✔300.2 When there is a conflict between authorized speeds, which speed will govern
the movement? - ✔✔The lowest speed
✔✔4053 S/A What must be visually determined prior to coupling with equipment? -
✔✔1) Make certain that couplers are in line with each other
2) At least one knuckle is open
✔✔2002 Prior to work activities, what must be conducted? - ✔✔Job Briefing
✔✔2100.3 S/A When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what precautions must
be taken? - ✔✔1) Stop and look in both directions
2) Do not cross within 25' unless protection has been provided or the equipment is
under the control of a crewmember
✔✔2100.2 T/F Employees that are trained and qualified may mount and dismount
moving equipment at a walking pace, not to exceed 4mph, unless in an emergency
case - ✔✔True
✔✔2100.3 What is the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or passing
train? - ✔✔30'
✔✔301.1 Your train is approaching a 10mph speed restriction, in what instance prior to
the restriction must you notify the engineer? - ✔✔not less than 2 miles out, but not more
than 5 miles out from restriction
✔✔403.2 How far must a train be from an electrically controlled switch to permit it to be
unlocked? - ✔✔100'
✔✔When track length is insufficient to permit leaving equipment clear of connecting
tracks and it is necessary to leave it beyond the clearance points, how must it be left? -
✔✔it must completely occupy the switch of the connecting track
✔✔401.6If you encounter a lock or switch on a derail that requires one and it is
determined to be defective or missing and a replacement is not readily available, what
actions must be taken? - ✔✔Report the device to the proper authority
, ✔✔401.9 What is the normal position for a hand operated switch in a siding? - ✔✔Lined
for movement on the siding
✔✔409.5 If a single car fails a brake test, how many additional cars must be left with it?
- ✔✔A minimum of one
✔✔409.5 What is the proper procedure to test a hand brake on a single car? -
✔✔Shove test after applying handbrakes and check for retarding effect
✔✔409.2 How many handbrakes are required on a 100 cars left standing? -
✔✔Minimum of one
✔✔112.1 S/A The conductor is responsible for which of the following? - ✔✔1) Ensuring
that cars have received the proper brake tests
2) Complying with all rules
✔✔303.1 On which documents are permanent track speeds designated? - ✔✔Special
Instructions
✔✔303.2 S/A On which documents are temporary track speeds and restrictions
designated? - ✔✔1) Dispatcher Messages
2) EC-1
✔✔500.6 You are on train Q58310, upon arriving at the duty point, you obtain
dispatcher bulletins and discover that they contain the incorrect engineers name and ID,
what must you do? - ✔✔Contact dispatcher and confirm the bulletin number
✔✔303.2 Your train is en route between terminals, what must you use to copy
instructions from the train dispatcher concerning temporary speed restrictions? - ✔✔EC-
1
✔✔500.2 You are called on Q67527 at 11:00, Release forms were printed at 06:45,
what is required? - ✔✔Contact train dispatcher and obtain a new copy
✔✔What is information contained in timetables, system bulletins, division bulletins, and
CSX procedural instruction manuals? - ✔✔Special Instructions
✔✔500.1 How long must you retain and observe dispatcher bulletins? - ✔✔All trips
during a tour of duty
✔✔Which documents contain information pertaining to the most recently issued system
and division bulletins? - ✔✔Dispatcher Bulletins
