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BNSF PRACTICE EXAM #1 Questions and Answers graded A+ ETD End-of-Train Telemetry Device -Mounted on the end of a freight train. -Indicates the end of the train and provides brake pipe pressure readings to the crew in the cab. -When armed to HTD, it provides capability in the cab to initiate an...

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BNSF PRACTICE EXAM #1 Questions
and Answers graded A+
ETD - answer End-of-Train Telemetry Device
-Mounted on the end of a freight train.
-Indicates the end of the train and provides brake pipe pressure readings to the crew in
the cab.
-When armed to HTD, it provides capability in the cab to initiate an emergency brake
application from the rear of the train.
-Sometimes referred to as FRED or SBU

CROSSOVER - answer A track w/ switches @ both ends that connect 2 adjacent
tracks.
-used primarily to move from one track to another.

DUAL CONTROL SWITCH - answer Power-operated switch, a moveable frog & a
de-rail that can also be operated by hand .

DOUBLE TRACK - answer 2 MT where the current of traffic on one track is in a
specified direction and the current of traffic on the other track is in the opposite
direction.

ABSOLUTE SIGNAL - answer A block or interlocking signal w/o a number plate.
1 may be designated by an "A" marker

AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM - answer A series of consecutive blocks
governed by block signals, cab signals, or both.
-signals are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use.

CTC - answer A block system that uses block signal indications to authorize train
movements.

INTERLOCKING - answer An interlocking contains signals appliances that are
interconnected so that each of their movements follows the other in a proper sequence.
-may be operated manually or automatically

Rules Hierarchy: #1 - answer Track Bulletin

Rules Hierarchy: #2 - answer General Orders

Rules Hierarchy: #3 - answer Timetable | SSI

Rules Hierarchy: #4 - answer TDCOM | GCOR

, DEFINE: TRACK BULETINS - answer A notice containing restrictions and other
conditions affecting train movement

DEFINE: GENERAL ORDERS - answer Information related to rules or operating
practices

DEFINE: SSI - answer Explanation of characters placed in the timetable station
column

When two or more engines are coupled, which one is the identifying unit? (GCOR 5. 11)
- answer Leading Unit

DEFINE TRACK BULLETIN: FORM A - answer Speed restrictions

DEFINE TRACK BULLETIN: FORM B - answer Protects men & equipment

DEFINE TRACK BULLETIN: FORM C - answer Used for other conditions on main
tracks and sidings

What would indicate this is the rear of the train? (GCOR 5.10) - answer Marker

When two sets of numbers are shown on permanent speed signs, what does the
greater number govern? (GCOR 5.5) - answer Trains consisting entirely of
passenger equipment

A red flag will be displayed at locations where trains must stop. Who may provide
permission for the train to proceed before a stop is made? (GCOR 5.4.7) - answer
Employee in charge

At night, if a train's head light and ditch lights fail to operate, what must be done?
(GCOR 5.9.3) - answer A white light must be used in their place, and the train
dispatcher must be notified.

When notified that cars, engines, or equipment are standing less than 250 feet from a
road crossing or crossing signal circuits, how must train dispatchers protect this
situation? (TDCOM 40.4.9) - answer Issue a Form C track bulletin stating "Stop and
protect crossing at (MP) account crossing cut short."

When a train is stopped by an emergency application of the brakes, what information
must be communicated to the train dispatcher by the crew? (TDCOM 40.25) - answer
Both the milepost number where the emergency brake application occurred and a brief
report of who/what caused the emergency application

A blue signal signifies: (GCOR 5.13) - answer Workmen are on, under, or between
rolling equipment, and equipment must not be coupled to or moved.

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