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CP EXAM REVIEW 2024/2025 ACTUAL CURRENTLY
TESTING EXAM VERSIONS WITH ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS AND STUDY
GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS


What happens if a train separates while moving? - CORRECT ANSWER -Emergency brake
engages after rapid decline in brake pipe pressure.


What should you do if you see someone perform an unsafe act? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Interact with them, discuss what about their actions are unsafe, correct and find the safe way to
proceed. Report if necessary.


Name cars that should be switched with locomotives always attached? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Transformers, circuit breakers, traction motors, wheel sets.


What 3 things must you verify on a TGBO? - CORRECT ANSWER -Correct train symbol,
limits cover specific routing, correct number of pages


What is a cause of sticking brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER -Insufficient brake pipe reduction.


What are the two documents crews use to identify switching tasks? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Work order and pull back list.


What is a work order? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shows equipment to lift and set off, location
(customer, industrial, siding, or yard), and destination of equipment.


What is a pull back list? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shows equipment to lift and set off, track
number, and destination of the equipment.


Define spotting a car. - CORRECT ANSWER -Placing a car in a particular location for loading
and offloading.

,Is a DOB (Daily Operating Bulletin) an instruction or an authority? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Instruction


What is an instruction? - CORRECT ANSWER -Are general and apply to everyone or an area.


What is an authority? - CORRECT ANSWER -Are narrow. They are specific to your movement.


When do standing inspections happen? - CORRECT ANSWER -When equipment is stationary.


When do pull by inspections happen? - CORRECT ANSWER -Train is moving at 15 MPH or
less.


When do running inspections happen? - CORRECT ANSWER -Train is running, inspection is
performed from the cab.


When do passing train inspections happen? - CORRECT ANSWER -Performed by a qualified
employee when a train is passing by them.


What does EOT stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER -End of train.


What is needed before installing or removing an EOT/SBU device? - CORRECT ANSWER -3
point protection


What are 3 types of hand brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER -Vertical wheel, horizontal wheel,
lever action


What must you do before performing a train brake test? - CORRECT ANSWER -Properly
position all cocks and valves, couple brake pipe air hoses, release handbrakes (unless required by
grade), ensure rear car is charged to within 15psi of brake pipe pressure, if using air flow
method, air flow indicators must be calibrated

,What is the brake pipe pressure for passenger service? - CORRECT ANSWER -90 psi


What is the brake pipe pressure for freight service? - CORRECT ANSWER -90 psi


What is the brake pipe pressure for yard test plant? - CORRECT ANSWER -75 psi


Define a heavy grade. - CORRECT ANSWER -A portion of track, 2 miles in length or greater,
with an average grade greater than 1%, less than or equal to 1.8%.


How do you test hand brake effectiveness? - CORRECT ANSWER -Allow the slacks to adjust,
apply sufficient tractive effort to determine that the hand brakes prevent equipment from moving.


Who can perform a "No. 1" brake test? - CORRECT ANSWER -Certified car inspector.


Who can perform a "No. 1A" brake test? - CORRECT ANSWER -Qualified person(s)


Who can perform a "Continuity" brake test? - CORRECT ANSWER -Qualified person(s)


When is 3 point protection required? - CORRECT ANSWER -One or both feet enter the rail,
between equipment or within 15ft of equipment, breaking the plane of the rail with your torso


How are all hoses to be treated at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER -As if they are under
pressure.


How far should you be when working around standing equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER -15
feet


What is the minimum distance equipment must separated while making adjustments between
equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER -50 feet

, What is switching? - CORRECT ANSWER -The movement of rail cars from one place to
another.


What is marshalling? - CORRECT ANSWER -The organization of the train.


What factors does "TrAm" use in the building of a train? - CORRECT ANSWER -Weights of
the cars, type of drawbars on train, placement of remote locomotives, restrictions of car
placement, grades the train will be travelling on


When must you perform a job briefing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Before performing any
job/work.


What is included in job briefings? - CORRECT ANSWER -The task to be performed, individual
responsibilities, situational concerns


How many cars must be placed between shifting loads and locomotive? - CORRECT ANSWER
-At least one car of any type.


What is the difference between a "No. 1" brake test and a "No. 1A" brake test? - CORRECT
ANSWER -No. 1 brake tests are done at a safety inspection site by a certified car inspector. No.
1A brake tests happen en route, not at a safety inspection site, by any qualified person(s).


What must you observe during a brake test when positioned on the ground? - CORRECT
ANSWER -The operation of the brake cylinder piston.


What will operating bulletins contain? - CORRECT ANSWER -Information/instructions
pertaining to the operations of movements.


Who is responsible for reading and understanding bulletins? - CORRECT ANSWER -Everyone
responsible for operation/supervision of movements.

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