RWP PG QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
type of working limits on controlled track - CORRECT ANSWER-foul time,
exclusive track occupancy
type of working limits on non-controlled track - CORRECT
ANSWER-inaccessible track
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER-watchman
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER-individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - CORRECT ANSWER-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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? -
CORRECT ANSWER-4 feet from the nearest running rail
a what authorizes movements on controlled track. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group
is working on.... - CORRECT ANSWER-All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - CORRECT ANSWER-A work
group
The main role of the RWIC is.... - CORRECT ANSWER-To establish on track
safety
, When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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.... - CORRECT
ANSWER-on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - CORRECT ANSWER-At the job
location
Whistle boards are required when.... - CORRECT ANSWER-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.... - CORRECT ANSWER-a supplemental shunting device
Local control is used for.... - CORRECT ANSWER-C&S inspections/testing or
joint C&S and MW switch inspection
How is a job briefing documented? - CORRECT ANSWER-NRPC 4104
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
performing any task that has potential to foul a track.
Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - CORRECT
ANSWER-RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working
limits)? - CORRECT ANSWER-That no trains will operate within the working
limits
What information is provide by the RWIC when requesting foul time? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Name and title, time limits, track designation, track limits
When is the use of an SSD required? - CORRECT ANSWER-Any situation in
which equipment is used for foul time longer than 5 minutes
type of working limits on controlled track - CORRECT ANSWER-foul time,
exclusive track occupancy
type of working limits on non-controlled track - CORRECT
ANSWER-inaccessible track
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER-watchman
type of train approach warning - CORRECT ANSWER-individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - CORRECT ANSWER-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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? -
CORRECT ANSWER-4 feet from the nearest running rail
a what authorizes movements on controlled track. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group
is working on.... - CORRECT ANSWER-All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - CORRECT ANSWER-A work
group
The main role of the RWIC is.... - CORRECT ANSWER-To establish on track
safety
, When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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.... - CORRECT
ANSWER-on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - CORRECT ANSWER-At the job
location
Whistle boards are required when.... - CORRECT ANSWER-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.... - CORRECT ANSWER-a supplemental shunting device
Local control is used for.... - CORRECT ANSWER-C&S inspections/testing or
joint C&S and MW switch inspection
How is a job briefing documented? - CORRECT ANSWER-NRPC 4104
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
performing any task that has potential to foul a track.
Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - CORRECT
ANSWER-RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working
limits)? - CORRECT ANSWER-That no trains will operate within the working
limits
What information is provide by the RWIC when requesting foul time? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Name and title, time limits, track designation, track limits
When is the use of an SSD required? - CORRECT ANSWER-Any situation in
which equipment is used for foul time longer than 5 minutes
