Conductor Trainee Mid Term UPDATED Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1 view 0 purchase
Module
Conductor Trainee
Institution
Conductor Trainee
Conductor Trainee Mid Term UPDATED
Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Discolored metal in a shade of blue or purple - CORRECT ANSWER- How can you
identify an overheated wheel or journal AFTER it has cooled?
Train 27D is approaching a fixed signal requiring Stop. Train 27D must stop -...
Conductor Trainee Mid Term UPDATED
Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Discolored metal in a shade of blue or purple - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔How can you
identify an overheated wheel or journal AFTER it has cooled?
Train 27D is approaching a fixed signal requiring Stop. Train 27D must stop - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Before any part of the equipment passes the signal
Two, plus a sufficient number - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔You set five cars in a siding on
level track with hand brakes. How many should you apply?
Movements into the track are governed by shove circuits and made in accordance with
special instructions
A crew member or other qualified employee is in a position to visually determine there is
sufficient room in the track to hold the equipment and there are no conflicting movements,
intervening road crossings are properly protected, and intervening switches and derails are
properly lined - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔When shoving equipment at any location, a crew
member or other qualified employee must take action to prevent damage, protect against
conflicting movements and avoid fouling other tracks. A crew member or other qualified
employee must be located at, on, or ahead of the leading end of the movement. The exception
would be when: (Select all that apply)
Tank car - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔What type of car is used to haul bulk liquids?
The engine has passed 3 miles beyond the limits, and the EOTD shows moving on the rear -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Which of the following is NOT an example of OS'ing
Block - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A length of track of defined limits on which train
movements are governed by block signal, cab signal, or mandatory directive is known as a
what?
,There are no circumstances - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Under which circumstances are
Track Authority Forms allowed to be filled out in advance of receiving information from the
Train Dispatcher?
last Siding Switch - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔When Station names with a siding are
designated as the First Name Point, authority will extend from the...
Fusees, red flag, and a white light - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔What type of signaling
equipment must be kept in the operating compartment of locomotives and cabooses and be
available for immediate use?
2 miles - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔The Conductor must remind the Engineer _____ in
advance of slow orders, conditional stop sign and meeting/waiting points. If the Engineer
does not prepare to comply with the slow order or stopping short of a fouling point the
Conductor must immediately stop the train.
The condition of the block ahead and how the train can proceed - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔What does the indication of a signal tell a train crew?
Angle cocks - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Both ________ must be closed before attempting
to stop air hose leaks
A crewmember must be at, on or ahead of the leading end of the return movement -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔When engines or cars are detached from a train, return
movements must be made at Restricted Speed to prevent damage to equipment when
recoupling. What other requirements must be observed?
1 minute - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔When testing the effectiveness of applied hand brakes
on freight cars to be left standing, how long must you observe the equipment for movement
with the trains air brakes released?
Facial rings
Earrings
Finger rings
, All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Employees are prohibited from working while
wearing:
They must be delivered to the relieving conductor or engineer - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔When a crew is relieved by another crew before completion of a trip, what must be done
regarding all Authority forms and instructions held?
not exceeding 15 MPH - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔What is the definition of Slow Speed?
test the hand brakes in accordance with Rule C-102 - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔You are
setting off ten cars at an industry and leaving them unattended. The track is on level grade
and you have applied several handbrakes, how will you know if the hand brakes that you
have applied are effective and will be sufficient to hold the cars?
Report it to the proper authority by the quickest communication available - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔How must every accident resulting in injury, death, or damage to company
property be reported?
Approach - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal is the
indication of which signal?
Switches Frogs Rails - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Employees must not step on which of the
following items? (Select all that apply)
Notify the Dispatcher, who will then direct you to mark the incomplete form void and recopy
on a new form - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔While copying a Track Authority, you discover
an improper entry in the Track Authority Form before the OK or Time Effective is given.
What must be done?
The employee handling the switch or derail and other members of the crew or work group
that are in position to observe the position of the switches and derails - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Who is responsible for the position of hand operated switches and derails?
True - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔When performing a Class I Brake Test - Initial Terminal
Inspection, the inspector must take a position on each side of each car at sometime during the
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller MGRADES. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £7.88. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
