RWP PG Exam Questions and Answers
type of working limits on controlled track - Answers -foul time, exclusive track
occupancy
type of working limits on non-controlled track - Answers -inaccessible track
type of train approach warning - Answers -watchman
type of train approach warning - Answers -individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - Answers -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 - Answers -True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? - Answers -
4 feet from the nearest running rail
a what authorizes movements on controlled track. - Answers -Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group is
working on.... - Answers -All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - Answers -A work group
The main role of the RWIC is.... - Answers -To establish on track safety
When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - Answers -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.... - Answers -on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - Answers -At the job location
Whistle boards are required when.... - Answers -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.... - Answers -a supplemental shunting device
, Local control is used for.... - Answers -C&S inspections/testing or joint C&S and MW
switch inspection
How is a job briefing documented? - Answers -NRPC 4104
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - Answers -When performing any task that
has potential to foul a track.
Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - Answers -RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working limits)?
- Answers -That no trains will operate within the working limits
What information is provide by the RWIC when requesting foul time? - Answers -Name
and title, time limits, track designation, track limits
When is the use of an SSD required? - Answers -Any situation in which equipment is
used for foul time longer than 5 minutes
What allows an RWIC to establish ETO(Exclusive Track Occupancy)? - Answers -
Permission from the dispatcher, flagman stationed at each entrance of working limits,
fixed signals indicating "stop"
When are whistle boards required? - Answers -When working with 5 or more employees
for more than 1 hour
Do whistle boards replace watchman? - Answers -No
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made using.... - Answers -
Restricted Speed
Using restricted speed train/equipment must be able to.... - Answers -Stop within half
the range of vision
What is a method of establishing working limits on non-controlled track? - Answers -
Physically preventing entry
What are the Methods of making a track inaccessible(non-controlled track)? - Answers -
A switch or derail that prevents access, a remotely controlled switch, a discontinuity rail,
a flagman, working limits on controlled track that connects with non-controlled track
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made at.... - Answers -Restricted
Speed
type of working limits on controlled track - Answers -foul time, exclusive track
occupancy
type of working limits on non-controlled track - Answers -inaccessible track
type of train approach warning - Answers -watchman
type of train approach warning - Answers -individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - Answers -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 - Answers -True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? - Answers -
4 feet from the nearest running rail
a what authorizes movements on controlled track. - Answers -Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group is
working on.... - Answers -All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - Answers -A work group
The main role of the RWIC is.... - Answers -To establish on track safety
When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - Answers -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.... - Answers -on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - Answers -At the job location
Whistle boards are required when.... - Answers -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.... - Answers -a supplemental shunting device
, Local control is used for.... - Answers -C&S inspections/testing or joint C&S and MW
switch inspection
How is a job briefing documented? - Answers -NRPC 4104
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - Answers -When performing any task that
has potential to foul a track.
Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - Answers -RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working limits)?
- Answers -That no trains will operate within the working limits
What information is provide by the RWIC when requesting foul time? - Answers -Name
and title, time limits, track designation, track limits
When is the use of an SSD required? - Answers -Any situation in which equipment is
used for foul time longer than 5 minutes
What allows an RWIC to establish ETO(Exclusive Track Occupancy)? - Answers -
Permission from the dispatcher, flagman stationed at each entrance of working limits,
fixed signals indicating "stop"
When are whistle boards required? - Answers -When working with 5 or more employees
for more than 1 hour
Do whistle boards replace watchman? - Answers -No
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made using.... - Answers -
Restricted Speed
Using restricted speed train/equipment must be able to.... - Answers -Stop within half
the range of vision
What is a method of establishing working limits on non-controlled track? - Answers -
Physically preventing entry
What are the Methods of making a track inaccessible(non-controlled track)? - Answers -
A switch or derail that prevents access, a remotely controlled switch, a discontinuity rail,
a flagman, working limits on controlled track that connects with non-controlled track
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made at.... - Answers -Restricted
Speed
