CSX Conductor Test 2 Practice

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• If a train enters a block on a signal indication that does not require restricted speed then stops, the train must which of the following?
• Prior to performing a brake test, make certain that:
• How far and in how many directions must you provide protection when a train fouls a controlled track without authority?
• On Form EC-1, authorities must be copied from the train dispatcher in the prescribed format. From whom should authorities be copied?
• Permanent track speeds are designated in special instructions that specify the authorized speed and what other element?
• If a conflict exists between authorized speeds, which speed must you comply with?
• Which action is required regarding blue signals before they may be removed?
• Who may remove blue signals?
• Which statement accurately reflects the primary safety rule for improper documentation or preparation?
• Medium Speed is defined as not exceeding how many MPH?
• Permission of the train dispatcher is required to do which of the following actions with an electrically locked switch?
• In the event of incomplete documentation, which action aligns with the policy?
• Which statement best describes the action you should take toward a hazardous material shipment that looks improperly prepared?
• Which of the following is a responsibility of the ranking crewmember?
• The limit of authority on a hand-operated switch is located at which point?
• When you encounter a conditional stop sign, what action must you take?
• What is the speed limit when not moving to or from the main track and operating through hand-operated switches not equipped with a signal, unless specified otherwise?
• Which of the following does not count as telemetry failure?
• What speed is allowed when setting out a car with a hot bearing?
• When a train clears the track at a hand-operated switch and the switch(es) have been restored to normal position, what must occur?
• If the emergency capability of telemetry passes a bench test, what is required?
• When blue signals are displayed, what must you not do?
• What is the first step in cutting out an air brake on a car?
• When must Class I brake test be performed on the entire train?
• Which entities are among those you should notify regarding improper hazardous material shipment preparation?
• What is the correct response if a shipment is not properly prepared for transport?
• Which components must be properly positioned prior to performing a brake test?
• As a train passes over a defect detector or by a clearance detector you must:
• When a car is unsafe for movement, what must you do?
• During the cut-out procedure, what is done to release air from reservoirs?
• If no Conditional Stop sign or Temporary Reduce Speed sign is encountered in two miles after a warning sign, the train must operate at an additional mile at what speed?
• Which of the following actions is the best description of when to use red fusees and flags at the start of a duty?
• Which option correctly describes the markers that may be present on an Intermediate Signal?
• What is the minimum percentage of cars with operative air brakes in a train that is enroute?
• On tracks other than main or signaled tracks, what is the maximum speed unless otherwise specified?
• A Heat Warning is in effect between which hours?
• When cars restrict train movement or require special handling, who should be informed?
• When encountering a temporary reduce speed sign, what must you do immediately?
• Which document among the hazmat requirements shows the current position of the shipment in the train?
• If the headlight fails and the locomotive has two working auxiliary lights, the train may continue to the next point where the headlight can be repaired. This statement is:
• When providing protection at a highway-rail crossing due to an activation failure you must:
• Perform a Class III brake test under which combination of conditions?
• After an emergency application of air brakes on a controlled track, what speed is allowed when proceeding?
• Which of the following best describes the SPAF requirement?
• What does the abbreviation COT stand for in railroad signaling terminology?
• When placing a dual-controlled power-operated switch in hand position, who must restore the switch to hand position?
• When performing a brake test, you must be sure that:
• Access to a controlled track requires authorization by which method?
• If a defect detector indicates a defect in the train, which actions must you take?
• Which of the following best describes blue signals and their removal?
• Which sign indicates the end of a temporary speed restriction?
• Which sequence correctly represents arming two-way telemetry?
• No person may accept a hazardous material for shipment by rail or transport a hazardous material in a train unless a crew member has which documents?
• What is the purpose of attaching a Hot Box Tag to equipment near a hot bearing?
• Who must be notified when a Class I brake test on the entire train is completed?
• Telemetry can be used to perform air brake tests and meet two-way equipped requirements when which conditions are met?
• Where must the Brake Test Certificate be kept after a Class I brake test is performed on the entire train?
• When the air brake fails the retest, you may move the car to the next point where it can be repaired only after:
• During the time a dual-controlled switch is in hand position, switching movements may pass signals that govern the switch indicating stop at what speed?
• Air brake cylinder piston travel is correct when determined to be:
• When testing a bearing for excessive heat, the Tempilstik mark should be what length?
• Limited Speed is defined as a speed not exceeding how many MPH?
• Restricted speed permits stopping within what fraction of the range of vision?
• To test brake pipe leakage you must verify:
• Under restricted speed, what is the maximum speed until the entire movement clears turnouts, crossovers, and power-operated switches?
• Tracks not classified as main, signaled, or sidings require permission from whom before use?
• Under general signal rules, which authority is Track Warrant Control with Automatic Block Signals (TWC-ABS)?
• During a brake test, the inspection should observe the functioning of all moving parts of the brake system.
• When you see a temporary reduce speed sign, what must you do as soon as it is visible?
• A solid block of cars added to a through train at an intermediate location must receive a Class I brake test.
• Signal Indication is defined as which of the following?
• What does the abbreviation TC stand for in railroad signaling terminology?
• During a Heat Warning, freight trains must reduce speed by 10 MPH, but not below what minimum speed?
• A yard line may also be used to supply air to a train or block of cars that have already been tested.
• Authorized train speed applies to which portion unless otherwise specified?
• Crew must notify the locomotive operator of a condition requiring slowdown or stop within what distance before reaching the condition?
• Which statement is true regarding use of tracks not main, signaled, or sidings?
• If a lock is defective or missing on a main track switch or a derail that protects the main track, you must:
• Do not open a switch that provides access to a signaled track unless authorized by which forms of authorization?
• To uncouple ground air lines from equipment, what should you do first if equipped?
• A single locomotive consist without cars attached must not exceed which speed?
• Signal Aspect is defined as which of the following?
• Cut out airbrakes on a car is required under which condition?
• Before performing a brake test, the air hoses must be in what condition?
• Slow Speed is defined as not exceeding how many MPH?
• To arm two-way telemetry, what is the first step?
• When a train fouls a controlled track without authority, what actions must you take?
• During an air brake test, what indicates brake application?
• What is a yard line in train operations?
• When more than one main track is in service, what must be recorded on the Form EC-1?
• All employees handling hand-operated switches must complete which form in ink?
• When the trailing (rear) end of a movement is stopped between the home signals of a controlled point or railroad crossing at grade, permission from the dispatcher is required to:
• If the locomotive operator exceeds the authorized speed by more than 5 MPH you must:
• When setting out a car with a hot bearing, which actions must be taken?
• If a signal aspect permitting a train to proceed changes to a Stop signal before it is reached, the train crew must:
• On tracks other than main or signaled tracks, what is the speed when moving to and from the main track and operating through hand-operated switches not equipped with a signaled system unless specified otherwise?
• What is the rule regarding blue signals and equipment protection?
• What is an Angle Cock?
• When providing warning signals, employees must use:
• After releasing pressure, what is the second step in uncoupling ground air lines from equipment?
• What action should you take after reducing speed due to a temporary sign?
• Under the rules, what applies when the authority for movement is designated as YL-S?
• Blue signals indicate:
• What is the Branch Pipe Cut-Out Cock used for?
• When a defect detector alarms, you should hear what as the train passes?
• If the temporary reduce speed sign is not released by the dispatcher, the 10 MPH limit remains until the leading end of the train passes the sign by how many miles?
• Who is responsible for ensuring the train or locomotive is equipped with the required supplies?
• A multiple-unit locomotive consist without cars must not exceed what speed?
• Before entering a signaled track or crossing to another on an electrically locked switch or derail, what is required?
• If a train stops on a controlled track, what is the required initial radio announcement and subsequent update?
• After inspecting a roller bearing reported hot and the bearing is not overheated, what must you do?
• Must authorized train speed be observed even if wayside signs are not displayed?
• During an air brake test, what indicates brake release?
• End of signaled territory occurs when the movement would enter which type of area?
• Notification may be verbal when a Class I brake test is completed.
• If the train dispatcher stops a train while it is moving through a control point, the train must not move in either direction until receiving:
• Who should you report the inspection results to after a defect is detected?
• For hazmat shipments, which statement is true?
• When you encounter a warning sign you must within two miles:
• What is the purpose of a Temporary End Restriction Sign?
• Train may proceed without walking inspection only after which condition?
• Which actions are required to complete arming two-way telemetry?
• If a train stops on a controlled track, what is the initial radio announcement required?
• After an air brake test, before proceeding, you must ensure that which condition is met?
• To arm two-way telemetry, what is the second step?
• At the beginning of the tour of duty, there must be a minimum of six red fusees and one red flag on each of the following:
• Trains operating on any signal indication that requires approaching the next signal prepared to stop must operate at a speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of vision, not exceeding 20 MPH, until which condition?
• After the initial stop on a controlled track, what additional information must be broadcast every 15 minutes?
• If a shipping document is present but required entries on it are missing, what should you do before moving the car?
• When the authority for movement on a controlled track is designated in special instructions, dispatcher message, or Form EC-1 as YL-S, what is also in effect?
• During daylight hours, what color are the warning fusees used for signaling?
• Trains approaching the beginning of signaled territory must be prepared to do what?
• Where are permanent track speeds designated?
• Which statement best describes permanent vs temporary track speed designations?
• An Intermediate Signal is best described as which of the following?
• Which speed is specified when a train must proceed at restricted speed and not exceed 40 MPH until the next signal is visible after entering a block that did not require restricted speed?
• The employee who restores a hand-operated main track switch to normal position to release an authority must do which of the following?
• What does the term Off Air mean in the context of the air brake system?
• Inside locomotive service track or car shop repair track areas, what is the maximum speed?
• Trains may not operate according to the indication of the next fixed signal governing the movement until which condition is true?
• A train in enroute must have operative air brakes on the rear car except for when:
• What is the recommended course when a hazardous material shipment is not properly prepared and could pose a safety risk?
• When uncoupling ground air lines, what is the action you perform if the system is pressurized?
• Before being added to a through train at an intermediate location, a solid block of cars must:
• Which action ensures safe decoupling of ground air lines from equipment?
• When air brakes need to be retested you must:
• If the locomotive operator exceeds the authorized speed by less than 5 MPH you must:
• Do not move any car flagged as overweight on train documentation unless authorized by whom?
• When handling Plate F box cars, high-sided gondolas, open top hoppers, or covered hoppers, avoid operation at what speeds?
• Which action verifies that the brake shoes are clear of the wheels after cutting out the air brake?
• Before moving a defective or damaged car you must:
• When an employee determines a switch or derail is defective, what must the employee do?
• When hand-operated switches are used, what must be completed before releasing authority or reporting by a specific location?
• What action should you take if the appropriate shipping document is not present for a car shipment?
• If a train overruns an authority, which actions are required?
• Which document is not among the required hazmat documents?
• What is the Standard Brake Pipe Pressure on all other trains including trains with freight and passenger cars?
• When a hazardous material shipment does not appear to be properly prepared for transportation, what must you do?
• What is the purpose of the shipping document entries in the context of safe transport?
• No person may accept hazardous materials unless which combination of documents is provided?
• When approaching a stop signal, the crew must be prepared to stop and the speed must be controlled to ensure stopping within which distance concept?
• When providing protection at a highway-rail crossing due to a false or partial activation you must:
• Temporary track speed restrictions are designated by dispatcher message or Form EC-1 and specify which of the following?
• On non-signaled sidings, the speed must not exceed which value?
• What term describes the maximum safe speed assigned to a permanent track segment?
• To pass a stop signal you must first do what?
• What does the abbreviation YL-S stand for in railroad signaling terminology?
• Under which circumstances must airbrakes be cut out on a car?
• Movements not governed by fixed signal indication must receive authorization from the train dispatcher and proceed at restricted speed to which point?
• When coupling equipment, what is the maximum speed?
• A train approaching a fixed signal requiring a stop must stop before any part of the movement passes the signal. If a train passes a Stop signal without permission, which actions are required?
• Readouts displayed by the EOT and HTD must not differ by more than how many PSI to meet two-way requirements?
• Whom should you notify if a hazardous material shipment is not properly prepared, as appropriate?
• If a Tempilstik is not available, you may test a hot bearing by which method?
• If the headlight on the leading end of a train fails en route and the locomotive has two working auxiliary lights, the train may:
• Under restricted speed, after the movement clears turnouts, crossovers, and power-operated switches, the speed must not exceed:
• When a train encounters an unattended burning fusee near the track, what is the speed requirement?
• Maximum authorized speed on excepted track is?