CSX Conductor Training Week 1 Practice Test

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• Where are Temporary Track Restrictions designated?
• You are on the Q31715 train, upon arriving you obtain a dispatcher bulletin that does not contain your engineer's name or ID. What action is required?
• When operating on Excepted Track, what speed must not be exceeded?
• When is flag protection required?
• Who is responsible for making pay claims?
• What is a Division Bulletin?
• When applying a side mounted hand brake, an employee must have stable footing and what?
• What is Form EC-1 used for?
• If a crossing signal is malfunctioning, what is the proper course of action?
• The information conveyed by the signal's aspect is called what?
• Which actions are included in securing for a break?
• What safety steps must be taken when lifting objects?
• What is the normal position for a switch or derail?
• Why is situational awareness critical for a conductor?
• What does 'restrictive speed' imply in rail operations?
• What is the recommended method to identify crew members in the field?
• You are relieved before reaching your final destination. What must you do with any CSX Train Documentation?
• If speeds are exceeded and no action is taken, what must the conductor do?
• True or False: When recrewed at a point other than a designated recrewing point, the new crew must contact dispatcher prior to any move.
• If a railcar has multiple handbrakes, the letters A and B will be stenciled on the railcar frame. This is intended to identify the ends.
• You are operating on a single light engine with no cars on the main line. What speed is not to be exceeded?
• When riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement, slack actions and?
• Alcohol use is prohibited in which situation?
• What should you do if radio communication is lost?
• During switching operations, track protection primarily serves to:
• When must employees report for work?
• What should you do when you must leave a locomotive unattended?
• What is the proper sequence for coupling and uncoupling operations?
• In the proper coupling/uncoupling sequence, which action is required to ensure safety before moving?
• What lighting should a locomotive have for night operations?
• Trains using a non signaled siding, operating at restricted speed must not exceed what speed?
• When using equipment other than remote controls, what speed is not to be exceeded when coupling cars?
• How should fatigue be managed before duty?
• What is a Release Form?
• Which document conveys the most recently issued system and division bulletins to the train?
• Train speeds are authorized by the Operating Rules, Special Instructions and which of the following?
• Outside of an office environment, boots must have what feature?
• When must the doors on a plug-door railcar be closed?
• In restricted areas, how should you behave?
• Which of the following is an appropriate action when approaching a crossing with malfunctioning signals?
• How many points of contact are required when mounting the side of a moving car?
• What should you do if a coworker performs an unsafe action?
• With regard to track switches, what is required as part of securing for a break?
• When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken?
• Where are Permanent Track Speeds designated?
• What is slack action and why does it matter for safety?
• How should incidents be documented?
• What is the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the route of a passing train?
• How long are Dispatcher Messages in effect?
• Who issues System Bulletins?
• If you observe a defective brake component, what should you do?
• What does a red signal require?
• What is the purpose of a train sheet or movement document?
• What is true about train speeds?
• Which of the following actions is allowed by the Rulebook?
• If a lock is defective or missing on a main line switch or derail, an employee must?
• What statement is true about track authority and protection?
• Information categories that include Timetables and bulletins are classified as what?
• What action should you take immediately if you hear an unusual noise or feel a strange vibration?
• Which track-side devices support protection for trains?
• What information does a Release Form include?
• What is the purpose of track protection during switching?
• When should a job safety briefing be conducted?
• How should you respond to weather changes affecting operations?
• Which statement is true about speed categories described?
• When crossing standing equipment, you should avoid crossing within what distance?
• When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid?
• What is the hand signal for Release Air Brakes?
• Define 'Slow Speed'.
• Hazmat Switching Chart usage: which scenario requires it?
• The Appearance of a fixed signal as viewed from the direction of an approaching train is called what?
• Which details must be included in an incident report?
• Which statement best describes what constitutes a valid movement authority?
• What is required to move a train in yard or on railroad property?
• What is the purpose of CSX safety rules?
• When a train dispatcher transmits a release form verbally, what must the conductor do?
• What is the maximum amount of time allowed in train service?
• What does a track condition briefing cover?
• What should you do if a brake pipe or air line is damaged?
• Which document records movements on controlled track?
• What is contained in a Dispatcher Bulletin?
• Ear protection is required when which of the following conditions applies?
• If your coworker is acting in an unsafe manner, what should you do?
• What speed must not be exceeded at Medium Speed?
• What speed must not be exceeded at Slow Speed?
• In the event of a conflict between rules/instructions and supervisor directions, what should an employee do?
• Whenever dealing with a conflict between two speeds, which speed should be chosen by the conductor?
• How much rest is required after 10 hours of work?
• Under which scenario is a Hazmat Switching Chart required?
• Which action should you take to reduce risk when approaching a close clearance?
• If a lock on a main line switch is missing, which action should you take?
• When must a conductor trainee have his/her current operating rulebook available?
• The Conductor and Engineer are required to obtain a legible copy of a Dispatch Bulletin and Release Form. Is that all that is required?
• On a railcar with only one handbrake, the end containing that handbrake is which end?
• What speed must not be exceeded at Limited Speed?
• How can you prevent slips, trips, and falls in yard work?
• What must an employee receive before occupying a controlled track?
• How long must you retain a Dispatch Bulletin?
• What is required of a conductor or engineer before operating on a subdivision not listed on their dispatcher bulletin?
• Which PPE is typically required on CSX property?
• Before moving a train on CSX property, what must you obtain?
• Which documents are essential before occupying a controlled track?
• When a coworker is acting unsafely, what is the appropriate initial action?
• Where should 30 loaded coal cars be located in the train?
• When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify what?
• Whenever possible, how should air hoses be separated?
• What is the primary duty of a CSX conductor during train movement?
• Which tag should be attached to a switch that is not functioning properly?
• Which statement about Authorized Train Speeds is NOT true?
• If legible copies are obtained, what additional verification must be performed?
• Which hazards must be avoided when performing tasks?
• Employees unable to work or who want time off must make the request to whom?
• Define 'Restricted Speed'.
• Unless otherwise specified, speed restrictions apply to which train?
• When handling an EOT device, which safety step should you take?
• When receiving track authority, which details are typically confirmed?
• Which statement is true about timing for closing plug doors on a railcar?
• Your train left the main track through a hand thrown switch into a non-signaled yard. What speed is not to be exceeded?
• A block signal conveying Restricted Proceed as the most restrictive aspect has which marker?
• What should you do if a crossing gate is stuck open or closed?
• Before entering, using, or dispatching controlled track, each employee must have his/her own copy of which document?
• Which elements should be included in a dispatcher radio message to ensure clear authorization?
• What steps secure a locomotive and train when leaving for a break?
• What must you obtain before moving near tracks when other trains are nearby?
• Which item is included in CSX Train Documentation?
• In yard operations, what is the primary factor that governs allowable movements?
• Before separating air hoses, you should take which action?
• Under Restricted Speed, not to exceed 15 mph until the entire movement has cleared turnouts, crossovers, and power-operated switches. What must have cleared before increasing speed?
• When using a radio, which features are required?
• How do you verify the braking system is charged before movement?
• Which describes the benefit of good situational awareness for a conductor?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a pre-trip locomotive inspection?
• Safety glasses are required in which scenario?
• When disembarking moving equipment, what should you do after reaching the bottom rung to place your foot safely?
• What is the speed that permits stopping at half the range of vision and looking for BROKEN RAIL?
• What speed cannot be exceeded when operating in a yard?
• For a speed violation less than 5 mph, what action would you typically take?
• What is the hand signal for Reduce Speed?
• If a switch or derail is difficult to operate, an employee must not operate the device and....?
• Who may instruct you to leave your initial terminal without Train Documentation?
• Which practice helps prevent trips around EOT devices?
• A substance or material in railcars or containers in railcars for transportation that the Secretary of Transportation has determined to pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce is called what?
• How should you protect a crossing when a road user or pedestrian is present?
• When moving near tracks with other trains nearby, how should you proceed?
• Which term describes the appearance of a fixed signal from the approaching train's viewpoint?
• Which combination is required when using a radio?
• Which of the following are considered Special Instructions?
• What does a yellow (approach) signal indicate?
• The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal is called what?
• Your train is moving from a main track to a sorting yard. What speed is not to be exceeded?
• You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long shoves. After lining each switch an employee should check what?
• What term describes a computer-generated or hand-written document containing tonnage graph, Restricted or special handling list, CT-168, Hazmat forms, and train listing with Hazmat Endorsements?
• What should you confirm about the switch after lining it in a yard?
• By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent track?
• A System Bulletin is:
• What is the role of lookouts in yard or mainline movements?
• When a lock on a main line switch is missing, which action should you take?
• A color light, color position light, or semaphore signal that conveys Stop as its most restrictive speed and does NOT have a P marker, C marker, APP marker, or a G marker is known as what?
• The grab bar on a car must be at least how many inches above the ground?
• Which publication contains instructions and essential information relating to the movement of trains or equipment?
• Which of the following is a safe practice when approaching standing equipment on adjacent tracks?
• What is the device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another?
• When must an employee report an injury?
• What is a Dispatcher Bulletin?
• Before adjusting hoses with hands, what must you ensure?
• What is the system of tracks used for making up trains and storing cars, other than main tracks and sidings?
• You are operating a single locomotive through a receiving yard and you are operating at restricted speed. What speed should not be exceeded?
• You are on the Q31715 train on duty at 1500. The time on your Release Form is 10:30, what action is required?
• After coupling two locomotives or cars, what must be verified?
• When mounting the side of a moving car, employees must face the car, maintain 3 points of contact, and what?
• When weather changes affect operations, which action is recommended regarding PPE?
• Before starting a duty period, fatigue should be reported to whom?
• What should be included in a crew briefing?
• What action must you take when a car approaches a close clearance?
• If air line connections are not secure after coupling, what should you do?
• Which tool can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch?
• When must the doors of a railcar equipped with plug doors be closed?
• In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps must be taken when disembarking moving equipment?
• Which signal type is described as a block signal with a number plate, a G marker, or a P marker and conveys Restricted Proceed as the most restrictive aspect?
• Flag protection is required under which condition?
• Which statement correctly IDs the ends of a railcar?
• For how long must a Dispatch Bulletin be retained?
• Define 'Medium Speed'.
• Under what circumstance is ear protection required when flag protection is provided at a crossing or grade?
• When must boxcar doors be closed and latched?
• A block signal equipped with a number plate, a G marker, or a P marker that conveys Restricted Proceed as the most restrictive aspect is called which signal type?
• The location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent track is called the?
• How do yard limits differ from mainline operation?
• Before operating on a subdivision not listed on the dispatcher bulletin, what form must be obtained?
• What term describes the device used to move from one track to another on a railroad turnout?
• How should you identify crew members in the field?
• If you feel fatigued before starting a duty, what is the appropriate action?
• Who should be notified immediately if conditions change or a safety hazard is identified during work?
• To determine if a track is clear to occupy, what should you verify?
• Which term describes shipments that require specific handling or exceed clearance limits?
• When you determine a switch or derail is defective, what must you do?
• You are on the Q31715 train, on duty at 0700, your release form is 3 hours and 57 minutes old. What action is required?
• In the Hours of Service example, what end time is associated with the code 1545?
• What term is used for shipments that exceed published clearance limitations or require specific operating handling procedures for safe movement?
• When working with air hoses, which practice is advised?
• Information contained in Timetables, System Bulletins, Division Bulletins, and CSX Procedural Instruction Manuals is known as what?
• Employees must know and comply with the rules, instructions, and procedures that govern duties, and also comply with the instructions of a Supervisor or Trainmaster/Yardmaster. In event of conflict, what should they do?
• What is the correct action before attempting to move equipment after lining a switch?
• Which statement correctly describes where Auto-Rack cars must not be placed in a train relative to open-top cars?
• Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew?
• Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must?
• When must an employee report an injury? (Alternate wording)
• Which statement best describes the contents of a crew briefing?
• Which statement is true regarding Clearance Implicated Shipments?
• What is the purpose of toolbox talks or safety meetings?
• If couplers are not aligned, how much space is required between cars before they can be safely adjusted?
• When picking up a cut of 30 loaded coal cars to add to your train, where should they be located in the train?
• What steps should you take if a crossing gate is stuck?
• If a Clearance Implicated Shipment is moved within a yard without Clearance Bureau Authorization, where must the Load be located?
• The address on a Release Form must correspond to what?
• Within how many feet of a locomotive (excluding idle) is ear protection required?
• Which statement best describes what should be included in a dispatcher radio message to ensure clear authorization?
• Who is authorized to move a train in yard or on CSX property?
• If a new crew arrives at a non-designated recrewing point, what is required before any movement?
• How far in advance of a speed restriction should a conductor warn the engineer?
• CSX Safety Glasses are required in which scenario?
• When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the employee must?
• If the engineer exceeds authorized track speeds, what action is required for an excess of more than 5 mph?
• What is the track connection between two adjacent tracks, not necessarily parallel, consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to another?
• What term describes being able to stop within half the range of vision and to stop for obstructions?
• What does Hazmat stand for?
• Loaded Auto-Rack cars must not be placed in a train behind which type of cars?
• Which areas are typically restricted to avoid near tracks?
• When handling a Multiple Unit consist with no cars, what speed must not be exceeded?
• How should hazards be reported?
• Which of the following describes a valid movement authority?
• Define 'Limited Speed'.
• Slack action can cause safety concerns when not anticipated. Which option describes this risk most accurately?
• Which statement describes when the Hazmat Switching Chart is used?
• When must a train horn or whistle be sounded?