CSX Freight Conductor Test
1: True/ False Questions
with 100% CORRECT
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ANSWERS
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True or False: Employees Must Not
1.) Restrict or interfere with the intended functions of any device or equipment
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2:) Deface or destroy CSX Property
3:) Read literature unrelated to work when on duty
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4:) Possess a firearm or other weapon when on duty, on CSX Property, or when
occupying facilities provided by CSX unless authorized - ANSWER 1.) True
2:) True
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3:) True
4:) True
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At the end of your tour of duty who is responsible for claiming pay? - ANSWER The
employee to be paid or the employee authorized to make claims for the crew or group of
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workers.
Employees must report to work at the designated time and place when called ready to
perform service, if you are unable to work or want time off what should you do? -
ANSWER Submit the request to the proper authority and Sufficiently in advance to
allow the vacancy to be filled
, Which hand signal is at a right angle to the track with slight horizontal movement? -
ANSWER Reduce Speed
What hand signal is swing at right angle to the track? - ANSWER Stop
What hand signal is held at arm's length above the head when equipment is standing? -
ANSWER Release Air Brakes
Who authorizes a utility employee to work as a member of a train or yard crew? -
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ANSWER The ranking crewmember
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True or False: You're operating a crossover on other than the main track, signaled track,
or siding tracks. You are allowed to leave the crossover switches in opposite linings
(one in straight the other in crossover). - ANSWER False
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What is the normal position of a derailer on all tracks? - ANSWER Derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail the employee must ensure any preceding movement has
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passed the clearance point and what other items? Select All That Apply - ANSWER
A) The device is not locked, clamped, spiked, or tagged out of service.
B)No obstructions will interfere with normal movement of the switch points or the handle
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If a lock is found to be defective or missing what should you do? Select all that apply -
ANSWER Report the missing lock to the dispatcher
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Be governed by his/her instructions
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You are switching on a yard and throw 4 switches in the process. After performing this
what is the next step for you? - ANSWER To make certain the devices is properly
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lined for intended movements and the switch points fit properly.
What is a system of tracks other than main tracks and sidings and is used for making up
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trains, storing cars, and other purposes? - ANSWER Yard
What is the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on an
adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment on the adjacent
track? - ANSWER Clearance Point
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