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Railroad Track Maintenance and SafetyStandards (UFC Exam) Test Answered
Correctly!!!
The "Railroad Track Maintenance and Safety Standards" listed in UFC 4-860-03 define
the ___________ levels for Army railroad track. CORRECT ANSWERS Minimum
required maintenance condition.
The switch stand shall be installed so that when the switch is lined for the main route,
the connecting rod keeps the points closed: CORRECT ANSWERS With a pulling force.
True or false? Special features such as turnouts, road crossings and bridges can be
inspected without ever getting out of the inspection vehicle. CORRECT ANSWERS
False.
Rails of different weight and/or section_________ CORRECT ANSWERS Shall be
joined with proper factory designed and forged compromise bars, taper rails or offset
thermite welds.
True or false? Bolted joints are desirable in road crossings because the bolts can be
tightened easily. CORRECT ANSWERS False.
The certified track inspector is responsible for___________ CORRECT ANSWERS
Assuring that track inspections are performed in accordance with the Railroad Track
Maintenance and Safety Standards and reporting any deficiencies from the full
compliance level.
Rail shall not be________ CORRECT ANSWERS Flame cut.
During hot weather, a track inspector should pay close attention to track alignment
which may suddenly and drastically change due to rail movement from thermal
expansion that can cause_________ CORRECT ANSWERS A "sun-kink" or track
buckling.
If the joint gap between rail ends exceeds 1.25 (1-1/4) inch, operations over that
location shall not exceed 10mph. Operations are not permitted over any location where
the joint gap exceeds __________ inches. CORRECT ANSWERS 2.
True or false? Either rail may be designated as the line rail on tangent track so long as
the same rail is used for the entire length of the tangent. CORRECT ANSWERS True.
,True or false? Grade crossing signal cabinets do not have to be secured against
unauthorized entry if they are located on government-owned property. CORRECT
ANSWERS False.
Where rail anchors are used, a minimum of_________ anchors should be installed in a
39 foot rail section. CORRECT ANSWERS 8.
While inspecting main track, a head/web separation rail defect is found that measures
4-1/2". The broken piece of the rail head is still present but it can be removed. The track
inspector should_________ CORRECT ANSWERS Close the track to traffic.
The switch rod bolt connects the switch rod and the________ CORRECT ANSWERS
Switch clip.
Category_________ track contains all active passing track, sidings, yard track, holding
track, classification yard or storage track. CORRECT ANSWERS B.
True or false? When nipping or prying with a bar, you should never sit on the bar.
CORRECT ANSWERS True.
Gage is measured________ CORRECT ANSWERS From inside of one rail to the
inside of the other rail, 0.25(1/4) inch below the top surface of the rail head.
____________ is the relative position of the rails in a horizontal plane. CORRECT
ANSWERS Alignment.
How many consecutive defective ties found on a tangent segment of track will require a
speed restriction of 5mph? CORRECT ANSWERS 4.
Ties shall be installed perpendicular to the rails and___________ CORRECT
ANSWERS Properly tamped and spiked.
During an inspection, you find a stripped joint (pull apart) with no bolts in one rail. What
action should be taken? CORRECT ANSWERS Impose a "no operations" restriction
until the track is repaired.
How should a track inspection be performed? CORRECT ANSWERS On foot.
Particular attention should be given to ________,________,________, bridge ends and
all locations where conditions may restrict adequate drainage. CORRECT ANSWERS
Turnouts, rail crossings, road crossings.
Washers shall not be permitted between the switch clip and the_________ CORRECT
ANSWERS Switch point.
, Gage must be checked in a turnout at each location except: CORRECT ANSWERS
Where the first switch tie is installed.
For a number 10 turnout, the guard rails shall be installed with at least_____ inches of
the straight guarding face in advance of the frog point. CORRECT ANSWERS 14.
What action must be taken for a rail crossing with a flangeway depth of 1 3/8 inches?
CORRECT ANSWERS Closed to traffic immediately.
During routine track inspection at a grade crossing equipped with signs and signals, the
track inspector should observe the condition of all whistle posts, highway warning signs
and________ CORRECT ANSWERS Cross-bucks and signals.
_________ is a method for taking alignment measurements, around a curve, using a
length of string and using an arithmetic procedure to make adjustments to those
measurements so that the curve can be smoothly relined. CORRECT ANSWERS
String-lining.
When conducting maintenance on a track that is bonded or grounded, care should be
given to maintain the integrity of the __________ CORRECT ANSWERS Ground rods,
rail bonds and connections.
For a rail end mismatch (surface) of 0.187 (3/16) inch, the track __________ and
___________ CORRECT ANSWERS Must be restricted to 10mph, be replaced.
During inspection, a wide gage of 57.875 (57 7/8) inches is found. The track must be
________ and _________ CORRECT ANSWERS Restricted to no operations, repair
the wide gage.
During inspection, you measure a warp of 2.875 (2 7/8) inches. You must _________ or
___________ CORRECT ANSWERS Restrict speed, spot surface.
The "Railroad Track Maintenance and Safety Standards" are to be used for the
__________________ of Army railroad track. CORRECT ANSWERS Inspection and
routine maintenance.
Category _____ track contains all active main line track, or other active track with speed
greater than 10 mph. CORRECT ANSWERS A.
What are the requirements to operate trains over track that has been closed to
operation by a certified track inspector? CORRECT ANSWERS The DPW issues a
written permit for operation in the presence of a certified. track inspector and the track
inspector shall have visual contact with the train operator at all times.
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