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CSX Freight Conductor Test 1True or False: Employees Must Not
1.) Restrict or interfere with the intended functions of any device or equipment
2:) Deface or destroy CSX Property
3:) Read literature unrelated to work when on duty
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
3:) True
4:) True
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
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? -
Answer -The ranking crewmember
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
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
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
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
Be governed by his/her instructions
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 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
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
What is a track connection between two adjacent, but not necessarily parallel, tracks
consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to
the other? - Answer -Crossover
What is a device consisting of necessary rails and connections designed to change the
direction of a movement from the track on which it is moving to another track? - Answer
-Switch
What is the distance you should stand from a switch or derail associated with the route
of a passing train? - Answer -30 feet
When crossing tracks with standing cars in the tracks what must the employee do
before crossing? Select all that apply - Answer -1) Cross more than 25 feet from the
end of standing cars
2)stop and look both ways
When dismounting from equipment what must you do? Select all that apply - Answer -
1) Stop at the bottom step or ladder rung to ensure solid footing before dismounting.
2) Ensure a safe area to dismount clear of obstructions
When crossing over a piece of equipment utilizing 3 points of contact what must you not
do? - Answer -Step on any part of the hand brake, cut lever, angle cock, coupler, or
components of the cushion underframe.
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