BNSF Dispatcher Training Exam Questions and Answers
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BNSF Dispatcher Training Exam Questions and Answers
A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block. - AnswerBlock Signal
/.Timetable Letter "A" - AnswerAutomatic Interlocking
/.Timetable Letter "B" - AnswerGeneral Orders, Notices, & Circulars
...
/.Automatic Train Stop System (ATS) - AnswerA system activated by wayside inductors
positioned to apply the brakes automatically until the train stops.
,/.Automatic Block Signal System (ABS) - AnswerA series of consecutive blocks
governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are activated by a train or
by certain conditions that affect the block use. SIGNALS DO NOT AUTHORIZE
MOVEMENT.
/.Automatic Train Control (ATC) - AnswerA system to enforce compliance with cab and
wayside signal indications. If the train exceeds a predetermined speed for a given signal
indication and speed is not reduced at a sufficient rate, brakes are automatically
applied.
/.Absolute Block - AnswerA length of track that no train is permitted to enter while the
track is occupied by another train.
/.Absolute Signal - AnswerA block or interlocking signal without a number plate, or
designated by an A marker.
/.Block - AnswerA length of track between consecutive block signals; between a block
signal and the end of the block system limits; or, in ATC limits the use of which is
governed by cab signals and/or block signals.
/.Block Register Territory (BRT) - AnswerA method of operation in non-signaled territory
where trains, men, and equipment are authorized to occupy the main track in limits
designated by the timetable.
/.Block Signal - AnswerA fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains
entering and using that block.
/.Cab Signal - AnswerA signal in the engineers compartment or cab that indicates a
condition affecting train movement. Cab signals are used with interlocking or block
signals or without block signals.
/.Cars - Answerrailroad cars
/.Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) - AnswerA block system that uses block signal
indications to authorize train movements.
/.Clearance Point - Answer
/.Crossover - AnswerSection of track with switches at both ends that connects two
adjacent tracks
/.Types of Mandatory Directives - AnswerTrack warrants, track bulletins, & track and
time
, /.How should an employee react to a radio transmission that is not understood or
incomplete? - AnswerNot act upon it and treat it as not sent
/.How must railroad radio emergency calls begin? - AnswerEmergency, emergency,
emergency
/.Emergency calls are used to cover reports of hazardous conditions which could result
in what? - AnswerDeath or injury, damage to property or serious disruption of railroad
operations.
/.What events would require the emergency transmission? - AnswerDerailments;
Collisions; Storms; Washouts; Fires; Track Obstruction; Emergency brake applications;
Overrunning limits of authority; Overrunning stop indications.
/.Conductor - AnswerCrew member in charge of train or yard crew
/.Control Operator - AnswerEmployee assigned to operate a CTC or interlocking control
machine or authorized to grant track permits.
/.Control Point - AnswerThe location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator.
/.Controlled Siding - AnswerA siding within CTC or interlocking limits where a signal
indication authorizes the siding's use.
/.How are trains identified? - AnswerInitials and engine number, adding direction when
required.
/.Who must expect the movement of trains, engines, cars, or other movable equipment
at any time, on any track, in either direction? (GCOR 1.20) - AnswerAll employees
/.When should a highly visible marker be displayed? - AnswerFrom 1 hour before
sunset to 1 hour after sunrise and when weather conditions restrict visibility to less than
1/2 a mile.
/.Accidents; personal injuries; defects in tacks, bridges or signals; or any unusual
condition that may affect the safe and efficient operation of the railroad (GCOR 1.1.3) -
AnswerMust be reported by first means of communication
/.When a condition exists that requires a train to be restricted, the train dispatcher will
be advised of the location of the restriction using... - AnswerMile posts or tenths of mile
posts
/.An electrically controlled lock that restricts the use of a hand-operated switch or derail
is? - AnswerAn electric switch lock
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