BNSF Test 6 Questions With Complete Solutions
What must the transmitting employee say to indicate a radio transmission is complete and no response is expected? (2.4) - AnswerOut
/.Trains must release Track and Time: (10.3b) - AnswerBefore the time granted expires
/.Before granting Track a...
BNSF Test 6 Questions With Complete
Solutions
What must the transmitting employee say to indicate a radio transmission is complete
and no response is expected? (2.4) - AnswerOut
/.Trains must release Track and Time: (10.3b) - AnswerBefore the time granted expires
/.Before granting Track and Time, what must the control operator do to the control
machine to prevent movement into the limits? (10.3.1) - AnswerApply blocking or
marking devices.
/.What is a fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using
that block? (GL) - AnswerBlock signal
/.Engines, cars, or equipment must not be detached and left standing entirely between
the opposing interlocking signals that govern movements at a railroad crossing at grade.
(9.19) - AnswerTrue
/.Who must communicate at once with the control operator when a call light is
illuminated? (9.24) - AnswerAny employee who sees it unless the employee is on a
moving train
/.Red flags are used in conjunction with: (MW 5.4.3) - AnswerYellow-Red flags
/.Where the less-than-2-mile requirement applies, yellow flags will be placed between
the switches of a siding used for the meeting or passing of trains, and: (MW 5.4.2) -
AnswerA yellow flag must be placed adjacent to the siding tracks.
/.What is a block or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by an "A"
marker? (GL) - AnswerAbsolute signal
/.On-track equipment is defined as machines that may be operated on the rails, and
includes motor cars, push cars, trailers, hi-rail vehicles, cranes, tampers, power jacks,
ballast shapers, booms, trucks, and other similar equipment. (MW-GL) - AnswerTrue
/.Yard limits authorize on-track equipment to occupy a main track and perform work
when a block system is in effect to indicate condition of the block. (MW 6.3.1) -
AnswerFalse
/.When the control operator has stopped a conflicting movement and both crews have
been advised of the move to be made: (9.12.1 - AnswerThe control operator may
authorize another train to proceed in the same limits.
, /.What is a series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both
and the signals are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block
use? (GL) - AnswerAutomatic Block Signal System
/.Within CTC, a train is stopped at a Stop signal, no conflicting movement is evident,
and the train is not within Track and Time limits. What action should the crew take?
(9.12.1) - AnswerImmediately contact the control operator.
/.Except when communication has failed, an emergency release must not be operated
or its seal broken: (9.18) - AnswerWithout permission from the control operator or train
dispatcher
/.If a signal or signal appliance functions improperly or the track is damaged: (9.5.2) -
AnswerNo movements on such routes may be permitted until the track and signal
appliance are examined and movement can occur safely.
Signals that govern movement on affected routes must display a Stop indication.
/.What is a block signal system that uses block signal indications to authorize train
movement? (GL) - AnswerCentralized Traffic Control
/.A red flag may be displayed between the rails: (MW 5.4.7) - AnswerOn any track
/.Block signals, cab signals, or both: (9.3) - AnswerGovern the use of blocks
/.When signals are suspended, until informed that switches are lined for the main track
and locked in the hand position, movements over dual control switches must: (9.23.1) -
AnswerNot be made until train has stopped, switch is inspected, circuit is fouled, and
assured switches are properly lined
/.Track and Time may be granted for: (10.3.2) - AnswerTrains, Machines, track cars, or
employees
/.A train initiating movement between signals where there is no governing signal: (9.10)
- AnswerMust move at restricted speed until the leading wheels have passed the next
governing signal
/.What is a signal indication? (GL) - AnswerThe action required by the signal aspect
/.When a train is approaching a Stop indication in CTC, the control operator knows there
is no conflicting movement, and the train is not within Track and Time limits, instructions
to proceed will be issued as follows: (9.12.1) - Answer"After stopping, (train) at
(location) has authority to pass signal displaying Stop indication."
/.Machines, track cars, or employees must be clear of the limits before the employee
granted Track and Time releases the authority. (10.3.2) - AnswerTrue
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