QPE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What sequence must signs be removed when breaking down a work zone? - Answer-
Stop Sign or Work Area Speed Limit Sign, Approach Sign, Work Area Resume Speed
Sign
Form W's must be issued whenever the Qualified Protection Employee needs to: -
Answer- Establish a Work Zone on the main tracks
When assigned to work with the private contractor's personnel, the QPE will be
responsible for: - Answer- Establish proper protection for safe train operation in
accordance with the operating rules
What is the name of this signal? (White square with black W) - Answer- Worker's
Portable Warning Signal
What is the minimum distance of the Exit Buffer on the Market-Frankford Line? -
Answer- 400 feet
Which of the following locations) is/are considered improper placement of a Portable
Stop sign? - Answer- In a sharp radius curve (blind curve)
Within the limits of a station platform On the Train Operator's left running rail
What is the name of the sign illustrated here? (White sign/ Green letter R) - Answer-
Work Area Resume Speed Sign
What is the minimum distance this sign must be placed from the beginning of the Work
Area on the Broad Street Line in a Work Zone? (White sign / Red letter S) - Answer-
Must use braking chart to calculate distance plus 100 feet
Adjacent track protection is not required while your work is being protected under a
Work Zone or Out-of-Service Track: - Answer- When no workers are in the track area
When the work is performed at night
When the work is performed on the weekend
What authority is needed to officially remove a main track from service? - Answer- An
effective Form W, with line No. 3 issued
, When must the Qualified Protection Employee repeat back the dictated information on
the Form W to the Train Dispatcher/Controller? - Answer- When the Train
Dispatcher/Controller gives his/her name
What must the QPE do to admit additional workers into their work limits? - Answer- Job
Briefing with the EIC of the additional workers and record on Part 2 of the Form W
What is the distance for Bents in the 15-second requirement? - Answer- 5 feet
What is the distance for 3rd Rail Insulators? - Answer- 10 feet
What is the distance for Overhead Wire Supports? - Answer- 40 feet
What is the distance for Trolley and Rail Train? - Answer- 50 feet
What is the distance for Trolley Line Poles? - Answer- 120 feet
What is the distance for 10th Mile Markers? - Answer- 528 feet
What do SEPTA Information Lights indicate? - Answer- Unusual operating conditions
How many levels of protection are there - Answer- 8
What are the 4 non exclusive levels of protection? - Answer- 1. Working other than the
main
2. TAW
3. Working on station platforms
4. ITD
When working other than main, station platforms, and ITD, what tools do you need? -
Answer- Workers portable warning
What is the 15 sec rule? - Answer- Allows you to place the workers portable in the right
position
To understand the minimum protection you should use what? - Answer- Hotspot charts
When is a job briefing complete? - Answer- When everyone understands and signs it
How many levels of a right to challenge are there? - Answer- 3 levels
What are the 3 levels of a right to challenge? - Answer- 1. QPE
2. Line maintenance director
3. Manager of operations rules
How often do General orders come out? - Answer- Twice a year,
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What sequence must signs be removed when breaking down a work zone? - Answer-
Stop Sign or Work Area Speed Limit Sign, Approach Sign, Work Area Resume Speed
Sign
Form W's must be issued whenever the Qualified Protection Employee needs to: -
Answer- Establish a Work Zone on the main tracks
When assigned to work with the private contractor's personnel, the QPE will be
responsible for: - Answer- Establish proper protection for safe train operation in
accordance with the operating rules
What is the name of this signal? (White square with black W) - Answer- Worker's
Portable Warning Signal
What is the minimum distance of the Exit Buffer on the Market-Frankford Line? -
Answer- 400 feet
Which of the following locations) is/are considered improper placement of a Portable
Stop sign? - Answer- In a sharp radius curve (blind curve)
Within the limits of a station platform On the Train Operator's left running rail
What is the name of the sign illustrated here? (White sign/ Green letter R) - Answer-
Work Area Resume Speed Sign
What is the minimum distance this sign must be placed from the beginning of the Work
Area on the Broad Street Line in a Work Zone? (White sign / Red letter S) - Answer-
Must use braking chart to calculate distance plus 100 feet
Adjacent track protection is not required while your work is being protected under a
Work Zone or Out-of-Service Track: - Answer- When no workers are in the track area
When the work is performed at night
When the work is performed on the weekend
What authority is needed to officially remove a main track from service? - Answer- An
effective Form W, with line No. 3 issued
, When must the Qualified Protection Employee repeat back the dictated information on
the Form W to the Train Dispatcher/Controller? - Answer- When the Train
Dispatcher/Controller gives his/her name
What must the QPE do to admit additional workers into their work limits? - Answer- Job
Briefing with the EIC of the additional workers and record on Part 2 of the Form W
What is the distance for Bents in the 15-second requirement? - Answer- 5 feet
What is the distance for 3rd Rail Insulators? - Answer- 10 feet
What is the distance for Overhead Wire Supports? - Answer- 40 feet
What is the distance for Trolley and Rail Train? - Answer- 50 feet
What is the distance for Trolley Line Poles? - Answer- 120 feet
What is the distance for 10th Mile Markers? - Answer- 528 feet
What do SEPTA Information Lights indicate? - Answer- Unusual operating conditions
How many levels of protection are there - Answer- 8
What are the 4 non exclusive levels of protection? - Answer- 1. Working other than the
main
2. TAW
3. Working on station platforms
4. ITD
When working other than main, station platforms, and ITD, what tools do you need? -
Answer- Workers portable warning
What is the 15 sec rule? - Answer- Allows you to place the workers portable in the right
position
To understand the minimum protection you should use what? - Answer- Hotspot charts
When is a job briefing complete? - Answer- When everyone understands and signs it
How many levels of a right to challenge are there? - Answer- 3 levels
What are the 3 levels of a right to challenge? - Answer- 1. QPE
2. Line maintenance director
3. Manager of operations rules
How often do General orders come out? - Answer- Twice a year,
