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NYC DOB Master Rigger License Exam ACTUAL
VERIFIED EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR.pdf||NEWEST EXAM!!!
During a Class 1 brake test, an Air Flow Method (AFM)
test or a Brake Pipe Leakage test must be performed and
an inspection of the train must be made to determine that:
(NS-1 A-6-1)
A. Brakes apply on at least 85% of the cars in the train.
B. Angle cocks and cut-out cocks are properly positioned,
brakes are applied on each car, piston travel is correct,
brake rigging does not bind or foul, and all parts of the air
brake equipment are properly secured.
C. Before proceeding, it must be known that the brake
pipe pressure as indicated at the rear car of the train is
being restored.
D. Both (b) and (c). - Answer-D. Both (b) and (c).
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A Class III Brake Test (Train Line Continuity Inspection)
must be performed: (NS-1 A-10)
A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal where
a car or solid block of cars has received a Class I brake
test prior to being added at that location and has not been
off air for more than (24) hours.
B. When a car or solid block of cars has not previously
received a Class I brake test or has been off air for more
than 24 hours.
C. When multiple solid blocks of cars are added to a train
in the same relative order as when removed from the
previous train, except for the removal of defective
equipment.
D. Where a unit or cycle train has traveled 3,000 miles
since its last Class I brake test. - Answer-A. On a train at a
point other than the initial terminal where a car or solid
block of cars has received a Class I brake test prior to
being added at that location and has not been off air for
more than (24) hours.
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When conducting a Class III Brake test (Train Line
Continuity Inspection), after the train is charged to the
pressure at which the train will be operated, and the
pressure at the rear is not less than _____ PSI as
indicated by a gauge at the rear or EOTD device, a _____
PSI brake pipe service reduction must be made and it
must be determined the brakes on the rear car of the train
apply and remain applied until the release is initiated from
the controlling locomotive. (NS-1 A-10)
A. 60/20
B. 65/25
C. 70/20
D. 75/15 - Answer-A. 60/20
Before locomotives are left unattended on any track the
effectiveness of the parking brakes must be tested to
ensure they won't roll away. Which of the following actions
ARE REQUIRED? (NS-1 C-102)
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A. Apply the parking brake on each locomotive.
B. Place the Independent and the Automatic brakes in the
RELEASE position. The locomotive consist must remain
stationary for 10 seconds.
C. Place throttle in the No. 1 power position or higher, if
necessary, until movement occurs. NOTE: If the
locomotive(s) is standing on a grade, the movement must
be in a descending direction. Place the throttle in IDLE
when the locomotive consist begins to move. Locomotive
consist must stop within 25 feet.
D. All of the above. - Answer-D. All of the above.
A freight car found with defective air brakes at a location
where repairs cannot be made may be moved to what
location after the following requirements have been met:--
Qualified person has determined it is safe to move--
Qualified person has established a maximum speed for
safe movement-- Conductor is notified by copy of the
"Home Shop" tag-- Other crew members are notified of
defect, including any movement restriction, by the
Conductor (NS-1 C-113)
NYC DOB Master Rigger License Exam ACTUAL
VERIFIED EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR.pdf||NEWEST EXAM!!!
During a Class 1 brake test, an Air Flow Method (AFM)
test or a Brake Pipe Leakage test must be performed and
an inspection of the train must be made to determine that:
(NS-1 A-6-1)
A. Brakes apply on at least 85% of the cars in the train.
B. Angle cocks and cut-out cocks are properly positioned,
brakes are applied on each car, piston travel is correct,
brake rigging does not bind or foul, and all parts of the air
brake equipment are properly secured.
C. Before proceeding, it must be known that the brake
pipe pressure as indicated at the rear car of the train is
being restored.
D. Both (b) and (c). - Answer-D. Both (b) and (c).
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A Class III Brake Test (Train Line Continuity Inspection)
must be performed: (NS-1 A-10)
A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal where
a car or solid block of cars has received a Class I brake
test prior to being added at that location and has not been
off air for more than (24) hours.
B. When a car or solid block of cars has not previously
received a Class I brake test or has been off air for more
than 24 hours.
C. When multiple solid blocks of cars are added to a train
in the same relative order as when removed from the
previous train, except for the removal of defective
equipment.
D. Where a unit or cycle train has traveled 3,000 miles
since its last Class I brake test. - Answer-A. On a train at a
point other than the initial terminal where a car or solid
block of cars has received a Class I brake test prior to
being added at that location and has not been off air for
more than (24) hours.
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When conducting a Class III Brake test (Train Line
Continuity Inspection), after the train is charged to the
pressure at which the train will be operated, and the
pressure at the rear is not less than _____ PSI as
indicated by a gauge at the rear or EOTD device, a _____
PSI brake pipe service reduction must be made and it
must be determined the brakes on the rear car of the train
apply and remain applied until the release is initiated from
the controlling locomotive. (NS-1 A-10)
A. 60/20
B. 65/25
C. 70/20
D. 75/15 - Answer-A. 60/20
Before locomotives are left unattended on any track the
effectiveness of the parking brakes must be tested to
ensure they won't roll away. Which of the following actions
ARE REQUIRED? (NS-1 C-102)
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A. Apply the parking brake on each locomotive.
B. Place the Independent and the Automatic brakes in the
RELEASE position. The locomotive consist must remain
stationary for 10 seconds.
C. Place throttle in the No. 1 power position or higher, if
necessary, until movement occurs. NOTE: If the
locomotive(s) is standing on a grade, the movement must
be in a descending direction. Place the throttle in IDLE
when the locomotive consist begins to move. Locomotive
consist must stop within 25 feet.
D. All of the above. - Answer-D. All of the above.
A freight car found with defective air brakes at a location
where repairs cannot be made may be moved to what
location after the following requirements have been met:--
Qualified person has determined it is safe to move--
Qualified person has established a maximum speed for
safe movement-- Conductor is notified by copy of the
"Home Shop" tag-- Other crew members are notified of
defect, including any movement restriction, by the
Conductor (NS-1 C-113)
