Lirr Entrance Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A block signal system wherein the use of each block is governed by block signals controlled
manually, by block-limit signals or both, upon information received by telephone, radio or other
means of communication. - CORRECT ANSWER Manual Block Signal System
A train given precedence in the direction specified as between opposing regular trains. - CORRECT
ANSWER Train of Superior Direction
A system so arranged that its operation will automatically result in the following: A full service
application of the train brakes if while operating under a speed restriction, the speed of the train
exceeds the predetermined rate. The application will continue until the train is either brought to a stop
or, under the control of the engineer, its speed is reduced to the predetermined rate. - CORRECT
ANSWER Automatic Speed Control System
Equipment capable of being propelled by electrical energy through the use of third rail contact shoes.
- CORRECT ANSWER Multiple Unit Equipment
The tracks between the extreme opposing home signals of an interlocking. - CORRECT
ANSWER Interlocking Limits
The appearance of a fixed signal which conveys an indication as viewed from the direction of an
approaching train; the appearance of a cab signal indicator as viewed in the engine control
compartment. - CORRECT ANSWER Aspect
A block signal system wherein the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, the cab
signal indicator or both. - CORRECT ANSWER Automatic Block Signal System
A fixed signal indicating the limit of the block, the use of which is governed by manual block signal
system rules. - CORRECT ANSWER block-limit signal
A train authorized by a timetable schedule. - CORRECT ANSWER Regular Train
, A signal indicator located in the engine control compartment displaying the maximum speed for the
movement of the train. It will be used in conjunction with interlocking signals and either in
conjunction with or in lieu of block signals. - CORRECT ANSWER Cab signal indicator
a fixed signal used to govern the approach to a home signal. - CORRECT ANSWER Distant
Signal
A series of consecutive blocks. - CORRECT ANSWER block signal system
A signal of a fixed location indicating a condition which affects the movement of a train. - CORRECT
ANSWER Fixed Signal
When reporting for duty, employees whose duties require coordination with other employees must
hold a job briefing to review operational and safety conditions. If these conditions change, employees
must hold an additional job briefing to discuss the new conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER Job
Briefing
The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal. - CORRECT ANSWER Indication
The fixed signals of an interlocking. - CORRECT ANSWER Interlocking Signals
A train having precedence over another train. - CORRECT ANSWER Superior Train
A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block signals, block limit signals,
automatic speed control, or any combination thereof. - CORRECT ANSWER Block
A speed not exceeding 30 mph, except in ASC territory, train will be governed by speed displayed on
the cab signal indicator not to exceed 40 mph. - CORRECT ANSWER Medium Speed
A highly visible marking device in the red-orange-amber color range, affixed to the rear of the train to
indicate that the train is complete. - CORRECT ANSWER Marker
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A block signal system wherein the use of each block is governed by block signals controlled
manually, by block-limit signals or both, upon information received by telephone, radio or other
means of communication. - CORRECT ANSWER Manual Block Signal System
A train given precedence in the direction specified as between opposing regular trains. - CORRECT
ANSWER Train of Superior Direction
A system so arranged that its operation will automatically result in the following: A full service
application of the train brakes if while operating under a speed restriction, the speed of the train
exceeds the predetermined rate. The application will continue until the train is either brought to a stop
or, under the control of the engineer, its speed is reduced to the predetermined rate. - CORRECT
ANSWER Automatic Speed Control System
Equipment capable of being propelled by electrical energy through the use of third rail contact shoes.
- CORRECT ANSWER Multiple Unit Equipment
The tracks between the extreme opposing home signals of an interlocking. - CORRECT
ANSWER Interlocking Limits
The appearance of a fixed signal which conveys an indication as viewed from the direction of an
approaching train; the appearance of a cab signal indicator as viewed in the engine control
compartment. - CORRECT ANSWER Aspect
A block signal system wherein the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, the cab
signal indicator or both. - CORRECT ANSWER Automatic Block Signal System
A fixed signal indicating the limit of the block, the use of which is governed by manual block signal
system rules. - CORRECT ANSWER block-limit signal
A train authorized by a timetable schedule. - CORRECT ANSWER Regular Train
, A signal indicator located in the engine control compartment displaying the maximum speed for the
movement of the train. It will be used in conjunction with interlocking signals and either in
conjunction with or in lieu of block signals. - CORRECT ANSWER Cab signal indicator
a fixed signal used to govern the approach to a home signal. - CORRECT ANSWER Distant
Signal
A series of consecutive blocks. - CORRECT ANSWER block signal system
A signal of a fixed location indicating a condition which affects the movement of a train. - CORRECT
ANSWER Fixed Signal
When reporting for duty, employees whose duties require coordination with other employees must
hold a job briefing to review operational and safety conditions. If these conditions change, employees
must hold an additional job briefing to discuss the new conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER Job
Briefing
The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal. - CORRECT ANSWER Indication
The fixed signals of an interlocking. - CORRECT ANSWER Interlocking Signals
A train having precedence over another train. - CORRECT ANSWER Superior Train
A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block signals, block limit signals,
automatic speed control, or any combination thereof. - CORRECT ANSWER Block
A speed not exceeding 30 mph, except in ASC territory, train will be governed by speed displayed on
the cab signal indicator not to exceed 40 mph. - CORRECT ANSWER Medium Speed
A highly visible marking device in the red-orange-amber color range, affixed to the rear of the train to
indicate that the train is complete. - CORRECT ANSWER Marker
