CX CONDUCTOR Final Exam
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6104 Your key train has arrived at Midway Yard to make a pickup of 20 cars on
the head end of the train. After adding the cars and making the appropriate
brake test, what documents must be updated before departing? - ANSWER
CT-168
4509 T/F When a yardmaster is on duty, do not enter a yard or terminal without
notifying them of any Clearance implicated shipments in your train. -
ANSWER True
4505.1 When handling a train with one or more clearance-implicated shipments,
what instructions must be included as part of the train documents if the
shipment was not authorized verbally? - ANSWER Clearance Bureau
Instructions
301.2 your train is authorized on the Atlanta subdivision at 50mph. While
descending the grade, you exceed the speed on a grade to 53mph. What action is
301.2 S/A-your
required? train is authorized
ANSWER at 40mph
Instruct engineer due to
to slow a temporary
down restricted
to authorized speedsspeed
due to an authorized shipment. You exceed that by 7mph. Select all that are
required.
401.3 S/A- Rolling
ANSWER 1) Direct
equipment mustthenot
engineer to stop
foul track untiland report
it can to the proper
be visually
authority
determined
407.1 S/A You
that?have
- ANSWER
been instructed
1) Theby intended
the yardmaster
route is clear
to leave cars in track
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not proceed
2) Switchesthe until connected
andclearance
derails released bywith
points are proper
not the authority
movement
identified are properly
or visible. Identifyaligned
the steps
,required to determine the clearance point. - ANSWER 1) Standing outside the
rail and off the end of crossties, extend your arm towards the equipment
2) Position the equipment an additional 50' car length into track where it can no
longer be touched.
401.8 S/A After operating a switch or derail, a switch must be properly aligned
and checked for proper fitment of the switch points. What else is true? -
ANSWER 1) Ensure that the lever is latched
2) Device is locked if equipped
406.8 S/A When shoving for a purpose other than making a coupling, you, must
stop 50' short of a: - ANSWER 1) Derail
2) Improperly lined switch
308.1 S/A Train Q79510 is operating in CP territory with a max speed of
60mph, when the train has an undesired emergency. After inspection, the
conductor relaces the air hoses. After contacting the train dispatcher, how must
the train proceed? - ANSWER 1) Train must not exceed 20mph for 1
additional train length
2) Train must be governed by the rules of that territory
406.3 S/A You have been switching cars in a railyard and fouled two tracks.
Before shoving any cars into either track you must... - ANSWER 1) Ensure
that there are no conflicting movements
2) Ensure that no intervening highway rail or pedestrian crossings are open or
ensure that they have been made inaccessible
406.2 Unless protected by shove lights, who is responsible for protecting shove
movements? - ANSWER A crewmember or other qualified employee
406.3 After coupling to a cut of cars, what must you do next? - ANSWER
Stretch the cars to ensure that a coupling has been made
406.2 When shoving or pushing without shove lights or other technology, what
must be done? - ANSWER Protect the movement by a crewmember or other
qualified employee
, 300.4 What speed must not be exceeded when operating through a hand
operated crossover, not to/from the main track, unless specified otherwise in
special instructions? - ANSWER 10mph
Which of the following is true about authorized train speeds? - ANSWER It
must not be exceeded
300.4 Your train is leaving the main track through a hand operated switch, and
entering a non signaled siding. What speed cannot be exceeded through the
switch unless specified otherwise? - ANSWER 15mph
300.4 Trains using non signaled sidings must move at a speed that will permit
stopping within 1/2 range of vision short of trains, cars, on track equipment, or
improperly aligned switches must not exceed what speed? - ANSWER 25mph
300.2 When there is a conflict between authorized speeds, which speed will
govern the movement? - ANSWER The lowest speed
4053 S/A What must be visually determined prior to coupling with equipment?
- ANSWER 1) Make certain that couplers are in line with each other
2) At least one knuckle is open
2002 Prior to work activities, what must be conducted? - ANSWER Job
Briefing
2100.3 S/A When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what precautions
must be taken? - ANSWER 1) Stop and look in both directions
2) Do not cross within 25' unless protection has been provided or the equipment
is under the control of a crewmember
2100.2 T/F Employees that are trained and qualified may mount and dismount
moving equipment at a walking pace, not to exceed 4mph, unless in an
emergency case - ANSWER True
2100.3 What is the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or passing
train? - ANSWER 30'
Questions With 100%
Correct Answers Verified
Latest Versions 2025 Graded
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6104 Your key train has arrived at Midway Yard to make a pickup of 20 cars on
the head end of the train. After adding the cars and making the appropriate
brake test, what documents must be updated before departing? - ANSWER
CT-168
4509 T/F When a yardmaster is on duty, do not enter a yard or terminal without
notifying them of any Clearance implicated shipments in your train. -
ANSWER True
4505.1 When handling a train with one or more clearance-implicated shipments,
what instructions must be included as part of the train documents if the
shipment was not authorized verbally? - ANSWER Clearance Bureau
Instructions
301.2 your train is authorized on the Atlanta subdivision at 50mph. While
descending the grade, you exceed the speed on a grade to 53mph. What action is
301.2 S/A-your
required? train is authorized
ANSWER at 40mph
Instruct engineer due to
to slow a temporary
down restricted
to authorized speedsspeed
due to an authorized shipment. You exceed that by 7mph. Select all that are
required.
401.3 S/A- Rolling
ANSWER 1) Direct
equipment mustthenot
engineer to stop
foul track untiland report
it can to the proper
be visually
authority
determined
407.1 S/A You
that?have
- ANSWER
been instructed
1) Theby intended
the yardmaster
route is clear
to leave cars in track
R14Dowhere
not proceed
2) Switchesthe until connected
andclearance
derails released bywith
points are proper
not the authority
movement
identified are properly
or visible. Identifyaligned
the steps
,required to determine the clearance point. - ANSWER 1) Standing outside the
rail and off the end of crossties, extend your arm towards the equipment
2) Position the equipment an additional 50' car length into track where it can no
longer be touched.
401.8 S/A After operating a switch or derail, a switch must be properly aligned
and checked for proper fitment of the switch points. What else is true? -
ANSWER 1) Ensure that the lever is latched
2) Device is locked if equipped
406.8 S/A When shoving for a purpose other than making a coupling, you, must
stop 50' short of a: - ANSWER 1) Derail
2) Improperly lined switch
308.1 S/A Train Q79510 is operating in CP territory with a max speed of
60mph, when the train has an undesired emergency. After inspection, the
conductor relaces the air hoses. After contacting the train dispatcher, how must
the train proceed? - ANSWER 1) Train must not exceed 20mph for 1
additional train length
2) Train must be governed by the rules of that territory
406.3 S/A You have been switching cars in a railyard and fouled two tracks.
Before shoving any cars into either track you must... - ANSWER 1) Ensure
that there are no conflicting movements
2) Ensure that no intervening highway rail or pedestrian crossings are open or
ensure that they have been made inaccessible
406.2 Unless protected by shove lights, who is responsible for protecting shove
movements? - ANSWER A crewmember or other qualified employee
406.3 After coupling to a cut of cars, what must you do next? - ANSWER
Stretch the cars to ensure that a coupling has been made
406.2 When shoving or pushing without shove lights or other technology, what
must be done? - ANSWER Protect the movement by a crewmember or other
qualified employee
, 300.4 What speed must not be exceeded when operating through a hand
operated crossover, not to/from the main track, unless specified otherwise in
special instructions? - ANSWER 10mph
Which of the following is true about authorized train speeds? - ANSWER It
must not be exceeded
300.4 Your train is leaving the main track through a hand operated switch, and
entering a non signaled siding. What speed cannot be exceeded through the
switch unless specified otherwise? - ANSWER 15mph
300.4 Trains using non signaled sidings must move at a speed that will permit
stopping within 1/2 range of vision short of trains, cars, on track equipment, or
improperly aligned switches must not exceed what speed? - ANSWER 25mph
300.2 When there is a conflict between authorized speeds, which speed will
govern the movement? - ANSWER The lowest speed
4053 S/A What must be visually determined prior to coupling with equipment?
- ANSWER 1) Make certain that couplers are in line with each other
2) At least one knuckle is open
2002 Prior to work activities, what must be conducted? - ANSWER Job
Briefing
2100.3 S/A When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what precautions
must be taken? - ANSWER 1) Stop and look in both directions
2) Do not cross within 25' unless protection has been provided or the equipment
is under the control of a crewmember
2100.2 T/F Employees that are trained and qualified may mount and dismount
moving equipment at a walking pace, not to exceed 4mph, unless in an
emergency case - ANSWER True
2100.3 What is the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or passing
train? - ANSWER 30'
