CSX Conductor Week 2 Test Questions
And Answers Graded A+
Engine - Answer This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - Answer This is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers, motor vehicles
and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - Answer 1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of rolling
equipment.
Siding - Answer This is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - Answer Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - Answer Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - Answer Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - Answer A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of
vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track equipment, or
a stop signal.
Restricted Speed - Answer A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of
vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track equipment, or
a stop signal.
Spring switch - Answer Equipped to restore to normal position after being trailed through.
Dual Control Switch - Answer This is power operated and also equipped for hand operation.
Excepted track - Answer A segment of track designated in special instructions. No more than
10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
, Signal Aspect. - Answer The appearance of a fixed signal.
Signal Indication - Answer Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect. - Answer When a signal aspect permits a train to proceed when the
condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - Answer Equipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - Answer Where signals are remotely controlled, defined in time tables.
Automatic Block Signal - Answer A block signal that is activated either by track circuit or in
conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal automatically
indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal - Answer Displays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal - Answer Displays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point - Answer Where signals are remotely controlled defined in time tables.
System notice - Answer Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by the Operating rules department.
General notice - Answer Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains, issued by a division.
Dispatcher bulletin - Answer A computer generated form issued by the train dispatcher. It
contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed. It also contains
information as to the latest system and general bulletins issued.
CSX train documentation - Answer A computer generated document consisting of some or all
of the following: Tonnage graph, restricted and special handling list, CT-168 report, clearance
And Answers Graded A+
Engine - Answer This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - Answer This is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers, motor vehicles
and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - Answer 1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of rolling
equipment.
Siding - Answer This is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - Answer Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - Answer Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - Answer Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - Answer A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of
vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track equipment, or
a stop signal.
Restricted Speed - Answer A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of
vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track equipment, or
a stop signal.
Spring switch - Answer Equipped to restore to normal position after being trailed through.
Dual Control Switch - Answer This is power operated and also equipped for hand operation.
Excepted track - Answer A segment of track designated in special instructions. No more than
10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
, Signal Aspect. - Answer The appearance of a fixed signal.
Signal Indication - Answer Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect. - Answer When a signal aspect permits a train to proceed when the
condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - Answer Equipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - Answer Where signals are remotely controlled, defined in time tables.
Automatic Block Signal - Answer A block signal that is activated either by track circuit or in
conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal automatically
indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal - Answer Displays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal - Answer Displays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point - Answer Where signals are remotely controlled defined in time tables.
System notice - Answer Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by the Operating rules department.
General notice - Answer Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains, issued by a division.
Dispatcher bulletin - Answer A computer generated form issued by the train dispatcher. It
contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed. It also contains
information as to the latest system and general bulletins issued.
CSX train documentation - Answer A computer generated document consisting of some or all
of the following: Tonnage graph, restricted and special handling list, CT-168 report, clearance
