WorksheetsDFB LUAS MCQ
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Where does the green line run from
a)
Sandyford to St stephens green
b)
Tallaght to The Point
c)
Sandyford to Tallaght
2.
What end can the tram be driven
a)
Either end
b)
Front
c)
Back
3.
Does the tram have priority over the emergency services
a)
No
b)
Yes
4.
What type of tram is in operation on Green Line
a)
Citadis 402 (26)
b)
Citadis 401 on red line(40)
5.
What type of tram is in operation on Red Line
a)
Citadis 401 on red line(40)
b)
Citadis 402 (26)
6.
Who manuafactors the tram
a)
Alstom S.A
b)
Transdev
7.
How many persons does the red line carry
a)
356 with 80 seated
b)
320 with 80 seated
c)
360 with 60 seated
8.
How many persons does the green line carry
a)
347 with 70 seated
b)
320 with 80 seated
c)
360 with 60 seated
9.
How often does the tram run at peak times
a)
Every 5 mins
b)
Every 10 mins
c)
Every 20 mins
d)
Every 2 mins
10.
The under car of the luas is made of what
a)
Steel
b)
Aluminium
c)
Plastic
d)
Alloy
11.
The sides and roof of the luas are made of what
a)
Aluminium
b)
Glass
c)
Plastic
d)
Steel
12.
All door glass on the luas are
a)
Toughened
b)
Regular
c)
Laminated
13.
All window glass on the luas are
a)
Laminated
b)
Regular
c)
Toughened
14.
How many litres of hydraulic brake fluid can be on board at any one time
a)
15ltrs
b)
10
c)
20
d)
25
15.
How many litres of flange lubricating oil can be on board at any one time
a)
15ltrs
b)
10
c)
20
d)
25
16.
What lenght is the luas
a)
40-44mts
b)
44-48mts
c)
40-48ft
d)
45ft
17.
What weight is the luas
a)
50-55 tonnes
b)
100kg
c)
15 tonnes
d)
200kg
18.
What height is the luas
a)
3450mm
b)
6mts
c)
5mts
d)
2.5mts
19.
What width is the luas
a)
2.4mts
b)
3450mm
c)
4mts
d)
5mts
20.
How high are the overhead lines
a)
4.2-6mts
b)
6-6.5mts
c)
7mts
d)
10ft
21.
What are the overhead cables composed of
a)
Copper
b)
Steel
c)
Gold
d)
alloy
22.
What are the overhead lines tensioned to
a)
1.25tonnes
b)
0.75tonnes
c)
1.5tonnes
d)
2tonnes
23.
How far apart are the suport poles for the overhead cables
a)
30mts
b)
20mts
c)
40mts
d)
45mts
24.
What voltage does the ESB supply the electricity to the Luas sub stations
a)
10.5kv
b)
20kv
c)
5kv
d)
2.5kv
25.
How many sub stations are on the red line
a)
7
b)
10
c)
15
d)
20
26.
How many sub stations are on the green line
a)
10
b)
15
c)
20
d)
22
27.
What electricity supply is on the overhead lines
a)
750v DC
b)
250v DC
c)
220v AC
d)
220v DC
28.
How is the power transfered from the overhead to the tram
a)
The pantograph
b)
By cable
c)
wirelessly
29.
How can tram doors be accessed by emergency services
a)
Square key on appliance
b)
Triangle Key
c)
Star Shaped Key
30.
Where is the door lock located on the tram
a)
On the left hand side of both cabs
b)
Over the doors
c)
On the right side both cabs
31.
The drivers door can be accessed by
a)
The drivers door key on the appliance
b)
Overhead Trap Door
c)
Break Glass Unit
d)
Emergency Swithc underneath
32.
Once inside the luas how can doors be opened
a)
Emergency door release handles or door release in drivers cab
b)
Door Release Driver Cab only
c)
Emergency Door Release Handles only
33.
If doors do not release what is the safest way to access the tram
a)
Toughened glass in doors
b)
Laminated Glass in Windows
c)
Call Luas Staff for assistance
34.
How can the pantograph be lowered
a)
Red button in the drivers cab or manually with a handle
b)
Manually with handle only
c)
Red Button in Drivers Cab only
35.
Where is the red pantograph lowering button located
a)
Left hand side of drivers seat
b)
Right hand side of drivers seat
c)
Under Drivers Seat
d)
Over the Drivers head
36.
Where is the emergency external power shut down function button located
a)
Outside on th elower part of the tram under the pantograph
b)
Under the Middle Doors
c)
Inside the Drivers Cab
d)
In specially marked cabinet
37.
How can it be opened
a)
Using the square key on the appliance
b)
Using the cirle key on appliane
c)
using the triangle key on appliance
d)
Pressing the red button
38.
What happens when the button is pressed
a)
Pantograph lowers and battery is isolated
b)
Pantograph is lowered but battery must be isolated mannually
c)
the Battery is isolated
d)
The Emeregency Doors open and Pantograph is lowered
39.
How long can it take to lower pantograph
a)
8 mins
b)
20 sec
c)
1min
d)
2min
40.
Where is the battery isolation swith located
a)
Beside the 24v batteries on the roof
b)
Beside the Pantograph
c)
In the Drivers Cab
d)
Under the Front Doors
41.
How do you operate the battery isolation
a)
By turning the switch to position 1 for 3 secs
b)
By Pressing the Red Button for 2 secs
c)
By Pressing Both Buttons
d)
By Removing the Cables
42.
What is the red mushroom on the right hand side of the drivers seat
a)
Safety brake
b)
His Lunch
c)
For Lowering Pantograph
d)
For Self Destructing
43.
What happens in the event that the red mushrom is pressed
a)
Tram decelarates to stop, opens the main circut breaker, lowers the body catcher
b)
Immediate Stop, Pantograph Lowers
c)
Opens Emergency Doors
d)
Automatic Driver
44.
If red mushroom is not activated on arrival what should we do
a)
Press it down
b)
Isolate the Battery
c)
Contact Luas Staff
d)
Manually Apply Breaks
45.
If lifting the tram what type of airbags should be used
a)
Vetter V40 carried on the ET
b)
Standard V20 Carried on Appliance
c)
2 x V20 Carried on Appliance
46.
At what points should the airbags be used
a)
Clearly marked jacking points along each side
b)
Directly under the doors
c)
As near the front as possible
d)
Evenly Dispersed
47.
What should be done as tram is lifted
a)
Chock
b)
Round of Applause
c)
Watch for Uneven Load
d)
Communicate with Luas Staff
48.
Where are the chocks for the tram wheels located
a)
In the vehicle module with the pantograph
b)
In Drivers Cab
c)
Under the Main Doors
d)
In Luas Control
49.
How should the mats be inflated
a)
Simultanously at a point where the controller can see both mats
b)
Front first then rear
c)
Rear First then Front
d)
As quickly as possible
50.
What must be watched for as tram is being lifted
a)
That rear wheels dont come off and cause tram to swivel
b)
That Front Wheels don’t come off and Tram to Swivel
c)
Uneven Loading
d)
Damage to Pantograph
51.
If access is required from outside the tram, where is the best point of entry
a)
At the articulation of the tram, the section made of leatherette
b)
Glass Windows to the Side
c)
Glass to Front
d)
Through Trap Door in the Roof
52.
Who requests the overhead lines to be switched off
a)
The OIC
b)
The Mobi
c)
The ESB
d)
The Gardai
53.
What is the procedure for shutting off overheads
a)
OIC to ERCC, ERCC to Luas control, ERCC to OIC for confirmation
b)
OIC calls Luas Control on Telephone
c)
OIC to Mobi, Mobi calls DO in Luas Control
54.
When should the earthing cables be used
a)
Once confirmation that power is off is recieved
b)
Only when Pantograph can not be lowered
c)
On arrival to ensure scene safety
d)
When the Tram has been evacuated
55.
How many earthing kits are kept on the appliance
a)
1 per appliance
b)
2 per appliance
c)
on the ET only
56.
What does the earthing rod kit consist of
a)
Bag, 2 poles, earthing cables and magnetic clamp
b)
Bag, 1 pole, earthing cables
c)
Bag, 1 pole, 2 magnetic Clamps
57.
What end of the earthing rod must be connected first
a)
The earthed point must be connected first
b)
The Cables Point
c)
Simultaneaously
58.
What safety procaution must be put in place when earth clamp is applied
a)
Two cones either side of clamp
b)
Pantograph must lowered
c)
Battery must be isolated
d)
Inform Luas Control
59.
How do you remove magnetic clamp
a)
Turn 90degrees and pull
b)
Turn 90 degrees and Push
c)
Turn 45 degrees and pull
d)
Turn anticlockwise until click
60.
When removing the the earthing rod kit what is the procedure
a)
Clamp is removed first then the magnetic clamp from rail
b)
Clamp from Rail First then the overhead cable
61.
What is the Res Q Rail
a)
Emergency light rail rescue buggy
b)
Emergency Fencing
c)
Luas Emergency Staff
d)
Joint Committee of DFB and Luas Staff
62.
What is the Re Q Rail not used for
a)
Transporting Firefighters
b)
Rail mounted stretcher
c)
Equipment carrier
63.
What is the overall kit weight ResQRail
a)
64kgs
b)
46kgs
c)
100kgs
d)
30kgs
64.
What is the load capacity ResQRail
a)
500kg
b)
100kgs
c)
1000kgs
d)
800kgs
65.
What should you do before loading the Res Q Rail
a)
Ensure the brakes are applied
b)
Inform the OIC
c)
Inform Luas Control
66.
How many spinal boards may be loaded onto the res q rail
a)
3
b)
1 only
c)
3
d)
None
67.
What DO should attend a luas incident
a)
The DO in the district
b)
DO Alpha
c)
Do Bravo
d)
Mobi
68.
What location does the 2nd DO attached to the PDA attend
a)
The luas control center
b)
ERCC
c)
The Outer Cordon
d)
The DICU
69.
What should the arriving DO do
a)
Ensure power is cut to the overheads if nessesary and earthing clamp is applied
b)
Report to Luas Control
c)
Set up the Outer Cordon
d)
Liaise with the Driver
70.
Where are the blue flashing lights placed in the event the 2 tram lines are shut in a RTA
a)
200mts either side of incident with a spotter
b)
100m either side of incident with a spotter
c)
50m either side of incident with a spotter
d)
400m either side of incident with a spotter
71.
What should be done in the event of an RTA involving the luas
a)
Red mushroom pressed
b)
Inform the HSA
c)
Open the Emergency Doors
d)
Shut down both lines
72.
Should Luas line overhead power be cut in the event of a fire related incident on or near the lines
a)
Yes
b)
No
73.
What happens if you come across an overhead line thats down
a)
Treat it as a live cable
b)
Treat as safe as circuit is now cut
c)
Call the ESB
d)
Inform the Mobi
74.
Which of the following is not carried only on the ET
a)
Square Key
b)
V40 Air Mats
c)
ResQ Rail
75.
On arrival at an incident where should you report
a)
Incident command support vehicle
b)
To the DO
c)
To the Senior Luas Staff
76.
Is there a charge on the tram when pantograph is lowered
a)
no
b)
yes
c)
Depends on the type of Tram
77.
Why do both cables not need to be earthed at an incident
a)
Both cables are directly connected to each other
b)
In case energy arks from one to the other
c)
To prevent another luas approaching
78.
What is the melting point of the overhead lines
a)
180 celcius
b)
200 celcius
c)
500 celcius
d)
100 celcius
79.
When should batteries be isolated
a)
In case of fire or cuts need to be made
b)
At all incidents
c)
When the Pantograph can not be lowered
d)
Only when cleared by Luas Control
80.
What is the min PDA
a)
3xWT,1xET,2xDO,1xAmbo
b)
2xWT, 1xET, 1xDO, 1x Ambo
c)
3xWT, 1xET, 1xDO, 1xAmbo
d)
3xWT, 1xET, 1xDO, 2xAmbo
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