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WorksheetsRTRA RAIL OPERATOR TVOIM ROIM TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 45mins
What will cause the loss of the ALL DOORS CLOSED, BRAKES ON and Brake Pipe Pressure indications on the console of a Legacy Series railcar?
Cocked Rotary on the open end
Miscellaneous circuit breaker tripped
Cocked Rotary in the belly car
Check Circuit breaker tripped
Which circuit breaker tripped in ANY car of the consist will result in the loss of the ALL DOORS CLOSED console indication?
Check Circuit circuit breaker
Master Control circuit breaker
Door Control circuit breaker
Miscellaneous Control circuit breaker
When closed on a Legacy Series railcar, it completes trainline wire circuits.
Semi-permanent Coupler
Rotary Switch
Air Control valve
Rate Line
According to the 7K-to-7K Recovery, what must the disabled train operator cut-out to fully release all the friction brakes on the disabled train?
BCO and BCCO only on all cars
BCO only on all cars
BCCO only on all cars
BCO, BCCO and the HOLDING BRAKE on all cars
Located above the R-end door, this light will illuminate when there is an indicator of a Stuck Holding Brake.
Brake Trouble Light
ATP Light
Blue Fault Indicator Light
Brake Indicator Light
Each rail car is equipped with which type of coupler?
Semi-Permanent Coupler
Automatic Coupler
Both Automatic and Semi-Permanent Couplers
Manual Uncoupler
Which of the ATC subsystems regulate train speed and acceleration rates?
ATO
ATP
ACC
ATS
In the diagram below, identify the component labeled 1.
ATP Indicator Light
Exterior Speaker
Destination Sign
Blue Fault Indicator Light
Where is the ATP Cut out located on a Legacy Series railcar?
Left Front seatwell
Right Rear seatwell
Handbrake Compartment
Operator’s circuit breaker panel
Where is the front brake cut out located on a 7K series railcar?
Behind the Right rear access panel
Behind the Left front access panel
Behind the Left rear access panel
Behind the Right front access panel
On the 7K Series railcar, the application of the holding brake is accomplished by activating the console via the control key.
True
False
Where is the emergency ladder stowed?
Right rear seatwell
Underneath the seat adjacent to the number 7 door
In the operator's cab
A-car only behind the right rear seat
What functions can be accessed via Auxiliary Control Panel?
Coupler Controls
Car lighting
Environmental control
Door Control
All answers are correct
On a Legacy Series rail car, where is the rear friction brake cut-out located?
Underneath the Right rear seatwell
Behind the Number 11 door panel
Underneath the Right front seatwell
Underneath the Left front seatwell
In the following picture, identify the Guide Horn.
1
2
3
4
What light when illuminated amber, indicates the train is in mode 3?
Blue Fault Light
Propulsion Trouble Light
ATP Indicator Light
Brake Fault Light
All series railcars are equipped with how many fire extinguishers per car?
2 per car
1 per car
3 per car
Fire extinguishers are only located on the A car
The Emergency Evacuation Kit (EEK) contains which of the following items?
Flashlight, bullhorn, safety vest and light sticks
Bullhorn and light sticks
Bullhorn only
Flashlight, bullhorn, and radio
Which of the following systems are NOT monitored by the Vehicle Monitoring System (VMS)?
Door Control system
Friction Brake system
Propulsion system
Car Communication system
On a Legacy Series railcar, what will cause the loss of (ALL DOORS CLOSED), (BRAKES ON), and (Brake Pipe Pressure) indications on the console?
Cocked Rotary on the open end
Miscellaneous circuit breaker tripped
Cocked Rotary in the belly car
Check Circuit circuit breaker tripped
What does the propulsion equipment on each car controls?
Acceleration and Propulsion
Dynamic Braking and Friction Braking
Acceleration and Dynamic Braking
HVAC and Door Control
What is indicated when the brake fault lights are illuminated amber on a Legacy Series railcar?
The ATP is cut out
The trucks are cut out on that car
The car is requesting 85% braking
The train is in manual mode
What displays current and over speed indications to the operator in both analog and digital form and provides an audible indication of an over speed condition?
Train Control Display (TCD)
Aspect Display Unit (ADU)
Operating Screen
None of these answers are correct
What position is the Knife Switch in when it is closed all the way to the left and the access panel is closed and secure?
Run
Test
Shop
Off
According to the 7K Total Isolation (Self-Recovery) procedure, what must the operator cut-out to fully release all the brakes on the bad quad?
BCO and BCCO only on all cars in the bad quad
BCO only on all cars in the bad quad
BCCO only on all cars in the bad quad
BCO, BCCO and the HOLDING BRAKE on all cars in the bad quad
What is the normal reading of Brake Pipe Pressure?
130-150psi
150-180psi
80-100psi
80-120psi
In the following picture, identify the Brake Pipe Trainline Cut-out (BPTCO).
1
2
3
No BPTCO pictured
In the following picture, identify the Hook.
1
2
3
4
It is depressed to release the Master Controller without dumping the train.
The Station Stop Cancel button
The Train Berthed button
The Snow Brake button
The Overtravel pushbutton
Where is the BCO located on a 7K Series railcar?
Left Front & Right Rear access panel
Left side of the Operator's cab area
Inside the Hostler Panel
All the above
Name the two car systems that interface and interlock with the Propulsion system. A malfunction in either of these two systems will knock out propulsion in the consist.
Friction Brake system and Door Control system
Car Communication system and Vehicle Monitor system
Car Electrical system and Friction Brake system
Environmental Equipment system and Car Light
Which component collects current from the third rail and extrudes a white indicator when its fuse is blown?
Current Collector Assembly
Rotary Switch
Semi-permanent Coupler
Knife Switch
On the Legacy Series railcar, which doors have been designated as emergency doors?
Doors 3 and 9
Doors 1 and 11
Doors 3 and 10
Doors 7 and 8
When illuminated red, it indicates a door is open, unlocked, or obstructed.
Doors Closed light
Door Indicator light
Manual/Manual light
All Doors open light
Where can you find the Holding Break Control Switch (HBCS) on the 7K A-Car?
Operator’s Circuit Breaker Panel
Trainline Circuit Breaker Panel
Auxiliary Control Panel
Hostler Panel
Brake cylinder pressure will drop to zero when the handbrake is applied, and the Master Control is moved to coast on a Legacy series railcar.
True
False
Where is the radio antenna located on a 7K series railcar?
A-car only
B-car only
A-car and B-car
The 7K series railcar does not have a radio
ATP CUT-OUT when illuminated, indicates the train is under manual control with the over speed protection still in effect.
True
False
What displays train and equipment information enabling the operator to monitor real-time status?
Train Control Display (TCD)
Aspect Display Unit (ADU)
Maintenance Screen
None of these answers are correct
In the following picture, identify the component labeled 1.
TWC Coil
ATP Coil
ATO Marker Coil
ATO Loop Marker
A tripped Trainline circuit breaker on a Legacy series railcar is indicated by an amber light illuminated on the exterior Propulsion Trouble Lights.
True
False
Match the following component in Column A to their function in Column B.
Stops propulsion and applies friction brakes in case of an emergency
Mushroom
The main interface and control center for the operator
Operating Screen
Provides the train operator with ATP, ATO, and ATS related controls and indications
ADU
Permits the train operator to control main propulsion and braking rate in manual operation
Master Controller
Provides visual indication of All Doors Closed, Brakes On or Off, and ATP Cut-out.
Annunciator Panel
Which exterior train component displays the color of the route in words?
Window Valance Display
Overhead Display
Front Destination Sign
Bulkhead Door Display
What are the symptoms of a tripped ATC System circuit breaker on a Legacy series railcar?
Loss of the All Doors Closed light
Loss of the Brakes On light
Loss of the Auto/Manual light
Loss of Brake Pipe Pressure
Each rail car is equipped with how many wheel axles?
2
8
4
1
BRAKES ON when illuminated on the console indicates the application of all friction brakes on the entire consist.
True
False
Where is the radio antenna located on a Legacy Series railcar?
On top of Both the A and B car
On top of the B-car only
On top of the A-car only
Underneath the semi-permanent coupler
Where is the Door Control Circuit Breaker located on a 7K Series rail car?
Operators Circuit Breaker Panel
Auxiliary Circuit Breaker Panel
Trainline Circuit Breaker Panel
Hostler Panel
Passenger doors are operated in how many modes via the Door Mode Selector Switch
1
2
3
4
What is indicated when the brake fault lights are illuminated blue on a Legacy Series railcar?
The ATP is cut out
There is a brake fault on that car
The car is requesting 85% braking
The train is in manual mode
Tripping the Environmental Control circuit breaker on the operating car deactivates the environmental system for the entire consist.
True
False
When illuminated, it indicates all brakes are applied on a Legacy Series railcar
The green Brake Indicator Light
Dynamic Braking
The Train Berthed Button
The amber Brake Indicator Light
The air compressor is located on both the A and B cars of class 1 rail vehicles.
True
False
What will cause the loss of the ALL DOORS CLOSED and BRAKES ON indications on the console?
ATC Power Supply circuit breaker tripped
Master Control circuit breaker tripped
Cocked Rotary on the open end
Door Control circuit breaker tripped
What must be cut out on the Operators Circuit Breaker panel of the disabled train, when performing a 7K-to-7K Recovery?
LC1 – Local Control 1
LC2 – Local Control 2
Zero Speed Bypass
ATC Power Supply
In the following picture, identify the Pneumatic Connection.
1
2
3
4
There is no Pneumatic Connection
How can the Train Operator de-activate the Environmental System (EV) for the operating car only?
By keying the train down
By tripping the EV circuit breaker
By shutting the EV down via the Auxiliary panel
The EV cannot be shut down on the operating car.
How many door indicator lights are there on a railcar?
1
2
3
4
In order to cut-out the ATP, what position must the Master Controller be in?
Auto Store
P4/P5
MAN/FWD
B4/B5
What are the positions of the 7K series rail car Knife Switch?
Run, Test, Shop, Off
Go, Stop, Shop, Off
Run, Test Off, Shop
Run, Shop, Test, Off
When the Check Circuit circuit breaker trips on a Legacy Series railcar and will not reset, what must the Train Operator do to move the train?
The operator must cut out ATP
The operator must operate from a different cab (assistance from qualified personnel may be required)
The operator must wait for a recovery train
The operator must cut out Power Knockout
In the picture below, the green box indicates which key is active?
Control Key
Auxiliary Key
Maintenance Key
Green Box does not represent Key status
If needed, how is the emergency evacuation board used?
Used as a bridge plank to step across to another train
Used as a bridge plank to step across to the catwalk
Used in conjunction with the emergency ladder during roadway evacuation from the bulkhead door
Used in conjunction with the emergency ladder during a Self-Recovery
Which Series railcar permits the passenger emergency door handle to remove power from that door and allow the door to be opened even if the door was cut-out?
2K Series cars only
All Series railcars
6K Series cars only
7K Series cars only
In the diagram below, identify the component labeled 4.
ATP Indicator Light
Exterior Speaker
Destination Sign
Blue Fault Indicator Light
Door Indicator Light
Where is the Emergency Kit (EEK) located on a 7K Series railcar?
Underneath the Left rear seatwell
In the left cab emergency equipment locker
Underneath the Operators seat in the A-car only
Underneath the Operators seat in all cars
If a Train Operator observed a fire on the Roadway, where would they go to get the nearest fire extinguisher?
Underneath the Left rear seat
In the emergency equipment locker underneath the emergency bag
In the Operators cab
All the answers are correct
Whenever the console is activated, which screen is displayed as the default screen?
Trouble Screen
Maintenance Screen
Acknowledge Screen
Operating Screen
Normal traffic leaving New Carrollton in revenue service would leave on which of the following tracks?
Track 1 Outbound
Track 1 Inbound
Track 2 Outbound
Track 2 Inbound
On a Legacy Series railcar, when in the cut-out position, it isolates a married pair from the trainline loop?
Rotary Switch
Rate Line
Semi-permanent Coupler
Air Control Valve
When the handbrake is applied on a Legacy Series railcar, all the following steps should be adhered to except for which?
Contact the tower and advise on handbrake status
Close the handbrake compartment
Place Master Controller in Coast
Ensure the consist does not receive a brakes off
What is the corrective action for 7K Series consist that is still unable to move due to a stuck holding brake after the BCO, BCCO and the holding brake on the problem car(s) have been cut-out?
Activate Door Interlock Bypass
Activate Headlight Bypass
Cut out ATP
Activate Power Knockout
Where is the holding brake located on the 7K Series railcar?
Left & Right Rear seatwell
Handbrake Compartment
Hostler Panel
Left Front & Right Rear Access panels
When illuminated on the console of a Legacy Series railcar, the TLCB light indicates a circuit breaker in one of the acceleration or braking systems has tripped in one or more cars?
True
False
In the picture below, the green box indicates which key is active?
Control Key
Auxiliary Key
Maintenance Key
Green Box does not represent Key status
Where is the Emergency Equipment Kit (EEK) located on a Legacy Series railcar?
Underneath the Left rear seatwell
In the left cab emergency equipment locker
Underneath the Operators seat in the A-car only
Underneath the Operators seat in all cars
If the emergency door is cut-out/dogged, pulling the passenger emergency door release handle will remove power and allow the door to be opened manually.
True
False
The A-line designates which section of track on the Red line?
Shady Grove to Glenmont
Metro Center to Shady Grove
Glenmont to Gallery Place-Chinatown
Metro Center to Glenmont
What is the corrective action when the Miscellaneous circuit breaker is tripped and will not reset on a Legacy Series railcar?
The train must be operated from the third car
The trucks must be cut out on both the A-car and B-car
The train must be recovered
The train must be air isolated, and trucks must be cut-out on the married pair
When the Door Control circuit breaker trips with the doors open on 6000 Series railcar and does not reset, what must the Train Operator do to move the train?
Close the doors from another cab
Physically close all the doors on that car
Cut-out Door Interlock Bypass
Answers A, B, and C
Answers A, and C only
When utilizing a Manual Route Selector Box, which is the first button you depress?
The associated track button
The cancel button
The clear button
Track for inbound travel
When the is tripped in the lead car of a Legacy Series railcar it will cause the train to dump upon being keyed up.
Master Control circuit breaker
ATC Power Supply circuit breaker
Bus Control circuit breaker
Check Circuit circuit breaker
Braking through the propulsion system is produced by
the green Brake Indicator Light
The Train Berth button
the amber Brake Indicator Light
Dynamic Braking
When the is tripped in the lead car of a Legacy Series railcar, it will de-energize the console just like keying out.
Bus Control circuit breaker
Miscellaneous circuit breaker
ATC Power Supply circuit breaker
Master Control circuit breaker
A Motor Overload (MOL) is indicated by a light illuminated on the exterior Propulsion Trouble Lights of a Legacy Series railcar.
blue
amber
white
red
When the is tripped on a Legacy Series railcar, it will result in the loss of the BRAKES ON light, Brake Cylinder pressure and Brake Pipe Pressure
Friction Brake circuit breaker
ATC Power Supply circuit breaker
Bus Control circuit breaker
ATC System circuit breaker
When the is placed in the by-pass position, it will give the BRAKES OFF indication on the train console regardless of the brake status. a. ATP Cut-out switch b. Door Interlock switch c. Headlight By-Pass switch d. Power Knock-out switch
ATP Cut-out switch
Door Interlock switch
Headlight By-Pass switch
Power Knock-out switch
When the is tripped on a Legacy series railcar, it results in the loss of the BRAKES ON and ALL DOORS CLOSED lights.
Check Circuit circuit breaker
Miscellaneous Control circuit breaker
Friction Brake circuit breaker
ATC System circuit breaker
( blank) Will not illuminate on the console when a handbrake is applied on a Legacy Series railcar and the Master Controller is moved to coast.
All Doors Closed
Brakes On
Brakes Off
Brakes Off
