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RTRA RAIL OPERATOR TVOIM ROIM TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Cocked Rotary on the open end

b)

Miscellaneous circuit breaker tripped

c)

Cocked Rotary in the belly car

d)

Check Circuit breaker tripped

2.

Which circuit breaker tripped in ANY car of the consist will result in the loss of the ALL DOORS CLOSED console indication?

a)

Check Circuit circuit breaker

b)

Master Control circuit breaker

c)

Door Control circuit breaker

d)

Miscellaneous Control circuit breaker

3.

When closed on a Legacy Series railcar, it completes trainline wire circuits.

a)

Semi-permanent Coupler

b)

Rotary Switch

c)

Air Control valve

d)

Rate Line

4.

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?

a)

BCO and BCCO only on all cars

b)

BCO only on all cars

c)

BCCO only on all cars

d)

BCO, BCCO and the HOLDING BRAKE on all cars

5.

Located above the R-end door, this light will illuminate when there is an indicator of a Stuck Holding Brake.

a)

Brake Trouble Light

b)

ATP Light

c)

Blue Fault Indicator Light

d)

Brake Indicator Light

6.

Each rail car is equipped with which type of coupler?

a)

Semi-Permanent Coupler

b)

Automatic Coupler

c)

Both Automatic and Semi-Permanent Couplers

d)

Manual Uncoupler

7.

Which of the ATC subsystems regulate train speed and acceleration rates?

a)

ATO

b)

ATP

c)

ACC

d)

ATS

8.

In the diagram below, identify the component labeled 1.

a)

ATP Indicator Light

b)

Exterior Speaker

c)

Destination Sign

d)

Blue Fault Indicator Light

9.

Where is the ATP Cut out located on a Legacy Series railcar?

a)

Left Front seatwell

b)

Right Rear seatwell

c)

Handbrake Compartment

d)

Operator’s circuit breaker panel

10.

Where is the front brake cut out located on a 7K series railcar?

a)

Behind the Right rear access panel

b)

Behind the Left front access panel

c)

Behind the Left rear access panel

d)

Behind the Right front access panel

11.

On the 7K Series railcar, the application of the holding brake is accomplished by activating the console via the control key.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Where is the emergency ladder stowed?

a)

Right rear seatwell

b)

Underneath the seat adjacent to the number 7 door

c)

In the operator's cab

d)

A-car only behind the right rear seat

13.

What functions can be accessed via Auxiliary Control Panel?

a)

Coupler Controls

b)

Car lighting

c)

Environmental control

d)

Door Control

e)

All answers are correct

14.

On a Legacy Series rail car, where is the rear friction brake cut-out located?

a)

Underneath the Right rear seatwell

b)

Behind the Number 11 door panel

c)

Underneath the Right front seatwell

d)

Underneath the Left front seatwell

15.

In the following picture, identify the Guide Horn.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

16.

What light when illuminated amber, indicates the train is in mode 3?

a)

Blue Fault Light

b)

Propulsion Trouble Light

c)

ATP Indicator Light

d)

Brake Fault Light

17.

All series railcars are equipped with how many fire extinguishers per car?

a)

2 per car

b)

1 per car

c)

3 per car

d)

Fire extinguishers are only located on the A car

18.

The Emergency Evacuation Kit (EEK) contains which of the following items?

a)

Flashlight, bullhorn, safety vest and light sticks

b)

Bullhorn and light sticks

c)

Bullhorn only

d)

Flashlight, bullhorn, and radio

19.

Which of the following systems are NOT monitored by the Vehicle Monitoring System (VMS)?

a)

Door Control system

b)

Friction Brake system

c)

Propulsion system

d)

Car Communication system

20.

On a Legacy Series railcar, what will cause the loss of (ALL DOORS CLOSED), (BRAKES ON), and (Brake Pipe Pressure) indications on the console?

a)

Cocked Rotary on the open end

b)

Miscellaneous circuit breaker tripped

c)

Cocked Rotary in the belly car

d)

Check Circuit circuit breaker tripped

21.

What does the propulsion equipment on each car controls?

a)

Acceleration and Propulsion

b)

Dynamic Braking and Friction Braking

c)

Acceleration and Dynamic Braking

d)

HVAC and Door Control

22.

What is indicated when the brake fault lights are illuminated amber on a Legacy Series railcar?

a)

The ATP is cut out

b)

The trucks are cut out on that car

c)

The car is requesting 85% braking

d)

The train is in manual mode

23.

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?

a)

Train Control Display (TCD)

b)

Aspect Display Unit (ADU)

c)

Operating Screen

d)

None of these answers are correct

24.

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?

a)

Run

b)

Test

c)

Shop

d)

Off

25.

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?

a)

BCO and BCCO only on all cars in the bad quad

b)

BCO only on all cars in the bad quad

c)

BCCO only on all cars in the bad quad

d)

BCO, BCCO and the HOLDING BRAKE on all cars in the bad quad

26.

What is the normal reading of Brake Pipe Pressure?

a)

130-150psi

b)

150-180psi

c)

80-100psi

d)

80-120psi

27.

In the following picture, identify the Brake Pipe Trainline Cut-out (BPTCO).

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

No BPTCO pictured

28.

In the following picture, identify the Hook.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

29.

It is depressed to release the Master Controller without dumping the train.

a)

The Station Stop Cancel button

b)

The Train Berthed button

c)

The Snow Brake button

d)

The Overtravel pushbutton

30.

Where is the BCO located on a 7K Series railcar?

a)

Left Front & Right Rear access panel

b)

Left side of the Operator's cab area

c)

Inside the Hostler Panel

d)

All the above

31.

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.

a)

Friction Brake system and Door Control system

b)

Car Communication system and Vehicle Monitor system

c)

Car Electrical system and Friction Brake system

d)

Environmental Equipment system and Car Light

32.

Which component collects current from the third rail and extrudes a white indicator when its fuse is blown?

a)

Current Collector Assembly

b)

Rotary Switch

c)

Semi-permanent Coupler

d)

Knife Switch

33.

On the Legacy Series railcar, which doors have been designated as emergency doors?

a)

Doors 3 and 9

b)

Doors 1 and 11

c)

Doors 3 and 10

d)

Doors 7 and 8

34.

When illuminated red, it indicates a door is open, unlocked, or obstructed.

a)

Doors Closed light

b)

Door Indicator light

c)

Manual/Manual light

d)

All Doors open light

35.

Where can you find the Holding Break Control Switch (HBCS) on the 7K A-Car?

a)

Operator’s Circuit Breaker Panel

b)

Trainline Circuit Breaker Panel

c)

Auxiliary Control Panel

d)

Hostler Panel

36.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Where is the radio antenna located on a 7K series railcar?

a)

A-car only

b)

B-car only

c)

A-car and B-car

d)

The 7K series railcar does not have a radio

38.

ATP CUT-OUT when illuminated, indicates the train is under manual control with the over speed protection still in effect.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What displays train and equipment information enabling the operator to monitor real-time status?

a)

Train Control Display (TCD)

b)

Aspect Display Unit (ADU)

c)

Maintenance Screen

d)

None of these answers are correct

40.

In the following picture, identify the component labeled 1.

a)

TWC Coil

b)

ATP Coil

c)

ATO Marker Coil

d)

ATO Loop Marker

41.

A tripped Trainline circuit breaker on a Legacy series railcar is indicated by an amber light illuminated on the exterior Propulsion Trouble Lights.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Match the following component in Column A to their function in Column B.

a)

Stops propulsion and applies friction brakes in case of an emergency

1.

Mushroom

b)

The main interface and control center for the operator

2.

Operating Screen

c)

Provides the train operator with ATP, ATO, and ATS related controls and indications

3.

ADU

d)

Permits the train operator to control main propulsion and braking rate in manual operation

4.

Master Controller

e)

Provides visual indication of All Doors Closed, Brakes On or Off, and ATP Cut-out.

5.

Annunciator Panel

43.

Which exterior train component displays the color of the route in words?

a)

Window Valance Display

b)

Overhead Display

c)

Front Destination Sign

d)

Bulkhead Door Display

44.

What are the symptoms of a tripped ATC System circuit breaker on a Legacy series railcar?

a)

Loss of the All Doors Closed light

b)

Loss of the Brakes On light

c)

Loss of the Auto/Manual light

d)

Loss of Brake Pipe Pressure

45.

Each rail car is equipped with how many wheel axles?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

4

d)

1

46.

BRAKES ON when illuminated on the console indicates the application of all friction brakes on the entire consist.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Where is the radio antenna located on a Legacy Series railcar?

a)

On top of Both the A and B car

b)

On top of the B-car only

c)

On top of the A-car only

d)

Underneath the semi-permanent coupler

48.

Where is the Door Control Circuit Breaker located on a 7K Series rail car?

a)

Operators Circuit Breaker Panel

b)

Auxiliary Circuit Breaker Panel

c)

Trainline Circuit Breaker Panel

d)

Hostler Panel

49.

Passenger doors are operated in how many modes via the Door Mode Selector Switch

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

50.

What is indicated when the brake fault lights are illuminated blue on a Legacy Series railcar?

a)

The ATP is cut out

b)

There is a brake fault on that car

c)

The car is requesting 85% braking

d)

The train is in manual mode

51.

Tripping the Environmental Control circuit breaker on the operating car deactivates the environmental system for the entire consist.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

When illuminated, it indicates all brakes are applied on a Legacy Series railcar

a)

The green Brake Indicator Light

b)

Dynamic Braking

c)

The Train Berthed Button

d)

The amber Brake Indicator Light

53.

The air compressor is located on both the A and B cars of class 1 rail vehicles.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

What will cause the loss of the ALL DOORS CLOSED and BRAKES ON indications on the console?

a)

ATC Power Supply circuit breaker tripped

b)

Master Control circuit breaker tripped

c)

Cocked Rotary on the open end

d)

Door Control circuit breaker tripped

55.

What must be cut out on the Operators Circuit Breaker panel of the disabled train, when performing a 7K-to-7K Recovery?

a)

LC1 – Local Control 1

b)

LC2 – Local Control 2

c)

Zero Speed Bypass

d)

ATC Power Supply

56.

In the following picture, identify the Pneumatic Connection.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

There is no Pneumatic Connection

57.

How can the Train Operator de-activate the Environmental System (EV) for the operating car only?

a)

By keying the train down

b)

By tripping the EV circuit breaker

c)

By shutting the EV down via the Auxiliary panel

d)

The EV cannot be shut down on the operating car.

58.

How many door indicator lights are there on a railcar?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

59.

In order to cut-out the ATP, what position must the Master Controller be in?

a)

Auto Store

b)

P4/P5

c)

MAN/FWD

d)

B4/B5

60.

What are the positions of the 7K series rail car Knife Switch?

a)

Run, Test, Shop, Off

b)

Go, Stop, Shop, Off

c)

Run, Test Off, Shop

d)

Run, Shop, Test, Off

61.

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?

a)

The operator must cut out ATP

b)

The operator must operate from a different cab (assistance from qualified personnel may be required)

c)

The operator must wait for a recovery train

d)

The operator must cut out Power Knockout

62.

In the picture below, the green box indicates which key is active?

a)

Control Key

b)

Auxiliary Key

c)

Maintenance Key

d)

Green Box does not represent Key status

63.

If needed, how is the emergency evacuation board used?

a)

Used as a bridge plank to step across to another train

b)

Used as a bridge plank to step across to the catwalk

c)

Used in conjunction with the emergency ladder during roadway evacuation from the bulkhead door

d)

Used in conjunction with the emergency ladder during a Self-Recovery

64.

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?

a)

2K Series cars only

b)

All Series railcars

c)

6K Series cars only

d)

7K Series cars only

65.

In the diagram below, identify the component labeled 4.

a)

ATP Indicator Light

b)

Exterior Speaker

c)

Destination Sign

d)

Blue Fault Indicator Light

e)

Door Indicator Light

66.

Where is the Emergency Kit (EEK) located on a 7K Series railcar?

a)

Underneath the Left rear seatwell

b)

In the left cab emergency equipment locker

c)

Underneath the Operators seat in the A-car only

d)

Underneath the Operators seat in all cars

67.

If a Train Operator observed a fire on the Roadway, where would they go to get the nearest fire extinguisher?

a)

Underneath the Left rear seat

b)

In the emergency equipment locker underneath the emergency bag

c)

In the Operators cab

d)

All the answers are correct

68.

Whenever the console is activated, which screen is displayed as the default screen?

a)

Trouble Screen

b)

Maintenance Screen

c)

Acknowledge Screen

d)

Operating Screen

69.

Normal traffic leaving New Carrollton in revenue service would leave on which of the following tracks?

a)

Track 1 Outbound

b)

Track 1 Inbound

c)

Track 2 Outbound

d)

Track 2 Inbound

70.

On a Legacy Series railcar, when in the cut-out position, it isolates a married pair from the trainline loop?

a)

Rotary Switch

b)

Rate Line

c)

Semi-permanent Coupler

d)

Air Control Valve

71.

When the handbrake is applied on a Legacy Series railcar, all the following steps should be adhered to except for which?

a)

Contact the tower and advise on handbrake status

b)

Close the handbrake compartment

c)

Place Master Controller in Coast

d)

Ensure the consist does not receive a brakes off

72.

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?

a)

Activate Door Interlock Bypass

b)

Activate Headlight Bypass

c)

Cut out ATP

d)

Activate Power Knockout

73.

Where is the holding brake located on the 7K Series railcar?

a)

Left & Right Rear seatwell

b)

Handbrake Compartment

c)

Hostler Panel

d)

Left Front & Right Rear Access panels

74.

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?

a)

True

b)

False

75.

In the picture below, the green box indicates which key is active?

a)

Control Key

b)

Auxiliary Key

c)

Maintenance Key

d)

Green Box does not represent Key status

76.

Where is the Emergency Equipment Kit (EEK) located on a Legacy Series railcar?

a)

Underneath the Left rear seatwell

b)

In the left cab emergency equipment locker

c)

Underneath the Operators seat in the A-car only

d)

Underneath the Operators seat in all cars

77.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

The A-line designates which section of track on the Red line?

a)

Shady Grove to Glenmont

b)

Metro Center to Shady Grove

c)

Glenmont to Gallery Place-Chinatown

d)

Metro Center to Glenmont

79.

What is the corrective action when the Miscellaneous circuit breaker is tripped and will not reset on a Legacy Series railcar?

a)

The train must be operated from the third car

b)

The trucks must be cut out on both the A-car and B-car

c)

The train must be recovered

d)

The train must be air isolated, and trucks must be cut-out on the married pair

80.

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?

a)

Close the doors from another cab

b)

Physically close all the doors on that car

c)

Cut-out Door Interlock Bypass

d)

Answers A, B, and C

e)

Answers A, and C only

81.

When utilizing a Manual Route Selector Box, which is the first button you depress?

a)

The associated track button

b)

The cancel button

c)

The clear button

d)

Track for inbound travel

82.

When the is tripped in the lead car of a Legacy Series railcar it will cause the train to dump upon being keyed up.

a)

Master Control circuit breaker

b)

ATC Power Supply circuit breaker

c)

Bus Control circuit breaker

d)

Check Circuit circuit breaker

83.

Braking through the propulsion system is produced by

a)

the green Brake Indicator Light

b)

The Train Berth button

c)

the amber Brake Indicator Light

d)

Dynamic Braking

84.

When the is tripped in the lead car of a Legacy Series railcar, it will de-energize the console just like keying out.

a)

Bus Control circuit breaker

b)

Miscellaneous circuit breaker

c)

ATC Power Supply circuit breaker

d)

Master Control circuit breaker

85.

A Motor Overload (MOL) is indicated by a light illuminated on the exterior Propulsion Trouble Lights of a Legacy Series railcar.

a)

blue

b)

amber

c)

white

d)

red

86.

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

a)

Friction Brake circuit breaker

b)

ATC Power Supply circuit breaker

c)

Bus Control circuit breaker

d)

ATC System circuit breaker

87.

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

a)

ATP Cut-out switch

b)

Door Interlock switch

c)

Headlight By-Pass switch

d)

Power Knock-out switch

88.

When the is tripped on a Legacy series railcar, it results in the loss of the BRAKES ON and ALL DOORS CLOSED lights.

a)

Check Circuit circuit breaker

b)

Miscellaneous Control circuit breaker

c)

Friction Brake circuit breaker

d)

ATC System circuit breaker

89.

( 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.

a)

All Doors Closed

b)

Brakes On

c)

Brakes Off

d)

Brakes Off