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Railway Knowledge Test
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1
Which three items must be worn as a minimum requirement when on or near the line? (3 answers)
Safety boots
Hard hat
Head torch
Hi viz top and bottoms
2
How many detonators do you place in an emergency?
4
1
3
2
3
What must you do when warned by a Lookout of an approaching train?
Tell the COSS
Stop working and stand still
Move to a postion of safety
Raise both hand above your head
4
What is the minimum distance away you or any equipment must be from live Overhead Line Equipment?
2 Metres
2.75 CM
300 MM
2.75 Metres
5
Who must be contacted in an emergency involving the Overhead Line System?
ES
Signaller
ECO
COSS
6
State the minimum distance for a position of safety at line speed 0 - 100 mph?
2 metres
2.75 metres
3 metres
1.25 metres
7
How frequently should you look up when walking alone on or near the line?
5 mins
15 sec
5 Sec
10 sec
8
You must not allow metal objects to come within what distance of any Axle Counter Heads?
400 mm
500 mm
1000 mm
300 mm
9
What competencies allow you to work alone on or near the line?
Lookout
COSS - IWA
LXA
MC/CC
10
What is the minimum time for standing in a position of safety before the approaching train passes?
60 seconds
10 seconds
5 seconds
15 seconds
11
What would the COSS brief you about the safe system of work? select all that apply
Line speed
Direction of traffic
Lines at site
position of safety
12
What is the railway definition of a group?
3 or more people
2 or more people
5 or more people
A gang
13
How do you identify the key people involved in the safe system of work e.g. COSS, Lookout?
They will be wearing green hi viz
They will have the paperwork
Armlets on the left upper arm
They will have a Black hat
14
When the line becomes unsafe the first thing you must do is connect a track circuit operating clip?(True or False)
False
True
15
How can you stop a train in darkness or poor visibility? (select 2 answers)
Raise both arms above your head
Shine a red light
Wave any light vigorously
Red Flag
16
How far do you walk towards the approaching trains when protecting the line in an emergency?
1 Kilometres
0.5 Kilometres
2 Kilometres
200 metres
17
When working in a lookout warning area, who tells you to start work after a train passes?
ES
The site lookout
Supervisor
COSS
18
Can you use a track circuit operating clip in 4 rail DC areas?
False
True
19
On some parts of the railway, the space between the track and a adjacent object is vary narrow, what is this called.
A Tunnel
Areas of limtited clearance
A refuge
A siding
20
When must you carry your PTS card?
Only if you are working in a possession
At the beginning of the shift
Never
At all times
21
In a Site Warden Warning area, what is the minimum distance you must keep from a line open to train movements?
3 Metres
1 metre
2 Metres
1.25 Metres
22
When must you consider the overhead line equipment to be live and dangerous?
At a platform
All times
Never
Only when not working
23
How long are you required to wear a blue hard hat when working on or near the line?
When deemed competent by your sponsor
2 months
4 shifts
2 Weeks
24
When are you deemed to be on or near the line when carrying out engineering duties working on a platform?
1.25 metres
2.75 metres
2 metres
3 metres
25
What distance from the nearest running rail must you be if you are deemed as being “line side”?
1 metre
3 metres
2 Metres
2.75 Metres
26
If there is no authorised walking route, where is the safest place to walk on or near the line?
10 foot
6 foot
CESS
4 foot
27
What are the terms used to describe parts of the railway? (Select 3 answers)
6 FOOT
CESS
4 FOOT
9 FOOT
28
What is the voltage of the Overhead line system?
250,000 volts AC
25,000 volts AC
750 volts DC
25,000 volts DC
29
How far apart do you place the detonators?
20 cm
20 metres
5 metres
10 metres
30
What is the first thing you must state when contacting the signaller in a emergency?
This is an emergency
The name of the person injured
Your location
Your name
31
State the minimum distance for a position of safety at line speed 101 - 125 mph?
2.75 metres
1.25 metres
3 metres
2 metres
32
How can you stop a train in daylight? (select 2 answers)
Raise both arms above your head
Hold out a red flag
Hold out a blue and white flag
Shout stop
33
Who Briefs you on the safe system of work when working on or near the line?
ES
COSS
Supervisor
ECO
34
How far should you stand away from the detonators once they have been placed?
3 metres
20 metres
2.75 metres
30 metres
