SUMMATIVE

Question 1

How many metres to the adjacent track is protection required if you’re working on the outside of the train?

Answer 1

3m

Question 2

Who do you report fires to on QR property?

Answer 2

Network control officer/officer in charge

Question 3

Who authorises movement of the train after an incident?

Answer 3

Police or rail commander

Question 4

What type of fire extinguisher must not be used on electrical fires?

Answer 4

Water

Question 5

Who do you report trespasses to?

Answer 5

Network control officer

Question 6

Three competencies

Answer 6

Route, safeworking and traction

Question 7

What are the three steps to operate kangaroo points?

Answer 7

Face oncoming traffic
Do not straddle
Use two hands

Question 8

What must you do if no hand light radio signal is received from a shunter but there is proceed aspect shown on the signal.

Answer 8

Do not move until communication is achieved.

Question 9

Who authorises road traffic at level Crossing?

Answer 9

Police or road traffic controllers

Question 10

Warning devices at pedestrian crossings

Answer 10

Audible alarms, pedestrian mazes, “do not walk” signs, gates or barriers. Flashing lights

Question 11

Requirements when walking between two cars on the same track?

Answer 11

9 m and stationary

Question 12

How to identify the approach and departure side?

Answer 12

The approach side you can identify the signal aspect.
The departure side you can only see the back of the signal you can only see black.

Question 13

Identify signal not in use

Answer 13

Black bag with white Cross
Or white Cross on a semaphore

Question 14

Four signals/equipment to stop train in emergency

Answer 14

Bells, hand light and flag signals and emergency cock

Question 15

Two actions approaching stop board with instructions

Answer 15

Stop rail traffic at approach side of stop board
Complete instructions

Question 16

How to identify a repeat signal

Answer 16

Two aspect signal with a large P plate at the bottom

Question 17

Purpose of a repeat signal

Answer 17

To alert the RTC that the signal being repeated is either at a STOP or PROCEED

Question 18

What is the reason for repeat signals?

Answer 18

When the signal being repeated is obstructed or has restricted view

Question 19

Location of repeat signals

Answer 19

On the approach side of a signal not at breaking distance

Question 20

RCS principle

Answer 20

One rail traffic movement being on one signal section at one time

Question 21

RCS definition

Answer 21

Is a system of safe working where rail traffic movements are regulated by signals usually controlled from a remote location and/or automatically by the passage of rail traffic

Question 22

Purpose of a route indicator

Answer 22

Tells us what route is set for the rail traffic.

Question 23

Position lights at proceed indicate what about points ahead

Answer 23

That the points are set correctly

Question 24

Purpose of a siding signal

Answer 24

To move traffic from the main line into a siding

Question 25

How RTC acknowledge right away?

Answer 25

Short whistle

Question 26

How many bells to stop rail traffic?

Answer 26

One bell = stop Three bells = emergency stop

Question 27

Length of whistles

Answer 27

Short whistle = one second Long whistle = two seconds Continuous whistle = as long as it takes to gain attention

Question 28

What is an irregular signal?

Answer 28

A signal that shows conflicting aspects, black out. Or white lights when there is usually a colour aspect

Question 29

An example of a irregular signal

Answer 29

Junction indicators less than half lit

Question 30

How many lights do junction indicators have?

Answer 30

3 or 5

Question 31

How to treat an irregular signal

Answer 31

Treat as stop

Question 32

Who to report in a regular signal to?

Answer 32

Network control officer or officer in charge

Question 33

Actions required at stop boards with instructions but cannot be completed

Answer 33

Stop and seek further clarification from network control officer or officer in charge

Question 34

Procedure for reporting damage to signal

Answer 34

Report location and signal number and type of irregularity to the NCO or OIC

Question 35

Checks to do when points cannot be operated

Answer 35

Check for obstructions and check for any damage to the points

Question 36

How many axle counters per section?

Answer 36

Two per section

Question 37

Ways to protect obstructions on adjacent tracks

Answer 37

Radio call, railway track signals, red lights or red flags

Question 38

How soon must Work is being a safe place before arrival rail traffic?

Answer 38

10 seconds

Question 39

In the danger zone, how frequently should you be looking?

Answer 39

Every five seconds

Question 40

What is a can?

Answer 40

Conditions affecting the network

Question 41

Examples of can?

Answer 41

Low visibility like fog or smoke Heavy rain Heavy wind Livestock

Question 42

Who isssues a can?

Answer 42

NCO

Question 43

What form do we use for a can?

Answer 43

SW 50

Question 44

When you are involved or observe a runaway vehicle, what actions must you take?

Answer 44

Emergency radio message Alert NCO/OIC Alert rail traffic in area Alert Workers in the area Try to protect rail traffic, workers and members of the public

Question 45

If you had to get on track for fault finding purposes what three things do you need?

Answer 45

Block from control on adjacent track PPE PCV

Question 46

Controlled speed

Answer 46

A speed that allows row traffic to stop short of an obstruction within half the distance of clear line visible ahead.

Question 47

Restricted speed

Answer 47

A speed that allows rail traffic to stop short of an obstruction within half the distance of clear line visible ahead not exceeding 25 km/h.

Question 48

Safe place

Answer 48

Workers or equipment cannot be struck by rail traffic

Question 49

List 3 safe places

Answer 49

Behind demarcation fencing Refugee signed accordingly Yellow safety line on platform

Question 50

What to do if level crossing fails to operate?

Answer 50

Stop rail traffic Contact network control officer Approach crossing and stop at approach side Flashing lights activating Ensure crossing is clear Sound whistle Proceeded at no more than 5 km/h Remain vigilant

Question 51

Rail track signals What to do on each explosion?

Answer 51

One explosion Sound long whistle, reduce speed, look for any warning signals Two explosions Long whistle, reduce speed to 25 km/h , prepare to stop short of instructions Three explosions Long whistle and stop immediately

Question 52

Three steps to operate kangaroo points

Answer 52

Face oncoming traffic Use two hands Do not straddle

Question 53

After removing clip points what do you request control to do?

Answer 53

Re test points

Question 54

Maximum speed of setpoint that has been clipped

Answer 54

10 km/h

Question 55

Five actions for SPAD

Answer 55

Stop rail traffic Warn other rail traffic in the area Emergency radio call to NCO Protect the rail traffic vehicle Do not move without permission

Question 56

Where are the instructions for hydraulic points?

Answer 56

Under the lid of points machines

Question 57

How to visually confirm power operated points are in normal

Answer 57

Arrow points to 'N'

Question 58

Initial actions for operating points machine with hand levers

Answer 58

Obtain permission from NCO Obtain numbers of all points and positions to be set

Question 59

How the rail traffic crew obtained release on ground fame

Answer 59

Call NCO to get the free light

Question 60

check manually setting swing nose points worked by?

Answer 60

Walk the route to visually inspect the correct route is set

Question 61

How to visually identify position of points

Answer 61

The pointer on the operating bar and a marker on the sleeper when the pointer lines up with the marker indicates 'N' or 'R', the points are in the selected position Or switchblade is closed hard against the rail on the desired side 'N' or 'R'

Question 62

Operation of points machine by hand lever operation

Answer 62

Unlock the padlock to allow lever catches to be released Operate lever release catch Select from motor to hand position Move the lever to the required position position 'N' or 'R'