NORAC: Operating Rules (Tro-3, Tro-4, And Tro-5 Definitions) Test
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NORAC (The Northeast Operating Rules Advisory Committee) is a body of railroads that determined a set of operating rules, particularly in North America. This test deals with questions about the TRO-3, TRO-4, and TRO-5 transit rail operations. So, read all the questions carefully and choose the right answer.
- 1.Suppression is the preventing of an ASES/ATC/ATS penalty brake application by making a required brake pipe pressure reduction. How much is that reduction?
- A.
7psi
- B.
6psi
- C.
15psi
- D.
17psi
- 2.What is the minimum approach distance for work around the catenary system?
- A.
3'3"
- B.
5'
- C.
25'
- D.
8'
- 3.What device is designed to open and close at a predetermined pressure to limit maximum pressure within the air systems?
- A.
Governor
- B.
Intercooler
- C.
Safety Valve
- D.
Control Valve
- 4.[Blank] rules are in effect in an interlocking.
- 5.________ ___________ is a brake application accomplished by making one or more brake pipe reductions at a service rate.
- A.
Independent brake
- B.
Service Application
- C.
Service rate of reduction
- D.
None of the above
- 6.On freight equipment, what position is the retaining valve set?
- A.
Exhaust
- B.
Open
- C.
Closed
- D.
Service
- 7.What is the high voltage cable or connection used to transmit high voltage power for propulsion?
- A.
Control jumper
- B.
Circuit
- C.
Impedance bond
- D.
Bus Jumper
- 8.An _______________ is a device or piping arrangement, which cools the compressed air between stages of compression.
- A.
Condenser
- B.
Brake Pipe Vent Valve
- C.
Intercooler
- D.
None of the above
- 9.A [Blank] is the difference in brake pipe pressure between the front and rear of the train.
- 10.An [Blank] is a station from which an interlocking is operated.
- 11.A publication used to notify employees of changes to rules, procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains. Issues periodically by the designated officer.
- A.
General Orders
- B.
Bulletin Orders
- C.
Restriction Bulletin
- D.
Division Notice
- 12.An ________________ _________ is a type of track protection that restricts access to a segment of track by using switches derails or flagmen.
- A.
Exclusive Block Occupancy
- B.
Inaccessible Track
- C.
Absolute Block
- D.
Fouling a track
- 13.A [Blank] is a length of track with defined limits on which train movements are governed by block signals, cab signals, or Form D.
- 14.A _______ _______ is one or more locomotives coupled and operated from a single control station, without cars.
- A.
Locomotive
- B.
Lite Engine
- C.
Train
- D.
Consist
- 15.Two or more tracks with centers spaced less than 25ft apart.
- A.
Adjacent tracks
- B.
Interlocking
- C.
Fouling a track
- D.
None of the above
- 16.A track designated by Timetable or Schedule upon which train movements are authorized by ABS. DCS or Interlocking Rules.
- A.
Non-controlled track
- B.
OOS Track
- C.
Working Limits
- D.
Main Track
- 17.Equipment, other than trains, operated on a track for inspection or maintenance.
- A.
Engine
- B.
Crane
- C.
Track Car
- D.
Locomotive
- 18.[Blank] are the tracks between the opposing signals of an interlocking.
- 19.A printed booklet that contains schedules and/or special instructions affecting the movement of trains.
- A.
Timetable
- B.
Division Notice
- C.
Trainmaster Notice
- D.
Form D
- 20.When an angle cock handle is parallel to the brake pipe, the angle cock is open.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.Which reservoir has an automatic drain valve? [Blank]
- 22.What Class of employees do Locomotive Engineers fall under?
- A.
Class I
- B.
Class A
- C.
Class B
- D.
Class C
- 23.An unplanned interruption of electrical energy or short circuit.
- A.
Power Interruption
- B.
Circuit Breaker
- C.
Sectionalized Switch
- D.
None of the above
- 24.Rails, Impedance Bonds and jumpers all apart of what?
- A.
Catenary System
- B.
Rail Return
- C.
HEP
- D.
Substation
- 25.How many volts are used in catenary system in the Hoboken Division?