#1
What is a railroad switch typically used for?
To power locomotives
To control train speed
To divert trains from one track to another
To communicate with train crew
#2
What does the term 'consist' refer to in railroad terminology?
A group of railway cars or locomotives
A schedule of train departures
A type of railway signal
A railroad junction
#3
Which of the following is a safety feature commonly found on railcars to prevent them from rolling away?
Dynamic brakes
Air brakes
Hand brakes
Electric brakes
#4
In railroad terminology, what is a 'caboose'?
A type of locomotive
A type of railcar used for carrying passengers
A crew car at the end of a freight train
A railway signaling device
#5
What does the term 'highball' mean in railroad slang?
A type of signal indicating to stop
An urgent communication from dispatch
A train moving at high speed
A safety procedure for boarding passengers
#6
What is the purpose of a 'switch stand' on a railroad track?
To control train speed
To signal the train crew
To operate railroad switches manually
To provide electrical power to the track
#7
What does the term 'timetable' refer to in railroad operations?
A schedule of train departures and arrivals
A type of railroad signal
A maintenance vehicle
A trackside marker
#8
Which of the following is NOT a type of freight car used in rail transport?
Boxcar
Hopper car
Sleeper car
Flatcar
#9
What is a 'yard' in the context of railroad operations?
A place where trains are stored and sorted
A unit of measurement for rail length
A type of rail crossing
A signal for slowing down
#10
What does the term 'deadhead' refer to in railroad operations?
A type of railroad crossing
A locomotive without power
A crew member traveling off-duty
A track maintenance vehicle
#11
What is a 'head-end power' (HEP) system used for in passenger railcars?
To control train speed
To provide electrical power for lighting and HVAC systems
To communicate with dispatchers
To manage passenger reservations
#12
What is a 'runaround' in railroad terminology?
A type of rail yard
A maneuver to pass one train around another
A railroad crossing
A track maintenance vehicle
#13
What does the term 'yardmaster' typically refer to in railroad operations?
The conductor of a passenger train
The manager of a rail yard
The engineer operating the locomotive
The dispatcher controlling train movements
#14
What is a 'hotbox' in railroad terminology?
A type of railroad crossing
A safety device on railcars
A malfunctioning wheel bearing on a railcar
A type of railroad switch
#15
In railroad terminology, what does the acronym 'T&E' typically stand for?
Traffic and Engineering
Track and Equipment
Test and Evaluation
Train and Engine
#16
What is the primary function of a 'waybill' in railroad operations?
To schedule train departures
To assign crew members to trains
To provide information about freight being transported
To control train speed
#17
What is a 'runaway train' in railroad terminology?
A train with no passengers
A train moving at high speed
A train without a conductor
A train out of control or not properly secured