#1
What is the purpose of a blue flag in railway operations?
To indicate a level crossing
To signal a train to stop
To mark a station platform
To warn of an oncoming train
#2
What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of railway safety?
Passenger Protection Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Public Platform Extension
Preventive Power Engineering
#3
What is the purpose of a 'headcode' on a train?
To display the train number
To indicate the driver's identity
To signal approaching stations
To control the horn sound
#4
In railway terminology, what does the acronym 'CCTV' stand for?
Central Control and Traffic Visibility
Closed Circuit Television
Cross Country Train Verification
Collision Control via Train
#5
What is the purpose of a 'fire extinguisher' in railway safety equipment?
Control train speed
Prevent track defects
Provide emergency lighting
Control fires on trains or tracks
#6
Which of the following is a safety equipment used by railway workers to protect against electrical shock?
Walkie-talkie
Insulated gloves
Hard hat
Safety glasses
#7
What does the term 'derail' mean in the context of railway safety?
To stop a train abruptly
To remove a train from the tracks
To divert a train off the tracks
To increase train speed
#8
What is the primary function of a train's black box?
Record audio inside the train
Monitor passenger activities
Record technical data and events
Illuminate the train cabin
#9
What is the purpose of a 'shunt signal' in railway signaling?
Indicate an upcoming station
Allow trains to change tracks
Signal for high-speed operation
Warn of potential derailment
#10
What is the primary purpose of a 'railroad switch' or 'points'?
Control train speed
Switch tracks for train routing
Illuminate the railway tracks
Detect train weight
#11
In railway signaling, what does a red signal indicate?
Proceed with caution
Stop
Reduce speed
Clear track ahead
#12
What is the purpose of a 'dead man's switch' in train operation?
To control air conditioning
To prevent unauthorized entry
To ensure continuous operation by the driver
To activate emergency brakes
#13
Which safety measure helps prevent the risk of train collisions on the same track?
Automatic Train Control (ATC)
Emergency brakes
Conductor's whistle
Track ballast inspection
#14
In railway terminology, what is the purpose of a 'buffer stop'?
To provide seating for passengers
To absorb kinetic energy in a controlled manner
To signal an approaching train
To store maintenance tools
#15
What safety measure helps prevent train derailments on curves?
Automatic Train Protection (ATP)
Increased train speed
Curve banking
Disabling brakes