Mock Exam Flashcards
The mock exam questions and answers
What rolling stock makes up a passenger shuttle?
- 2 x Locos
- SDL (wagon 2 & 15)
- DDL (wagon 16 & 29)
- 12 x SDC made up of: 4 x “S” wagons, 8 x “A” wagons
- 12 x DDC made up of: 4 x “S” wagons, 8 x “A” wagons
Locate the active propping jacks on a passenger shuttle and how many are on each piece of rolling stock.
(Include the end number of the end of the carrier where the props are!)
- Single deck loader, wagon no. 2. 6 Propping jacks
- Single deck loader, wagon no. 15. 6 propping jacks
- Single deck carrier, wagon no. 3, end 2, 2 propping jacks
- Single deck carrier, wagon no. 14, end 2, 2 propping jacks
We want 4 ways to identify end 1 of a wagon, and one way of a loader.
- End 1 of “A” type wagon is always next to an “S” type wagon.
- It’s identified on the HVAC on the local control panel.
- The interconnecting gangway at each end of a wagon.
- From the circuit breaker cupboard (on the “A” side of the wagon. When “A” side is on your left, you are facing end 1).
- For the loader, amenity area and toilets are always at the end 1 of the loader.
What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 9801
Loco
What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 1431
Double deck “S” type carrier wagon
What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 3806
Single deck loader
What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 1010
Double deck “A” type carrier wagon
What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 1207
Double deck “A” type carrier wagon
What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 3209
Single deck “A” type carrier wagon
What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 1811
Double deck loader
What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 3024
Single deck “A” type carrier wagon
What are the items of equipment with 400v power supply on the single deck loader and on the end of a single deck carrier wagon on the rake of a passenger shuttle?
SDL:
- Main lighting.
- HVAC.
- Hand dryers.
- Propping.
End of a single deck carrier:
- Hydraulics (propping on end 2 of wagon 3 & 14)
- Fire barriers
Where are the 400v converters located on a passenger shuttle?
- Single deck loader
- Double deck loader
- All “A” wagons
What equipment is supplied with 110v?
Answers:
- VME - Video monitoring equipment
- VCS - Voice communication system
- VDP - Visual display panel
- ACS - Auxiliary computer system
- FDE - Fire detection extinguishing
- ABS - Air brakes suspension
- Trainline
- Signage
- HVAC command
- Hydraulic command (propping)
- Emergency doors
- Emergency lights
- PADS - Passenger access doors
- Uncoupling
- UC
- Batteries
(Learning tip: The first letter of each answer makes the word “VVVAFATSHHEEP”, which can be remembered as “Very very very a fat sheep!”.)
List the intelligent systems.
- FDE - Fire detection extinguishing.
- HVAC - Heating, ventilation, and air con.
- VCS - Voice communication system.
- ABS - Air brakes suspension.
- CVS (Convertors).
(Learning tip: The first letter of each answer makes the word “FHVAC”, which can be remembered as “F-HVAC” as in “fuck HVAC!”.)
State the rules a crew member must do when crossing the tracks in the platform area?
(3.1B, Box 4)
- Ensure that railway movements have stopped on the track concerned.
- The crew member must not cross the track within a distance less than 25 meters from a stationary train, taking the precautions indicated above.
- Request authorisation from the RCC to access the track in the event of an emergency or following an occurrence liable to put life in danger.
What are the actions to be carried out by a crew member in the presence of firearms?
(3.3B, Box 6)
Inform the Chef de train of the presence of vehicles carrying firearms or ammunition.
Inform the Chef de train if the firearms are not hidden as this would be a risk to security on board.
Give the rules for a crew member to follow before operating any equipment?
(3.2A, Box 2)
1.) It is forbidden to use equipment if protection boards are present.
2.) Check that there are no red and white chequered stop boards on the desk and/or the controls.
3.) The Chef de train indicates that a red and white chequered stop board is on the desk of the locomotive.
4.) Refrain from and forbid the operation or movement of all loading systems.
5.) Ensure that there is no one near moving equipment.
6.) The permanent presence of the agent at the local control panel is mandatory until the end of the movement for the following systems: DDL, SDL, emergency door and propping’s.
7.) The crew member must not: Pass under the shutter of a moving fire barrier.
State your actions following an incident requiring the alert chain to be triggered, to contact the RCC.
(3.4C, Box 4)
Use a yellow “SOS” emergency phone according to its type:
- On the platform:
- - By pressing button 2.
- - Or by pressing button 3 to dial no. 3000.
- Outside the platform area:
- - By picking up the handset (directly connected to the RCC)
Or:
- Push for 5 seconds the red emergency button on a portable GSMR radio.
Give the rules governing the position of crew on the platform with regards to vehicles.
(3.4A.1A, Box 1)
(One of your answers should also contain a diagram).
Face vehicles approaching the bottom of the ramp.
Position himself/herself so as to:
- Be seen by the vehicle drivers.
- Observe all vehicles.
Give clear hand signals when directing vehicle drivers.
Keep a safe distance from vehicles.
Stand between the wind fence and solid white line, with the wind fence post support between himself/herself and parked vehicle (where possible).
Be positioned in the oval area (described my attached drawing) at a maximum distance of 3 meters from the loader.
Ensure for the lower deck that the fire barrier adjacent to the first loaded carrier is closed until the end of the upper deck unloading.
Take position on the platform until the end of the unloading of the upper deck.
Particularly for Echo: In case of DD unloading on the same side, if possible unload the upper deck first in coordination with Delta.
The crew member must not position himself/herself between two moving or stationary vehicles.
What is the function of the dampers in the wagon?
Dampers isolate the wagons from the external environment:
- To prevent the spread of fire and smoke.
- To stop air from entering if there is a fire.
What does HVAC mean?
HVAC = Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning.
What is the various HVAC operating modes available using the mode selector switch?
- Purging - Forced ventilation.
- Remote - Allows the HVAC to be controlled remotely.
- Open loop - Safety mode recirculates air (degraded).
- Air con - Normal mode during transit.
State the steps to be taken when arriving at the signing in office at the beginning of your shift.
(4A.1A, Box 1)
- Be punctual.
- Be smartly presented in uniform.
- Be fit and sober for duty.
- Confirm which duty he will be performing.
- Ensure that he is certified for that duty.
- Compile the Crew Member’s file which should contain the following information:
- Service sheet.
- Customer delay claim cards.
- Customer relations department business card.
- Safety reminder sheets for passengers.
- Procedure forms (IMPR and ORT4) in force.
- Carry:
- A watch showing the correct time.
- A torch.
- A number 2 key.
- A number 3 key.
- The Application Instructions for Crew Members.
- Current OTI/OUI.
- the Passenger Announcements booklet.
- His/Her certification card.
- His/Her high-visibility vest or parka which must be worn for any movement:
- To the platforms.
- On the platforms.
- Fully charged (i boarding) scanner and smartphone.
