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Mock Exam Flashcards

The mock exam questions and answers

1
Q

What rolling stock makes up a passenger shuttle?

A
  • 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
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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!)

A
  • 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
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We want 4 ways to identify end 1 of a wagon, and one way of a loader.

A
  • 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.
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4
Q

What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 9801

A

Loco

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5
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What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 1431

A

Double deck “S” type carrier wagon

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6
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What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 3806

A

Single deck loader

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What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 1010

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Double deck “A” type carrier wagon

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What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 1207

A

Double deck “A” type carrier wagon

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9
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What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 3209

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Single deck “A” type carrier wagon

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10
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What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 1811

A

Double deck loader

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11
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What type of rolling stock does the following car body number refer to?
Car body number: 3024

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Single deck “A” type carrier wagon

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12
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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?

A

SDL:
- Main lighting.
- HVAC.
- Hand dryers.
- Propping.

End of a single deck carrier:
- Hydraulics (propping on end 2 of wagon 3 & 14)
- Fire barriers

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13
Q

Where are the 400v converters located on a passenger shuttle?

A
  • Single deck loader
  • Double deck loader
  • All “A” wagons
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14
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What equipment is supplied with 110v?

A

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!”.)

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15
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List the intelligent systems.

A
  • 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!”.)

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16
Q

State the rules a crew member must do when crossing the tracks in the platform area?
(3.1B, Box 4)

A
  • 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.
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17
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What are the actions to be carried out by a crew member in the presence of firearms?
(3.3B, Box 6)

A

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.

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18
Q

Give the rules for a crew member to follow before operating any equipment?
(3.2A, Box 2)

A

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.

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19
Q

State your actions following an incident requiring the alert chain to be triggered, to contact the RCC.
(3.4C, Box 4)

A

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.

20
Q

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).

A

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.

21
Q

What is the function of the dampers in the wagon?

A

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.

22
Q

What does HVAC mean?

A

HVAC = Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning.

23
Q

What is the various HVAC operating modes available using the mode selector switch?

A
  • Purging - Forced ventilation.
  • Remote - Allows the HVAC to be controlled remotely.
  • Open loop - Safety mode recirculates air (degraded).
  • Air con - Normal mode during transit.
24
Q

State the steps to be taken when arriving at the signing in office at the beginning of your shift.
(4A.1A, Box 1)

A
  • 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.
25
Q

What are the communication systems on a passenger shuttle?

A
  • SIR
  • Intercom
  • Passenger alarm
  • Emergency telephone
  • Public address
  • VDP
26
Q

You are Delta crew member, you must contact the CDT for giving a message.
(2.3C, Box 1)

A
  • Speak in your native language.
  • Use the international alphabet.
  • Give any numbers figure by figure.
  • Use continental time which is in force on the concession, and the 24 hour clock.
  • Give the date in the usual way in current speech.
  • Use standard words and phrases.
27
Q

Spell the word using the international alphabet:
Word: TERMINAL

A

Tango
Echo
Romeo
Mike
India
November
Alpha
Lima

28
Q

What rules allow a carrier wagon to be loaded with a fire barrier set to inhibit?

A
  • The inhibited fire barrier must not be adjacent to a loader.
  • The inhibited fire barrier must not be adjacent to another non-operational fire barrier.
  • The inhibited fire barrier must not be in the same wagon where the HVAC unit is out of service.
29
Q

List the different emergency doors on a triplet and their location.

A
  • Automatic doors: 1A & 2B on an “S” type wagon.
  • Manual doors: 2A, 1B of an “S” type wagon and all 4 doors of a “A” wagon.
30
Q

What does it mean when the press button on an emergency door is lit, and where does it activate?

A
  • The press button indicator is activated by the CDT by pressing the door authorisation on the CDP.
  • It activates both double deck loaders 16 & 29 and door 1A and 2B in wagon 21.
31
Q

Where are the indicators for not all emergency doors closed and locked?

A
  • The failure panel in the “S” wagons.
  • In the circuit breaker area (hostling area) of a double deck.
  • On the local control panel of a single deck loader.
32
Q

State the different means of opening door 2A emergency door for carrier wagon 18?

A
  • Emergency opening handle from the inside.
  • Emergency opening from the outside.
33
Q

State the specific tasks of a crew member prior to loading when there is a crew handover?
(4B.2A, Box 1)

A
  • Turn the height sensor switch at the bottom of the access ramp to “ON”.
  • Pass a hand or object past the detection cell.
  • Check the activation of the audible and/or illuminated alarm.
  • Inform the Chef de train in case of malfunction.
  • Use the Application instructions in case of detection during commercial operations.
  • Tune the hand portable radio to the SIR channel of the shuttle.
  • Enter the shuttle via the loader in accordance with his/her function:
    • Bravo: From SDL loader.
    • Charlie: Rear SDL loader.
    • Delta: Front DDL loader / upper deck.
    • Echo: Front DDL loader / lower deck.
    • Foxtrot: Rear DDL loader / upper deck.
    • Golf: Rear DDL loader / lower deck.
  • If the CDT requests a radio test, perform the radio test inside the shuttle.
  • Crew members Bravo, Delta and Golf should inspect the front loader wagon.
  • Crew members Charlie, Foxtrot and Golf should inspect the rear loader wagon.
  • Crew member Bravo to take up loading position in the front SDL loader.
  • Charlie in the rear SDL loader.
  • Delta in the front DDL loader / upper deck.
  • Echo in the front DDL loader / lower deck.
  • Foxtrot in the rear DD loader on the platform.
  • Golf in the rear DD loader on the platform.
  • If there is crew relief, wait on the platform for the unloading to finish before entering via the loader in accordance with his/her function.
  • Discuss with the Crew member going off duty any loading:
    • Restrictions.
    • Peculiarities, etc.
  • Take over the unloading or loading operation.
  • In case of problems, contact the Chef de train.
  • Follow the Chef de train’s instructions.
34
Q

What are the crew members duties in transit?
(4B.4A, Box 1)

A
  • Ensure that all rules concerning the parking of customer’s vehicles are respected.
  • Ensure that customers respect the safety rules.
  • Give the safety reminder sheet ORT4/5300 to those passengers who do not respect the safety rules so that they may better understand these rules.
  • Make a note of the registration number if the driver does not want to take the sheet (in order to cover a possible incident).
  • Stop any passengers travelling with a coach from sitting on the walkways with their legs in the roadway area.
  • Ensure that customers do not park on the interconnecting gangways.
  • Check the correct position of the chocks and especially those used for coaches after an emergency braking.
  • Be on the alert for any unusual noises or movements in the wagons.
  • Where possible, remedy faults.
  • Monitor the control panels, particularly the FDP
  • Check that there are no problems with the toilets.
  • Be attentive to passengers.
  • Check for misbehaviour or disturbances.
  • As far as possible, assess the type and degree of disability of passengers with reduced mobility.
  • Ensure that there is no spillage of flammable material on the floor.
  • Ask the Chef de train to call the trouble-shooters to lubricate the guide of the interconnecting gangways if loud grinding noises are heard.
  • Use the application instructions to record the vehicle hangers (i boarding)
  • Assist and inform the Chef de train.
  • If the Chef de train requests a visual check of the fire extinguishers, use the Application instructions.
35
Q

Give the crew members actions if a vehicle collides or breaks down.
(4C.2A.1A, Box 1)

A
  • assess the situation (casualties, leaks, debris, etc.)
  • have the vehicles proceed, whenever possible, only during the loading/unloading phases
  • advise the Chef de train (giving circumstances, exact location, types of vehicles involved, nature of incident, call for vehicle recovery service, necessary, etc.)
  • look carefully for any abnormal signs coming from the electric/ electric hybrid vehicle.
  • follow the Chef de train instructions and inform the customer of the decisions taken

Specific actions, in the shuttle, during the Loading phase, when the incident involves an electric/ electric hybrid vehicle, with the Chef de Train’s agreement:
- ask the CDT for authorisation to recirculate the electric/ electric hybrid vehicle involved whenever possible or to park it on its own on the deck concerned, closing the fire doors
- always ask the CDT to call the vehicle recovery service
- follow the Chef de train’s instructions
- record the incident on the service sheet

Specific actions, during the Unloading operation, when the incident involves an electric/ electric hybrid vehicle:
- ensure that the vehicle affected disembarks the shuttle and notify the CDT so that the TCC can be notified to handle the situation
- always ask the CDT to call the vehicle recovery service
- record the incident on the service sheet

In Transit,
- check that the PADs of the fire barrier are working.
- proceed with the longitudinal evacuation of the wagon
- advise the chef de train and request the troubleshooters’ intervention on arrival
- always ask the CDT to call the vehicle recovery service
- annotate the service sheet

36
Q

Give the crew members actions upon discovering an injured person on the train.
(4C.3A, Box 1)

A
  • report to the Chef de train and request assistance from:
    • the emergency services.
    • any qualified medical personnel who may be on the train.
  • provide first aid.
  • help the emergency services as soon as they arrive.
  • report to the Chef de train after any intervention inform the Chef de train if the first aid box has been used.
  • follow the Chef de train’s instructions
  • record the incident on the service sheet.
37
Q

Give the actions of crew members on the affected rake during a longitudinal evacuation. Specify the actions required during loading & unloading. Indicate the actions linked to the presence of PMR’s.
(4C.11A)

A
  • alert:
    • the Chef de train.
    • the other Crew members.

Isolate during unloading:
- unload vehicles located in front of the incident.

Isolate during loading:
- go to the incident wagon:
- - moving away, where possible, vehicles located close to the incident wagon.
- - closing the maximum number of fire barriers between the vehicles parked and the incident vehicle.

  • go around the incident wagon by:
    • going via the lower deck if it is a double deck rake.
    • going via the access hatches of the emergency stairs upper deck/lower deck of the DDL.
    • going outside by the emergency door.
  • close the fire barriers at each end of the wagon on the two decks if it is a double deck rake.

Evacuate:
- activate the longitudinal evacuation from the FDP if it has not done so automatically.
- check:
- - the broadcasting of the pre-recorded evacuation message.
- - the activation of the evacuation signs.
- direct passengers to the adjacent wagons.

PMR:
- stay in the wagon with that person until:
- - the train exits the tunnel.
- - better conditions for transferring that person are met.
- confirm that the evacuation is complete at the FDP as soon as the passengers are evacuated.
- check the illumination of the “Evac. Compl” LED when the wagon has been evacuated.

Fire fighting:
-
manage according to the incident:
- - the halon release
- - the AFFF release from the FDP
- report to the Chef de train
- follow the Chef de train’s instructions

38
Q

When managing a confirmed fire, in a wagon, what actions should you take to enable inspection after a halon discharge upon arrival.
(4C.5B, Box 6)

A
  • make sure the fire is under control.
  • wear the PRE to inspect the wagon.
  • advise the Chef de train that he is entering the wagon.
  • remove any person affected by the halon discharge to an adjacent wagon where the HVAC is operational.
  • report to and inform the Chef de train of the identity of the people who have been in contact with the halon and of the registration number of their vehicles

On arrival,
after authorisation by the Chef de train (this is to bring the emergency services to passengers, not to evacuate them):
- open the emergency doors where the passengers concerned are situated
- guide the emergency services to the passengers concerned and follow the Chef de train’s instructions

39
Q

What does CSU mean and what is the role of a CSU?
(Big folder: Section 1E 4.2, page 22)

A

CSU = Central surveillance unit

The function of these units is to:
- Analyse and process the information and determine the alarm level.
- Transmit this alarm to the Chef de Train.
- Communicate the alarm to the fire display panel (FDP).
- Control the ventilation depending on protection mode and alarm level.
- Transmit the alarm to the UC.

40
Q

Give the actions taken by SD crew members during a lateral evacuation during a controlled stop.
(4C.8A, Box 1)

A

Crew member BRAVO must:
- locate the cross passage which will be used for the evacuation:
- - identify it through the window of the first carriage.
- - go to the cross passage, if necessary, via the emergency door of the wagons, after making sure that aerodynamic protection is in place.
- report to the Chef de train once returned to the shuttle.
- close if necessary, the emergency door that was opened from the outside with the emergency opening handle.
- inform the Chef de train once the FLOR is present.

Once the evacuation message has been broadcast by the Chef de train:
- open the front emergency door of the first carrier wagon where the evacuation takes place.
- lead the passengers into the service tunnel.

Crew member CHARLIE must:
- go to the single deck loader of his/her zone of responsibility.

Once the evacuation message is broadcasted by the Chef de train:
- sweep the single deck loader to ensure it is empty.
- sweep the rake to the carrier used for evacuation:
- - leading passengers.
- - ensuring vehicles are empty.
- sweep the front single deck loader to ensure that it is empty.
- go to the service tunnel.

41
Q

Give the various types of detectors on board a passenger shuttle.
(Big folder: Section E.4, page 8.)

A
  • Smoke detectors
  • Flame detectors
  • Gas detectors
  • Opacimeters
  • Manual call points
42
Q

What fire extinguishers would you use for a vehicle fire, inside the vehicle and outside, and what one would you use for an electrical cupboard fire.

A
  • Inside a car: CO2.
  • Outside a car: AFF.
  • Inside an electrical cupboard: CO2.
43
Q

What is the meaning of the abbreviation CBRNE?

A
  • Chemical
  • Biological
  • Radiological
  • Nuclear
  • Explosive
44
Q

State the safety measures to be taken if a step 3 CBRNE is discovered.
(3.4D, Box 5)

A
  • Access the risk locally.
  • Immediately inform the CDT of the situation using the following wording: CM … to CDT “Step 3 CBRNE incident, wagon XX”.
  • Use the application instructions.
45
Q

How do you know that the alert level corresponds to a Step 3 CBRNE.
(Sheet that Sarah gave)

A

Think 1, 2, 3.
Step 1 = One casualty with unexplained symptoms
Step 2 = Two casualties with unexplained symptoms
Step 3 = Three or more casualties with unexplained symptoms.

Train Crew - Day 3 (3 decks)

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