Amtrak Maintenance Level 2 (AMT-2) Practice Test

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• In a systematic root cause analysis, what is the purpose of documenting findings and actions?
• Where are the limits of Dead Sections (DS) found?
• The wire in the Catenary from which the Pantograph collects current is called?
• How would you identify and interpret a fault code from a locomotive diagnostic display?
• Electric engines and MU under overhead wires must be considered energized (Live) except?
• After a derailment, what is the minimum approach distance?
• What is End Approach?
• Which statement best describes the difference between bolts and screws and their typical uses in locomotive maintenance?
• Which of the following is the maximum safe speed for raising a pantograph?
• Which statement best describes maintaining track gauge and bogie alignment during maintenance?
• Stopping electric equipment with Pantographs up in section breaks is?
• When moving ACS-64 units dead in tow, which electrical connections must be made between units?
• What action is required before moving electric equipment with a broken pantograph to ensure clearance?
• What is the purpose of a 'float' or 'shim' in alignment procedures?
• When is it permissible to raise Pantograph(s) again after a hand signal to drop them?
• Before electric equipment is moved from electrified to non-electrified tracks or from non-electrified to electrified tracks, what must be done with the pantographs?
• After a Pantograph carbon strip damage is reported how must the Dispatcher/Operator instruct trains to inspect for Catenary damage?
• When is a Third Rail Warning Device applied?
• Electrical circuits/apparatus disconnected from the power sources are considered?
• What is the Minimum Approach Distance?
• What is the purpose of blueprint reading in AMT-2, and how is it applied?
• When performing a lubrication interval check, what is the purpose of following the lubrication chart in the maintenance manual?
• Which approach best supports safe testing of lighting circuits without risking equipment damage?
• Which sequence correctly describes a proper functional test of a sensor circuit to verify connectivity?
• Which statement best describes a grounding switch?
• Where are Dead Section signs installed?
• How do you verify that a newly replaced coupler engages correctly?
• How should hazardous materials be identified in an Amtrak facility and what labeling is required?
• What is the function of a battery management system (BMS) and how is a fault indicated?
• Can employees touch or remove unidentified dangling wires, trees, or foreign objects in contact with overhead wires or third rail?
• If sustained wind speed exceeds 60 MPH, how should the train proceed?
• Which device interrupts power flow from the Pantograph to the Main Power Transformer?
• Under double Pantograph operation, how should the pantographs be configured for the leading and trailing units when approaching a Phase Break (PB), if PB is lit?
• Employees trained and qualified to perform work in electrified territory are classified as?
• When using railroad telephone lines or radios, and you hear the word 'Emergency' repeated three times, what must be done?
• What is the Messenger Wire used for?
• Under double Pantograph instruction, what must a single locomotive do prior to entering Phase Break (PB) and Dead Section (DS)?
• Why is a safety refuge and emergency procedure required when oxygen deficiency or high noise levels are present?
• What is the name of the break or separation in the Third Rail that begins and ends with an End Approach?
• What is the primary purpose of a dead-man safety device in locomotive controls?
• Which option lists the correct order of overhead catenary components from the contact wire outward?
• If any pantograph fails to operate properly under Form D, what action is required?
• Due to a difference in electric potential between equipment what must be done when transferring passengers to an adjacent train?
• Electric engines and MU are not energized when pantographs are down and grounding switches are closed, or overhead wires are de-energized and properly grounded. Which option best captures this condition?
• Explain Ohm's law and how it applies to diagnosing an electrical fault in locomotive wiring.
• Which sequence correctly outlines the initial steps of a systematic troubleshooting process for recurring equipment failures?
• What is an AC MOTOR STOP sign?
• What is a grounding switch designed to do?
• Who may verbally issue a double Pantograph instruction?
• The minimum approach distance for unidentified dangling wires is?
• If a Catenary outage power is NOT immediately restored and no Pantograph damage is found, the Dispatcher must direct trains moving through the area to?
• What is the typical sequence for non-destructive inspection (NDE) for a critical component?
• Who must observe the condition of Pantograph(s) at each station stop?
• What is the purpose of technician sign-off in AMT-2 documentation?
• What is one method to verify that a replaced sensor is functioning correctly in a control circuit?
• During periods of extreme weather with sustained wind speeds above 50 MPH, trains must be instructed to operate at a reduced speed of what MPH?
• When a DROP PANTOGRAPH INSTRUCTION FORM D is in effect, prior to entering the limits specified what must be done?
• After a double Pantograph order has been removed when will the Engineer resume normal Pantograph configuration?
• Under which condition can overhead lines be treated as not energized for maintenance?
• Which device is commonly abbreviated MCB in railway power systems?
• What term refers to the employee in charge of the electrification system within their assigned territory?
• What is the purpose of zero energy verification in LOTO?
• What device on the side of electric equipment collects electric power from the Third Rail by means of a sliding contact?
• Which statement best describes lubricant selection for bearings and gears in locomotives?
• Before moving electric equipment with a broken pantograph, what must be done to the broken pantograph(s)?
• Where are the limits of a Dead Section indicated?
• Which statement best describes the general status of overhead wires?
• What is the function of door interlock systems on passenger cars?
• What must the Engineer/employee do when sleet formation on the Pantograph or Catenary System causes excessive arcing?
• What is the minimum approach distance while walking over and around an energized Third Rail?
• When there are visible defects or obstructions in the catenary that may damage Pantograph(s), what action is required?
• Where are Phase Break (PB) signs or Position Light (PB) indicators located?
• What is the minimum approach distance for AMT-2 qualified employees against Transmission Wires energized or de-energized and not grounded?
• What does Energized-Live refer to in railway electrical safety?
• Which term describes the electrified rail that supplies power to rolling stock via a sliding contact shoe?
• What is the significance of properly seating a filter during installation?
• How do you conduct a visual inspection of a bogie frame for cracks?
• The minimum approach distance for AMT-2 qualified employees against Transmission Wires for equipment operating in the vicinity of wires energized or de-energized and not grounded is?
• To whom should pantograph damage and catenary condition be reported?
• What is the purpose of a pull test in door hardware?
• What is a common safety hazard when working near pantographs and overhead lines, and how is it mitigated?
• What is the standard color code for the DC supply, and how is it used in wiring checks?
• In trains operating in push-pull service over 100 MPH, the pantograph knuckle must face which direction?
• Which scenario requires de-energizing equipment before maintenance to maintain safety around overhead lines?
• When electric equipment is derailed, how must it be treated?
• How should you approach reading a component's part number?
• After replacing a wiring harness, what verification steps ensure proper function under load?
• Which diagnostic technique is recommended to locate a coolant leak source?
• If derailment occurs, what is the safe assumption about the electrical equipment's energy state?
• Which statement about corrective maintenance is true?
• After a catenary power outage with two trains stopped on the same track between interlockings, the following train may not start until the preceding train has been moving for how long?
• In a lockout/tagout procedure, which sequence correctly lists the initial steps?
• During dead-in-tow movement of a High Speed Trainset, what should be the setting of the emergency magnet valve?
• A location designed to provide separation of circuits while allowing continuous collection of Power from the Catenary is called what?
• How must High Speed Trainset moved dead in tow?
• Which action helps ensure proper fastener seating and prevents thread damage during reassembly?
• What is the term for the device attached between the Third Rail and inner/near running rail that indicates whether circuits or apparatus are energized or de-energized?
• Which method would you use to determine a coolant leak source in a locomotive's cooling system?
• The typical overhead wire profile for the Catenary system starting from the wire that contacts the Pantograph includes which sequence?
• What is the maximum speed at which a pantograph may be raised?
• When can Electric equipment be moved with a broken Pantograph?
• Which action should be taken when Phase Break is active and the PB indicator is lit?
• When Pantograph(s) are damaged what must be done?
• When Electric Equipment is derailed what action must crew members take?
• Who must inspect a damaged pantograph found enroute to New York prior to tunnels?
• A Dead Section (DS) is?
• When the Load Dispatcher determines a reduction in power is necessary, how will Electric Trains Operate?
• How are Amtrak Conductors and Engineers classified in terms of employee class?
• During a Pantograph damage inspection, to whom must the results be reported when the track limits are clear?
• Which term refers to an electrified rail located alongside and above the inner/near running rail from which a sliding contact shoe collects power?
• What is a Phase Break (PB) in the catenary system?
• What should you do if you find a discrepancy between the maintenance manual's instructions and observed equipment behavior?
• Which steps are essential when testing a control circuit with a clamp-on ammeter?
• Among the listed minimum approach distances (3 ft, 8 ft, 15 ft, 6 inches), which is the largest?
• What is the latched down position height for a Pantograph?
• Which Pantograph must be up on single or coupled Electric Locomotives under normal operation?
• What is ARC?
• Which PPE is mandatory for working around energized equipment and hot surfaces?
• Any damaged Pantograph found enroute to New York must:
• The minimum approach distance for AMT-2 qualified employees against Catenary, Signal Line, Utility Wires less than 35000 volts for equipment operating near energized or de-energized and not grounded is?
• An insulation resistance test measures insulation quality and is performed when?
• When a Catenary power outage occurs, and power cannot be restored on the first attempt trains within the affected Catenary circuit must be instructed to?
• How must electric equipment hauled 'dead in tow' because of a defective or damaged pantograph be prepared?
• If bearing temperature rises during operation, what action should be taken to prevent failure?
• To prevent sleet accumulation on electric equipment standing in yards or storage tracks, what action should be performed?
• Which wire is a solid wire suspended from the messenger wire to which the contact wire is attached?
• The portion of the railroad equipped for electric train operation is referred to as?
• Which class of employees must pass the AMT-2 examination?
• Which term describes an individual officially recognized as trained and having demonstrated the ability to perform a particular job?
• During AMT-2 maintenance documentation, what information is typically captured in a defect note?
• What must be done prior to operating in electrified territory?
• When Electric Equipment is derailed what must the Engineer do immediately?
• Which term describes a device located on top of electric equipment that collects power from the contact wire by means of a collector head assembly?
• What are MULTIPLE UNITS (MU) in commuter rail operations?
• The operation of more than ______ electric locomotives, except MU cars in a train consist is prohibited:
• Which component is commonly inspected to locate a coolant leak?
• How should lubrication be handled to avoid contamination?
• What is a potential consequence of not using PPE when working around high-pressure lines?
• Can High Speed Trainset units be coupled together when moved dead in tow?
• What is the Auxiliary Wire?
• Which voltage and frequency pair is used by Amtrak's overhead catenary system in normal operation? (Variant)
• Amtrak catenary system voltages and frequencies are which of the following?
• Which distance applies to AMT-2 qualified employees when working near catenary, signal line, and utility wires under 35000 volts, energized or de-energized and not grounded?
• How must an Engineer respond to a hand signal to drop Pantograph(s)?
• What is the typical procedure for replacing a damaged wiring harness on a locomotive?
• Before entering Phase Break or Dead Section under double Pantograph instructions, what must be done to pantographs?
• After a Catenary power outage occurs and power is restored on the first attempt, train(s) within the affected catenary circuit must be instructed to?
• Which statement is correct about using materials around energized lines?
• Under normal third-rail safety, which statement best describes protection?
• What is the purpose of a one-line or schematic diagram in AMT-2 troubleshooting?
• Which term best describes the system component that provides the electrical return path from the train to the substation?
• What is the function of an Impedance Bond?
• Which statement best describes Dead Section limits and signs?
• Why is track/section alignment important in maintenance?
• Which term describes a document that acknowledges that a section of the Catenary or Third Rail may be de-energized and communicates this to prevent entry into the de-energized area?
• Which overhead line system characteristic is accurate for Amtrak?
• Why is it important to verify seating alignment and door gap tolerances after a heavy component replacement?
• How must the Third Rail be considered?
• For AMT-2 qualified employees against Catenary, Signal Line, and Utility Wires less than 35000 volts, energized or de-energized and not grounded, what is the minimum approach distance?
• What are the required steps in a lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure for electrical systems on an AMT-2 task?
• ARC can occur in or near which components?
• How must ACS-64 units moved dead in tow?
• During PM inspection, what is the purpose of verifying insulation resistance?
• When Phase Break (PB) indicator is lit, a section of the PB is de-energized, all electric equipment approaching must?
• Which statement best describes the maximum speed under DROP PANTOGRAPH INSTRUCTION FORM D unless otherwise stated?
• When inspecting a brake system, what is the difference between compliance and performance checks?
• Which of the following describes the key steps in performing a preventive maintenance inspection on a traction motor?
• AMT-2 qualified employees working with conductive tools or equipment around Third Rail must maintain at least which distance?
• During a Catenary damage inspection, what speed should trains operate unless otherwise directed?
• What title is given to the person responsible for overseeing all electrification activities within a specific geographic area?
• When can Electric Locomotives be routed to tracks protected by a Plate Order?
• Which voltage and frequency pair is used by Amtrak's overhead catenary system in normal operation?
• What is the Pantograph?
• Which of the following is a primary sign of improper fuel system operation in a diesel engine?
• What is the purpose of tagging and lockout during maintenance?
• End Approach is designed to allow smooth transition of which component?
• Which elements constitute approved work controls in the safety policy's three components?
• HST knuckles must be oriented for the direction of movement on both power cars, which direction is correct?
• What is the Minimum Approach Distance?
• The third rail must be considered energized (live) at all times except?
• Who is a Person In Charge within Amtrak's electrical safety context?
• What is the function of a Bus Jumper?
• What is the speed within the limits specified in the Drop Pantograph Instruction Form D?
• Why is it important to disconnect power before replacing a damaged wiring harness?
• If a train reports any Pantograph damage other than Carbon Strip damage what tracks must be inspected?
• Electric equipment with a MCB must have the MCB ______ prior to changing Pantograph configuration.
• Phase Break (PB) signs are located as specified in the ______?
• Which safety device is applied when de-energizing the Third Rail to indicate a hazardous condition?
• What is a common symptom of a damaged air compressor and the recommended initial diagnostic step?
• Which methods are used to identify a ground fault in a locomotive electrical system?
• If the pantograph with the knuckle facing forward on a HST is defective what must be done?
• If the trailing pantograph is defective, what action is required?
• Which statement best describes the inspection speed during Catenary damage checks if not otherwise specified?
• Which is the wire located on top of a pole that protects conductors from lightning by providing a low resistance path to ground?
• How will an Electric Power Restriction be issued?
• During operation, a bearing temperature rise may indicate which of the following conditions?
• What is the minimum approach distance after a derailment? (Reiterated)
• Overhead wires must be considered energized at all times except?
• What is the function of a governor in an air compressor or diesel engine?
• What is a Ground Connection used for in electrified territory?
• If the pantograph or third rail shoe cannot be retracted, the Main Circuit Breaker on the train must be opened and tagged.
• What is the standard pantograph configuration on the leading unit under a double Pantograph order?
• How must all electric engines approaching a Dead Section (DS) be governed?
• When a pantograph lowers due to sleet or heavy arcing between shoe and wire, what is the initial procedure?
• Which hazards require a safety refuge and emergency procedures?
• What is the primary purpose of the Amtrak Safety Policy during a maintenance task, and which three components must always be considered before starting work?
• How must Multiple Electric engines coupled run with double Pantograph order?
• All occurrences or conditions likely to affect electric operations must be reported immediately to whom?
• What torque consideration is essential when reassembling a critical fastener on a locomotive component?
• What is the recommended method to safely remove a heavy component using a hoist?
• What is the purpose of a Ground Connection in electrified territory?
• If using a non-conductive bridge plate with no jumpers, pantograph on both trains must be lowered prior to transfer.
• The Pantograph DOWN button will be left in the_______ position between the limits specified in the Drop Pantograph Instruction Form D:
• Which action is recommended to prevent sleet accumulation on electric equipment when it is left unattended?
• What is the minimum approach distance for AMT-2 qualified employees when walking over and around energized Third Rail?
• What steps verify that the lighting and signaling circuits function in a car?
• How do you safely use a digital multimeter to measure voltage on a live locomotive circuit?
• How do you ensure a failed safety device is not re-enabled before repair?
• What is the correct hand signal to indicate a Pantograph drop?
• Which device atop a pole protects conductors from lightning by providing a low resistance path to ground?
• Which term refers to a break in the Third Rail that starts and ends with an End Approach signal?
• What practice is essential to ensure mounting and alignment are correct during preventive maintenance?
• Personnel and Equipment being protected by a Class A Employee, wires de-energized, tested de-energized, and grounded will be allowed to have which contact level?
• What is the risk of using incorrect torque specs on critical fasteners?
• What term refers to the combination of rails, jumpers, impedance bonds, and cables that provide an electrical return path from the train to the substation?
• Which component is a stranded wire attached to supporting structures from which the Contact and/or Auxiliary wires are suspended?
• Conductive material such as steel tape measure, wire, wet or non-rated rope, or linen tape-line containing metallic reinforcement can be used around energized wire, apparatus, equipment, or third rail. True or False?
• What is the minimum approach distance for AMT-2 qualified employees working with conductive tools or equipment around Third Rail?
• During de-energized Third Rail procedures, protection is provided by which class of employee?
• When moving a High Speed Trainset dead in tow, which interfaces must be connected between the locomotive and the trainset?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) during maintenance near energized equipment?
• Which instrument is typically used to identify a ground fault in a locomotive electrical system?
• What AMT-2 maintenance documentation should be updated after completing tasks?
• Minimum Approach Distance refers to which definition?
• Which statement best defines preventive maintenance?
• What is the purpose of hazard assessment before performing maintenance tasks?
• Should employees in electrified territory be familiar with the location and operation of radios and telephones?
• What is a key safety practice when working around high-pressure hydraulic lines?