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Implement principles of railway interlocking

Quiz by Mohammad Hairy Kharauddin

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  • Q1
    Which principle ensures that only one train can occupy a section of track at a time?
    Switching interlocks
    Signal blocking
    Route locking
    Track circuiting
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the primary purpose of railway interlocking systems?
    To control train speed
    To prevent conflicting movements of trains
    To manage passenger information
    To schedule train departures
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the function of a 'lock' in an interlocking system?
    To boost train speed
    To maintain track cleanliness
    To store train schedules
    To ensure that certain conditions are met before allowing a train to proceed
    30s
  • Q4
    Which component is responsible for controlling the signals and switches in a railway interlocking system?
    Traffic management system
    Train control panel
    Signal relay
    Interlocking machine
    30s
  • Q5
    What role do track circuits play in railway interlocking systems?
    They detect the presence of trains on the track
    They control train speed
    They manage train schedules
    They set signal timings
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following describes the 'fail-safe' principle in railway interlocking systems?
    The system ignores failure signals
    The system defaults to a safe state in case of failure
    The system repairs itself automatically
    The system enhances train speed during failures
    30s
  • Q7
    Which element of a railway interlocking system provides visual indications of track and signal states to operators?
    Control panel
    Signal lights
    Track switches
    Communication radios
    30s
  • Q8
    What is one key benefit of using a computer-based interlocking system over traditional mechanical systems?
    Increased operational efficiency and accuracy
    Simpler maintenance procedures
    Lower initial installation costs
    Reduced training requirements for operators
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the term 'block section' refer to in the context of railway interlocking?
    A location for passenger boarding
    A segment of track that can be occupied by only one train at a time
    An area designated for train maintenance
    A section where multiple trains can operate simultaneously
    30s
  • Q10
    What safety feature prevents a signal from displaying 'clear' if the associated track switch is not correctly positioned?
    Track circuit monitoring
    Manual override
    Interlocking logic
    Auxiliary signals
    30s

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