Practice question

An Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) tag on a freight car serves what purpose?

  1. It contains the car's hazmat emergency response information readable by first responders
  2. It allows wayside readers to electronically identify and track the car as it passes
  3. It activates the car's ECP (Electronically Controlled Pneumatic) brakes
  4. It stores the car's weight and load data for automatic billing

Answer: B — It allows wayside readers to electronically identify and track the car as it passes

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