Practice question

Under 49 CFR Part 242, which of the following must a railroad include in its conductor certification program?

  1. Physical fitness standards identical to those required for locomotive engineers
  2. A structured training program covering operating rules, physical characteristics, and a qualification test
  3. A minimum of two years of management supervisory review before certification
  4. Certification by an independent third-party testing organization

Answer: B — A structured training program covering operating rules, physical characteristics, and a qualification test

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