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What does ERTMS stand for?

European Railway Train Management System

European Rail Traffic Management System

European Rapid Transit Management System

European Rail Transport Monitoring System

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Which organization is the Design Authority of ERTMS?

DG Move

CENELEC

ISO

ERA

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Where is the EVC (European Vital Computer) installed?

In the control center room

It is part of the RBC (Radio Block Center)

In the LEU (Lineside Electronic Unit), responsible for updating switchable balise telegrams on real-time

Onboard the train

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What is the primary goal of ERTMS?

Enhance passenger comfort

Reduce rail noise pollution

Improve safety, capacity and interoperability

Increase train speed

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What is the primary purpose of the Eurobalise in ERTMS?

To transmit train location and safety-related data

To provide wireless internet to passengers

To monitor track conditions

To store emergency contact information

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The National ATP systems are known as STM (Specific Transition Module). How many different STM are there in Europe?

Less than 5

Between 5 and 10

Between 10 and 15

More than 15

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Which country was the first to implement ERTMS nationwide?

Germany

Luxembourg

Italy

Switzerland

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What does CCS stand for?

Capacity-compiling system

Control-command signalling

Continuous-control satellite

Cybersecurity-certified signals

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Which companies are full members of UNISIG?

ALSTOM, SIEMENS, HITACHI

ABB, ALCATEL, WESTING HOUSE, INVENSYS, CSEE

ALSTOM, AZD Praha, CAF, HITACHI, Mermec, SIEMENS

GEC, ALSTOM, SASIB, SIEMENS, HITACHI

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What are the main components of ERTMS framework when designed for level 2 use?

Balises, Train Management System, Signalling Control

Radio Block Centers (RBCs), European Vital Computer (EVC), GSM-R communication system

Signalling lights, control centers, train driver interface

RBCs, Track Circuits, Control Units

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What is the main difference between ERTMS Level 1 and ERTMS Level 2?

Level 1 uses trackside signals, while ERTMS level 2 does not.

ERTMS level 1 requires continuous radio communication, while level 2 relies on intermittent communication.

ERTMS level 1 is limited to national use, while level 2 supports cross-border interoperability.

ERTMS level 1 uses punctual transmission, while level 2 uses continuous radio communication and eventually moving block signalling.

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In Level 2 of ERTMS, how are trains continuously updated with information?

Through track detection equipment.

Via continuous radio communication with the trackside signalling system.

Through satellite navigation systems.

By onboard sensors detecting trackside beacons.

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Which country has the longest ERTMS-equipped high speed rail network in Europe?

Germany.

France.

Spain.

Italy.

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Which ERTMS packet gives a connection order to a given RBC?

Packet 3

Packet 41

Packet 42

Packet 45

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In ERTMS Level 2, what is the purpose of the Movement Authority (MA)?

It defines the maximum speed a train can travel.

It provides a safe distance that the train can travel without any further instructions.

It ensures communication between the train and the trackside equipment.

It monitors the train’s position report and speed.

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Which frequency band does GSM-R use for communication between trains and the control center?

900 MHz

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

1800 MHz

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Which technology is set to replace GSM-R as means of continuous communication?

5G-Rail

FRMCS

Galileo

DAB+

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Which of the following is not an Interoperability Constituent of ERTMS?

SIM card

Interlocking

Axle counter

Eurobalise

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What will be the main characteristic of ERTMS's level 3, according to TSI (Technical Specification for Interoperability) 2023?

MA transmission via radio messages

Moving blocks

Train integrity

There is no ERTMS Level 3 anymore

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Which ERTMS message provides position and status information from the train to the trackside RBC?

Message 3

Message 136

Message 12

Message 24

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