What is the best way to prepare for a railroad test"CSX"? Reading Comprehension and math test?

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What is the best way to prepare for a railroad test"CSX"? Reading Comprehension and math test?

Answer 1

Seems like only guys submitted answers to you here, about testing for the railroads. I could be entirely wrong, the avatars appear to be male, as for your being prepared. You're suppose to function and comprehend at least at the 8th grade level or above for reading and math sections. The higher the better of course, I agree with your first respondent Hoghead, about readying your skills and just going for it!

Answer 2

the best way to prepare is to run as fast as you can away from the test. i have heard horror stories from people working for that company

Answer 3

Is this for an agreement, or nonagreement position?

I work for a Class I.  The skill test I took was basic math- long division, fractions, decimals.

I have a friend who runs for CSX from Richmond to Philly on the juice train.  Whenever he has to qualify, he makes flash cards- and hasn't answered wrong yet.

Answer 4

High school should be a pretty good way.  Took the BNSF test in Feb, and it was just basic algebra.... don't remember any of the english on it though... probably a different requirement.

Answer 5

Well, there's good news and bad news here.

The good news is you won't need to be proficient at other than basic math skills, necessary to make the computations for car placement, helper placement, tonnage limitations, etc.

The bad news is if you don't already possess good reading and comprehension skills there is some rough going ahead, and I couldn't think of a way to prepare in a short length of time.  This is probably THE most important skill one would need to be a railroader, as your ability to learn, understand and retain information and concepts that I guarantee are foreign to you is dependent on this ability.  If you cannot function at a college level here your chances of succeeding are in doubt.  Not out of the question, you understand, but not good news.

Some carriers include testing to determine one's ability to think logically and process information.

Still, it isn't rocket science, so the test may be within the ability you now possess.  You obviously have figured out your computer, and if there are no lights blinking 12:00 AM on any device in your home because you haven't figured out how to make them quit doing so, you will probably do OK.

Good luck to you and I hope all goes well.

Answer 6

The reading test is not all that difficult...take your time and try to retain as much info as possible....you will need it later... the math part seems to trip most applicants up... study up on your fractions..... and here's a little secret... if your not at least 75% sure of an answer leave it blank... wrong answers count against you...blank ones don't....good luck....its a decent company to work for.... working on my 38 years now...