CRCT Regulatory Compliance & Standards 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which FTA circular outlines grant management requirements that directly impact transit revenue control procedures?
- FTA Circular 5010.1E (Correct answer)
- FTA Circular 4702.1B
- FTA Circular 9030.1
- FTA Circular 7050.1
Correct answer: FTA Circular 5010.1E
FTA Circular 5010.1E establishes grant management requirements including financial controls and record-keeping that govern revenue operations.
Question 2: PCI DSS compliance is required for transit agencies that accept which type of fare payment?
- Cash only
- Credit and debit cards (Correct answer)
- Paper tokens only
- Mobile passes only
Correct answer: Credit and debit cards
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) applies whenever an organization processes, stores, or transmits credit or debit card data.
Question 3: Which organization awards the CRCT (Certified Revenue Control Technician) certification?
- FTA
- APTA (Correct answer)
- NTD
- DOT
Correct answer: APTA
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) administers the CRCT certification for transit revenue control professionals.
Question 4: What does NTD stand for in transit revenue reporting?
- National Transit Database (Correct answer)
- Network Transaction Directory
- National Ticketing Division
- Net Transit Data
Correct answer: National Transit Database
The National Transit Database (NTD) is the FTA's primary national database of transit system financial, operating, and asset conditions.
Question 5: Under ADA requirements, transit fare payment equipment must be:
- Free for all disabled passengers
- Accessible and operable by individuals with disabilities (Correct answer)
- Located only at staffed booths
- Optional for paratransit services
Correct answer: Accessible and operable by individuals with disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that all fare payment equipment and facilities be accessible to people with disabilities.
Question 6: How often are US transit agencies generally required to submit revenue data to the National Transit Database?
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every two years
Correct answer: Annually
FTA requires transit agencies receiving federal funds to submit annual NTD reports covering revenue, ridership, and operating data.
CRCT Regulatory Compliance & Standards 1
Which FTA circular outlines grant management requirements that directly impact transit revenue control procedures?