NWSA Tower Technician Training Level
2 (TT2) Certification Practice Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026
Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
1. The primary focus of the NWSA TT2 certification is to validate a
technician’s ability to
A. Perform basic tower climbs under supervision
B. Lead and perform advanced tower work safely and independently
C. Design telecommunications towers
D. Conduct RF engineering analysis
TT2 emphasizes advanced skills, leadership, and independent
performance beyond entry-level climbing.
2. A qualified rigger is best described as a technician who
A. Has climbed a tower for more than one year
B. Owns personal rigging equipment
C. Has documented training, experience, and competence in rigging
, operations
D. Works only on monopoles
Qualification is based on training, experience, and demonstrated
competence, not tenure or equipment ownership.
3. Before lifting a load, the most critical step in a rigging operation is to
A. Communicate with the ground crew
B. Verify load weight and rigging capacity
C. Inspect the tower structure
D. Install tag lines
Knowing the load weight and ensuring rigging components are
properly rated prevents overload failures.
4. A load chart for a hoist or crane is used to determine
A. Rope inspection intervals
B. Maximum allowable load under specific conditions
C. Number of workers allowed on the tower
D. Required personal protective equipment
Load charts define safe working limits based on configuration and
conditions.
5. When rigging to a tower, the attachment point must
A. Be convenient for the climber
B. Be above the load
C. Be structurally capable of supporting the imposed forces
D. Be temporary and adjustable
, Structural integrity of the attachment point is essential to prevent
collapse or failure.
6. Shock loading is most likely caused by
A. Slow, controlled lifting
B. Sudden starts, stops, or dropped loads
C. Balanced loads
D. Use of tag lines
Abrupt force application greatly increases stress on rigging
components.
7. The primary purpose of a tag line is to
A. Increase lifting capacity
B. Control load rotation and movement
C. Secure the hoist to the tower
D. Reduce rope wear
Tag lines help control the load safely without placing workers under
it.
8. A qualified climber acting as a crew lead is responsible for
A. Only personal safety
B. Equipment procurement
C. Ensuring work is performed according to the job safety analysis
(JSA)
D. Completing payroll
Leadership includes enforcing the JSA and safe work practices.
2 (TT2) Certification Practice Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026
Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
1. The primary focus of the NWSA TT2 certification is to validate a
technician’s ability to
A. Perform basic tower climbs under supervision
B. Lead and perform advanced tower work safely and independently
C. Design telecommunications towers
D. Conduct RF engineering analysis
TT2 emphasizes advanced skills, leadership, and independent
performance beyond entry-level climbing.
2. A qualified rigger is best described as a technician who
A. Has climbed a tower for more than one year
B. Owns personal rigging equipment
C. Has documented training, experience, and competence in rigging
, operations
D. Works only on monopoles
Qualification is based on training, experience, and demonstrated
competence, not tenure or equipment ownership.
3. Before lifting a load, the most critical step in a rigging operation is to
A. Communicate with the ground crew
B. Verify load weight and rigging capacity
C. Inspect the tower structure
D. Install tag lines
Knowing the load weight and ensuring rigging components are
properly rated prevents overload failures.
4. A load chart for a hoist or crane is used to determine
A. Rope inspection intervals
B. Maximum allowable load under specific conditions
C. Number of workers allowed on the tower
D. Required personal protective equipment
Load charts define safe working limits based on configuration and
conditions.
5. When rigging to a tower, the attachment point must
A. Be convenient for the climber
B. Be above the load
C. Be structurally capable of supporting the imposed forces
D. Be temporary and adjustable
, Structural integrity of the attachment point is essential to prevent
collapse or failure.
6. Shock loading is most likely caused by
A. Slow, controlled lifting
B. Sudden starts, stops, or dropped loads
C. Balanced loads
D. Use of tag lines
Abrupt force application greatly increases stress on rigging
components.
7. The primary purpose of a tag line is to
A. Increase lifting capacity
B. Control load rotation and movement
C. Secure the hoist to the tower
D. Reduce rope wear
Tag lines help control the load safely without placing workers under
it.
8. A qualified climber acting as a crew lead is responsible for
A. Only personal safety
B. Equipment procurement
C. Ensuring work is performed according to the job safety analysis
(JSA)
D. Completing payroll
Leadership includes enforcing the JSA and safe work practices.
