NWSA TELECOM TOWER TECHNICIAN 1 TEST
Questions and Answers
1. The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function?: Support part of the
weight and vertical forces
2. What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage
must be able to withstand?: 2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
3. What term identifies a monopole component?: Base flange
4. All antennas are presumed active: True
5. When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are
the components installed?: Flat washer, lock washer, then nut
6. If you have a 16 ft ladder leaning against a building wall, how many
feet from the wall does the base need to be to provide the correct
slope?: 4 ft
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, 7. For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always
be attached where?: At a panel point around the leg
8. A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom?: Any source
9. When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what
is the maximum pull out distance?: 4 feet
10. How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection?:
Daily
11. What do the letters LOTO stand for?: Lockout Tagout
12. What does a tag person do?: Applied pressure on the tag rope to controls the
load
13. A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose?: To raise and
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Questions and Answers
1. The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function?: Support part of the
weight and vertical forces
2. What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage
must be able to withstand?: 2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
3. What term identifies a monopole component?: Base flange
4. All antennas are presumed active: True
5. When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are
the components installed?: Flat washer, lock washer, then nut
6. If you have a 16 ft ladder leaning against a building wall, how many
feet from the wall does the base need to be to provide the correct
slope?: 4 ft
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, 7. For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always
be attached where?: At a panel point around the leg
8. A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom?: Any source
9. When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what
is the maximum pull out distance?: 4 feet
10. How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection?:
Daily
11. What do the letters LOTO stand for?: Lockout Tagout
12. What does a tag person do?: Applied pressure on the tag rope to controls the
load
13. A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose?: To raise and
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