CTSP COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ 45. Where should the flagger ordinarily position him / herself ?.
Answer: A. On the road shoulder in front of the cones
◍ Intrusive Memories.
Answer: Unwanted, distressing recollections of trauma that resurface
unexpectedly.
◍ Adrenaline (Epinephrine).
Answer: A hormone that triggers the fight-or-flight response and increases
alertness and physical strength.
◍ Chronic Trauma.
Answer: Trauma caused by repeated and prolonged exposure to distressing
events, often within relationships or long-term conditions.
◍ Hippocampus.
Answer: The brain structure responsible for memory organization and
integration; trauma disrupts its ability to properly store memories.
◍ 60. You have just taught your team how to start a cold chain saw by
conducting a demonstration with discussion and practice . Which of the
following questions would be the BEST to ask team members to help them
figure out the safety concepts behind the demonstration ?.
Answer: B. What did this demonstration teach you about safely starting a
chainsaw ?
◍ 15. Which of the following is not specifically addressed by a job briefing ?.
Answer: . D. How long the job is supposed to take
, ◍ 1. Leaders may have to deal with individuals who choose to pursue
unacceptable behavior . Which of the following would be the most effective
way of handling such a problem ?.
Answer: A. Continue to set the example by demonstrating acceptable
behavior until others follow the leader's example
◍ 58. Which question by a learner is an example of a " Kinesthetic - touching
and doing " style of communicating ?.
Answer: C. Can you walk me through it one more time ?
◍ GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid).
Answer: An inhibitory neurotransmitter that calms the nervous system.
◍ Salutogenic Approach.
Answer: Viewing behaviors as coping mechanisms and focusing on
strengths and capacity for healing.
◍ 54. Which of the following is NOT a principle of adult learning ?.
Answer: A. Adults learn best from their own experiences
◍ 66. When the trainer conducts a demonstration of a high - risk or complex
task , it is NOT appropriate.
Answer: C. For the learner to interrupt the demonstration if they don't
understand what's happening
◍ Systemic / Institutional Trauma.
Answer: Trauma resulting from ongoing discrimination, corruption, policy
failure, or harmful systems and institutions.
◍ 48. Which question by a learner is an example of " Auditory- Listening and
talking " style of communicating ?.
Answer: B. Can you tell me what this means ?
◍ 35. According to ANSI Z133 , a " qualified arborist trainee " must be under
the direct supervision of a qualified arborist . Which of the following is a
correct application of this requirement ?.
Answer: C. A qualified person must actually " Keep an eye on " the trainee
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ 45. Where should the flagger ordinarily position him / herself ?.
Answer: A. On the road shoulder in front of the cones
◍ Intrusive Memories.
Answer: Unwanted, distressing recollections of trauma that resurface
unexpectedly.
◍ Adrenaline (Epinephrine).
Answer: A hormone that triggers the fight-or-flight response and increases
alertness and physical strength.
◍ Chronic Trauma.
Answer: Trauma caused by repeated and prolonged exposure to distressing
events, often within relationships or long-term conditions.
◍ Hippocampus.
Answer: The brain structure responsible for memory organization and
integration; trauma disrupts its ability to properly store memories.
◍ 60. You have just taught your team how to start a cold chain saw by
conducting a demonstration with discussion and practice . Which of the
following questions would be the BEST to ask team members to help them
figure out the safety concepts behind the demonstration ?.
Answer: B. What did this demonstration teach you about safely starting a
chainsaw ?
◍ 15. Which of the following is not specifically addressed by a job briefing ?.
Answer: . D. How long the job is supposed to take
, ◍ 1. Leaders may have to deal with individuals who choose to pursue
unacceptable behavior . Which of the following would be the most effective
way of handling such a problem ?.
Answer: A. Continue to set the example by demonstrating acceptable
behavior until others follow the leader's example
◍ 58. Which question by a learner is an example of a " Kinesthetic - touching
and doing " style of communicating ?.
Answer: C. Can you walk me through it one more time ?
◍ GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid).
Answer: An inhibitory neurotransmitter that calms the nervous system.
◍ Salutogenic Approach.
Answer: Viewing behaviors as coping mechanisms and focusing on
strengths and capacity for healing.
◍ 54. Which of the following is NOT a principle of adult learning ?.
Answer: A. Adults learn best from their own experiences
◍ 66. When the trainer conducts a demonstration of a high - risk or complex
task , it is NOT appropriate.
Answer: C. For the learner to interrupt the demonstration if they don't
understand what's happening
◍ Systemic / Institutional Trauma.
Answer: Trauma resulting from ongoing discrimination, corruption, policy
failure, or harmful systems and institutions.
◍ 48. Which question by a learner is an example of " Auditory- Listening and
talking " style of communicating ?.
Answer: B. Can you tell me what this means ?
◍ 35. According to ANSI Z133 , a " qualified arborist trainee " must be under
the direct supervision of a qualified arborist . Which of the following is a
correct application of this requirement ?.
Answer: C. A qualified person must actually " Keep an eye on " the trainee
