NWSA TT1 FINAL PAPER PRACTICE
SOLUTION TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
●● Hoisting grips on a 400' tower
Answer: 2 grips should be installed.
●● Ground rods required on a site
Answer: 3 ground rods are required.
●● Installation direction of ground rods for a tower
Answer: Vertical with the tower.
●● Fire watch duration for welding
Answer: 2 hours.
●● Vehicle mounted capstan positioning
Answer: As close as possible to the Signal person once the lifting path is
determined.
●● Device used for guy strand
Answer: Guy strand tensioning.
,●● Cantilever in rigging
Answer: A device to assist the gin pole while lifting.
●● Non-component of a guyed tower
Answer: Tapered Base.
●● Rigging equipment inspection frequency
Answer: Daily before using.
●● Result of properly tightened U-bolt
Answer: Both sides are tightened evenly.
●● Demolition method for a tower
Answer: From the top section first to the bottom.
●● Pounds in 1 Kn
Answer: 250 lbs.
●● Cantilever definition
Answer: The distance between the bridle slings and rooster head sheave.
, ●● Crane inspection requirement
Answer: Inspected Daily by a competent person before use.
●● Government organization regulating tower lighting
Answer: OSHA.
●● Helicopter lift protocol
Answer: The competent person has the ability to be under a hovering
helicopter.
●● Knot effectiveness in Capstan lifting
Answer: False, not all knots work equally well.
●● Function of bridle slings on the pole
Answer: Supports the weight and the jump line and overhaul ball.
●● Factor of Safety for blocks
Answer: 3 to 1.
●● Antenna type transmitting 360 degrees
Answer: Omni-Directional.
SOLUTION TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
●● Hoisting grips on a 400' tower
Answer: 2 grips should be installed.
●● Ground rods required on a site
Answer: 3 ground rods are required.
●● Installation direction of ground rods for a tower
Answer: Vertical with the tower.
●● Fire watch duration for welding
Answer: 2 hours.
●● Vehicle mounted capstan positioning
Answer: As close as possible to the Signal person once the lifting path is
determined.
●● Device used for guy strand
Answer: Guy strand tensioning.
,●● Cantilever in rigging
Answer: A device to assist the gin pole while lifting.
●● Non-component of a guyed tower
Answer: Tapered Base.
●● Rigging equipment inspection frequency
Answer: Daily before using.
●● Result of properly tightened U-bolt
Answer: Both sides are tightened evenly.
●● Demolition method for a tower
Answer: From the top section first to the bottom.
●● Pounds in 1 Kn
Answer: 250 lbs.
●● Cantilever definition
Answer: The distance between the bridle slings and rooster head sheave.
, ●● Crane inspection requirement
Answer: Inspected Daily by a competent person before use.
●● Government organization regulating tower lighting
Answer: OSHA.
●● Helicopter lift protocol
Answer: The competent person has the ability to be under a hovering
helicopter.
●● Knot effectiveness in Capstan lifting
Answer: False, not all knots work equally well.
●● Function of bridle slings on the pole
Answer: Supports the weight and the jump line and overhaul ball.
●● Factor of Safety for blocks
Answer: 3 to 1.
●● Antenna type transmitting 360 degrees
Answer: Omni-Directional.
