Flagger Test: Questions With Correct Answers
(Verified)
How long flagger certification is valid Right Ans - 3 years
TTC Right Ans - Temporary Traffic Control
The quality or state of being conspicuous Right Ans - Conspicuity
All signals, marking, and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide
traffic, placed on, over, or adjacent to a street, highway, or bikeway by
authority of a public agency having jurisdiction. Right Ans - Traffic
Control Devices
All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards Right Ans - -
MUTCD -Local -State -Comcast
(4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices Right Ans - -Cones -Signs -
Vehicle strobe -High visibility garments
(5) Principles of traffic control devices Right Ans - -Fulfill a need -
Command attention -Convey a clear, simple meaning -Command repect
from road users -Give adequate time for proper response
Score needed to pass the flagger written exam Right Ans - 80 percent
This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. Right Ans -
Shoulder by the fog/edge line.
These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the taper and channeling
devices Right Ans - Fixed Object & Sideswipe
Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, and letters ------ high.
Right Ans - 18" wide, 6" letters
Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. Right Ans -
-On/Under a Bridge -On/Under an overpass -In a vehicle
, Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum distance. Right
Ans - 1000 ft
For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be worn. Right Ans
- Class 3
35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) Right Ans - Wind chill
formula
The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the bottom of an
electric arrow panel. Right Ans - 7'
For portable changeable message signs, the message being stated should be
visible for at least this minimum distance. Right Ans - 650'
SPF Right Ans - Sun Protection Factor
Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun block. Right Ans -
400 minutes (20 X SPF #)
The distance between the flagging station and the work space should never
be less than ____ away. Right Ans - 50 ft
Warning signs and channelizing devices may be omited where the work
space is behind a barrier, more than 2ft behind the curb, or 15ft from the
edge of any roadway Right Ans - 2ft - 15ft rule
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location more
than 3 days. Right Ans - Long-Term Stationary
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location more
than one daylight period up to 3 days, or nighttime work lasting more than
1 hour. Right Ans - Intermediate-Term Stationary
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location for
more than 1 hour within a single daylight period. Right Ans - Short-
Term Stationary
(Verified)
How long flagger certification is valid Right Ans - 3 years
TTC Right Ans - Temporary Traffic Control
The quality or state of being conspicuous Right Ans - Conspicuity
All signals, marking, and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide
traffic, placed on, over, or adjacent to a street, highway, or bikeway by
authority of a public agency having jurisdiction. Right Ans - Traffic
Control Devices
All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards Right Ans - -
MUTCD -Local -State -Comcast
(4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices Right Ans - -Cones -Signs -
Vehicle strobe -High visibility garments
(5) Principles of traffic control devices Right Ans - -Fulfill a need -
Command attention -Convey a clear, simple meaning -Command repect
from road users -Give adequate time for proper response
Score needed to pass the flagger written exam Right Ans - 80 percent
This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. Right Ans -
Shoulder by the fog/edge line.
These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the taper and channeling
devices Right Ans - Fixed Object & Sideswipe
Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, and letters ------ high.
Right Ans - 18" wide, 6" letters
Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. Right Ans -
-On/Under a Bridge -On/Under an overpass -In a vehicle
, Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum distance. Right
Ans - 1000 ft
For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be worn. Right Ans
- Class 3
35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) Right Ans - Wind chill
formula
The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the bottom of an
electric arrow panel. Right Ans - 7'
For portable changeable message signs, the message being stated should be
visible for at least this minimum distance. Right Ans - 650'
SPF Right Ans - Sun Protection Factor
Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun block. Right Ans -
400 minutes (20 X SPF #)
The distance between the flagging station and the work space should never
be less than ____ away. Right Ans - 50 ft
Warning signs and channelizing devices may be omited where the work
space is behind a barrier, more than 2ft behind the curb, or 15ft from the
edge of any roadway Right Ans - 2ft - 15ft rule
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location more
than 3 days. Right Ans - Long-Term Stationary
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location more
than one daylight period up to 3 days, or nighttime work lasting more than
1 hour. Right Ans - Intermediate-Term Stationary
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location for
more than 1 hour within a single daylight period. Right Ans - Short-
Term Stationary
