NWSA TT1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the minimum force that a positioning system anchorage must be able to
withstand? - Answers :2 times the MAF(Maximum anticipated force) or 3,000 lbs
If a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 6,600 lbs and a bowline knot is tied to
make a lifting eye what is the maximum gross load that can be lifted? - Answers :660
lbs. Synthetic rope has a safety factor of 10:1. That includes the weakening factor of the
knot
Exposure to ionizing radiation dopes what to the human body? - Answers :IR can
change cells and molecules in biological organisms
When is a trained signal person necessary - Answers :When a crane can physically
enter a powerline restricted area.
What three ways can a capstan hoist be powered - Answers :Electric Gas and Hydraulic
When using tape and butyl to weatherproof a ground kit what is a critical step in the
process? - Answers :Always cut the tape with sciccors
According to regulations, what is the maximum arresting force allowed to the human
body? - Answers :Maximum arresting force allowed on the body is 1800 lbs. But our y-
landyards reduce the force to half that
What is the minimum number of ground kits installed in a single run - Answers :3. (1 at
the top above the hoisting grip. 1 at the base of the tower on the vertical run, 1 at the
cabinet)
how often must a fire extinguisher be inspected by a qualified person? - Answers
:Annually
What is a crown block? - Answers :Upper sheave assembly attached to the tower.
Sheave assembly = pulley or block
Exposure to Non IR does what to the human body - Answers :Has thermal effects on
the body
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations - Answers :Provides weight so
the load line can travel back down to the ground. Its apart of the load
How many olbs of force is one kilo newton? - Answers :225 lbs = 1 kn
5000 = 22.5 kn
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber what is the maximum
pull out distance - Answers :4' is the maximum a shock absorber can pull out for a 6' y
, landyard. These limit force to 900 lbs or lower on the body and the body harness
because they cannot take more than 1800 lbs of force. 5' is the maximum a shock
absorber for the special 12' y landyards these limit for to les than 1350 lbs which is still
less than 1800 lbs
How often shall all gun poles have a documented job inspection - Answers :1 per job
before the job begins
On any fall protection compoonent the latch must be double locking \and designed to
withstand how many lbs of force? - Answers :3600 which is 2x the force allowed on our
body harness (1800) which is 2x the force our y-landyards limit forces to.
All cranes must be inspected ----- by a competent person before use - Answers :Daily
For structeral loading purposes the basket and the bridle slings shall always be
attached where - Answers :Panel point around a tower leg
When using an extension ladder how many feet past the platform must it extend -
Answers :3 rungs or 3'
Once the lifting path is determined the vehicle mounted capstan should be moved as
close as possible to what? - Answers :the lifting staging area that way you have a good
view as you hoist. Obviously not under the load but near it
A sling with multiple legs connecting to one anchor is called what? - Answers :Bridle
sling can have multiple legs attached to a central anchor point called the bridle ring
The basket slings on a pole perform what function - Answers :supports all the weight
and the horizontal load
Under general circumstances for medium intensity lights at what structure height from
the ground must a structure have red lights - Answers :200'
------- rope can never be used for lifting personal - Answers :synthetic
a vertical run of coax shall be supported every ------- feet - Answers :4' vertically
3' horizontally
what is the recommended minimum sling angle from the horizontal for the gin pole
basket slings - Answers :60 degrees
The hoist anchorage at a minimum shall withstand a test load force of ------ - Answers
:1.5
What term identifies a monopole component - Answers :Base flange
What is the minimum force that a positioning system anchorage must be able to
withstand? - Answers :2 times the MAF(Maximum anticipated force) or 3,000 lbs
If a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 6,600 lbs and a bowline knot is tied to
make a lifting eye what is the maximum gross load that can be lifted? - Answers :660
lbs. Synthetic rope has a safety factor of 10:1. That includes the weakening factor of the
knot
Exposure to ionizing radiation dopes what to the human body? - Answers :IR can
change cells and molecules in biological organisms
When is a trained signal person necessary - Answers :When a crane can physically
enter a powerline restricted area.
What three ways can a capstan hoist be powered - Answers :Electric Gas and Hydraulic
When using tape and butyl to weatherproof a ground kit what is a critical step in the
process? - Answers :Always cut the tape with sciccors
According to regulations, what is the maximum arresting force allowed to the human
body? - Answers :Maximum arresting force allowed on the body is 1800 lbs. But our y-
landyards reduce the force to half that
What is the minimum number of ground kits installed in a single run - Answers :3. (1 at
the top above the hoisting grip. 1 at the base of the tower on the vertical run, 1 at the
cabinet)
how often must a fire extinguisher be inspected by a qualified person? - Answers
:Annually
What is a crown block? - Answers :Upper sheave assembly attached to the tower.
Sheave assembly = pulley or block
Exposure to Non IR does what to the human body - Answers :Has thermal effects on
the body
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations - Answers :Provides weight so
the load line can travel back down to the ground. Its apart of the load
How many olbs of force is one kilo newton? - Answers :225 lbs = 1 kn
5000 = 22.5 kn
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber what is the maximum
pull out distance - Answers :4' is the maximum a shock absorber can pull out for a 6' y
, landyard. These limit force to 900 lbs or lower on the body and the body harness
because they cannot take more than 1800 lbs of force. 5' is the maximum a shock
absorber for the special 12' y landyards these limit for to les than 1350 lbs which is still
less than 1800 lbs
How often shall all gun poles have a documented job inspection - Answers :1 per job
before the job begins
On any fall protection compoonent the latch must be double locking \and designed to
withstand how many lbs of force? - Answers :3600 which is 2x the force allowed on our
body harness (1800) which is 2x the force our y-landyards limit forces to.
All cranes must be inspected ----- by a competent person before use - Answers :Daily
For structeral loading purposes the basket and the bridle slings shall always be
attached where - Answers :Panel point around a tower leg
When using an extension ladder how many feet past the platform must it extend -
Answers :3 rungs or 3'
Once the lifting path is determined the vehicle mounted capstan should be moved as
close as possible to what? - Answers :the lifting staging area that way you have a good
view as you hoist. Obviously not under the load but near it
A sling with multiple legs connecting to one anchor is called what? - Answers :Bridle
sling can have multiple legs attached to a central anchor point called the bridle ring
The basket slings on a pole perform what function - Answers :supports all the weight
and the horizontal load
Under general circumstances for medium intensity lights at what structure height from
the ground must a structure have red lights - Answers :200'
------- rope can never be used for lifting personal - Answers :synthetic
a vertical run of coax shall be supported every ------- feet - Answers :4' vertically
3' horizontally
what is the recommended minimum sling angle from the horizontal for the gin pole
basket slings - Answers :60 degrees
The hoist anchorage at a minimum shall withstand a test load force of ------ - Answers
:1.5
What term identifies a monopole component - Answers :Base flange
