TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN
( level 11) Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Most
Tested) and Verified Answers
NEC - Answer: National Electric Code
CEC - Answer: Canadian Electric Code
NESC - Answer: National Electric Safety Code
the NEC and CEC established the criteria for : - Answer: installation of electric conductors, electric
equipment, signaling and Communications conductors, and fiber optic cables and raceways.
traffic signal certification programss - Answer: work Zone safety specialist, traffic signal technician level
1, traffic signal design engineering technician level II , traffic signal technician level II traffic signal
constructionq technician level II
- Answer:
Examples of Upgrade and modifications to Traffic Signal Heads - Answer: Replacement of 3 section traffic
signal head with the 5 section head, is example of modification or upgrade
the traffic signal field technician will be responsible for: - Answer: his or her own personal safety, the
safety of motorists and pedestrians, the safety of public and personal property with the work area
personal safety is the matter of - Answer: regulation and Common Sense
traffic signal field technicians is exposed to several types of liability - Answer: including personal liability
with regard to safety and tort liability and dealing with the public
, OSHA - Answer: Occupation Safety and Health Administration
CCOHS - Answer: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health Administration
traffic signal maintenance involves responsibility for - Answer: work Zone, workers, and the general
public that are within the designed work area.
T/F?
traffic signal technicians may be required to deal with the public when testing troubleshooting and
installing equipment on the field , or by answering questions from the public regarding existing or
changed equipment operations in the field. - Answer: True
true or false ? public are the police and Emergency Services providers?
public interactions may occur with the following mail or email correspondence, telephone contact, face-
to-face meetings. - Answer: true
examples of dealing with public in the field - Answer: always be polite, be confident when speaking to
show that you are in control of the situation and sure of your abilities, communicate clearly and in
terminology the layperson you can understand don't argue or threatened, don't provide information if
you are uncertain of its accuracy. It is better to direct the person to someone who can answer the
question with confidence to give correct information
the most effective way to minimize adverse public reaction is to - Answer: plan well and make every
effort to accommodate the public as much as
the four basic types of control assemblies commonly used ? - Answer: NEMA TS - 1, the NEMA TS - 2, the
170 system, and the ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION CONTROLLER (ATC) .
ATC STANDS FOR : - Answer: ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION CONTROLLER.
LAOD SWITCHES ARE INTERCHANGEABLE CONTROLLERS ASSEMBLY TYPES. TRUE OR FALSE? - Answer:
TRUE.
( level 11) Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Most
Tested) and Verified Answers
NEC - Answer: National Electric Code
CEC - Answer: Canadian Electric Code
NESC - Answer: National Electric Safety Code
the NEC and CEC established the criteria for : - Answer: installation of electric conductors, electric
equipment, signaling and Communications conductors, and fiber optic cables and raceways.
traffic signal certification programss - Answer: work Zone safety specialist, traffic signal technician level
1, traffic signal design engineering technician level II , traffic signal technician level II traffic signal
constructionq technician level II
- Answer:
Examples of Upgrade and modifications to Traffic Signal Heads - Answer: Replacement of 3 section traffic
signal head with the 5 section head, is example of modification or upgrade
the traffic signal field technician will be responsible for: - Answer: his or her own personal safety, the
safety of motorists and pedestrians, the safety of public and personal property with the work area
personal safety is the matter of - Answer: regulation and Common Sense
traffic signal field technicians is exposed to several types of liability - Answer: including personal liability
with regard to safety and tort liability and dealing with the public
, OSHA - Answer: Occupation Safety and Health Administration
CCOHS - Answer: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health Administration
traffic signal maintenance involves responsibility for - Answer: work Zone, workers, and the general
public that are within the designed work area.
T/F?
traffic signal technicians may be required to deal with the public when testing troubleshooting and
installing equipment on the field , or by answering questions from the public regarding existing or
changed equipment operations in the field. - Answer: True
true or false ? public are the police and Emergency Services providers?
public interactions may occur with the following mail or email correspondence, telephone contact, face-
to-face meetings. - Answer: true
examples of dealing with public in the field - Answer: always be polite, be confident when speaking to
show that you are in control of the situation and sure of your abilities, communicate clearly and in
terminology the layperson you can understand don't argue or threatened, don't provide information if
you are uncertain of its accuracy. It is better to direct the person to someone who can answer the
question with confidence to give correct information
the most effective way to minimize adverse public reaction is to - Answer: plan well and make every
effort to accommodate the public as much as
the four basic types of control assemblies commonly used ? - Answer: NEMA TS - 1, the NEMA TS - 2, the
170 system, and the ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION CONTROLLER (ATC) .
ATC STANDS FOR : - Answer: ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION CONTROLLER.
LAOD SWITCHES ARE INTERCHANGEABLE CONTROLLERS ASSEMBLY TYPES. TRUE OR FALSE? - Answer:
TRUE.
