IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I Study
Guide (2025) Questions with Verified
Correct Solutions.
Which document determines the hierarchy of utilities on a utility pole? - Answer NESC
Part four of the _________ determines all the guidance for traffic signals. - Answer MUTCD
What does OSHA stand for? - Answer Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Who published the NEC? - Answer National Fire Protection Association
Which statement about negligence is correct? - Answer Failure to use reasonable care in one's
actions
A technician was sent out to an intersection to replace a broken traffic signal ahead. When he
arrived on the scene, he realizes he does not have the proper hardware to reinstall the fixture.
He only secures the fixture with two screws and leaves for the evening and forgets to come back
to complete the repair. The fixture falls on a car and causes a serious accident with injuries. This
is a what? - Answer Tort Liability and Gross Negligence (Both B and C)
Which electrical gloves would you use to work near voltages of 1,000 VAC? - Answer Class 0
OSHA mandates that you MUST maintain a minimum of _____ feet clearance from overhead
power lines? - Answer 10
Individuals, using arial lift trucks should ___________? - Answer Be properly trained, inspect
their vehicle before every use, and wear the appropriate fall protection equipment (All of the
above)
Which item is NOT part of a Signal Tech's personal protective equipment? - Answer Sneakers
Locate Color: Red - Answer Electric Power Lines
, Locate Color: Green - Answer Sanitary Sewer & Storm Drain Lines
Locate Color: Orange - Answer Communications Lines - Phone, Cable TV, Fiber Optic
Locate Color: Pink - Answer Temporary Surveying Markings
Locate Color: Purple - Answer Chilled Water, Reclaimed Water, Irrigation & Slurry Lines
Locate Color: White - Answer Proposed Excavation
Locate Color: Not Specified - Answer Military & Private Underground Facilities
Which meter would you use to check resistance? - Answer A multimeter
Which piece of test equipment would you use to measure the insulation resistance of your
conductor? - Answer A megohmmeter
Which piece of equipment would you use to certify your conflict monitor's? - Answer A
MMU/CMU Tester
Which piece of equipment us commonly used to measure voltage, resistance, and current? -
Answer A multimeter
What is NOT a commonly used hand tool of a Traffic Signal Technician I? - Answer Power Drill
Electrical Component: Voltage - Answer Explanation: Water pressure
Electrical Component: Current - Answer Explanation: Water flow
Electrical Component: Resistance - Answer Explanation: Size of the pipe
Guide (2025) Questions with Verified
Correct Solutions.
Which document determines the hierarchy of utilities on a utility pole? - Answer NESC
Part four of the _________ determines all the guidance for traffic signals. - Answer MUTCD
What does OSHA stand for? - Answer Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Who published the NEC? - Answer National Fire Protection Association
Which statement about negligence is correct? - Answer Failure to use reasonable care in one's
actions
A technician was sent out to an intersection to replace a broken traffic signal ahead. When he
arrived on the scene, he realizes he does not have the proper hardware to reinstall the fixture.
He only secures the fixture with two screws and leaves for the evening and forgets to come back
to complete the repair. The fixture falls on a car and causes a serious accident with injuries. This
is a what? - Answer Tort Liability and Gross Negligence (Both B and C)
Which electrical gloves would you use to work near voltages of 1,000 VAC? - Answer Class 0
OSHA mandates that you MUST maintain a minimum of _____ feet clearance from overhead
power lines? - Answer 10
Individuals, using arial lift trucks should ___________? - Answer Be properly trained, inspect
their vehicle before every use, and wear the appropriate fall protection equipment (All of the
above)
Which item is NOT part of a Signal Tech's personal protective equipment? - Answer Sneakers
Locate Color: Red - Answer Electric Power Lines
, Locate Color: Green - Answer Sanitary Sewer & Storm Drain Lines
Locate Color: Orange - Answer Communications Lines - Phone, Cable TV, Fiber Optic
Locate Color: Pink - Answer Temporary Surveying Markings
Locate Color: Purple - Answer Chilled Water, Reclaimed Water, Irrigation & Slurry Lines
Locate Color: White - Answer Proposed Excavation
Locate Color: Not Specified - Answer Military & Private Underground Facilities
Which meter would you use to check resistance? - Answer A multimeter
Which piece of test equipment would you use to measure the insulation resistance of your
conductor? - Answer A megohmmeter
Which piece of equipment would you use to certify your conflict monitor's? - Answer A
MMU/CMU Tester
Which piece of equipment us commonly used to measure voltage, resistance, and current? -
Answer A multimeter
What is NOT a commonly used hand tool of a Traffic Signal Technician I? - Answer Power Drill
Electrical Component: Voltage - Answer Explanation: Water pressure
Electrical Component: Current - Answer Explanation: Water flow
Electrical Component: Resistance - Answer Explanation: Size of the pipe
