ISMA Traffic Signal Technician II Certification Exam
Test Bank | 450 Questions and Answers | Latest Update
2026/2027 | Graded A+ | Guaranteed Pass.
Built for professionals advancing in the traffic signal technician field, this comprehensive
ISMA Level II Exam gives you everything you need to pass with confidence. It includes real-
world scenario-based questions and detailed answer sets that focus on signal controller
programming, fiber optics, loop detectors, intersection layout, communications systems,
and field maintenance procedures. With 450 questions modeled after the actual ISMA exam
structure, this study bank is the perfect tool for review, assessment, and last-minute prep
before certification.
Which of the following is NOT an IMSA certification? - CORRECT ANSWER-Y: Traffic Signal
Level II Design/Engineer Technician
Y: Traffic Signal Level II Field Technician
Y: Traffic Signal Level II Bench Technician
N: Traffic Signal Level III Bridge Design Technician
What is the primary function of the IMSA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Safety education
IMSA stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER-International Municipal Signal Association
Which of the following are potential safety hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER-Overhead and
underground power
Gas
Aerial lift equipment
What are the sections of a ramp meter signal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Circular red, circular green
PPE stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment
Which of the follow is an example of adequate fall protection during the operation of aerial lift
equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Full body harness
,Safety belt
Rails of a platform lift
Work Zone Supervisor is responsible for which of the following tasks? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ensure advance warning devices have not been removed or relocated
Which of the following is an example configuration of an Emergency-Vehicle Traffic Control Signals:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Three-section traffic signal with circular red, circular yellow, and smaller
circular yellow indications
The following phases are typically assigned to the major street through movements: - CORRECT
ANSWER-2 and 6
The green interval is made up which three components? - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum green,
passage time, maximum green
What are the three types of recall features of a traffic signal controller? - CORRECT
ANSWERMinimum, maximum, pedestrian (+soft)
In a coordination plan, what is the number of seconds given to each phase at the intersection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Split (g,y,r)
Which of the following traffic signal coordination method is typically least expensive? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Time-based coordination
Which of the following is a definition of cycle length: - CORRECT ANSWER-The elapsed time
between the start of a specific display until that display comes up again
Which of the following is NOT a sentence type in the MUTCD? - CORRECT ANSWER-Y:
Standards; requirements that have to be followed
Y: Guidance; recommendations that are to be followed unless there is a good reason not to
N: Objectives; reasons behind the standards and guidance y: Support; additional information
to clarify the standards and guidance
, Which of the following is a characteristic of sequential phases: - CORRECT ANSWER-They
cannot occur at the same time
Which of the following is a definition for initial green time: - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum time
that the green indication must be displayed
The only point in the cycle of a coordinated traffic signal controller where the major-street phase is
allowed to end is called: - CORRECT ANSWER-Yield point
Which of the following is NOT a common mode of operation for timing plans in a signal system: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Y: Time of day
N: Traffic related
Y: Traffic Responsive
Y: Traffic adaptive
The purpose for "louvers" is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Make signal visible from a specific lane
Which of the following types of conduit are used for traffic signals? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rigid
Steel Conduit
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
PVC Schedule 40
Traffic signal supports are NOT used to display the following items: - CORRECT ANSWER-Y:
Guide signs
N: Advertisements
Y: Regulatory signs
Y: Overhead street sign names
Which of the following is a disadvantage of mast arms: - CORRECT ANSWER-Large foundations
Methods of signal supports include all of these except: - CORRECT ANSWER-N: Arched supports
Y: Truss supports
Y: Monotube supports
Test Bank | 450 Questions and Answers | Latest Update
2026/2027 | Graded A+ | Guaranteed Pass.
Built for professionals advancing in the traffic signal technician field, this comprehensive
ISMA Level II Exam gives you everything you need to pass with confidence. It includes real-
world scenario-based questions and detailed answer sets that focus on signal controller
programming, fiber optics, loop detectors, intersection layout, communications systems,
and field maintenance procedures. With 450 questions modeled after the actual ISMA exam
structure, this study bank is the perfect tool for review, assessment, and last-minute prep
before certification.
Which of the following is NOT an IMSA certification? - CORRECT ANSWER-Y: Traffic Signal
Level II Design/Engineer Technician
Y: Traffic Signal Level II Field Technician
Y: Traffic Signal Level II Bench Technician
N: Traffic Signal Level III Bridge Design Technician
What is the primary function of the IMSA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Safety education
IMSA stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER-International Municipal Signal Association
Which of the following are potential safety hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER-Overhead and
underground power
Gas
Aerial lift equipment
What are the sections of a ramp meter signal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Circular red, circular green
PPE stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment
Which of the follow is an example of adequate fall protection during the operation of aerial lift
equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Full body harness
,Safety belt
Rails of a platform lift
Work Zone Supervisor is responsible for which of the following tasks? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ensure advance warning devices have not been removed or relocated
Which of the following is an example configuration of an Emergency-Vehicle Traffic Control Signals:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Three-section traffic signal with circular red, circular yellow, and smaller
circular yellow indications
The following phases are typically assigned to the major street through movements: - CORRECT
ANSWER-2 and 6
The green interval is made up which three components? - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum green,
passage time, maximum green
What are the three types of recall features of a traffic signal controller? - CORRECT
ANSWERMinimum, maximum, pedestrian (+soft)
In a coordination plan, what is the number of seconds given to each phase at the intersection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Split (g,y,r)
Which of the following traffic signal coordination method is typically least expensive? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Time-based coordination
Which of the following is a definition of cycle length: - CORRECT ANSWER-The elapsed time
between the start of a specific display until that display comes up again
Which of the following is NOT a sentence type in the MUTCD? - CORRECT ANSWER-Y:
Standards; requirements that have to be followed
Y: Guidance; recommendations that are to be followed unless there is a good reason not to
N: Objectives; reasons behind the standards and guidance y: Support; additional information
to clarify the standards and guidance
, Which of the following is a characteristic of sequential phases: - CORRECT ANSWER-They
cannot occur at the same time
Which of the following is a definition for initial green time: - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum time
that the green indication must be displayed
The only point in the cycle of a coordinated traffic signal controller where the major-street phase is
allowed to end is called: - CORRECT ANSWER-Yield point
Which of the following is NOT a common mode of operation for timing plans in a signal system: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Y: Time of day
N: Traffic related
Y: Traffic Responsive
Y: Traffic adaptive
The purpose for "louvers" is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Make signal visible from a specific lane
Which of the following types of conduit are used for traffic signals? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rigid
Steel Conduit
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
PVC Schedule 40
Traffic signal supports are NOT used to display the following items: - CORRECT ANSWER-Y:
Guide signs
N: Advertisements
Y: Regulatory signs
Y: Overhead street sign names
Which of the following is a disadvantage of mast arms: - CORRECT ANSWER-Large foundations
Methods of signal supports include all of these except: - CORRECT ANSWER-N: Arched supports
Y: Truss supports
Y: Monotube supports
