NWSA TTT-1 Written test practice
Questions with complete solution
2025/2026
Once the lifting path is determined, the vehicle mounted capstan should be moved as close as possible
to what? - correct answer ✔The lifting stage area
An antenna that can transmit 360° - correct answer ✔omni-directional
When inspecting wire rope diameter, the actual diameter is slightly larger then the specified diameter. T
or F - correct answer ✔True
what is the factor of safety specified for rigging equipment? - correct answer ✔5 to 1
exposure to ionizing radiation does what to the human body? - correct answer ✔permanently changes
cells
a good rule of thumb is to stay 6 feet or more away from the centerline of an active antenna. T or F -
correct answer ✔True
when you are using synthetic rope for lifting loads everyday, how often should it be inspected? - correct
answer ✔daily
at minimum, how often should a competent rigger have refresher training? - correct answer
✔refresher training every 2 years (rescue practice is annual)
what is the factor of safety specified for synthetic rope? - correct answer ✔10 to 1
, the person operating the capstan needs a clear view of what? - correct answer ✔the load and signal
person
when using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, in what order are the components installed? -
correct answer ✔flat washer, lock washer, then nut
which government organization regulates tower lighting? - correct answer ✔FAA
it is correct to use a carabiner manufactured for PPE when lifting loads. T or F - correct answer ✔False
if a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 7,600 lbs, what is the maximum gross load that can be
lifted? - correct answer ✔760 lbs (7,600÷10=760///10% of the breaking strength)
when must a hard hat be worn? - correct answer ✔When it is mandated by employer policy. When
overhead hazards are present. When customer contract requires its use.
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? - correct answer ✔660 lbs (10% of breaking
strength)
due to the resonance frequency and the high power of broadcast antennas, over exposure is almost
always a problem. T or F - correct answer ✔True (the wavelength emitted by broadcast frequency,
especially FM signal, is the same size as the human body)
if you notice the impact indicator has been deployed while inspecting your equipment, what should you
do? - correct answer ✔take it out of service immediately
the standard states that a load chart must match the specific pole for which it was developed. T or F -
correct answer ✔True (gin pole, base mounted hoist, or crane must have a load chart)
Questions with complete solution
2025/2026
Once the lifting path is determined, the vehicle mounted capstan should be moved as close as possible
to what? - correct answer ✔The lifting stage area
An antenna that can transmit 360° - correct answer ✔omni-directional
When inspecting wire rope diameter, the actual diameter is slightly larger then the specified diameter. T
or F - correct answer ✔True
what is the factor of safety specified for rigging equipment? - correct answer ✔5 to 1
exposure to ionizing radiation does what to the human body? - correct answer ✔permanently changes
cells
a good rule of thumb is to stay 6 feet or more away from the centerline of an active antenna. T or F -
correct answer ✔True
when you are using synthetic rope for lifting loads everyday, how often should it be inspected? - correct
answer ✔daily
at minimum, how often should a competent rigger have refresher training? - correct answer
✔refresher training every 2 years (rescue practice is annual)
what is the factor of safety specified for synthetic rope? - correct answer ✔10 to 1
, the person operating the capstan needs a clear view of what? - correct answer ✔the load and signal
person
when using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, in what order are the components installed? -
correct answer ✔flat washer, lock washer, then nut
which government organization regulates tower lighting? - correct answer ✔FAA
it is correct to use a carabiner manufactured for PPE when lifting loads. T or F - correct answer ✔False
if a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 7,600 lbs, what is the maximum gross load that can be
lifted? - correct answer ✔760 lbs (7,600÷10=760///10% of the breaking strength)
when must a hard hat be worn? - correct answer ✔When it is mandated by employer policy. When
overhead hazards are present. When customer contract requires its use.
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? - correct answer ✔660 lbs (10% of breaking
strength)
due to the resonance frequency and the high power of broadcast antennas, over exposure is almost
always a problem. T or F - correct answer ✔True (the wavelength emitted by broadcast frequency,
especially FM signal, is the same size as the human body)
if you notice the impact indicator has been deployed while inspecting your equipment, what should you
do? - correct answer ✔take it out of service immediately
the standard states that a load chart must match the specific pole for which it was developed. T or F -
correct answer ✔True (gin pole, base mounted hoist, or crane must have a load chart)
