IMSA TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE
●● Medium priority
Answer: The level of priority emergency vehicles should be set to.
●● Minimum green time calculation
Answer: When there are no pedestrian features, the minimum green time
should be calculated by at least equal to the minimum time it would take
a pedestrian to safely cross the intersection.
●● Vehicle Movement
Answer: Describes the direction of approach and the maneuver made at
the intersection.
●● Timing chart
Answer: Vehicle movements are usually recorded in a 'what' that is
typically included in the plans for a traffic signal.
●● Vehicle phases numbering
Answer: Vehicle phases are typically numbered 1 through 8.
,●● Even numbers
Answer: The numbers assigned in a vehicle phase to the through
movements.
●● Odd numbers
Answer: The numbers assigned to the left turn movements in a vehicle
phase.
●● Documentation
Answer: It is imperative that the traffic signal field technician maintain
comprehensive what of all the steps taken during repair and maintenance
of traffic signals.
●● Routine maintenance
Answer: One of the two instances where documentation is required for a
traffic signal field technician.
●● Emergency repair
Answer: The second instance where documentation is required for a
traffic signal field technician.
●● Road users
,Answer: The 'word' public usually represents the following individuals:
(4) - Road users.
●● Area residents / Property owners
Answer: The 'word' public usually represents the following individuals:
(4) - Area residents / Property owners.
●● Elected and appointed officials
Answer: The 'word' public usually represents the following individuals:
(4) - Elected and appointed officials.
●● The media
Answer: The 'word' public usually represents the following individuals:
(4) - The media.
●● Mail or email
Answer: One of the several means of public interaction: (3) - Mail or
email.
●● Telephone contact
Answer: One of the several means of public interaction: (3) - Telephone
contact.
●● Face-to-face meetings
, Answer: One of the several means of public interaction: (3) - Face-to-
face meetings.
●● Public interaction guidelines
Answer: When dealing with the public, keep in mind that the routines of
public users may be disrupted for periods of time during construction.
●● Always be polite
Answer: One of the five ways a traffic signal field technician should
interact with the public.
●● Be confident when speaking
Answer: One of the five ways a traffic signal field technician should
interact with the public.
●● Communicate clearly in understandable terminology
Answer: One of the five ways a traffic signal field technician should
interact with the public.
●● Don't argue or threaten
Answer: One of the five ways a traffic signal field technician should
interact with the public.
●● Don't provide information if uncertain of its accuracy
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE
●● Medium priority
Answer: The level of priority emergency vehicles should be set to.
●● Minimum green time calculation
Answer: When there are no pedestrian features, the minimum green time
should be calculated by at least equal to the minimum time it would take
a pedestrian to safely cross the intersection.
●● Vehicle Movement
Answer: Describes the direction of approach and the maneuver made at
the intersection.
●● Timing chart
Answer: Vehicle movements are usually recorded in a 'what' that is
typically included in the plans for a traffic signal.
●● Vehicle phases numbering
Answer: Vehicle phases are typically numbered 1 through 8.
,●● Even numbers
Answer: The numbers assigned in a vehicle phase to the through
movements.
●● Odd numbers
Answer: The numbers assigned to the left turn movements in a vehicle
phase.
●● Documentation
Answer: It is imperative that the traffic signal field technician maintain
comprehensive what of all the steps taken during repair and maintenance
of traffic signals.
●● Routine maintenance
Answer: One of the two instances where documentation is required for a
traffic signal field technician.
●● Emergency repair
Answer: The second instance where documentation is required for a
traffic signal field technician.
●● Road users
,Answer: The 'word' public usually represents the following individuals:
(4) - Road users.
●● Area residents / Property owners
Answer: The 'word' public usually represents the following individuals:
(4) - Area residents / Property owners.
●● Elected and appointed officials
Answer: The 'word' public usually represents the following individuals:
(4) - Elected and appointed officials.
●● The media
Answer: The 'word' public usually represents the following individuals:
(4) - The media.
●● Mail or email
Answer: One of the several means of public interaction: (3) - Mail or
email.
●● Telephone contact
Answer: One of the several means of public interaction: (3) - Telephone
contact.
●● Face-to-face meetings
, Answer: One of the several means of public interaction: (3) - Face-to-
face meetings.
●● Public interaction guidelines
Answer: When dealing with the public, keep in mind that the routines of
public users may be disrupted for periods of time during construction.
●● Always be polite
Answer: One of the five ways a traffic signal field technician should
interact with the public.
●● Be confident when speaking
Answer: One of the five ways a traffic signal field technician should
interact with the public.
●● Communicate clearly in understandable terminology
Answer: One of the five ways a traffic signal field technician should
interact with the public.
●● Don't argue or threaten
Answer: One of the five ways a traffic signal field technician should
interact with the public.
●● Don't provide information if uncertain of its accuracy
