Telecom Tower Technician 1 Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? - CORRECT ANSWER Support part of
the weight and vertical forces
What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage must be able to withstand? -
CORRECT ANSWER 2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? - CORRECT ANSWER Base flange
All antennas are presumed active - CORRECT ANSWER True
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are the components installed? -
CORRECT ANSWER Flat washer, lock washer, then nut
If you have a 16 ft ladder leaning against a building wall, how many feet from the wall does the base
need to be to provide the correct slope? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 ft
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always be attached where? -
CORRECT ANSWER At a panel point around the leg
A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? - CORRECT ANSWER Any source
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what is the maximum pull out
distance? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER Daily
What do the letters LOTO stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Lockout Tagout
, What does a tag person do? - CORRECT ANSWER Applied pressure on the tag rope to
controls the load
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? - CORRECT ANSWER To raise and
lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it is important to wear what? -
CORRECT ANSWER Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? - CORRECT ANSWER Shuts off
flow of electricity, senses a short circuit, and prevents electricution
Which of the following is not a component of the gross load? - CORRECT ANSWER Tag
force
What motion indicates retract the boom - CORRECT ANSWER Both fists in front of your
body with your thumbs pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? - CORRECT ANSWER To change the direction of the load,
jump or tag line from horizontal to vertical
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations? - CORRECT ANSWER Provides
weight allowing the load line to treturn the ground
If the operator and signal person cannot see each other, what other way can they communicate? -
CORRECT ANSWER Radios
The three main components that make up a fall arrest system are - CORRECT ANSWER
Anchorage, Full body Harness, and connectors
What type of antenna is used to transmit signal from tower to tower? - CORRECT ANSWER
Microwave dish
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? - CORRECT ANSWER Support part of
the weight and vertical forces
What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage must be able to withstand? -
CORRECT ANSWER 2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? - CORRECT ANSWER Base flange
All antennas are presumed active - CORRECT ANSWER True
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are the components installed? -
CORRECT ANSWER Flat washer, lock washer, then nut
If you have a 16 ft ladder leaning against a building wall, how many feet from the wall does the base
need to be to provide the correct slope? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 ft
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always be attached where? -
CORRECT ANSWER At a panel point around the leg
A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? - CORRECT ANSWER Any source
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what is the maximum pull out
distance? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER Daily
What do the letters LOTO stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Lockout Tagout
, What does a tag person do? - CORRECT ANSWER Applied pressure on the tag rope to
controls the load
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? - CORRECT ANSWER To raise and
lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it is important to wear what? -
CORRECT ANSWER Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? - CORRECT ANSWER Shuts off
flow of electricity, senses a short circuit, and prevents electricution
Which of the following is not a component of the gross load? - CORRECT ANSWER Tag
force
What motion indicates retract the boom - CORRECT ANSWER Both fists in front of your
body with your thumbs pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? - CORRECT ANSWER To change the direction of the load,
jump or tag line from horizontal to vertical
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations? - CORRECT ANSWER Provides
weight allowing the load line to treturn the ground
If the operator and signal person cannot see each other, what other way can they communicate? -
CORRECT ANSWER Radios
The three main components that make up a fall arrest system are - CORRECT ANSWER
Anchorage, Full body Harness, and connectors
What type of antenna is used to transmit signal from tower to tower? - CORRECT ANSWER
Microwave dish
