Telecom Tower Technician 1
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? - ANS -Support part of the weight and
vertical forces
What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage must be able to
withstand? - ANS -2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? - ANS -Base flange
All antennas are presumed active - ANS -True
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are the components
installed? - ANS -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? - ANS -4 ft
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always be attached where? -
ANS -At a panel point around the leg
A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? - ANS -Any source
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what is the maximum pull out
distance? - ANS -4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? - ANS -Daily
What do the letters LOTO stand for? - ANS -Lockout Tagout
What does a tag person do? - ANS -Applied pressure on the tag rope to controls the load
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? - ANS -To raise and lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it is important to wear
what? - ANS -Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? - ANS -Shuts off flow of electricity,
senses a short circuit, and prevents electrocution
, Which of the following is not a component of the gross load? - ANS -Tag force
What motion indicates retract the boom - ANS -Both fists in front of your body with your thumbs
pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? - ANS -To change the direction of the load, jump or tag line
from horizontal to vertical
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations? - ANS -Provides weight allowing the
load line to return the ground
If the operator and signal person cannot see each other, what other way can they
communicate? - ANS -Radios
The three main components that make up a fall arrest system are - ANS -Anchorage, Full body
Harness, and connectors
What type of antenna is used to transmit signal from tower to tower? - ANS -Microwave dish
For all power lines rated 50kv, the minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the
crane or load shall be - ANS -20 feet
All cranes must have a posted load chat visible from the operators station? - ANS -True
How often must a fire extinguisher be inspected by a qualified person? - ANS -Annually
What is a crown block? - ANS -An upper sheave assembly on top of a structure
When using a fall restraint system, what is the minimum anchorage allowed? - ANS -1000 lbs
When using a y-lanyard attached to your back d-ring, at what height should the connection to
your anchorage take place? - ANS -Shoulder level or above
A company's health, safety and environment policy should be a combination of labor regulation
and ? - ANS -Industry standards
How many pounds of force is one kilo Newton? - ANS -225 lbs
Who is the third part group that approves and endorses standards? - ANS -American national
standards institute (ANSI)
When tagging a load, who will tell you when to stop tagging? - ANS -The capstan operator and
tower crew
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? - ANS -Support part of the weight and
vertical forces
What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage must be able to
withstand? - ANS -2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? - ANS -Base flange
All antennas are presumed active - ANS -True
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are the components
installed? - ANS -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? - ANS -4 ft
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always be attached where? -
ANS -At a panel point around the leg
A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? - ANS -Any source
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what is the maximum pull out
distance? - ANS -4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? - ANS -Daily
What do the letters LOTO stand for? - ANS -Lockout Tagout
What does a tag person do? - ANS -Applied pressure on the tag rope to controls the load
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? - ANS -To raise and lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it is important to wear
what? - ANS -Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? - ANS -Shuts off flow of electricity,
senses a short circuit, and prevents electrocution
, Which of the following is not a component of the gross load? - ANS -Tag force
What motion indicates retract the boom - ANS -Both fists in front of your body with your thumbs
pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? - ANS -To change the direction of the load, jump or tag line
from horizontal to vertical
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations? - ANS -Provides weight allowing the
load line to return the ground
If the operator and signal person cannot see each other, what other way can they
communicate? - ANS -Radios
The three main components that make up a fall arrest system are - ANS -Anchorage, Full body
Harness, and connectors
What type of antenna is used to transmit signal from tower to tower? - ANS -Microwave dish
For all power lines rated 50kv, the minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the
crane or load shall be - ANS -20 feet
All cranes must have a posted load chat visible from the operators station? - ANS -True
How often must a fire extinguisher be inspected by a qualified person? - ANS -Annually
What is a crown block? - ANS -An upper sheave assembly on top of a structure
When using a fall restraint system, what is the minimum anchorage allowed? - ANS -1000 lbs
When using a y-lanyard attached to your back d-ring, at what height should the connection to
your anchorage take place? - ANS -Shoulder level or above
A company's health, safety and environment policy should be a combination of labor regulation
and ? - ANS -Industry standards
How many pounds of force is one kilo Newton? - ANS -225 lbs
Who is the third part group that approves and endorses standards? - ANS -American national
standards institute (ANSI)
When tagging a load, who will tell you when to stop tagging? - ANS -The capstan operator and
tower crew
