TRAFFIC SIGNAL FIELD
TECHNICIAN QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADE A+
OSHA/CCOHS
What organization has established requirements for PPE in certain working
situations?
Traffic signal Tech. Level 1
Which of the following certifications must be attained first?
professional engineer
Upgrades or revisions to the traffic signal are the responsibility of whom?
NTCIP
What is NOT an example of documentation that can limit the liability of the
technician and/or agency?
,safety
What is the single most important focus that the field technician should have?
2
For many agencies, what is the least amount of technicians required to perform
work with an aerial lift?
If you are unsure of the answer, give them the incorrect information so you can
keep working
What is NOT true when it comes to dealing with the public?
Processing when a vehicle has run a red light and informing the police
What is NOT a function of a modern traffic signal controller?
,Maintaining the mechanical parts
What was a major drawback with the first traffic signal controllers?
1970s
When did standardization of controllers become established in the United States
and Canada?
the type of replacement model
What was limited by the fourth proprietary connector used with the NEMA TS-1?
NEMA TS-2 Type 1
Which type of controller utilizes a high speed data channel between all major
equipment to maximize the functionality and expandability of the controller
assembly?
Bus interface unit
What greatly reduced wire connections in the controller cabinet with the use of
the RS-485 with the SDLC?
, To have an open architecture hardware and software platform for ITS application
What was the intent of developing the ATC specifications?
NTCIP
Which agency developed a communications protocol for ITS systems, field devices
and software so basic functionality should be interchangeable regardless of the
manufacturer?
Temporary traffic control (TTC)
Before beginning work that requires workers or vehicles to be in or over the
roadway, what should traffic signal field technicians ensure is in place?
dump truck
What is NOT a common type of truck used for traffic signal maintenance?
TECHNICIAN QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADE A+
OSHA/CCOHS
What organization has established requirements for PPE in certain working
situations?
Traffic signal Tech. Level 1
Which of the following certifications must be attained first?
professional engineer
Upgrades or revisions to the traffic signal are the responsibility of whom?
NTCIP
What is NOT an example of documentation that can limit the liability of the
technician and/or agency?
,safety
What is the single most important focus that the field technician should have?
2
For many agencies, what is the least amount of technicians required to perform
work with an aerial lift?
If you are unsure of the answer, give them the incorrect information so you can
keep working
What is NOT true when it comes to dealing with the public?
Processing when a vehicle has run a red light and informing the police
What is NOT a function of a modern traffic signal controller?
,Maintaining the mechanical parts
What was a major drawback with the first traffic signal controllers?
1970s
When did standardization of controllers become established in the United States
and Canada?
the type of replacement model
What was limited by the fourth proprietary connector used with the NEMA TS-1?
NEMA TS-2 Type 1
Which type of controller utilizes a high speed data channel between all major
equipment to maximize the functionality and expandability of the controller
assembly?
Bus interface unit
What greatly reduced wire connections in the controller cabinet with the use of
the RS-485 with the SDLC?
, To have an open architecture hardware and software platform for ITS application
What was the intent of developing the ATC specifications?
NTCIP
Which agency developed a communications protocol for ITS systems, field devices
and software so basic functionality should be interchangeable regardless of the
manufacturer?
Temporary traffic control (TTC)
Before beginning work that requires workers or vehicles to be in or over the
roadway, what should traffic signal field technicians ensure is in place?
dump truck
What is NOT a common type of truck used for traffic signal maintenance?
