TELECOM TOWER TECHNICIAN 1 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED 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
VERIFIED 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
