TELECOM TOWER TECHNICIAN 1
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
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, 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 electricution
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 treturn the ground
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
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, 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 electricution
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 treturn the ground
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