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Which statement about negligence is correct?
a) Failure to use exact care in one's actions
b) Failure to use reasonable care in one's actions
c) Failure to act in one's best interest
d) Failure to act on behalf of the public - ANSWER: B: Failure to use reasonable
care in one's actions
A technician was sent out to an intersection to replace a broken traffic signal head.
When he arrived on the scene, he realizes he does not have the proper hardware to
reinstall the fixture. He only secures the fixture with two screws and leaves for the
evening and forgets to come back to complete the repair. The fixture falls on a car
and causes a serious accident with injuries. This is a what? - ANSWER: Gross
negligence
IMSA - ANSWER: The International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) is the
oldest known association of its kind in the world. The organization originated in
1896 and counts Thomas A. Edison and the Edison Electric Company among its
esteemed members. Today, IMSA certifies tens of thousands of technicians and
stands as the most regarded name in public safety.
First recorded attempt of regulating traffic flow with a mechanical signal? (where,
when, who, how) - ANSWER: Where: London, England
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When: 1868
Who: J.P. Knight, railway engineer
How: Featured rotating arms with symbols indicating stop and go
Pivotal milestone of traffic signal? (Where, when, who, how) - ANSWER: Where:
Salt Lake City
When: 1912
Who: Lester Wire, Salt Lake City policeman
How: First electric traffic signal with red and green lights and buzzer to guide
vehicles
Significant breakthrough of traffic signal (Where, when, who, how) - ANSWER:
Where: Detroit
When: 1920
Who: William Potts, Detroit police officer
How: Introduced concept of amber (yellow) light, adding a crucial buffer
NEMA - ANSWER: National Electrical Manufacturers Association - Founded in
1926, neutral forum of members made up of business leaders, electrical experts,
engineers, scientists, technicians. ANSI-accredited Standards Developing
Organization
IMSA - ANSWER: International Municipal Signal Association
NESC - ANSWER: National Electrical Safety Code - general requirements, safety
rules for installation and maintenance of electric supply stations, equipment,
communication lines, etc
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CALTRANS/170 - ANSWER: California Dept. of Transportation
Garrett Augustus Morgan - ANSWER: African American inventor, invented three
position signal to add a warning position (1923, patented). Also invented a gas
mask to protect firefighters
ITE - ANSWER: Institute of Transportation Engineers
ATCC - ANSWER: Advanced Transportation Controller Cabinet
ATC - ANSWER: Advanced Transportation Controller
SDS - ANSWER: Safety Data Sheets
Which document determines the hierarchy of utilities on a utility pole? -
ANSWER: NESC
Part 4 of the ____ determines all guidance for traffic signals? - ANSWER:
MUTCD
What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER: Occupational Safety and Health
Administration