TELECOM TOWER TECHNICIAN 1 | 2025/2026 UPDATE
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION!!
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? 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? Answer - 2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? Answer - Base flange
All antennas are presumed active Answer - True
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are the
components installed? 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? Answer - 4 ft
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always be
attached where? Answer - At a panel point around the leg
, A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? Answer - Any
source
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what is the
maximum pull out distance? Answer - 4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? Answer -
Daily
What do the letters LOTO stand for? Answer - Lockout Tagout
What does a tag person do? Answer - Applied pressure on the tag rope to
controls the load
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? Answer - To raise and
lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it is
important to wear what? Answer - Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? 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? Answer - Tag
force
What motion indicates retract the boom Answer - Both fists in front of your
body with your thumbs pointed towards each other
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION!!
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? 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? Answer - 2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? Answer - Base flange
All antennas are presumed active Answer - True
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are the
components installed? 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? Answer - 4 ft
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always be
attached where? Answer - At a panel point around the leg
, A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? Answer - Any
source
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what is the
maximum pull out distance? Answer - 4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? Answer -
Daily
What do the letters LOTO stand for? Answer - Lockout Tagout
What does a tag person do? Answer - Applied pressure on the tag rope to
controls the load
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? Answer - To raise and
lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it is
important to wear what? Answer - Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? 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? Answer - Tag
force
What motion indicates retract the boom Answer - Both fists in front of your
body with your thumbs pointed towards each other
