NWSA TT1 Exam Practice Questions and Answers |Fall
2026/2027 Update
Question 1
What is the minimum force that a positioning system anchorage must be able to withstand?
Correct Answer
2 times the MAF(Maximum anticipated force) or 3,000 lbs
Question 2
If a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 6,600 lbs and a bowline knot is tied to make a lifting eye what is the
maximum gross load that can be lifted?
Correct Answer
660 lbs. Synthetic rope has a safety factor of 10:1. That includes the weakening factor of the knot
Question 3
Exposure to ionizing radiation dopes what to the human body?
Correct Answer
IR can change cells and molecules in biological organisms
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, Question 4
When is a trained signal person necessary
Correct Answer
When a crane can physically enter a powerline restricted area.
Question 5
What three ways can a capstan hoist be powered
Correct Answer
Electric Gas and Hydraulic
Question 6
When using tape and butyl to weatherproof a ground kit what is a critical step in the process?
Correct Answer
Always cut the tape with sciccors
Question 7
According to regulations, what is the maximum arresting force allowed to the human body?
Correct Answer
Maximum arresting force allowed on the body is 1800 lbs. But our y-landyards reduce the force to half that
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2026/2027 Update
Question 1
What is the minimum force that a positioning system anchorage must be able to withstand?
Correct Answer
2 times the MAF(Maximum anticipated force) or 3,000 lbs
Question 2
If a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 6,600 lbs and a bowline knot is tied to make a lifting eye what is the
maximum gross load that can be lifted?
Correct Answer
660 lbs. Synthetic rope has a safety factor of 10:1. That includes the weakening factor of the knot
Question 3
Exposure to ionizing radiation dopes what to the human body?
Correct Answer
IR can change cells and molecules in biological organisms
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, Question 4
When is a trained signal person necessary
Correct Answer
When a crane can physically enter a powerline restricted area.
Question 5
What three ways can a capstan hoist be powered
Correct Answer
Electric Gas and Hydraulic
Question 6
When using tape and butyl to weatherproof a ground kit what is a critical step in the process?
Correct Answer
Always cut the tape with sciccors
Question 7
According to regulations, what is the maximum arresting force allowed to the human body?
Correct Answer
Maximum arresting force allowed on the body is 1800 lbs. But our y-landyards reduce the force to half that
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