NWSA TTT FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS WITH
RATIONALES GRADED A+
⩥ An antenna that can transmit 360° Answer: omni-directional
⩥ When inspecting wire rope diameter, the actual diameter is slightly
larger then the specified diameter. T or F Answer: True
⩥ what is the factor of safety specified for rigging equipment? Answer:
5 to 1
⩥ exposure to ionizing radiation does what to the human body? Answer:
permanently changes cells
⩥ a good rule of thumb is to stay 6 feet or more away from the
centerline of an active antenna. T or F Answer: True
⩥ when you are using synthetic rope for lifting loads everyday, how
often should it be inspected? Answer: daily
, ⩥ at minimum, how often should a competent rigger have refresher
training? Answer: refresher training every 2 years (rescue practice is
annual)
⩥ what is the factor of safety specified for synthetic rope? Answer: 10 to
1
⩥ the person operating the capstan needs a clear view of what? Answer:
the load and signal person
⩥ when using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, in what order
are the components installed? Answer: flat washer, lock washer, then nut
⩥ which government organization regulates tower lighting? Answer:
FAA
⩥ it is correct to use a carabiner manufactured for PPE when lifting
loads. T or F Answer: False
⩥ if a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 7,600 lbs, what is the
maximum gross load that can be lifted? Answer: 760 lbs
(7,600÷10=760///10% of the breaking strength)
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS WITH
RATIONALES GRADED A+
⩥ An antenna that can transmit 360° Answer: omni-directional
⩥ When inspecting wire rope diameter, the actual diameter is slightly
larger then the specified diameter. T or F Answer: True
⩥ what is the factor of safety specified for rigging equipment? Answer:
5 to 1
⩥ exposure to ionizing radiation does what to the human body? Answer:
permanently changes cells
⩥ a good rule of thumb is to stay 6 feet or more away from the
centerline of an active antenna. T or F Answer: True
⩥ when you are using synthetic rope for lifting loads everyday, how
often should it be inspected? Answer: daily
, ⩥ at minimum, how often should a competent rigger have refresher
training? Answer: refresher training every 2 years (rescue practice is
annual)
⩥ what is the factor of safety specified for synthetic rope? Answer: 10 to
1
⩥ the person operating the capstan needs a clear view of what? Answer:
the load and signal person
⩥ when using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, in what order
are the components installed? Answer: flat washer, lock washer, then nut
⩥ which government organization regulates tower lighting? Answer:
FAA
⩥ it is correct to use a carabiner manufactured for PPE when lifting
loads. T or F Answer: False
⩥ if a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 7,600 lbs, what is the
maximum gross load that can be lifted? Answer: 760 lbs
(7,600÷10=760///10% of the breaking strength)
