ISMA Traffic Signal Technician II newest actual
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The traffic field technician is responsible for performing what
types of maintenance on signals?
Preventive and Emergency
The single most important focus for the traffic signal field
technician is?
Safety
Three main categories of safety a traffic signal technician is
responsible for?
Safety of motorist and pedestrians
His or her own personal safety
Safety of public and personal property
Traffic signal field technicians perform several maintenance
and repair functions above the ground and roadway typically
using what two vehicles?
Bucket Truck
Aerial lift (platform truck)
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,While using a bucket truck or aerial lift what implement
provides proper protection for the user?
Protective Harness
What responsibilities (liability) does a Traffic signal technician
have while involved in repair, testing or maintenance?
Legal liability
Dealing with the public
It is imperative that the traffic signal field technician maintain
comprehensive what of all the steps taken during repair and
maintenance of traffic signals?
Documentation
What two instances are documentation required for a traffic
signal field technician?
Routine maintenance
Emergency repair
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,The "word" public usually represents the following individuals
(4):
Road users
Area residents / Property owners
Elected and appointed officials
The media
Several means of public interaction are (3):
Mail or email
Telephone contact
Face to face meetings
When dealing with the public, keep in mind that the routines of
public users may be disrupted for periods of time during
construction. How should a traffic signal field technician
interact with the public? (5)
Always be polite
Be confident when speaking
Communicate clearly in understandable terminology
Don't argue or threaten
Don't provide information if you are uncertain of its accuracy.
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, Traffic signal controller units of todays traffic systems are
controlled by what?
Microprocessor
The microprocessor is programmed to recognize what?
Input requests from vehicle detection systems
A microprocessor takes appropriate action to control
intersection what?
Timing
A forerunner of the electronic controllers that we have today
was the?
Electro-mechanical controller
What year where solid state electronic controllers developed
to replace the electro-mechanical controllers?
1970's
What two improvements differentiated electronic controllers
from electro-mechanical controllers?
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Examwith complete Questions and
Answers//verified//graded a+//
The traffic field technician is responsible for performing what
types of maintenance on signals?
Preventive and Emergency
The single most important focus for the traffic signal field
technician is?
Safety
Three main categories of safety a traffic signal technician is
responsible for?
Safety of motorist and pedestrians
His or her own personal safety
Safety of public and personal property
Traffic signal field technicians perform several maintenance
and repair functions above the ground and roadway typically
using what two vehicles?
Bucket Truck
Aerial lift (platform truck)
Page 1 of 43
,While using a bucket truck or aerial lift what implement
provides proper protection for the user?
Protective Harness
What responsibilities (liability) does a Traffic signal technician
have while involved in repair, testing or maintenance?
Legal liability
Dealing with the public
It is imperative that the traffic signal field technician maintain
comprehensive what of all the steps taken during repair and
maintenance of traffic signals?
Documentation
What two instances are documentation required for a traffic
signal field technician?
Routine maintenance
Emergency repair
Page 2 of 43
,The "word" public usually represents the following individuals
(4):
Road users
Area residents / Property owners
Elected and appointed officials
The media
Several means of public interaction are (3):
Mail or email
Telephone contact
Face to face meetings
When dealing with the public, keep in mind that the routines of
public users may be disrupted for periods of time during
construction. How should a traffic signal field technician
interact with the public? (5)
Always be polite
Be confident when speaking
Communicate clearly in understandable terminology
Don't argue or threaten
Don't provide information if you are uncertain of its accuracy.
Page 3 of 43
, Traffic signal controller units of todays traffic systems are
controlled by what?
Microprocessor
The microprocessor is programmed to recognize what?
Input requests from vehicle detection systems
A microprocessor takes appropriate action to control
intersection what?
Timing
A forerunner of the electronic controllers that we have today
was the?
Electro-mechanical controller
What year where solid state electronic controllers developed
to replace the electro-mechanical controllers?
1970's
What two improvements differentiated electronic controllers
from electro-mechanical controllers?
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