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NWSA TTT 1 Exam NEWEST 2026,2027
Comprehensive Practice Test QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What three ways can a capstan hoist be powered? - --ANS---Electric, gas, and hydraulic power
According to the regulations and standards there are two levels of Maximum Permissible
Exposure. Which group is allowed the highest level of exposure? - --ANS---Industry workers
(workers use RF monitors to control exposure, the general public could be exposed constantly
without recovery)
What is a tag line? - --ANS---A separate rope attached to the load being lifted
What is the lowest part of a guy tower called? - --ANS---The tapered base
What does WLL stand for in rigging applications? - --ANS---Working Load Limit
When completing a visual inspection of a foundation, what is one key item to look for? - --ANS-
--Cracks
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A gin pole, by definition, is a device unique to the telecommunications industry that allows head
room above the highest fixed point on a structure to lift loads. T or F - --ANS---True
What does a tag person do? - --ANS---Applies pressure on the tag rope to control the load
When a U-bolt is properly tightened, what is the result? - --ANS---Both sides are tightened
evenly
What is the correct procedure for installing bolts in members and leg splices? - --ANS---Up and
out (if a nut comes loose the bolt will fall out and a hole can be seen from the ground)
The Cantilever, by definition, is the distance between the bridle swings and the rooster head
sheave. T or F - --ANS---True
What does FS stand for in rigging applications? - --ANS---Factor of safety
What term is used to describe the rules written by the Department of Labor? - --ANS---
Regulations (Regulations are enforceable by OSHA)
Once the lifting path is determined, the vehicle mounted capstan should be moved as close as
possible to what? - --ANS---The lifting stage area
An antenna that can transmit 360° - --ANS---omni-directional
NWSA TTT 1 Exam NEWEST 2026,2027
Comprehensive Practice Test QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What three ways can a capstan hoist be powered? - --ANS---Electric, gas, and hydraulic power
According to the regulations and standards there are two levels of Maximum Permissible
Exposure. Which group is allowed the highest level of exposure? - --ANS---Industry workers
(workers use RF monitors to control exposure, the general public could be exposed constantly
without recovery)
What is a tag line? - --ANS---A separate rope attached to the load being lifted
What is the lowest part of a guy tower called? - --ANS---The tapered base
What does WLL stand for in rigging applications? - --ANS---Working Load Limit
When completing a visual inspection of a foundation, what is one key item to look for? - --ANS-
--Cracks
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A gin pole, by definition, is a device unique to the telecommunications industry that allows head
room above the highest fixed point on a structure to lift loads. T or F - --ANS---True
What does a tag person do? - --ANS---Applies pressure on the tag rope to control the load
When a U-bolt is properly tightened, what is the result? - --ANS---Both sides are tightened
evenly
What is the correct procedure for installing bolts in members and leg splices? - --ANS---Up and
out (if a nut comes loose the bolt will fall out and a hole can be seen from the ground)
The Cantilever, by definition, is the distance between the bridle swings and the rooster head
sheave. T or F - --ANS---True
What does FS stand for in rigging applications? - --ANS---Factor of safety
What term is used to describe the rules written by the Department of Labor? - --ANS---
Regulations (Regulations are enforceable by OSHA)
Once the lifting path is determined, the vehicle mounted capstan should be moved as close as
possible to what? - --ANS---The lifting stage area
An antenna that can transmit 360° - --ANS---omni-directional
