Traffic Signal Technician Level II Questions and Verified
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Check for proper operating DC voltage, check for the absence of red on a phase that does not
have green, yellow, or walk, check on a simultaneous are functions that are provided by both -
Correct Answer: CMU and MMU
What organization has established requirements for PPE in certain working situations?
Correct Answer: OSHA/CCOHS
Which of the following certifications must be attained first? Correct Answer: Traffic signal Tech.
Level 1
Upgrades or revisions to the traffic signal are the responsibility of whom? Correct
Answer: professional engineer
What is NOT an example of documentation that can limit the liability of the technician and/or
agency? Correct Answer: NTCIP
What is the single most important focus that the field technician should have? Correct Answer:
safety
For many agencies, what is the least amount of technicians required to perform work with an
aerial lift? Correct Answer: 2
What is NOT true when it comes to dealing with the public? Correct Answer: If you are unsure
of the answer, give them the incorrect information so you can keep working
What is NOT a function of a modern traffic signal controller? Correct Answer:
Processing when a vehicle has run a red light and informing the police
, What was a major drawback with the first traffic signal controllers? Correct Answer:
Maintaining the mechanical parts
When did standardization of controllers become established in the United States and
Canada? Correct Answer: 1970s
What was limited by the fourth proprietary connector used with the NEMA TS-1?
Correct Answer: the type of replacement model
Which type of controller utilizes a high speed data channel between all major equipment to
maximize the functionality and expandability of the controller assembly? Correct Answer:
NEMA TS-2 Type 1
What greatly reduced wire connections in the controller cabinet with the use of the RS-
485 with the SDLC? Correct Answer: Bus interface unit
What was the intent of developing the ATC specifications? Correct Answer: To have an open
architecture hardware and software platform for ITS application
Which agency developed a communications protocol for ITS systems, field devices and software
so basic functionality should be interchangeable regardless of the manufacturer? Correct
Answer: NTCIP
Before beginning work that requires workers or vehicles to be in or over the roadway, what
should traffic signal field technicians ensure is in place? Correct Answer: Temporary traffic
control (TTC)
What is NOT a common type of truck used for traffic signal maintenance? Correct
Answer: dump truck
Traffic signals can be attached to Mast Arms using which of the following?
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct |Latest
Update
Check for proper operating DC voltage, check for the absence of red on a phase that does not
have green, yellow, or walk, check on a simultaneous are functions that are provided by both -
Correct Answer: CMU and MMU
What organization has established requirements for PPE in certain working situations?
Correct Answer: OSHA/CCOHS
Which of the following certifications must be attained first? Correct Answer: Traffic signal Tech.
Level 1
Upgrades or revisions to the traffic signal are the responsibility of whom? Correct
Answer: professional engineer
What is NOT an example of documentation that can limit the liability of the technician and/or
agency? Correct Answer: NTCIP
What is the single most important focus that the field technician should have? Correct Answer:
safety
For many agencies, what is the least amount of technicians required to perform work with an
aerial lift? Correct Answer: 2
What is NOT true when it comes to dealing with the public? Correct Answer: If you are unsure
of the answer, give them the incorrect information so you can keep working
What is NOT a function of a modern traffic signal controller? Correct Answer:
Processing when a vehicle has run a red light and informing the police
, What was a major drawback with the first traffic signal controllers? Correct Answer:
Maintaining the mechanical parts
When did standardization of controllers become established in the United States and
Canada? Correct Answer: 1970s
What was limited by the fourth proprietary connector used with the NEMA TS-1?
Correct Answer: the type of replacement model
Which type of controller utilizes a high speed data channel between all major equipment to
maximize the functionality and expandability of the controller assembly? Correct Answer:
NEMA TS-2 Type 1
What greatly reduced wire connections in the controller cabinet with the use of the RS-
485 with the SDLC? Correct Answer: Bus interface unit
What was the intent of developing the ATC specifications? Correct Answer: To have an open
architecture hardware and software platform for ITS application
Which agency developed a communications protocol for ITS systems, field devices and software
so basic functionality should be interchangeable regardless of the manufacturer? Correct
Answer: NTCIP
Before beginning work that requires workers or vehicles to be in or over the roadway, what
should traffic signal field technicians ensure is in place? Correct Answer: Temporary traffic
control (TTC)
What is NOT a common type of truck used for traffic signal maintenance? Correct
Answer: dump truck
Traffic signals can be attached to Mast Arms using which of the following?
