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TELECOM TOWER TECHNICIAN 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
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TELECOM TOWER TECHNICIAN 1 EXAM QUESTIONSThe basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? - Answers- Support part of the
weight and vertical forces
What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage must be able to
withstand? - Answers- 2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? - Answers- Base flange
All antennas are presumed active - Answers- True
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what is the maximum
pull out distance? - Answers- 4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? - Answers- Daily
What do the letters LOTO stand for? - Answers- Lockout Tagout
What does a tag person do? - Answers- Applied pressure on the tag rope to controls
the load
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? - Answers- To raise and lower
loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it is important to
wear what? - Answers- Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? - Answers- Shuts off flow of
electricity, senses a short circuit, and prevents electricution
Which of the following is not a component of the gross load? - Answers- Tag force
What motion indicates retract the boom - Answers- Both fists in front of your body with
your thumbs pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? - Answers- To change the direction of the load, jump or
tag line from horizontal to vertical
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations? - Answers- Provides weight
allowing the load line to treturn the ground
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are the components
installed? - Answers- Flat washer, lock washer, then nut
, If you have a 16 ft ladder leaning against a building wall, how many feet from the wall
does the base need to be to provide the correct slope? - Answers- 4 ft
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always be attached
where? - Answers- At a panel point around the leg
A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? - Answers- Any source
If the operator and signal person cannot see each other, what other way can they
communicate? - Answers- Radios
The three main components that make up a fall arrest system are - Answers-
Anchorage, Full body Harness, and connectors
What type of antenna is used to transmit signal from tower to tower? - Answers-
Microwave dish
For all power lines rated 50kv, the minimum clearance between the lines and any part of
the crane or load shall be - Answers- 20 feet
All cranes must have a posted load chat visible from the operators station? - Answers-
True
How often must a fire extinguisher be inspected by a qualified person? - Answers-
Annually
What is a crown block? - Answers- An upper sheave assembly on top of a structure
When using a fall restraint system, what is the minimum anchorage allowed? -
Answers- 1000 lbs
When using a y-lanyard attached to your back d-ring, at what height should the
connection to your anchorage take place? - Answers- Shoulder level or above
A company's health, safety and environment policy should be a combination of labor
regulation and ? - Answers- Industry standards
How many pounds force is one kilo Newton? - Answers- 225 lbs
Who is the third part group that approves and endorses standards? - Answers-
American national standards institute (ANSI)
When tagging a load, who will tell you when to stop tagging? - Answers- The capstan
operator and tower crew
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