IMSA Traffic Signal Technician 1
IMSA - answer The International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) is the
oldest known association of its kind in the world. The
organization originated in 1896 and counts Thomas A. Edison
and the Edison Electric Company among its esteemed
members. Today, IMSA certifies tens of thousands of
technicians and stands as the most regarded name in public
safety.
First recorded attempt of regulating traffic flow with a mechanical signal? (where, when,
who, how) - answer Where: London, England
When: 1868
Who: J.P. Knight, railway engineer
How: Featured rotating arms with symbols indicating stop and go
Pivotal milestone of traffic signal? (Where, when, who, how) - answer Where: Salt Lake
City
When: 1912
Who: Lester Wire, Salt Lake City policeman
How: First electric traffic signal with red and green lights and buzzer to guide vehicles
Significant breakthrough of traffic signal (Where, when, who, how) - answerWhere:
Detroit
When: 1920
Who: William Potts, Detroit police officer
How: Introduced concept of amber (yellow) light, adding a crucial buffer
Garrett Augustus Morgan - answerAfrican American inventor, invented three position
signal to add a warning position (1923, patented). Also invented a gas mask to protect
firefighters
NEMA - answerNational Electrical Manufacturers Association - Founded in 1926,
neutral forum of members made up of business leaders, electrical experts, engineers,
scientists, technicians. ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization
IMSA - answerInternational Municipal Signal Association
NESC - answerNational Electrical Safety Code - general requirements, safety rules for
installation and maintenance of electric supply stations, equipment, communication
lines, etc
CALTRANS/170 - answerCalifornia Dept. of Transportation
, ITE - answerInstitute of Transportation Engineers
ATCC - answerAdvanced Transportation Controller Cabinet
ATC - answerAdvanced Transportation Controller
SDS - answerSafety Data Sheets
Purpose of Safety Data Sheets - answerOffer safety information for chemicals you may
use in your work environment, 16 sections, UN adopted Globally Harmonized System of
Classification of Labeling & chemicals in 2003
NEC - answerNational Electrical Code Handbook - provides detailed interpretations etc
to accompany the National Electric Code. Published by NFPA - National Fire Protection
Association
Which document determines the hierarchy of utilities on a utility pole? - answerNESC
Part 4 of the ____ determines all guidance for traffic signals? - answerMUTCD
What does OSHA stand for? - answerOccupational Safety and Health Administration
Who published the NEC? - answerNational Fire Protection Association
3 common causes of accidents - answer1) Driver mistakes or distractions
2) Failures or malfunction sin vehicle equipment
3) Adverse weather conditions
Negligence - answerFailure to exercise a reasonable standard of care
Gross negligence - answerSevere level of carelessness, substantial risk of harm not
exercised even the most minimal level of care
Which statement about negligence is correct?
a) Failure to use exact care in one's actions
b) Failure to use reasonable care in one's actions
c) Failure to act in one's best interest
d) Failure to act on behalf of the public - answerB: Failure to use reasonable care in
one's actions
A technician was sent out to an intersection to replace a broken traffic signal head.
When he arrived on the scene, he realizes he does not have the proper hardware to
reinstall the fixture. He only secures the fixture with two screws and leaves for the
evening and forgets to come back to complete the repair. The fixture falls on a car and
causes a serious accident with injuries. This is a what? - answerGross negligence
IMSA - answer The International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) is the
oldest known association of its kind in the world. The
organization originated in 1896 and counts Thomas A. Edison
and the Edison Electric Company among its esteemed
members. Today, IMSA certifies tens of thousands of
technicians and stands as the most regarded name in public
safety.
First recorded attempt of regulating traffic flow with a mechanical signal? (where, when,
who, how) - answer Where: London, England
When: 1868
Who: J.P. Knight, railway engineer
How: Featured rotating arms with symbols indicating stop and go
Pivotal milestone of traffic signal? (Where, when, who, how) - answer Where: Salt Lake
City
When: 1912
Who: Lester Wire, Salt Lake City policeman
How: First electric traffic signal with red and green lights and buzzer to guide vehicles
Significant breakthrough of traffic signal (Where, when, who, how) - answerWhere:
Detroit
When: 1920
Who: William Potts, Detroit police officer
How: Introduced concept of amber (yellow) light, adding a crucial buffer
Garrett Augustus Morgan - answerAfrican American inventor, invented three position
signal to add a warning position (1923, patented). Also invented a gas mask to protect
firefighters
NEMA - answerNational Electrical Manufacturers Association - Founded in 1926,
neutral forum of members made up of business leaders, electrical experts, engineers,
scientists, technicians. ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization
IMSA - answerInternational Municipal Signal Association
NESC - answerNational Electrical Safety Code - general requirements, safety rules for
installation and maintenance of electric supply stations, equipment, communication
lines, etc
CALTRANS/170 - answerCalifornia Dept. of Transportation
, ITE - answerInstitute of Transportation Engineers
ATCC - answerAdvanced Transportation Controller Cabinet
ATC - answerAdvanced Transportation Controller
SDS - answerSafety Data Sheets
Purpose of Safety Data Sheets - answerOffer safety information for chemicals you may
use in your work environment, 16 sections, UN adopted Globally Harmonized System of
Classification of Labeling & chemicals in 2003
NEC - answerNational Electrical Code Handbook - provides detailed interpretations etc
to accompany the National Electric Code. Published by NFPA - National Fire Protection
Association
Which document determines the hierarchy of utilities on a utility pole? - answerNESC
Part 4 of the ____ determines all guidance for traffic signals? - answerMUTCD
What does OSHA stand for? - answerOccupational Safety and Health Administration
Who published the NEC? - answerNational Fire Protection Association
3 common causes of accidents - answer1) Driver mistakes or distractions
2) Failures or malfunction sin vehicle equipment
3) Adverse weather conditions
Negligence - answerFailure to exercise a reasonable standard of care
Gross negligence - answerSevere level of carelessness, substantial risk of harm not
exercised even the most minimal level of care
Which statement about negligence is correct?
a) Failure to use exact care in one's actions
b) Failure to use reasonable care in one's actions
c) Failure to act in one's best interest
d) Failure to act on behalf of the public - answerB: Failure to use reasonable care in
one's actions
A technician was sent out to an intersection to replace a broken traffic signal head.
When he arrived on the scene, he realizes he does not have the proper hardware to
reinstall the fixture. He only secures the fixture with two screws and leaves for the
evening and forgets to come back to complete the repair. The fixture falls on a car and
causes a serious accident with injuries. This is a what? - answerGross negligence
