TELECOM TOWER TECHNICIAN EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1. What is the minimum height from a lower surface or ground where fall protection must
be used according to industry standards?
6 feet
2. What do the letters LOTO stand for?
Lockout Tagout
3. What is the maximum arresting force allowed to the human body according to
regulations?
1,800 lbs.
4. At a minimum, how often must a Competent Rescuer have refresher training?
1 year
5. When using a synthetic rope for lifting loads every day, how often should the rope be
inspected?
Daily
6. When is a trained designated person necessary for crane operations near power lines?
When a crane can physically enter a power line restricted area
7. Which government organization regulates tower lighting?
FAA
8. When completing tower demolition, what must you have in place before starting the
job?
Demolition permit
,9. What is a tag line?
A separate rope attached to the load being lifted
10. If the wire rope load line on a base mounted hoist has a breaking strength of 21,500 lbs.,
what is the actual working load limit when lifting personnel?
4,300 lbs.
11. Is it correct to use a carabiner manufactured for PPE in lifting loads?
False
12. What minimum force must a non-engineered anchor be able to withstand for fall
protection use?
5,000 lbs.
13. When operating a Capstan Hoist or tagging the load, what is important to wear?
Gloves
14. Must an operator take a stop signal from anyone during the operation?
True
15. The basket slings on a pole perform what function?
Support part of the weight and horizontal loads
16. Do all knots work equally well to tie off a load rope during Capstan lifting operations?
False
, 17. What are the two methods of measuring guy wire tensions?
Direct and Indirect
18. The bridle slings on the pole perform what function?
Controls the stability and keeps pole vertical
19. What does a tag person do?
Applies pressure on the tag rope to control the load
20. The Operator and Signal person should be familiar with what?
All of the above (Vernacular, Standards, Hand Signals)
21. What are some of the working parts of a hoist?
All of the above (Hydraulic Motor, Pump, Control Levers)
22. What is a crown block?
An upper sheave assembly on top of a structure
23. Which of these terms identifies a Self-Support tower component?
Horizontal member
24. Is the outer sheath of a synthetic endless sling part of the sling's strength?
False
25. What term is used to describe the rules written by the Department of Labor?
Regulations
1. What is the minimum height from a lower surface or ground where fall protection must
be used according to industry standards?
6 feet
2. What do the letters LOTO stand for?
Lockout Tagout
3. What is the maximum arresting force allowed to the human body according to
regulations?
1,800 lbs.
4. At a minimum, how often must a Competent Rescuer have refresher training?
1 year
5. When using a synthetic rope for lifting loads every day, how often should the rope be
inspected?
Daily
6. When is a trained designated person necessary for crane operations near power lines?
When a crane can physically enter a power line restricted area
7. Which government organization regulates tower lighting?
FAA
8. When completing tower demolition, what must you have in place before starting the
job?
Demolition permit
,9. What is a tag line?
A separate rope attached to the load being lifted
10. If the wire rope load line on a base mounted hoist has a breaking strength of 21,500 lbs.,
what is the actual working load limit when lifting personnel?
4,300 lbs.
11. Is it correct to use a carabiner manufactured for PPE in lifting loads?
False
12. What minimum force must a non-engineered anchor be able to withstand for fall
protection use?
5,000 lbs.
13. When operating a Capstan Hoist or tagging the load, what is important to wear?
Gloves
14. Must an operator take a stop signal from anyone during the operation?
True
15. The basket slings on a pole perform what function?
Support part of the weight and horizontal loads
16. Do all knots work equally well to tie off a load rope during Capstan lifting operations?
False
, 17. What are the two methods of measuring guy wire tensions?
Direct and Indirect
18. The bridle slings on the pole perform what function?
Controls the stability and keeps pole vertical
19. What does a tag person do?
Applies pressure on the tag rope to control the load
20. The Operator and Signal person should be familiar with what?
All of the above (Vernacular, Standards, Hand Signals)
21. What are some of the working parts of a hoist?
All of the above (Hydraulic Motor, Pump, Control Levers)
22. What is a crown block?
An upper sheave assembly on top of a structure
23. Which of these terms identifies a Self-Support tower component?
Horizontal member
24. Is the outer sheath of a synthetic endless sling part of the sling's strength?
False
25. What term is used to describe the rules written by the Department of Labor?
Regulations
