ISMA EXAM 2 – TRAFFIC SIGNAL
TECHNICIAN II | ACTUAL QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED DETAILED
SOLUTIONS 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
What two instances are documentation required for a traffic
signal field technician? - ANS✔✔-Routine maintenance
Emergency repair
The "word" public usually represents the following
individuals (4): - ANS✔✔-Road users
Area residents / Property owners
Elected and appointed officials
The media
Several means of public interaction are (3): - ANS✔✔-Mail
or email
Telephone contact
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,Face to face meetings
When dealing with the public, keep in mind that the routines
of public users may be disrupted for periods of time during
construction. How should a traffic signal field technician
interact with the public? (5) - ANS✔✔-Always be polite
Be confident when speaking
Communicate clearly in understandable terminology
Don't argue or threaten
Don't provide information if you are uncertain of its accuracy.
Traffic signal controller units of todays traffic systems are
controlled by what? - ANS✔✔-Microprocessor
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,The traffic field technician is responsible for performing what
types of maintenance on signals? - ANS✔✔-Preventive and
Emergency
The single most important focus for the traffic signal field
technician is? - ANS✔✔-Safety
Three main categories of safety a traffic signal technician is
responsible for? - ANS✔✔-Safety of motorist and pedestrians
His or her own personal safety
Safety of public and personal property
Traffic signal field technicians perform several maintenance
and repair functions above the ground and roadway typically
using what two vehicles? - ANS✔✔-Bucket Truck
Aerial lift (platform truck)
While using a bucket truck or aerial lift what implement
provides proper protection for the user? - ANS✔✔-Protective
Harness What responsibilities (liability) does a Traffic signal
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, technician have while involved in repair, testing or
maintenance? - ANS✔✔-Legal liability
Dealing with the public
It is imperative that the traffic signal field technician
maintain comprehensive what of all the steps taken
during repair and maintenance of traffic signals? -
ANS✔✔-Documentation
The microprocessor is programmed to recognize what? -
ANS✔✔- Input requests from vehicle detection systems
A microprocessor takes appropriate action to control
intersection what? - ANS✔✔-Timing
A forerunner of the electronic controllers that we have today
was the? - ANS✔✔-Electro-mechanical controller
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TECHNICIAN II | ACTUAL QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED DETAILED
SOLUTIONS 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
What two instances are documentation required for a traffic
signal field technician? - ANS✔✔-Routine maintenance
Emergency repair
The "word" public usually represents the following
individuals (4): - ANS✔✔-Road users
Area residents / Property owners
Elected and appointed officials
The media
Several means of public interaction are (3): - ANS✔✔-Mail
or email
Telephone contact
Page | 1
,Face to face meetings
When dealing with the public, keep in mind that the routines
of public users may be disrupted for periods of time during
construction. How should a traffic signal field technician
interact with the public? (5) - ANS✔✔-Always be polite
Be confident when speaking
Communicate clearly in understandable terminology
Don't argue or threaten
Don't provide information if you are uncertain of its accuracy.
Traffic signal controller units of todays traffic systems are
controlled by what? - ANS✔✔-Microprocessor
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,The traffic field technician is responsible for performing what
types of maintenance on signals? - ANS✔✔-Preventive and
Emergency
The single most important focus for the traffic signal field
technician is? - ANS✔✔-Safety
Three main categories of safety a traffic signal technician is
responsible for? - ANS✔✔-Safety of motorist and pedestrians
His or her own personal safety
Safety of public and personal property
Traffic signal field technicians perform several maintenance
and repair functions above the ground and roadway typically
using what two vehicles? - ANS✔✔-Bucket Truck
Aerial lift (platform truck)
While using a bucket truck or aerial lift what implement
provides proper protection for the user? - ANS✔✔-Protective
Harness What responsibilities (liability) does a Traffic signal
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, technician have while involved in repair, testing or
maintenance? - ANS✔✔-Legal liability
Dealing with the public
It is imperative that the traffic signal field technician
maintain comprehensive what of all the steps taken
during repair and maintenance of traffic signals? -
ANS✔✔-Documentation
The microprocessor is programmed to recognize what? -
ANS✔✔- Input requests from vehicle detection systems
A microprocessor takes appropriate action to control
intersection what? - ANS✔✔-Timing
A forerunner of the electronic controllers that we have today
was the? - ANS✔✔-Electro-mechanical controller
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