Telecom Tower Technician 1 Exam Preparation With
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The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Support part of the weight and vertical forces
What is the minimum force that a work positioning system
anchorage must be able to withstand? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 times the
arresting force or 3,000 lbs
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present,
what order are the components installed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Flat
washer, lock washer, then nut
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings
shall always be attached where? - CORRECT ANSWER-At a panel point
around the leg
A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Any Source
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,When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy
absorber, what is the maximum pull out distance? - CORRECT ANSWER-
4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Daily
What does a tag person do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Applied pressure on
the tag rope to controls the load
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To raise and lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on
the Capstan, it is important to wear what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Shuts off flow of electricity, senses a short circuit, and
prevents electrocution
Which of the following is not a component of the gross load? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tag Force
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, What motion indicates retract the boom - CORRECT ANSWER-Both fists
in front of your body with your thumbs pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-To change the
direction of the load, jump or tag line from horizontal to vertical
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Provides weight allowing the load line to treturn the ground
If the operator and signal person cannot see each other,
what other way can they communicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Radios
What type of antenna is used to transmit signal from tower to
tower? - CORRECT ANSWER-Microwave dish
For all power lines rated 50kv, the minimum clearance between the
lines and any part of the crane or load shall be - CORRECT ANSWER-20
feet
What is a crown block? - CORRECT ANSWER-An upper sheave assembly
on top of a structure
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Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers|
Brand New Version!
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Support part of the weight and vertical forces
What is the minimum force that a work positioning system
anchorage must be able to withstand? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 times the
arresting force or 3,000 lbs
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present,
what order are the components installed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Flat
washer, lock washer, then nut
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings
shall always be attached where? - CORRECT ANSWER-At a panel point
around the leg
A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Any Source
1|Page
,When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy
absorber, what is the maximum pull out distance? - CORRECT ANSWER-
4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Daily
What does a tag person do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Applied pressure on
the tag rope to controls the load
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To raise and lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on
the Capstan, it is important to wear what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Shuts off flow of electricity, senses a short circuit, and
prevents electrocution
Which of the following is not a component of the gross load? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tag Force
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, What motion indicates retract the boom - CORRECT ANSWER-Both fists
in front of your body with your thumbs pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-To change the
direction of the load, jump or tag line from horizontal to vertical
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Provides weight allowing the load line to treturn the ground
If the operator and signal person cannot see each other,
what other way can they communicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Radios
What type of antenna is used to transmit signal from tower to
tower? - CORRECT ANSWER-Microwave dish
For all power lines rated 50kv, the minimum clearance between the
lines and any part of the crane or load shall be - CORRECT ANSWER-20
feet
What is a crown block? - CORRECT ANSWER-An upper sheave assembly
on top of a structure
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