TELECOM TOWER TECHNICIAN UPDATED
SCRIPT 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage
must be able to withstand? Answer: 2 times the arresting force or 3,000
lbs
● What term identifies a monopole component? Answer: Base flange
● All antennas are presumed active Answer: True
● When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are
the components installed? Answer: 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?
Answer: 4 ft
● For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall
always be attached where? Answer: At a panel point around the leg
, ● A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? Answer:
Any source
● When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what
is the maximum pull out distance? Answer: 4 feet
● How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection?
Answer: Daily
● What do the letters LOTO stand for? Answer: Lockout Tagout
● What does a tag person do? Answer: Applied pressure on the tag rope
to controls the load
● A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? Answer: To raise
and lower loads
● When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it
is important to wear what? Answer: Gloves
● What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? Answer:
Shuts off flow of electricity, senses a short circuit, and prevents
electricution
SCRIPT 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage
must be able to withstand? Answer: 2 times the arresting force or 3,000
lbs
● What term identifies a monopole component? Answer: Base flange
● All antennas are presumed active Answer: True
● When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are
the components installed? Answer: 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?
Answer: 4 ft
● For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall
always be attached where? Answer: At a panel point around the leg
, ● A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? Answer:
Any source
● When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what
is the maximum pull out distance? Answer: 4 feet
● How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection?
Answer: Daily
● What do the letters LOTO stand for? Answer: Lockout Tagout
● What does a tag person do? Answer: Applied pressure on the tag rope
to controls the load
● A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? Answer: To raise
and lower loads
● When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it
is important to wear what? Answer: Gloves
● What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? Answer:
Shuts off flow of electricity, senses a short circuit, and prevents
electricution
