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2026 TELECOM TOWER TECH 1 EXAM
COMPLETE (210) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|TOP-RATED A+.
TELECOM
Prepare for the Telecom Tower Tech 1 Exam with this concise
study resource covering tower safety, installation procedures,
and technical troubleshooting. It reinforces key concepts and
supports effective exam preparation. Suitable for individuals
preparing for entry-level telecom tower technician certification.
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? ✓ ✓
...... 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? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... 2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Base flange
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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
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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
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Which of the following is not a component of the gross load?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Tag force
What motion indicates retract the boom ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Both fists in front of your body with your thumbs
pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? ✓ ✓ ...... 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?
✓ ✓ ...... 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? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Radios
The three main components that make up a fall arrest
system are ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Anchorage, Full
body Harness, and connectors
2026 TELECOM TOWER TECH 1 EXAM
COMPLETE (210) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|TOP-RATED A+.
TELECOM
Prepare for the Telecom Tower Tech 1 Exam with this concise
study resource covering tower safety, installation procedures,
and technical troubleshooting. It reinforces key concepts and
supports effective exam preparation. Suitable for individuals
preparing for entry-level telecom tower technician certification.
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? ✓ ✓
...... 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? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... 2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Base flange
, Page 2 of 37
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
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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
, Page 4 of 37
Which of the following is not a component of the gross load?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Tag force
What motion indicates retract the boom ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Both fists in front of your body with your thumbs
pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? ✓ ✓ ...... 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?
✓ ✓ ...... 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? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Radios
The three main components that make up a fall arrest
system are ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Anchorage, Full
body Harness, and connectors
