NWSA TTT-1 Written Test. Latest
edition 2026-2027. Questions &
Correct Answers. Graded A
A gin pole, by definition, is a device unique to the telecommunications
industry that allows head room above the highest fixed point on a structure
to lift loads. T or F - ANSTrue
a good rule of thumb is to stay 6 feet or more away from the centerline of
an active antenna. T or F - ANSTrue
A vertical life line shall have a minimum breaking strength of _______ lbs. -
ANS5,000 lbs. (this is 5,000 lbs. per person attached to the line)
According to the regulations and standards there are two levels of
Maximum Permissible Exposure. Which group is allowed the highest level
of exposure? - ANSIndustry workers (workers use RF monitors to control
exposure, the general public could be exposed constantly without recovery)
All cranes must have a posted load chart visible from the Operator's
station. - ANSTrue (per OSHA standards)
An antenna that can transmit 360° - ANSomni-directional
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, An RF monitor should be worn in areas of unknown RF exposure. T or F -
ANSTrue
at minimum, how often should a competent rigger have refresher training? -
ANSrefresher training every 2 years (rescue practice is annual)
due to the resonance frequency and the high power of broadcast antennas,
over exposure is almost always a problem. T or F - ANSTrue (the
wavelength emitted by broadcast frequency, especially FM signal, is the
same size as the human body)
exposure to ionizing radiation does what to the human body? -
ANSpermanently changes cells
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? -
ANSBefore each job
if a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 6,600 lbs, and a bowline knot
is tied to make a lifting eye, what is the maximum gross load that can be
lifted? - ANS660 lbs (10% of breaking strength)
if a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 7,600 lbs, what is the
maximum gross load that can be lifted? - ANS760 lbs (7,600÷10=760///10%
of the breaking strength)
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edition 2026-2027. Questions &
Correct Answers. Graded A
A gin pole, by definition, is a device unique to the telecommunications
industry that allows head room above the highest fixed point on a structure
to lift loads. T or F - ANSTrue
a good rule of thumb is to stay 6 feet or more away from the centerline of
an active antenna. T or F - ANSTrue
A vertical life line shall have a minimum breaking strength of _______ lbs. -
ANS5,000 lbs. (this is 5,000 lbs. per person attached to the line)
According to the regulations and standards there are two levels of
Maximum Permissible Exposure. Which group is allowed the highest level
of exposure? - ANSIndustry workers (workers use RF monitors to control
exposure, the general public could be exposed constantly without recovery)
All cranes must have a posted load chart visible from the Operator's
station. - ANSTrue (per OSHA standards)
An antenna that can transmit 360° - ANSomni-directional
1
, An RF monitor should be worn in areas of unknown RF exposure. T or F -
ANSTrue
at minimum, how often should a competent rigger have refresher training? -
ANSrefresher training every 2 years (rescue practice is annual)
due to the resonance frequency and the high power of broadcast antennas,
over exposure is almost always a problem. T or F - ANSTrue (the
wavelength emitted by broadcast frequency, especially FM signal, is the
same size as the human body)
exposure to ionizing radiation does what to the human body? -
ANSpermanently changes cells
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? -
ANSBefore each job
if a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 6,600 lbs, and a bowline knot
is tied to make a lifting eye, what is the maximum gross load that can be
lifted? - ANS660 lbs (10% of breaking strength)
if a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 7,600 lbs, what is the
maximum gross load that can be lifted? - ANS760 lbs (7,600÷10=760///10%
of the breaking strength)
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