WORK ZONE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC
CONTROL TECH PRE-QUIZ
QUESTIONS & ACCURATE
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALL PASSED
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should the
flagger stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone? - Correct Answer ✔✔ on the
shoulder adjacent ti traffic being controlled
How many orange and black TTC signs should there be in each direction on a 2-way, 2-
lane rural roadway? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway what
should the signs spacing be - Correct Answer ✔✔ 500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed urban
roadway? - Correct Answer ✔✔ 350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted - Correct Answer
✔✔ on the left hand side of the highway
Taper length refers to: - Correct Answer ✔✔ the distance required to safely route traffic
from one lane to another
The taper length is based upon: - Correct Answer ✔✔ width of the lane closed and
speed of the roadway
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be: - Correct
Answer ✔✔ equal in feet to the speed limit
On a barricade, if the stripes start at the upper right side and angle down to the lower
left side; - Correct Answer ✔✔ traffic should pass to the left
At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be: - Correct
Answer ✔✔ retoreflectorized and have at least two white bands/stripes and at least 28"
tall
On a rural, 2-lane road, where would you place the flagger in respect to the beginning of
a taper for a closed lane? - Correct Answer ✔✔ at the beginning of the taper
The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
, Flags may be used in which of the following situations? - Correct Answer ✔✔
emergencies
If used at night, the flag needs not to be retoreflectorized as long as the flagger station
is floodlit. - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
When flagging at a spot obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the shoulder
opposite the barricaded section to operate effectively - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
During nighttime conditions, arrow boards needs to be reduced in brightness - Correct
Answer ✔✔ true
Which factors should you consider in formulating a TTC plan? - Correct Answer ✔✔
type of work to be done
traffic volume
traffic speed
school bus routes
The rerouting of traffic onto a temporary bypass road is known as a: - Correct Answer
✔✔ diversion
Parking signs are classified as: - Correct Answer ✔✔ regulatory
Pavement markings no longer needed should be removed by: - Correct Answer ✔✔
grinding
A TTC zone should be checked: - Correct Answer ✔✔ routinely
Traffic control devices include: - Correct Answer ✔✔ Signs
Signals
pavement markings
The Federal Highway Administration's national standard for traffic control devices is the:
- Correct Answer ✔✔ Manual of uniform traffic control devices
In the manual, an Option condition is on that is: - Correct Answer ✔✔ a statement of a
permissive condition
A TTC plan is a: - Correct Answer ✔✔ temporary traffic control plan
The MUTCD states that individuals responsible for the implementation of TTC
measures should: - Correct Answer ✔✔ be trained and/or certified
TTC principles and procedures include: - Correct Answer ✔✔ traffic safety, movement,
and guidance
CONTROL TECH PRE-QUIZ
QUESTIONS & ACCURATE
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALL PASSED
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should the
flagger stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone? - Correct Answer ✔✔ on the
shoulder adjacent ti traffic being controlled
How many orange and black TTC signs should there be in each direction on a 2-way, 2-
lane rural roadway? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway what
should the signs spacing be - Correct Answer ✔✔ 500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed urban
roadway? - Correct Answer ✔✔ 350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted - Correct Answer
✔✔ on the left hand side of the highway
Taper length refers to: - Correct Answer ✔✔ the distance required to safely route traffic
from one lane to another
The taper length is based upon: - Correct Answer ✔✔ width of the lane closed and
speed of the roadway
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be: - Correct
Answer ✔✔ equal in feet to the speed limit
On a barricade, if the stripes start at the upper right side and angle down to the lower
left side; - Correct Answer ✔✔ traffic should pass to the left
At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be: - Correct
Answer ✔✔ retoreflectorized and have at least two white bands/stripes and at least 28"
tall
On a rural, 2-lane road, where would you place the flagger in respect to the beginning of
a taper for a closed lane? - Correct Answer ✔✔ at the beginning of the taper
The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
, Flags may be used in which of the following situations? - Correct Answer ✔✔
emergencies
If used at night, the flag needs not to be retoreflectorized as long as the flagger station
is floodlit. - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
When flagging at a spot obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the shoulder
opposite the barricaded section to operate effectively - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
During nighttime conditions, arrow boards needs to be reduced in brightness - Correct
Answer ✔✔ true
Which factors should you consider in formulating a TTC plan? - Correct Answer ✔✔
type of work to be done
traffic volume
traffic speed
school bus routes
The rerouting of traffic onto a temporary bypass road is known as a: - Correct Answer
✔✔ diversion
Parking signs are classified as: - Correct Answer ✔✔ regulatory
Pavement markings no longer needed should be removed by: - Correct Answer ✔✔
grinding
A TTC zone should be checked: - Correct Answer ✔✔ routinely
Traffic control devices include: - Correct Answer ✔✔ Signs
Signals
pavement markings
The Federal Highway Administration's national standard for traffic control devices is the:
- Correct Answer ✔✔ Manual of uniform traffic control devices
In the manual, an Option condition is on that is: - Correct Answer ✔✔ a statement of a
permissive condition
A TTC plan is a: - Correct Answer ✔✔ temporary traffic control plan
The MUTCD states that individuals responsible for the implementation of TTC
measures should: - Correct Answer ✔✔ be trained and/or certified
TTC principles and procedures include: - Correct Answer ✔✔ traffic safety, movement,
and guidance
