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NWSA Tower Technician Training Level 2 (TT2) Certification
Exam ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
NWSA TT2 Exam Content Areas (Reference Outline)
Based on NWSA Candidate Handbook and ANSI/ASSP A10.48-2023:
Domain Approximate Weight
Safety and Health (including RF, electrical, LOTO, PPE) 30-35%
Tower Structures (guyed, self-supporting, monopole, rooftop) 15-20%
Hoisting Equipment and Rigging (gin poles, capstan, load charts) 20-25%
Installation, Maintenance, and Modification 15-20%
Climbing, Rescue, and Fall Protection 10-15%
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1. A TT2 technician arrives at a job site and notices that a critical piece of rigging hardware has no visible
load rating markings. What should the technician do?
A) Use the hardware and estimate the load rating
B) Remove the hardware from service until it can be properly rated or replaced
C) Paint the hardware so the markings are restored
D) Use the hardware only for lighter lifts
Answer: B
Rationale: All rigging hardware must have legible load ratings. Unmarked hardware is unsafe and must
be removed from service.
2. Before ascending a guyed tower, the TT2 technician must verify which of the following?
A) The client billing approval has been obtained
B) A site-specific safety and rescue plan has been reviewed
C) The weather forecast for the next week is favorable
D) All antennas have been removed from the tower
Answer: B
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Rationale: A site-specific safety and rescue plan is required to address hazards, access, and emergency
procedures before any ascent .
3. The TT2 technician discovers a frayed section of rope on the capstan hoist during the pre-use
inspection. What is the correct action?
A) Continue using the rope since the fraying is only cosmetic
B) Tag the rope out of service and replace it
C) Wrap tape around the frayed section to prevent further damage
D) Reduce the load weight and continue carefully
Answer: B
Rationale: Damaged rope compromises hoisting safety and must be removed from service immediately .
4. When performing a rescue using a controlled descent device, the TT2 technician must ensure the
device is:
A) Rated for single-person loads only
B) Compatible with the rope diameter and load rating
C) Attached below the victim
D) Made by the same manufacturer as the harness
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Answer: B
Rationale: Descent devices must be compatible with the rope and rated for the combined load to ensure
safe controlled lowering .
5. Which of the following is the primary difference between a TT1 and TT2 technician?
A) TT2 technicians perform only ground operations
B) TT2 technicians can perform intermediate rigging, rescue, and installation tasks independently
C) TT2 technicians require direct supervision at all times
D) TT2 technicians are not required to wear fall protection
Answer: B
Rationale: TT2 certification focuses on intermediate-level skills, including independent rigging, rescue,
and installation responsibilities beyond entry-level TT1 work .
6. A gin pole is being used to lift a 400-pound antenna. The technician notices that the gin pole is slightly
bent. What should be done?
A) Proceed because the bend does not affect vertical lifting
B) Use the gin pole for lighter loads only
C) Remove the gin pole from service and inspect or replace it
NWSA Tower Technician Training Level 2 (TT2) Certification
Exam ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
NWSA TT2 Exam Content Areas (Reference Outline)
Based on NWSA Candidate Handbook and ANSI/ASSP A10.48-2023:
Domain Approximate Weight
Safety and Health (including RF, electrical, LOTO, PPE) 30-35%
Tower Structures (guyed, self-supporting, monopole, rooftop) 15-20%
Hoisting Equipment and Rigging (gin poles, capstan, load charts) 20-25%
Installation, Maintenance, and Modification 15-20%
Climbing, Rescue, and Fall Protection 10-15%
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1. A TT2 technician arrives at a job site and notices that a critical piece of rigging hardware has no visible
load rating markings. What should the technician do?
A) Use the hardware and estimate the load rating
B) Remove the hardware from service until it can be properly rated or replaced
C) Paint the hardware so the markings are restored
D) Use the hardware only for lighter lifts
Answer: B
Rationale: All rigging hardware must have legible load ratings. Unmarked hardware is unsafe and must
be removed from service.
2. Before ascending a guyed tower, the TT2 technician must verify which of the following?
A) The client billing approval has been obtained
B) A site-specific safety and rescue plan has been reviewed
C) The weather forecast for the next week is favorable
D) All antennas have been removed from the tower
Answer: B
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Rationale: A site-specific safety and rescue plan is required to address hazards, access, and emergency
procedures before any ascent .
3. The TT2 technician discovers a frayed section of rope on the capstan hoist during the pre-use
inspection. What is the correct action?
A) Continue using the rope since the fraying is only cosmetic
B) Tag the rope out of service and replace it
C) Wrap tape around the frayed section to prevent further damage
D) Reduce the load weight and continue carefully
Answer: B
Rationale: Damaged rope compromises hoisting safety and must be removed from service immediately .
4. When performing a rescue using a controlled descent device, the TT2 technician must ensure the
device is:
A) Rated for single-person loads only
B) Compatible with the rope diameter and load rating
C) Attached below the victim
D) Made by the same manufacturer as the harness
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Answer: B
Rationale: Descent devices must be compatible with the rope and rated for the combined load to ensure
safe controlled lowering .
5. Which of the following is the primary difference between a TT1 and TT2 technician?
A) TT2 technicians perform only ground operations
B) TT2 technicians can perform intermediate rigging, rescue, and installation tasks independently
C) TT2 technicians require direct supervision at all times
D) TT2 technicians are not required to wear fall protection
Answer: B
Rationale: TT2 certification focuses on intermediate-level skills, including independent rigging, rescue,
and installation responsibilities beyond entry-level TT1 work .
6. A gin pole is being used to lift a 400-pound antenna. The technician notices that the gin pole is slightly
bent. What should be done?
A) Proceed because the bend does not affect vertical lifting
B) Use the gin pole for lighter loads only
C) Remove the gin pole from service and inspect or replace it
