Rhode Island Telecommunications System Technician (TST) License Exam QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES JUST RELEASED

Rhode Island Telecommunications System
Technician (TST) License Exam QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
JUST RELEASED


SECTION 1: LICENSING AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (Questions 1–60)

Question 1
What is the primary legal document that defines the three major forms of telecommunication
licenses in Rhode Island?
A) Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training guidelines
B) Rhode Island General Laws, Title 5, Chapter 70
C) The National Electrical Code
D) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The establishment of the Telecommunications System Contractor (TSC),
Telecommunications Systems Technician (TST), and Telecommunications System Limited Installer
(TSLI) licenses is codified in the Rhode Island General Laws, specifically Title 5 (Businesses and
Professions), Chapter 70 (Telecommunications) .

Question 2
According to Rhode Island law, under what condition must a Telecommunications Systems
Technician (TST) perform their work?
A) Independently, as a licensed professional
B) Under the supervision of a Telecommunications System Contractor (TSC)
C) Under the supervision of a Telecommunications System Limited Installer (TSLI)
D) Without any supervision requirement

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-70-5 requires that all work performed by a TST shall be under the
supervision of the holder of a TSC license. A TST cannot work independently .

Question 3
How many registered apprentices can a single TST or TSC license holder directly supervise at

,one time?
A) No more than one
B) No more than two
C) No more than four
D) An unlimited number, as long as they are registered

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Rhode Island General Laws place a clear limit on supervision ratios to ensure
safety and proper training, stating that no more than two registered telecommunications
apprentices can be directly supervised by a single TSC or TST license holder .

Question 4
What are the three major forms of telecommunication licenses issued in Rhode Island? (Select
all that apply)
A) Telecommunications System Contractor (TSC)
B) Telecommunications Systems Technician (TST)
C) Telecommunications System Limited Installer (TSLI)
D) Telecommunications Master Electrician (TME)

Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-70-5 establishes three major forms of license: Telecommunications
System Contractor (TSC), Telecommunications Systems Technician (TST), and
Telecommunications System Limited Installer (TSLI) .

Question 5
An applicant for TSC license who holds no equivalent out-of-state license must show evidence of
how many years of verifiable and continuous contracting experience?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years

Correct Answer: C
Rationale: R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-70-5 requires applicants for TSC license who hold no equivalent
out-of-state license to show evidence of three years of verifiable and continuous contracting
experience immediately preceding the date of application .

Question 6
An applicant who does not meet the experience or out-of-state license qualifications for TSC
must have been licensed as a Rhode Island TST for a minimum of how many consecutive years?
A) 1 year

,B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years

Correct Answer: C
Rationale: R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-70-5 provides a pathway: applicants who do not meet other
qualifications shall have been licensed as a Rhode Island telecommunication systems technician
for a minimum of three consecutive years to qualify for the TSC examination .

Question 7
What is the minimum age requirement for a telecommunications license applicant in Rhode
Island?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) No age requirement

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regulation 260-RICR-30-15-11.4 requires applicants to be at least eighteen (18) years
of age .

Question 8
How many working days prior to the examination date must applications for examination be
received by the Department of Labor and Training?
A) 5 working days
B) 10 working days
C) 15 working days
D) 30 working days

Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 260-RICR-30-15-11.4 requires applications for examination to be received by the
Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation at least fifteen (15)
working days prior to the examination date .

Question 9
What is the passing grade for the TST examination?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%

, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-70-11(c) states that in no case will a passing grade be considered
less than seventy percent (70%) of the total score within any one category .

Question 10
What score range allows an applicant to request a review of their failed examination?
A) 50-60%
B) 60-70%
C) 65-75%
D) Any failing score

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to 260-RICR-30-15-11.4, applicants who score between 60% and 70% have
the right to request a review. Those scoring below 60% are designated as "Fail" without review
rights .

Question 11
When must applications for license renewal be made?
A) 15 days prior to expiration
B) 30 days prior to expiration
C) 60 days prior to expiration
D) On the expiration date

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 260-RICR-30-15-11.4 requires application for renewal of license to be made thirty
(30) days prior to the expiration date, which is the last day of the licensee's birth month .

Question 12
If a license has lapsed, how long does the licensee have to renew without re-examination?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 5 years

Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 260-RICR-30-15-11.4 states that a license that has lapsed may be renewed within
two (2) years from the date of expiration without re-examination, upon payment of the required
fee .

Question 13
For an out-of-state applicant for TST license who holds an equivalent license from another state,
what is the requirement?