IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I Study
Guide (2025)
Which document determines the hierarchy of utilities on a utility pole? – answer NESC
Part four of the _________ determines all the guidance for traffic signals. – answer
MUTCD
What does OSHA stand for? - answer Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Who published the NEC? - answer National Fire Protection Association
Which statement about negligence is correct? - answer Failure to use reasonable care
in one's actions
A technician was sent out to an intersection to replace a broken traffic signal ahead.
When he arrived on the scene, he realizes he does not have the proper hardware to
reinstall the fixture. He only secures the fixture with two screws and leaves for the
evening and forgets to come back to complete the repair. The fixture falls on a car and
causes a serious accident with injuries. This is a what? - answer Tort Liability and Gross
Negligence (Both B and C)
Which electrical gloves would you use to work near voltages of 1,000 VAC? - answer
Class 0
OSHA mandates that you MUST maintain a minimum of _____ feet clearance from
overhead power lines? - answer10
Individuals, using arial lift trucks should ___________? - answerBe properly trained,
inspect their vehicle before every use, and wear the appropriate fall protection
equipment (All of the above)
Which item is NOT part of a Signal Tech's personal protective equipment? -
answerSneakers
Locate Color: Red - answerElectric Power Lines
Locate Color: Yellow - answerNatural Gas, Steam, Petroleum, & Oil Lines
Locate Color: Blue - answerPotable Water Lines
Locate Color: Green - answerSanitary Sewer & Storm Drain Lines
Guide (2025)
Which document determines the hierarchy of utilities on a utility pole? – answer NESC
Part four of the _________ determines all the guidance for traffic signals. – answer
MUTCD
What does OSHA stand for? - answer Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Who published the NEC? - answer National Fire Protection Association
Which statement about negligence is correct? - answer Failure to use reasonable care
in one's actions
A technician was sent out to an intersection to replace a broken traffic signal ahead.
When he arrived on the scene, he realizes he does not have the proper hardware to
reinstall the fixture. He only secures the fixture with two screws and leaves for the
evening and forgets to come back to complete the repair. The fixture falls on a car and
causes a serious accident with injuries. This is a what? - answer Tort Liability and Gross
Negligence (Both B and C)
Which electrical gloves would you use to work near voltages of 1,000 VAC? - answer
Class 0
OSHA mandates that you MUST maintain a minimum of _____ feet clearance from
overhead power lines? - answer10
Individuals, using arial lift trucks should ___________? - answerBe properly trained,
inspect their vehicle before every use, and wear the appropriate fall protection
equipment (All of the above)
Which item is NOT part of a Signal Tech's personal protective equipment? -
answerSneakers
Locate Color: Red - answerElectric Power Lines
Locate Color: Yellow - answerNatural Gas, Steam, Petroleum, & Oil Lines
Locate Color: Blue - answerPotable Water Lines
Locate Color: Green - answerSanitary Sewer & Storm Drain Lines
