Traffic Signal Field Technician, Traffic Signal Technician Level 1, traffic control technician
(chap 1 4), Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II
TRAFFIC SIGNAL FIELD TECHNICIAN, TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN LEVEL 1,
TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN (CHAP 1 4), TRAFFIC SIGNAL FIELD
TECHNICIAN LEVEL II, TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN ( LEVEL 11) EXAMS 2025
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
The terms ____________ time and _____________time come from the concept
of making time long enough for a vehicle leaving the advance loop to get to a
point whee it will continue through the intersection if the light turns yellow. -
ANSWER-Passage and Extension
more detailed assignment of specific portions of the time within a phase is known
as - ANSWER-phase intervals
What phase does not connect with one another - ANSWER-concurrent
what type of phase can happen at the same time? - ANSWER-sequential
in a dual ring controller, there are two ________- - ANSWER-barriers.
in a traffic signal phase, even numbers are typically assigned to - ANSWER-through
movements
What is the most common beacon? - ANSWER-Flashing beacon. other beacons
include warning and stop
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, Traffic Signal Field Technician, Traffic Signal Technician Level 1, traffic control technician
(chap 1 4), Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II
new option for mid block pedestrian signals is - ANSWER-High intensity Actuated
crossWalK or "Hawk"
types of sentences - ANSWER-standard "shall", guidance "should", optional "May"
short term work zones are - ANSWER-1 hour or less
NEC - ANSWER-NAtional electric code
NESC - ANSWER-National Electrical Safety Code
CEC - ANSWER-Canadian Electrical Code
IMSA stands for? - ANSWER-international municipal signal association
What is IMSA mission - ANSWER-educational, non profit organization that
promotes the exchange of ideas and information between members. providing
certifications for safe installation, operation, and maintenance
MUTCD - ANSWER-Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
MUTCD requires - ANSWER-the use of high visibility safety apparel by all workers
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, Traffic Signal Field Technician, Traffic Signal Technician Level 1, traffic control technician
(chap 1 4), Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II
Traffic control devices - ANSWER-all signs, signals, markings, and other devices
used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. places by authority of public agency
having jurisdiction
to be effective a traffic control device should meet five basic requirements -
ANSWER--Fulfill a need
-command attention
-convey a clear simple meaning
-command respect from road user
-give adequate time for response
Uniformity - ANSWER-a fundamental objective of the MUTCD is to establish a set
of uniform traffic control devices and uniform standards for their use
uniformity fundamentals objectives of MUTCD - ANSWER-- established a set of
uniform traffic control devices
-established a set of uniform standards for the use of these devices
-established a set of standards for shape, color, and legend
what does TTC stand for - ANSWER-temporary traffic control
TTC provides for continuity of functions such as - ANSWER-- movement of motor
vehicle traffic
-movement of bicyclists
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, Traffic Signal Field Technician, Traffic Signal Technician Level 1, traffic control technician
(chap 1 4), Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II
-movement of pedestrian traffic
-transit operations (light rail)
-access to properties and utilities
what is the primary function of TTC - ANSWER-to move vehicles and pedestrians
reasonably safely and efficiently through or around TTC zones while reasonably
protecting on-site workers and equipment
TTC plan - ANSWER-depicts temporary traffic control layout to be used for moving
traffic through a temporary control zone
the MUTCD sections dealing with the design and application of traffic control
devices, the aforementioned text headings are used - ANSWER-to describe
specific conditions concerning these devices
What organization has established requirements for PPE in certain working
situations? - ANSWER-OSHA/CCOHS
Which of the following certifications must be attained first? - ANSWER-Traffic
signal Tech. Level 1
Upgrades or revisions to the traffic signal are the responsibility of whom? -
ANSWER-professional engineer
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(chap 1 4), Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II
TRAFFIC SIGNAL FIELD TECHNICIAN, TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN LEVEL 1,
TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN (CHAP 1 4), TRAFFIC SIGNAL FIELD
TECHNICIAN LEVEL II, TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN ( LEVEL 11) EXAMS 2025
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
The terms ____________ time and _____________time come from the concept
of making time long enough for a vehicle leaving the advance loop to get to a
point whee it will continue through the intersection if the light turns yellow. -
ANSWER-Passage and Extension
more detailed assignment of specific portions of the time within a phase is known
as - ANSWER-phase intervals
What phase does not connect with one another - ANSWER-concurrent
what type of phase can happen at the same time? - ANSWER-sequential
in a dual ring controller, there are two ________- - ANSWER-barriers.
in a traffic signal phase, even numbers are typically assigned to - ANSWER-through
movements
What is the most common beacon? - ANSWER-Flashing beacon. other beacons
include warning and stop
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, Traffic Signal Field Technician, Traffic Signal Technician Level 1, traffic control technician
(chap 1 4), Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II
new option for mid block pedestrian signals is - ANSWER-High intensity Actuated
crossWalK or "Hawk"
types of sentences - ANSWER-standard "shall", guidance "should", optional "May"
short term work zones are - ANSWER-1 hour or less
NEC - ANSWER-NAtional electric code
NESC - ANSWER-National Electrical Safety Code
CEC - ANSWER-Canadian Electrical Code
IMSA stands for? - ANSWER-international municipal signal association
What is IMSA mission - ANSWER-educational, non profit organization that
promotes the exchange of ideas and information between members. providing
certifications for safe installation, operation, and maintenance
MUTCD - ANSWER-Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
MUTCD requires - ANSWER-the use of high visibility safety apparel by all workers
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, Traffic Signal Field Technician, Traffic Signal Technician Level 1, traffic control technician
(chap 1 4), Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II
Traffic control devices - ANSWER-all signs, signals, markings, and other devices
used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. places by authority of public agency
having jurisdiction
to be effective a traffic control device should meet five basic requirements -
ANSWER--Fulfill a need
-command attention
-convey a clear simple meaning
-command respect from road user
-give adequate time for response
Uniformity - ANSWER-a fundamental objective of the MUTCD is to establish a set
of uniform traffic control devices and uniform standards for their use
uniformity fundamentals objectives of MUTCD - ANSWER-- established a set of
uniform traffic control devices
-established a set of uniform standards for the use of these devices
-established a set of standards for shape, color, and legend
what does TTC stand for - ANSWER-temporary traffic control
TTC provides for continuity of functions such as - ANSWER-- movement of motor
vehicle traffic
-movement of bicyclists
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, Traffic Signal Field Technician, Traffic Signal Technician Level 1, traffic control technician
(chap 1 4), Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II
-movement of pedestrian traffic
-transit operations (light rail)
-access to properties and utilities
what is the primary function of TTC - ANSWER-to move vehicles and pedestrians
reasonably safely and efficiently through or around TTC zones while reasonably
protecting on-site workers and equipment
TTC plan - ANSWER-depicts temporary traffic control layout to be used for moving
traffic through a temporary control zone
the MUTCD sections dealing with the design and application of traffic control
devices, the aforementioned text headings are used - ANSWER-to describe
specific conditions concerning these devices
What organization has established requirements for PPE in certain working
situations? - ANSWER-OSHA/CCOHS
Which of the following certifications must be attained first? - ANSWER-Traffic
signal Tech. Level 1
Upgrades or revisions to the traffic signal are the responsibility of whom? -
ANSWER-professional engineer
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