Telecom Tower Technician 1 (TT1) Exam Prep |
NWSA Certification Practice Test 2025/2026
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? correct answers Support part of
the weight and vertical forces
What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage must be able to
withstand? correct answers 2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? correct answers Base flange
All antennas are presumed active correct answers True
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are the components
installed? correct answers Flat washer, lock washer, then nut
If you have a 16 ft ladder leaning against a building wall, how many feet from the wall
does the base need to be to provide the correct slope? correct answers 4 ft
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always be attached
where? correct answers At a panel point around the leg
A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? correct answers Any source
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what is the maximum
pull out distance? correct answers 4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? correct answers Daily
What do the letters LOTO stand for? correct answers Lockout Tagout
What does a tag person do? correct answers Applied pressure on the tag rope to
controls the load
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? correct answers To raise and
lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it is important to
wear what? correct answers Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? correct answers Shuts off flow
of electricity, senses a short circuit, and prevents electricution
, Which of the following is not a component of the gross load? correct answers Tag force
What motion indicates retract the boom correct answers Both fists in front of your body
with your thumbs pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? correct answers To change the direction of the load,
jump or tag line from horizontal to vertical
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations? correct answers Provides
weight allowing the load line to treturn the ground
If the operator and signal person cannot see each other, what other way can they
communicate? correct answers Radios
The three main components that make up a fall arrest system are correct answers
Anchorage, Full body Harness, and connectors
What type of antenna is used to transmit signal from tower to tower? correct answers
Microwave dish
For all power lines rated 50kv, the minimum clearance between the lines and any part of
the crane or load shall be correct answers 20 feet
All cranes must have a posted load chat visible from the operators station? correct
answers True
How often must a fire extinguisher be inspected by a qualified person? correct answers
Annually
What is a crown block? correct answers An upper sheave assembly on top of a
structure
When using a fall restraint system, what is the minimum anchorage allowed? correct
answers 1000 lbs
When using a y-lanyard attached to your back d-ring, at what height should the
connection to your anchorage take place? correct answers Shoulder level or above
A company's health, safety and environment policy should be a combination of labor
regulation and ? correct answers Industry standards
How many pounds force is one kilo Newton? correct answers 225 lbs
Who is the third part group that approves and endorses standards? correct answers
American national standards institute (ANSI)
NWSA Certification Practice Test 2025/2026
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? correct answers Support part of
the weight and vertical forces
What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage must be able to
withstand? correct answers 2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? correct answers Base flange
All antennas are presumed active correct answers True
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are the components
installed? correct answers Flat washer, lock washer, then nut
If you have a 16 ft ladder leaning against a building wall, how many feet from the wall
does the base need to be to provide the correct slope? correct answers 4 ft
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always be attached
where? correct answers At a panel point around the leg
A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? correct answers Any source
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what is the maximum
pull out distance? correct answers 4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? correct answers Daily
What do the letters LOTO stand for? correct answers Lockout Tagout
What does a tag person do? correct answers Applied pressure on the tag rope to
controls the load
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? correct answers To raise and
lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it is important to
wear what? correct answers Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? correct answers Shuts off flow
of electricity, senses a short circuit, and prevents electricution
, Which of the following is not a component of the gross load? correct answers Tag force
What motion indicates retract the boom correct answers Both fists in front of your body
with your thumbs pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? correct answers To change the direction of the load,
jump or tag line from horizontal to vertical
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations? correct answers Provides
weight allowing the load line to treturn the ground
If the operator and signal person cannot see each other, what other way can they
communicate? correct answers Radios
The three main components that make up a fall arrest system are correct answers
Anchorage, Full body Harness, and connectors
What type of antenna is used to transmit signal from tower to tower? correct answers
Microwave dish
For all power lines rated 50kv, the minimum clearance between the lines and any part of
the crane or load shall be correct answers 20 feet
All cranes must have a posted load chat visible from the operators station? correct
answers True
How often must a fire extinguisher be inspected by a qualified person? correct answers
Annually
What is a crown block? correct answers An upper sheave assembly on top of a
structure
When using a fall restraint system, what is the minimum anchorage allowed? correct
answers 1000 lbs
When using a y-lanyard attached to your back d-ring, at what height should the
connection to your anchorage take place? correct answers Shoulder level or above
A company's health, safety and environment policy should be a combination of labor
regulation and ? correct answers Industry standards
How many pounds force is one kilo Newton? correct answers 225 lbs
Who is the third part group that approves and endorses standards? correct answers
American national standards institute (ANSI)
