TELECOM TOWER TECHNICIAN 1 | 2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? - (ANSWER)Support part of the weight and
vertical forces
What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage must be able to withstand? -
(ANSWER)2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? - (ANSWER)Base flange
All antennas are presumed active - (ANSWER)True
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are the components installed? -
(ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)4 ft
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always be attached where? -
(ANSWER)At a panel point around the leg
A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? - (ANSWER)Any source
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what is the maximum pull out distance?
- (ANSWER)4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? - (ANSWER)Daily
What do the letters LOTO stand for? - (ANSWER)Lockout Tagout
What does a tag person do? - (ANSWER)Applied pressure on the tag rope to controls the load
, TELECOM TOWER TECHNICIAN 1 | 2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? - (ANSWER)To raise and lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it is important to wear what? -
(ANSWER)Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? - (ANSWER)Shuts off flow of electricity, senses a
short circuit, and prevents electricution
Which of the following is not a component of the gross load? - (ANSWER)Tag force
What motion indicates retract the boom - (ANSWER)Both fists in front of your body with your thumbs
pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? - (ANSWER)To change the direction of the load, jump or tag line from
horizontal to vertical
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations? - (ANSWER)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? -
(ANSWER)Radios
The three main components that make up a fall arrest system are - (ANSWER)Anchorage, Full body
Harness, and connectors
What type of antenna is used to transmit signal from tower to tower? - (ANSWER)Microwave dish
For all power lines rated 50kv, the minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the crane or
load shall be - (ANSWER)20 feet
COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
The basket slings on a gin pole perform what function? - (ANSWER)Support part of the weight and
vertical forces
What is the minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage must be able to withstand? -
(ANSWER)2 times the arresting force or 3,000 lbs
What term identifies a monopole component? - (ANSWER)Base flange
All antennas are presumed active - (ANSWER)True
When using bolts or u-bolts with a slotted hole present, what order are the components installed? -
(ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)4 ft
For structural loading purposes the basket and bridle slings shall always be attached where? -
(ANSWER)At a panel point around the leg
A hoist operator will respond to a stop signal from whom? - (ANSWER)Any source
When calculating a fall distance using a 6 foot energy absorber, what is the maximum pull out distance?
- (ANSWER)4 feet
How often shall all gin poles have a documented job inspection? - (ANSWER)Daily
What do the letters LOTO stand for? - (ANSWER)Lockout Tagout
What does a tag person do? - (ANSWER)Applied pressure on the tag rope to controls the load
, TELECOM TOWER TECHNICIAN 1 | 2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
A capstan hoist is used on job sites for what purpose? - (ANSWER)To raise and lower loads
When operating a Capstan Hoist, or tagging the load on the Capstan, it is important to wear what? -
(ANSWER)Gloves
What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do? - (ANSWER)Shuts off flow of electricity, senses a
short circuit, and prevents electricution
Which of the following is not a component of the gross load? - (ANSWER)Tag force
What motion indicates retract the boom - (ANSWER)Both fists in front of your body with your thumbs
pointed towards each other
What is the heel block used for? - (ANSWER)To change the direction of the load, jump or tag line from
horizontal to vertical
An overhaul ball provides what function in the operations? - (ANSWER)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? -
(ANSWER)Radios
The three main components that make up a fall arrest system are - (ANSWER)Anchorage, Full body
Harness, and connectors
What type of antenna is used to transmit signal from tower to tower? - (ANSWER)Microwave dish
For all power lines rated 50kv, the minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the crane or
load shall be - (ANSWER)20 feet
