Traffic Signal Field Technician Exam Test Bank 2025 |
Traffic Signal Technician Level 1 and 2 | IMSA Traffic
Signal Technician | International Municipal Signal
Association
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
What is NOT an example of documentation that can limit the liability of the
technician and/or agency? - (ANSWER)NTCIP
What is the single most important focus that the field technician should have? -
(ANSWER)safety
For many agencies, what is the least amount of technicians required to perform
work with an aerial lift? - (ANSWER)2
What is NOT true when it comes to dealing with the public? - (ANSWER)If you are
unsure of the answer, give them the incorrect information so you can keep
working
, What is NOT a function of a modern traffic signal controller? -
(ANSWER)Processing when a vehicle has run a red light and informing the police
What was a major drawback with the first traffic signal controllers? -
(ANSWER)Maintaining the mechanical parts
When did standardization of controllers become established in the United States
and Canada? - (ANSWER)1970s
What was limited by the fourth proprietary connector used with the NEMA TS-1?
- (ANSWER)the type of replacement model
Which type of controller utilizes a high speed data channel between all major
equipment to maximize the functionality and expandability of the controller
assembly? - (ANSWER)NEMA TS-2 Type 1
What greatly reduced wire connections in the controller cabinet with the use of
the RS-485 with the SDLC? - (ANSWER)Bus interface unit
What was the intent of developing the ATC specifications? - (ANSWER)To have an
open architecture hardware and software platform for ITS application
Traffic Signal Technician Level 1 and 2 | IMSA Traffic
Signal Technician | International Municipal Signal
Association
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
What is NOT an example of documentation that can limit the liability of the
technician and/or agency? - (ANSWER)NTCIP
What is the single most important focus that the field technician should have? -
(ANSWER)safety
For many agencies, what is the least amount of technicians required to perform
work with an aerial lift? - (ANSWER)2
What is NOT true when it comes to dealing with the public? - (ANSWER)If you are
unsure of the answer, give them the incorrect information so you can keep
working
, What is NOT a function of a modern traffic signal controller? -
(ANSWER)Processing when a vehicle has run a red light and informing the police
What was a major drawback with the first traffic signal controllers? -
(ANSWER)Maintaining the mechanical parts
When did standardization of controllers become established in the United States
and Canada? - (ANSWER)1970s
What was limited by the fourth proprietary connector used with the NEMA TS-1?
- (ANSWER)the type of replacement model
Which type of controller utilizes a high speed data channel between all major
equipment to maximize the functionality and expandability of the controller
assembly? - (ANSWER)NEMA TS-2 Type 1
What greatly reduced wire connections in the controller cabinet with the use of
the RS-485 with the SDLC? - (ANSWER)Bus interface unit
What was the intent of developing the ATC specifications? - (ANSWER)To have an
open architecture hardware and software platform for ITS application
