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Cell Tower Technician Practice Test

Check what you know about the cell tower technician job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on cell tower technician knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15100% tie-off means:
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Answer: Always connected to fall protection. Stay connected always.

Question 2 of 15RF exposure risks come from:
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Answer: Active antennas. Antennas emit RF energy.

Question 3 of 15A rescue plan is needed:
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Answer: For every climb. Rescue plans are required.

Question 4 of 15A sweep test checks:
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Answer: Cable and antenna performance. It tests RF systems.

Question 5 of 15Work should stop for:
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Answer: Lightning and high winds. Weather hazards stop climbs.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Photos and documents proving completed work.”
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Answer: Closeout package. Closeout package: Photos and documents proving completed work.

Question 7 of 15What does “100% tie-off” mean?
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Answer: Being connected to fall protection at all times.. 100% tie-off: Being connected to fall protection at all times.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A trained climber permitted to climb towers.”
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Answer: Authorized climber. Authorized climber: A trained climber permitted to climb towers.

Question 9 of 15What does “Antenna” mean?
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Answer: Device that sends and receives radio signals.. Antenna: Device that sends and receives radio signals.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A plan to rescue a climber at height.”
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Answer: Rescue plan. Rescue plan: A plan to rescue a climber at height.

Question 11 of 15What does “Tower mapping” mean?
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Answer: Documenting equipment on a tower.. Tower mapping: Documenting equipment on a tower.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A climber able to identify hazards and lead work.”
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Answer: Competent climber. Competent climber: A climber able to identify hazards and lead work.

Question 13 of 15What does “Small cell” mean?
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Answer: A low-power cell site on poles or buildings.. Small cell: A low-power cell site on poles or buildings.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A connector between harness and anchor.”
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Answer: Lanyard. Lanyard: A connector between harness and anchor.

Question 15 of 15What does “Gin pole” mean?
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Answer: A pole used to lift equipment on towers.. Gin pole: A pole used to lift equipment on towers.

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