Download IMSA Signs & Markings I: Traffic Sign and Pavement Marking Installation and Maintenance and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity!
IMSA Signs & Markings I With Complete
Solutions 100% Verified
Traffic marking paint shall be stored in a tightly sealed container and well ventilated.
When should the pivot points and jack stands on a towable message board be greased? Every three months
One evaluated management strategy for maintaining sign retro-reflectivity is to Conduct nighttime visual inspections
Pavement markings shall be removed by grinder
There are three classes of traffic signs. Regulatory, warning, guide
Why would underground utilities be located? to avoid personal injury or damage to public property
What colored marking would a utility locator use to indicate that a gas line may be present? Yellow
What colored marking would an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 use to
mark a proposed dig site? White
what could be a possible cause of a sign that is hard to weed? insufficient pressure on plotter needle
sign post shall be so constructed as to hold signs in a permanent position and resist swaying in the wind
If a sign has been damaged by vandalism such as bullet holes, what can IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 use to make the necessary repairs? pressure sensitive adhesive sheeting
When applying a pressure sensitive vinyl legend to retro-reflective sheeting, what application equipment should an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 use to ensure the proper adhesion? a roller table
What is a breakaway sign support? A sign support that can be run over by vehicles.
What product is applied to paint to make it retro-reflective during striping operations? glass beads
What are the MINIMUM and MAXIMUM dimensions of a crosswalk markings? 6 inches & 24 inches (150 mm & 600 mm)
What shape is a warning sign? Diamond
Prefabricated signs should be used within how many years from the date purchased? 2 years
How should reflective vinyl sheeting be stored so that reflective and surface defects DO NOT occur? Vertically and by the core
Regarding sign post, what is another term tat could be used interchangeably with the word crashworthy? Breakaway
A sign should be replaced when it is vandalized, hit by a vehicle or it has reached its useful life
What is the FIRST step an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 should take to repair a bent sign? Remove the sign from the pole and replace
When installing a road side sign in a rural area where the shoulder is wider than 6 ft. (1. meters), what is the MINIMUM height of the sign above the shoulder? 5 ft. (1.5 meters)
If an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 is required to remove an existing pole from the foundation or anchor, which PPE should be worn? A pair of leather gloves
What is the width of the die, template or torch down marking that should be used for the figure? 4 inches 3 multiple choice options
An IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 arrives to the jobsite and finds a large amount of dirt and debris on the road striping that is scheduled to be repainted. What should the technician do FIRST? Have the road swept and cleared of debris, before repainting 3 multiple choice options
What is the MINIMUM vertical clearance is needed for an overhead sign? 15 feet (4.6 meters) 3 multiple choice options
Before applying thermoplastic paint on concrete, it is recommended that the surface has a layer of primer/sealer
Signs should be vertically mounted at ri8ght angles to the direction of, and facing towards the flow of traffic 3 multiple choice options
arranged? Perpendicular to the road 3 multiple choice options
If a traffic sign post is routinely out of plumb due to heavy winds, it is permitted to use two post 3 multiple choice options
An IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 is to install a new post base with a concrete base. What tools would be required to do the job? Wheelbarrow and post hole digger 3 choices
What tools does an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 use to fasten a sign to the post? Sockets and Wrenches 3 choices
Sign Maintenance For signage, the MOST important reason for logging the completion of even a simple task such as the replacement of a missing bolt or nut is a. To minimize the likelihood of a potential liability lawsuit 3 choices
There are many instances when thermoplastic performed markings are being installed and The minimum air and pavement temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 degrees
Celsius and rising 3 choices
What is the MOST effective and safe method for an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 to remove a u-post from the ground? Manual post puller 3 multiple choice options
What type of equipment enables an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 to easily drive a post base into the ground without heavy machinery? A gas-powered hammer 3 multiple choice options
When should sign hardware be replaced? When it no longer is serving its purpose
What tool would an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 use to check that a sign face is straight and plumb after installation and before leaving the jobsite? level 3 choices
How would an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 BEST verify a sign post is repaired correctly? Use a level and tape measure 3 choices
Along with paint or thermoplastic what might be installed on a median nose for
What is the background color used for warning signs? Yellow 3 choices
What is the background color used for general service signs? Blue 3 choices
When installing a stop line with paint, what is the width of the stop line? 12 - 24 inches (300-600 mm) 3 choices
What is the MOST important factor in ensuring a quality pavement marking or striping installation? Proper surface preparation 3 choices
What material would an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 utilize to transfer a cut and weeded vinyl sign legend onto the sheeted sign blank? Transfer tape
After applying transfer tape to the cut and weeded vinyl, what does the IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 do NEXT to ensure that the image adheres correctly to the reflective sheeting? Roll out the image onto the sheeting 3 multiple choice options
An IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 has been asked to fabricate a sign using the MOST retroreflective sheeting available. What type of sheeting should be used? Prismatic sheeting 3 multiple choice options
What tools BEST help an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 wed a vinyl image? Tweezers, razor blades and a pick 3 multiple choice options
While placing striping with thermoplastic extrusion, what is the general MINIMUM temperature the product should be heated to prior to application? 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) 3 multiple choice options
What PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 wear when handling glass beads during traffic paint marking installation? Safety glasses, gloves, and a respirator 3 multiple choice options
If there is a discrepancy between the work order and the field conditions/work site, the IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 should Contact their supervisor for clarification before beginning
What is a good way to keep track of sign shop inventory? Spreadsheet 3 multiple choice options
How is line width adjusted on a walk behind paint sprayer? Tip Size 3 multiple choice options
What is used to apply pre-formed thermoplastic pavement markings? Heat torch 3 multiple choice options
How often should a striping machine need to be inspected? Before each use 3 multiple choice options
What tool would be helpful diagnosing an electronic sign? Multimeter 3 multiple choice options
To prepare for a striping installation an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 should FIRST View the work area 3 multiple choice options
What is a good reference book to have on hand when checking an asset? MUTCD/MUCTD-C 3 multiple choice options
When replacing a damaged sign, what else should the IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 need to check? The post 3 multiple choice options
What type of fastener requires a special tool to tighten? Tamper proof 3 multiple choice options
A banding tool is used to secure a sign to what type of pole? Mast Arm 3 multiple choice options
When joining two pieces of pavement tape to each other, what is the CORRECT way to splice the two pieces? Butt splice 3 choices
For which one of the following conditions would NOT require the use of a primer by the IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician 1 when installing pavement marking tape?
What is recommended to be used to fill an empty post hole in dirt? Gravel 3 multiple choice options
If a sign is hanging upside down, what MOST likely happened? A bolt is missing 3 multiple choice options
When maintenance is needed on an asset, an IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician 1 should know the Common hardware used in installation 3 choices each Question Which of the following options is BEST to determine if non-electric sign equipment is functioning? Windshield survey 3 choices each Question Who should determine that the asset, such as a regulatory sign, should be removed? Traffic Engineer 3 choices each
According to the MUTCD, what is the recommended size of a "School Bus Stop Ahead" sign for roadways with a posted speed limit of 45 mph and have 4 travel lanes?
36" x 36" 3 multiple choice options
When graffiti is encountered on a sign face, it is BEST to begin the cleaning process by testing a small inconspicuous spot to verify that the cleaning method does not further damage the sign 3 multiple choice choices
When installing pre-formed thermoplastic pavement marking symbols, it is BEST to properly locate and orient the symbol, preheat the pavement and install the thermoplastic symbols. 3 multiple choice options
What shape is a warning sign? Diamond
When applying a pressure sensitive vinyl legend to retro-reflective sheeting what application equipment should an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 use to insure the proper adhesion? a roller table 3 multiple choice options
What is a breakaway sign support?
When applying a pressure sensitive vinyl legend to retro-reflective sheeting, what application equipment should an IMSA signs & pavement markings technician 1 use to ensure the proper adhesion?
