Which statement best describes the certification required for TIES access?

• A. None required.
• B. Certified quarry or basic.
• C. Professional engineer.
• D. Only supervisors.

Answer: (B)

Access to TIES is restricted to personnel who have completed an appropriate certification that matches their role. The system uses certification levels to ensure users have proven competency before login.

The statement that you must hold either a basic certification or the “certified quarry” designation describes the required threshold for access: there are recognized levels, and both meet the minimum requirement to use TIES. This matches how access is granted based on validated training, rather than leaving it open to everyone or restricting it only to certain roles.

None required would fail to protect the system from unauthorized use. A professional engineer is more than what’s typically needed for routine access. Limiting access to only supervisors would unnecessarily exclude other authorized personnel who also require access to perform their duties.