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LINEMAN APPRENTICE CLIMBING WOODEN POLES EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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1 - 1. Circle the correct answer. Which of the following is not a basic piece of climbing equipment? a) body belt b) climbers c) secondary safety strap d) fall restraint belt e) harness - Correct Answers - E.) Harness 1 - 2. True or False. The D size on a body belt refers to the distance from hip bone to hip bone measured around the back, plus one or two inches, depending on manufacturer specifications. - Correct Answers - True 1 - 3. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence. The waist size of a body belt is really the measurement around the body at the ______________________. a) waist b) hips c) chest d) upper leg area - Correct Answers - B.) Hips 1 - 4. Circle the correct answer to complete the following sentence. To verify the waist size of a body belt, you should measure from: a) the roller on the tongue of the belt to the buckle. b) the roller on the buckle to the center hole on the tongue. c) the heel of one D ring to the heel of the other D ring. d) the heel of one D ring to the center hole on the tongue of the belt. e) the heel of one D ring to the heel of the other D ring plus two inches. - Correct Answers - b) the roller on the buckle to the center hole on the tongue. 1 - 5. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence. The proper length of a climber is determined by measuring from an inch below the lower portion of the knew joint to the ______________________ of the foot. a) heel b) toe c) center
d) arch - Correct Answers - d) arch 1 - 6. True or False. Ideally, the D rings on a body belt should be positioned just inside the prominent bones of the hip. - Correct Answers - False 1 - 7. Circle the correct answer to complete the following sentence. A safety strap consists of: a) an adjustable belt with safety snaps on each end. b) a cushion section, a pair of D rings, and an adjustable buckle. c) a metal stirrup, gaffs, and gaff guards. d) both (a) and (b) e) both (a) and (c) - Correct Answers - d) both (a) and (b) 2 - 1. Circle the correct answer to complete the following sentence. When the climbers are put on: a) the longest portion of the climber should be placed on the outside of the leg. b) the straps should be snug, but not too tight. c) the pants leg should be pulled up, and excess material should be folded flat against the back of the leg. d) All of the above e) Only (b) and (c) - Correct Answers - e) Only (b) and (c) 2 - 2. True or False. When gaffs are being sharpened, a file is used only on the top ridge of the gaff, never on the flat underside. - Correct Answers - False 2 - 3. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence. The tool used to test the shape, length, and width of a gaff is called a ______________________. a) file gauge b) gaff file c) gaff gauge d) rasp gauge - Correct Answers - C.) Gaff Gage 4 - 4. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence. Always ______________________ verify that the secondary safety lanyard is attached to the D ring before letting go of the pole or disconnecting the fall restraint device. a) visually b) touch to c) listen to d) maneuver to - Correct Answers - a) visually 5 - 1. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence. When climbing with a safety strap, or "hitch-hiking," ________________________. a) one hand should be on the safety strap, and the other hand should be on the pole
3 - 4. True or False. One leg should be straight, with the knee locked, at all times during a climb. - Correct Answers - True 3 - 5. Circle the correct answer to complete the following sentence. When the climber needs to determine the proper length of the safety strap to allow him to comfortably climb and position himself on the pole. If the safety strap is of the proper length, he should be able to: a) maintain tension on the safety and still be able to grab both sides of the pole. b) can place the elbow of one arm on his stomach and, clenching a fist, brush his knuckles against the pole. c) adjust his gaffs. d) Both (a) and (b) - Correct Answers - d) Both (a) and (b) 3 - 6. Circle the correct answer to complete the following sentence. When maneuvering around a pole: a) keep your feet at different levels. b) always step in the direction of the food located at the lower level. c) when maneuvering past an obstacle on the pole, always use a second safety lanyard to maintain fall protection. d) All of the above e) Only (b) and (c) - Correct Answers - d) All of the above 4 - 1. Circle the correct answer to complete the following sentence. When ascending past an obstacle on the pole: a) a secondary safety strap, or belt is placed over the object. b) the fall restraint belt is removed from below and placed over the object. c) the secondary safety is removed after the fall restraint is secure. d) the climber may then proceed to free climb to position. e) All of the above f) Only (a), (b), and (c) - Correct Answers - e) All of the above 4 - 2. Circle the correct answer. Which of the following is not a type of climbing belt illustrated in this section? a) The Maneuvering Safety Belt b) Lariat c) Jelco d) SuperSqueeze - Correct Answers - a) The Maneuvering Safety Bel 4 - 3. True or False. A climber should not use hardware and components for support during a climb. - Correct Answers - True 5 - 3. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence. Free climbing is only allowed when: a) time is a factor. b) restoring service.
c) the employer determines that a fall restraint is infeasible or creates a greater hazard.