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LINEMAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM EXAM 2025
Ohms - ANSWER Resistance is measured in Amps - ANSWER Current is measured in Negative to Positive - ANSWER electrons always flow from _ to _ Coal - ANSWER Most company power plants burn _ to make electricity An insulator - ANSWER •Resists the flow of electrons (electricity) •Is sometimes made of rubber or plastic Current - ANSWER Voltage is the pressure that moves _ Mechanical energy to electrical energy - ANSWER A generator converts _ Transformer - ANSWER A _ increases or decreases voltage Work - ANSWER Power is the amount of _ done in a certain amount of time Electrons - ANSWER An atom is made of protons, neutrons and _ Matter - ANSWER Anything that occupies space and has mass is called _ Molecule - ANSWER A _ is the smallest particle to which a substance(matter) can be reduced and still be called by the same name True - ANSWER Protons and Electrons attract each other because they have opposite charges Ion - ANSWER A charged atom that is not in its normal state is called a _ Shell - ANSWER The area in which an electron rotates around the nucleus is called the _
Subtransmission lines - ANSWER _ carry stepped-down voltage from a subtransmission substation to a distribution substation Primary Distribution lines - ANSWER _ transmit power from distribution substations to transformers near the customer Transmission lines - ANSWER _ carry voltages of 161kV and higher Secondary distribution lines - ANSWER _ carry electricity from step-down transformers to the customer Delta - ANSWER A _ three-phase line consists of three phases and typically a static wire Static wire - ANSWER A _ typically runs along the top of the pole or tower and protects the system from lighting Wye - ANSWER A _ three-phase line consists of the three phases and a neutral Stranded - ANSWER _ conductors consists of three or more strands of wire twisted together to form a single conductor Steel - ANSWER ACSR conductor has _ strands to add strength to the conductor Triplex - ANSWER _ conductor is used for single-phase service which requires 120/240 volt service Duplex - ANSWER _ consists of one insulated conductor and a neutral True - ANSWER Conductors can be insulated or uninsulated American Standard Wire Gauge - ANSWER AWG stands for Circular mils - ANSWER In sizing wire, everything after 4/0 is measured in _
At the heart of the pole - ANSWER Where should you aim your gaffs while climbing? Point your toe and push with the ball of your foot back and forth - ANSWER If your gaff sticks as you are climbing _ Use a secondary lanyard to go around or over them - ANSWER When climbing around or over obstacles, _ Must be qualified, must use wood fall restraint - ANSWER When climbing poles, a worker _ Gaff - ANSWER The piece of steel, shaped like a chisel, attached to the bend in the shank of a climber is known as _ Have Neat's foot oil or mink oil added on a regular basis - ANSWER The leather components of climbing equipment should _ Climbers - ANSWER When measuring your _ , measure the distance from two inches below the inside prominence of your knee to the top of your arch Length, width, thickness - ANSWER Gaff templets have several marks; the marks are used to determine _ Work safely on the pole without falling more than 2 feet - ANSWER Wood pole fall protection straps allow the worker to _ Gaffs - ANSWER _ are inserted into the pole to provide support Body belt - ANSWER The _ is equipped with an adjustable waist strap, D- rings and space to put pools Fall protection - ANSWER _ has a strap on each end with a safety latch to keep the snaps from accidentally opening Gloves - ANSWER _ should contain no holes, split seams, and be free of grease
Auxiliary arms - ANSWER Crews use _ to temporarily hold conductors out of the way while they work on the line Gin poles - ANSWER To lift heavy objects into position on poles, crews use _ Shotgun stick - ANSWER A _ is a tool that crews use to remove elbow connectors, or to attach grounds Tie stick - ANSWER The _ a crew member uses to tie in a conductor depends mainly on personal preference and what is available Arm gin - ANSWER A _ sits on a cross arm to support conductors so the crew can replace insulators Transformer gin - ANSWER A _ is a type of gin used to lift equipment up and down into position on the pole Link stick - ANSWER A _ is a tool that supports, lifts, or holds conductors Shotgun stick - ANSWER A _ is a tool that has a hook on one end and a lever that operates the hook on the other end Switch stick - ANSWER A _ is a tool with a notch in the head used to open and close disconnect switches Before each use (daily) - ANSWER Insulated hot-line tools should be inspected _ Yearly - ANSWER Insulated hot-line tools should be tested _ Earth - ANSWER Protective grounds connect lines to the _ Employee's / Employer's - ANSWER According to OSHA, it is the _ responsibility to make sure that hand tools are safe to use Sledge hammer - ANSWER Which of the following was not mentioned as one of the three most common types of tooled used by utility workers?
Center of gravity - ANSWER The point where the weight of an object is concentrated is called it's _ 6 - ANSWER A 1.5" rope requires _ U-bolt clips 100 - ANSWER You should never need more than _ pounds of force to work a chain fall Sling - ANSWER A _ is not considered a rigging attachment Chain - ANSWER A _ sling should only be used as a last resort Saddle - ANSWER The center part of a hook is called a _ Link chain and roller chain - ANSWER Two common types of hoists are _ Chain - ANSWER A _ sling is made of links and is used to lift heavy objects Wire rope - ANSWER _ used for slings consists of several strands of small wires intertwined in various patterns Sling - ANSWER The _ method of rigging connects a hoist directly to the object you are lifting Synthetic web - ANSWER _ are usually made of nylon and often used for lifting slippery or slick items Sling stress - ANSWER _ is the amount of pressure on a sling, measured in pounds Daily - ANSWER Vehicle inspections are performed _ prior to vehicle use Aerial device - ANSWER _ inspections are done once a week Multiply the speed limit allowed by the width of the roadway blocked - ANSWER How do you calculate the required length of roadway to channel off from traffic
Place cones 10 feet apart for every 10mph - ANSWER How do you determine where to place comes to channel vehicles around work sites? Park your vehicle on or directly adjacent to a roadway - ANSWER Warming lights are used on company vehicles whenever you _? 2 5 ohms - ANSWER A resistance reading well below _ ohms is a indication that a vehicle has been properly grounded 8 to 10 feet - ANSWER I'm most geographic locations, a ground rod should be installed _ feet into the earth Horn and wipers - ANSWER _ should be checked on the daily vehicle inspection before driving in to the work site? Screw-type grounding rod - ANSWER The _ is the most commonly used method of vehicle grounding Should be placed in both directions of the work site - ANSWER On two lane streets and roads warning signs _ When you are within the minimum approach distance the truck can become energized - ANSWER Which of the following is true relating to working near energized power lines and the grounding of a company vehicle? Outriggers - ANSWER To provide extra balance, a bucket truck has _ The override - ANSWER The only control present on the pedestal but not in a bucket is _ control Relief valve - ANSWER When hydraulic fluid pressure gets too high, the _ opens Platform height - ANSWER From the ground to the bottom of the bucket with boom extended is the _ An arm - ANSWER An articulated boom looks much like _
Discuss and plan - ANSWER Tailgate meetings give the person in charge the opportunity to _ the overall job with the crew Tailboard conferences - ANSWER Another name for a tailgate meeting is _ FCC - ANSWER The governing body that regulates the use of two-way radios is _ Operating utility-owned vehicles - ANSWER Employee should not use wireless devices when _ unnecessary work stoppage - ANSWER Making a phone call while working with a crew can create a safety issue or _ Hazards - ANSWER Lineworkers should recognize the potential _ of using a cell phone while working Hold the microphone back and at a slight angle - ANSWER When speaking into the microphone, you should _ Allows you to hear calls when you are outside the truck - ANSWER The external speaker _ Clear or out - ANSWER To end a radio conversation, you should give your truck number and say _ A telephone patch - ANSWER To connect to a telephone line, your radio must make _ In approved metal containers with metal lids - ANSWER How should you store combustible materials, such as oil-soaked rags, waste, and shavings? Place tools and other supplies in the designated place - ANSWER A good housekeeping practice that you should develop as a habit early in your career would be to _ Fire - ANSWER Housekeeping is basic to safety, especially _ safety
Four - ANSWER There are _ classes of fires Cloth, paper, wood, and plastic - ANSWER Class A fires involve materials such as _ Add oxygen - ANSWER _ is not a method of stopping a fire Fuel, oxygen, and heat - ANSWER The fire triangle refers to _ Aluminum, magnesium - ANSWER Class D combustibles include _ It prevents accidental discharge of dry chemical - ANSWER What purpose does the small metal pin in a fire extinguisher serve? Expiration date - ANSWER Which of the following is NOT found on the extinguishers nameplate? With any fire - ANSWER Multi-purpose extinguishers get their name from the fact that they work _ 50 feet - ANSWER Workers should never be more than _ feet from the nearest fire extinguisher Daily - ANSWER Inspections of portable extinguishers, such as those carried on trucks, should be done _ Yearly fire prevention training for employees - ANSWER _ is NOT an example of a fire hazard Engineering, education, enforcement - ANSWER The three E's of fire prevention refer to _ True - ANSWER The white sticker on the back of an extinguisher indicates the psi? True - ANSWER A colored tag is attached to the fire extinguisher after each annual inspection
Think before you lift - ANSWER What simple statement can help prevent back injury? Provides support for lower back - ANSWER A weight belt _ Push - ANSWER You should _ a dolly Heaviest - ANSWER Load the _ objects first when using a two-wheeled hand cart Upright - ANSWER Push two wheelers in a _ position to make sure that the cart is carrying the weight, not the operator Parking carts and hand trucks - ANSWER Good housekeeping is important when _ Vendor data - ANSWER More information about specific maintenance procedures is available from _ Before each use - ANSWER Inspect hand trucks and carts _ Be alert and watch where you are going - ANSWER How can you best prevent accidents with hand trucks? Make an undercut about one foot from the point where the Final Cut will be made - ANSWER The first cut of the three-cut method is _ Cut through the top of the branch, two to six inches past the first cut, until the branch is detached - ANSWER The second cut of the three cut method is _ Make the cut at the node, just outside the branch collar - ANSWER The third cut of the three-cut method is _ The tip of the guide bar is pinched - ANSWER Chain saw kickback occurs when _
A ring of growth that forms on the remaining stub when a brach is cut - ANSWER A "donut" on a tree is _ Guide bar - ANSWER The _ acts as the chain support and guide Chain brake - ANSWER A device that stops the chain is called the _ Front handle - ANSWER The left hand grip at the front of the saw is called the _ True - ANSWER One hand goes on the rear handle Throttle trigger interlock - ANSWER A device that prevents the throttle trigger from being activated is called the _ Throttle trigger - ANSWER The speed of the engine is controlled by the _ Master control lever - ANSWER The _ is a switch that controls the choke, throttle, run, and stop switch Chain guard - ANSWER A device that covers the guide bar during storage is the _ True - ANSWER You should always use two hands when operating a chain saw
