PE Semester 1 Study Guide Review
A CDL driver is prohibited from using any alcohol while performing safety-sensitive functions; this includes pre-duty use of __________________ hours before reporting for duty. A. 4 hours B. 8 hours C. 16 hours D. 24 hours
A
A guy running from the top of a pole to an anchor is called ________________. A. anchor guy B. sidewalk guy C. hog guy D. head guy
A
A screw anchor consists of three parts; they are: A. Helix, Anchor Rod, and Eye Nut B. Cross Plate, Anchor Rod, and Eye Nut C. Helix, Thimbleye, and Cross Plate D. Cross Plate, Expansion-Type Rock Anchor, and Removable Pilot Point Anchor Rod
A
A screw anchor consists of three parts; they are: A. Helix, Anchor Rod, and Eye Nut B. Cross plate, Anchor Rod, and Eye Nut C. Helix, Thimbleye, and Cross plate D. Cross plate, Expansion-Type Rock Anchor, and Removable Pilot Point Anchor Rod
A
A screw-type shackle will have the working load limits: A. embossed on the shackle B. has no load limit C. at 30,000 lbs. limit D. on a permanent tag
A
A signalman must be in ___________________ of the crane operator. A. clear view B. obstructed view C. limited view D. and around the truck
A
How do you identify the ratchet cutters that are used for cutting hard or medium metal? A. By the guard on the jaws B. By the type of handles C. By the design of the ratcheting chain D. All of the above
A
How much distance is stepped off when setting the truck up for setting a pole? A. 5 steps B. 4 steps C. 3 steps D. Any of the above
A
It is permissible for employees to board or get off of a vehicle ___________________. A. when it is not in motion B. when you are late for lunch C. when the transmission is in 1st gear D. never
A
Metal rules, metal tape lines, or tape lines containing metal reinforcement should never be used around __________________. A. electrical conductors or equipment B. flammable equipment C. material containing hazardous substances D. All of the above
A
Prior to climbing a pole, you find the following inspection tag on the pole. This tag means? *tag with writing "OSHMOSE INSP. 2004"* A. Inspected, contractor and year inspected are shown B. Inspected, passed, and treated internally with wood fume (no butt treatment) C. Inspected and fully treated, internally and externally D. Inspected and fully treated externally and Mitc-fume preservative applied internally
A
Sharp-edged or pointed tools should have the edge or point ______________ at all times when not in use. A. guarded B. taped C. hidden D. in plain view
A
The Chance pickup tool head contacts are spring loaded and are closed by: A. pulling the insulated lanyard B. screwing the tool head to the conductor C. closing the cutouts D. pushing the yellow tube up all the way and then turning it in a clockwise rotation
A
The Federal CMV Safety Act requires you to notify your employer within _____________ days of a conviction of any traffic violation (except parking). This is true no matter what type of vehicle you were driving at the time of the violation. A. 30 B. 60 C. 90 D. 120
A
The controls used to unrack the auger are: A. auger release and digger controls B. digger control and auger shake C. auger shake and pole guide D. pole guide and digger control
A
The guy wire is placed in the guy wire grip (preform) at the: A. cross-over mark nearest the loop B. cross-over mark farthest from the loop C. cross-over mark in the center of the loop D. cross-over mark that is at the end of the preform
A
The ladder should be placed at a proper angle, with the base set out ____________ for every four feet of ladder length. A. one foot B. two foot C. three foot D. four foot
A
The rope sling that is attached to the hand line block is tied to a cross arm, pole or other object using a ___________________. A. Square knot B. Clove hitch C. Two half hitches D. Bowline
A
To keep proper interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, use: A. the Three-Second rule B. the Two-Second rule C. the 5 car length rule D. the "just close enough to read his car tag" rule
A
To lower the boom, what single is given? A. arm extended fingers closed thumb pointing downward B. arm extended fingers open thumb pointing downward C. arm extended fingers closed thumb pointing upward D. arm folded fingers closed thumb pointing downward
A
What color code is installed on a 1/4" (6M) guy wire grip? A. Yellow B. Orange C. Green D. Black
A
What is removed from aluminum when wire is brushed? A. Oxidation B. Dirt C. Burrs D. All of the above
A
What is the die groove that is located at the front jaw of the hytool? A. Die "BG" B. Die "D" C. Die "N" D. Die "H"
A
What is the distance between the pole mounting holes in an "L"-bracket? A. 3" B. 6" C. 9" D. 10"
A
What is used to attach the ground wire to the arm? A. 3/8" X 1-1/2" Staples B. Roofing Nails C. Lag Screws D. All of the above
A
What part of the fuse link melts when a fault occurs? A. Fusible Element B. Fuse Tail C. Fuse Button D. All of the above
A
What type of tool is used to hold or rotate a pole? A. Cant Hook B. Deadman C. Pike Pole D. Lug Hook
A
When climbing a ladder, employees should: A. climb facing the ladder B. climb with their body angled to the left side C. climb with their body angled to the right side D. climb any way that is comfortable to them
A
When entering an intersection, what should you do to save you a split-second vital reaction time? A. Remove foot from gas pedal & poise it over brake pedal B. Use emergency brake C. Take another route D. Always turn right
A
When installing insulinks, what is the measurement used to cut one piece out of the hot leads being spliced? A. 18 inches B. 9 inches C. 27 inches D. A & B
A
When lifting a pole to be set, the sling should be placed __________________. A. slightly above balance B. on balance C. below balance D. Any of the above
A
When pulling out a stuck truck from the front, the ____________________ is used for attaching the cable. A. towing hook B. pintle hook C. fender D. water cooler
A
When racking the auger, you must: A. slowly wind up auger and raise boom B. slowly wind up auger and lower boom C. rapidly wind up auger and raise boom
A
When the safety strap is around the pole, both snap keepers of the snap hooks should face? A. outward B. inward C. one out, one in D. All of the above
A
When work is overhead on a pole or tower, a lifeline of _____________ inch rope or its equivalent must be fastened to the pole or tower, for instant use. A. 1/2 inch B. 3/8 inch C. 1/4 inch D. 1/8 inch
A
Where are the two places that the die index number may be found? A. T&D Construction Standards Manual and the sleeve itself B. Sleeve chart and Engineer's Handbook C. General Rules and Specification Book and Tools Catalog D. Any of above
A
Where should the boom be positioned when lifting pole to set in hole? A. Over the hole B. Behind the truck C. Parallel with the ground D. Any of the above
A
Which of the following should not be wrapped around poles when loading or unloading poles? A. Winch Line B. Wire Rope Sling C. Nylon Sling D. Cable Sling
A
Why do we try to install secondary cable in energized secondary before an outage? A. Cut down on the outage duration B. See if it can be done "HOT" C. It is the only way to install it D. To make more money
A
You are asked to climb a 45 foot pole, you are concerned about its setting depth, the "birth mark" or burn mark brand should be ______________ above the ground level. A. 3 foot 6 inches B. 10 feet C. 12 feet D. 14 feet
A
What type of tools do you use when splicing 2/0 and 4/0 aluminum? A. Hand Hypress B. Hydraulic Hypress C. Linkit Press D. All of the above
A & B
A Grip-All Clamp stick is also called a __________________? A. disconnect stick B. shot gun C. extendo stick D. squirt gun
B
A guy wire where a horizontal strut is used to deflect the guy is called __________________. A. anchor guy B. sidewalk guy C. head guy D. good guy
B
A person __________ work within the angle of any rigging equipment. A. should B. should never C. may have to
B
A winch is capable of pulling more loads with: A. more rope on the drum B. less rope on the drum C. a drum that is well lubricated D. a drum that has been accurately balanced
B
ACSR stands for? A. aluminum copperweld steel reinforced B. aluminum conductor steel reinforced C. aluminum conductor strength reinforced D. aluminum copper steel reinforced
B
Approximately how many notches on the chain hoist are taken once the guy wire is at the desired tension, to allow for guy wire grip (preform) loss? A. 1 notch B. 2 notches C. 3 notches D. 4 notches
B
Before rotating the boom, what must be lowered? A. Winch Line B. Outriggers C. Auger D. All of the above
B
Before un-racking the boom of the derrick truck, you must: A. lift boom B. lower outriggers C. swing boom to the right D. place tool circuit to the "ON" position
B
Cable cutters are used for: A. ACSR conductor B. all aluminum or all copper material C. Alum weld or copper weld D. guy wire or ACSR conductor
B
Cable cutters are used to cut what type of metal? A. Medium Metal B. Soft Metal C. Hard Metal D. All of the above
B
Construction standards require a guy attached above primary conductors shall have an insulator place so that if the guy breaks, there is an insulator at least _____________________ above ground and below all primary conductors. A. 4 feet B. 8 feet C. 12 feet D. 16 feet
B
Dates on rubber gloves and sleeves represent when the item is ______________________. A. First placed in service B. Returned for testing C. Last tested D. Permanently removed
B
Employees are responsible to ensure that they do not use any tools or equipment unless properly _______________ in their use. A. schooled B. trained C. certified D. signed off
B
Four Error Prevention Tools used in a Job Briefing are: A. Hazards, Work Procedures, Special Precautions, PPE B. Questioning Attitude, 2 min. Drill, Self/Peer Check, Place Keeping C. Supervisor, APH, Employee in Charge, OSHA D. All of the above
B
How far down from the top of the pole is the cross arm hole that is pre-drilled? A. 4 inches B. 8 inches C. 12 inches D. 18 inches
B
If there are obstructions such as fences, large rocks or uneven terrain, climbers should be _______________________ before walking from one pole to another. A. Replaced B. Removed and covered C. Covered D. All of the above
B
The "L"-bracket, cutout, and riser pole arrester are installed on the pole: A. below the transformer B. between the transformer or underground rider and the primary conductor C. between the ground wire and the neutral D. None of the above
B
The anchor rod extension can be used on __________________. A. cross plate anchor rods B. screw anchor rods C. expansion-type rock anchors D. All of the above
B
The customer/contractor installs what bracket at the weather head of the customer's conduit mast? A. Parallel Groove Clamp B. Wire Holder Pipe Clamp C. Wire Holder (House Knob) D. Jiffy Dead-End
B
The distance from the anchor installation point to the rear corner of the truck is _______________. A. 3 steps B. 5 steps C. 10 steps D. 15 steps
B
The minimum overlap for extension ladders is ________________ feet. A. two B. three C. four D. five
B
The pole setting depth in All Soil-No Rock for a 45' pole is __________________. A. 5'6" B. 6'6" C. 6'9" D 7'
B
The screw anchor should be installed using slight ___________ pressure on the boom. A. upward B. downward C. horizontal D. All of the above
B
The signal that should be obeyed when using a winch, regardless of who gives the signal _________________. A. Now B. Stop C. Forward D. Reverse
B
To double the capacity of a strap hoist the: A. strap is slinged B. strap is doubled C. strap is tripled D. strap is moved to the universal position
B
To hand tie a copper conductor you must use what type of tie? A. Aluminum B. Copper C. Copper Weld D. ACSR
B
What are fuse links used for? A. To make transformers and equipment work more efficiently B. Isolates transformer, equipment, etc. from the line C. Keeps service from being interrupted D. All of the above
B
What helps prevent the sleeve from bending when crimping sleeve? A. Put sleeve in vise when crimping B. Rotate tool after every crimp C. Crimp sleeve from one end of sleeve to the other end D. All of the above
B
What knot is mainly used in sending larger material on a hand line? A. Bowline B. Clove-Hitch C. Timber Hitch D. All of the above
B
What must be removed from the digger/derrick before the screw anchor assembly can be installed? A. Tamper B. Auger C. Boom D. Winch Line
B
What should be done on visible rubbing surfaces at regular intervals on the of the MD-6? A. Standing B. Oiling C. Washing D. Adjusting
B
What should be done to avoid accidents while backing? A. Assume there's nothing behind you B. Get someone to act as a flagman and guide you while you are backing C. Go forward only when there is no other way to get the job done D. Back up first, constantly checking your mirrors
B
What size wire is installed on the wood arm for a ground wire? A. #4 Solid Soft Drawn Bare Aluminum B. #6 Solid Soft Drawn Bare Copper C. #4 7 Str. SD Covered Copper D. None of the above
B
What type of bolt is used to attach the arm to pole? A. 1/2" Machine Bolt B. 5/8" Machine Bolt C. Lag Screw D. All of the above
B
What type of hitch is normally used when loading or unloading wood poles? A. Single-Basket hitch B. Choker hitch C. Double-Basket hitch D. All of the above
B
When a load is suspended, you: A. should work under the load B. should not work under the load C. can work within two-feet of the load D. should not work under the load alone
B
When a vehicle is being guided, who is in charge? A. Operator B. Flagman C. Lead Linemen D. Supervisor
B
When connecting aluminum to copper wire, the copper wire should be kept? A. Above the aluminum wire B. Below the aluminum wire C. Does not matter where the wires are positioned D. You never connect aluminum and copper wire together
B
When hauling poles at night in conjunction with the trailer lights, the law requires a minimum of: A. One amber light mounted at the end of the load B. One red light mounted on a light/flag holder with chain binder at the end of the load C. 4-4 inch stop, turn and tail lights with 3 florescent flags D. 3 florescent flags ONLY
B
When installing a snatch block on the butt of a pole and the strain of the cable is pulling up on the block, the point of the hook of the snatch block is turned _______________. A. up B. down C. sideways D. doesn't matter which way it is turned
B
When installing insulinks, how far back do you cut each neutral, when splicing a three-wire service cable? A. 18 inches B. 9 inches C. 27 inches D. A & B
B
When it is raining and you are using your wipers, state law requires you to: A. turn on your parking lights B. turn on your headlights C. turn on your four-way flashers D. All of the above
B
When lifting a pole to load, the sling must be placed ______________. A. above the balance point of the pole B. on the balance point of the pole C. below the balance point of the pole D. Any of the above
B
When loading poles on the trailer, the lead pole (first pole) should be set approximately ________________ feet ahead of the rest of the poles in the load. A. one B. two C. three D. four
B
When placing a sling around the pole, you place the eye of one end of the sling through the eye of the other end, to form what kind of hitch? A. Basket B. Choker C. Clove D. Vertical
B
When pulling an overhead guy with a chain hoist and the guy will be dead-ended with a guy wire grip, you must: A. install the preform on the guy before it is sagged B. leave enough space between the attachments and come-along to make up the preform after the guy is sagged C. place the chain over the guy hook where the preform goes D. None of the above
B
When sagging wire, if the construction is vertical, you would start with which wire? A. Middle B. Top C. Bottom D. Move the top and middle together
B
When sagging wire, if the construction is vertical, you would start with which wire? A. Middle B. Top C. Bottom D. Move the top and bottom together E. Move the top and middle together
B
When the angle of a guy wire is increased from the pole, the: A. load on the pole will increase B. load on the pole will decrease C. load on the pole will not change
B
When using a cross arm adapter, the wing nuts on the adapter should be: A. tightened so the lineman has to loosen them B. loosened to fit the size cross arm that it will be used on C. turned counterclockwise until they run out of thread D. sized according to the type of construction involved
B
When using a strap hoist in an energized area, a _______________ should be used. A. AB Chance jumper B. insulated link stick C. load pick up tool D. S&C Loadbuster tool
B
When working on a system neutral, it: A. may be opened at any time B. will be jumpered out or bypassed before opened C. may be opened after man in charge has been told D. is not important
B
Where should the operator of the hand line position himself when sending material up a pole? A. Directly under the pole B. Well to one side of the material being sent C. In line with the hand line D. All of the above
B
Who installs the device to dead-end the service on all new residences, if a conduit mast is not being used? A. Line Crew B. Customer/Contractor C. Meter Department D. All of the above
B
Why is an overhead guy used? A. Because you have a large amount of guy wire on the truck B. To obtain clearance where a down guy cannot be used C. It looks better than a down guy with an anchor D. All of the above
B
Why is it important that the MD-6 hytool is properly adjusted? A. So the hytool will work B. To insure proper compression of the connector C. So the hytool will fit over the connector D. To comply with ASTM and OSHA regulations
B
The two items that should always be checked before operating the generator are _____________________. A. air cleaner B. oil level C. spark plug D. fuel level
B & D
A triple eye nut allows ____________ guy(s) to be fastened. A. 1 anchor B. 2 anchor C. 3 anchor D. 4 anchor
C
After filling out Driver's Inspection Report, you should leave it ______________________. A. in the office B. in vehicle C. in a designated area D. in your back pocket
C
All tools that develop defects while in use must be removed from service and ___________________ at the end of your shift. A. destroyed B. tested by the safety department C. tagged D. replaced
C
Always make sure the Ampact tool is loaded when? A. Transporting the tool B. Sending the tool up on a hand line C. You are ready to apply or remove a connector D. You are repairing the tool
C
Because of the steel core in guy wire, the guy wire is said to be _______________. A. heavy B. light C. springy D. ugly
C
Before operating any truck and after each shift, you are required to perform a vehicle? A. pre- and safety-trip inspection B. pre- and road-trip inspection C. pre- and post-trip inspection D. pre- and report-trip inspection
C
Flammable and combustible liquids shall be transported in: A. glass containers B. plastic containers C. approved containers D. None of the above
C
How do we know what a nylon web sling is rated at? A. Construction Standards Manual B. Work Order C. Permanent Tag D. All of the above
C
If the hydraulic winch makes a grinding noise while in operation, it should be reported to the __________________. A. supervisor of operation B. a groundman C. garage D. stores
C
Keeping wraps of the tie wire close together prevents: A. Oxidation B. Broken tie wires C. Radio interference D. All of the above
C
The air pressure gauges must read so many pounds of pressure before the truck can be operated. What is this pressure? A. 30-55 pounds B. 55-60 pounds C. 70 pounds D. 20 pounds
C
The derrick should be positioned over the load to prevent: A. overload of the lift cylinders B. overload of the winch cable C. side strain D. All of the above
C
The flagman should stand where he can see: A. the vehicle backing path B. in front of the vehicle C. the vehicle backing path and in sight of vehicle operator D. both sides of the vehicle
C
The flagman should stand where he can see: A. the vehicle backing path B. in front of the vehicle C. the vehicle backing path and in sight of vehicle operator D. both sides of the vehicle
C
The gross applied weight to a ladder must not exceed ______________ pounds. A. 300 pounds B. 400 pounds C. the manufactures maximum load rating D. the OSHA standard
C
To complete the anchor installation, add a __________________ to the anchor rod. A. guy wire B. anchor wrench C. eye nut D. locking dog
C
To what depth should the ground rod be installed? A. 6 inches above the ground line B. ground line C. 6 inches below the ground line D. 12 inches below the ground line
C
What is attached to the anchor shaft for pulling an anchor guy? A. Pulling Chain B. Chain Hoist C. Pulling Eye D. Come-Along
C
What is installed after a guy wire has been pulled with the chain hoist? A. Anchor B. Guy Guard C. Guy Wire Grip (Preform) D. Helix
C
What is the minimum clearance required for phase-to-phase 15 KV? A. 3 feet B. 2 feet, 4 inches C. 2 feet, 2 inches D. 5 feet, 3 inches
C
What must the lineman do before you send the ground wire to him? A. Drive a large staple at the top of the pole B. Frame the pole C. Take the necessary precautions to cover all energized conductors D. All of the above
C
What should you use to sharpen your gaffs? A. a round file B. a stationary wheel grinder C. a small flat file D. Any of the above
C
What size of ground wire is used for pole grounds by our company? A. #2 strand SD bare copper B. various sizes depending on application C. #6 solid SD bare copper D. #8 strand SD bare copper
C
What type of sleeve is used on the neutral when splicing a #4 service cable? A. Full-Tension B. Non-Tension C. Limited-Tension D. Insulink
C
When a vehicle is parked on a grade, special precautions should be taken to block the truck, such as the use of _________________. A. log under the wheel B. rock under the wheel C. 2 wheel chocks under the wheels D. Any of the above
C
When adjusting the hytool, how far do you close the handles? A. All the way closed B. Halfway closed C. Until the jaw ends just touch D. All the way in the open position
C
When cutting guy wire, what should you install on the guy wire before making the cut? A. Vaseline B. Marking Tape C. Electrical Tape D. Grease
C
When felling a pole or tree, what cut determines the direction of fall? A. Cross-Cut B. Felling Cut C. Undercut D. Felling Notch
C
When loading or unloading poles and it becomes necessary to control the pole, employees should always work. A. Near the back of the truck B. At the balance point of the pole C. At the ends of the pole D. With a cant hook
C
When moving large, heavy equipment or materials by crane a ________________ shall be used. A. bull line B. hand line C. tag line D. sling
C
When operating a winch cable pulling a heavy load, it should be operated in ___________________. A. high gear B. medium gear C. low gear D. free-wheeling
C
When patrolling a line you should assume the line is: A. Dead and grounded B. May be energized C. Always energized D. Doesn't matter
C
When removing a pole, the sling is placed: A. below the birth mark B. center of the birth mark C. above the birth mark D. Any of the above
C
When the pole is secure and is positioned over the hole, what control handle do you operate to lower pole into hole? A. Digger B. Auxiliary Tool C. Winch or Cable
C
When transporting a pole that was previously used, you should always ________________. A. Check the date stamp on the pole to determine if it is reusable B. Measure the pole to see if it is obsolete C. Examine it carefully to determine the appropriate method for hauling D. Make six bore tests to determine if it is reusable
C
When using a stepladder, the employee should never stand on the ___________ step. A. third B. second C. top D. bottom
C
When you are backing a vehicle and the visibility is obscured, you should: A. back very slowly B. open the door, look back C. use a flagman to give directions D. sound the horn
C
Whenever possible, the anchor should be placed at an angle so the guy will be at a __________ angle to the pole. A. 60 degree B. 50 degree C. 45 degree D. 30 degree
C
Where is the house knob screwed when installing on a house or building? A. Rafter B. Facia Board C. Stud D. All of the above
C
Where would you use an "L"-bracket with a cutout and a riser pole arrester? A. Three-Phase Transformer B. Underground Transformer C. Single-phase underground riser pole D. None of the above
C
The customer must leave a minimum of ______________ inches of service conductors extending from the service head for you to terminate the service. A. 12 B. 18 C. 24 D. 60
D
The following adjustments and repairs may be made to the chain saw with the motor running: A. Refill the gas tank B. Sharpen the chain C. Adjust the tension on the chain D. None of the above
D
The length of a bolt used to attach a single cross arm or alley arm to a pole is determined by the: A. width of the pole B. width of the cross arm C. thickness of the cross arm gain D. All of the above
D
The signal with a man with both hands up means: A. move forward B. move backwards C. move left then right D. stop
D
The use of electrical tape on rubber goods is ______________________. A. Due to its dielectric properties B. A good substitute for "clothes pins" C. Widely accepted among most linemen D. Not permitted
D
Under normal road conditions, what gear is recommended to start movement of the truck? A. 1st gear B. 2nd gear C. 2-4 gear D. 2-5 gear
D
What are preform products for? A. Dead-ending primary B. Dead-ending secondary C. Dead-ending guy wires D. All of the above
D
What are the two sizes of guy wire used at First Energy? A. 1/4 inch and 9/32 inch B 9/32 inch and 3/8 inch C. 9/32 inch and 7/16 inch D. 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch
D
What determines the number of rope turns on the capstan hoist? A. Load to be raised and size of rope B. Mechanical advantage in the tackle C. By "slippage" D. All of the above
D
What is kept free from contact with the body when setting a pole in energized conductors? A. Pole B. Cant Hooks C. Truck D. All of the above
D
What is the capstan hoist used for? A. Raising and lowering equipment in rear easements B. To winch material and equipment into rear easements C. To set poles and pulling in wire in rear easements D. All of the above
D
What is the preferred tie if the conductor is 336 mil aluminum? A. #6 Solid Alum. B. #4 Solid Alum. C. #2 Solid Alum. D. Preformed tie
D
What piece of equipment is used to roll the pole for proper positioning to frame? A. Winch Cable B. Pole Tong C. Steel Sling D. Cant Hook
D
What should be used when guiding a pole through energized conductors? A. Rubber gloves and sleeves B. Pole guards C. Protection on the line D. All of the above
D
What should you check on the pole trailer before loading poles on it? A. Size of the stanchions B. Color of rear lights C. Size of the tongue D. Rated capacity
D
What should you do to prevent tailgating? A. Slow down and encourage him to pass you B. Increase the following distance between you and the car ahead so you won't have to brake suddenly and be hit by the tailgater C. Force him to slow down, thereby making it easier for him to stop safely, when you stop D. All of the above
D
What two methods are commonly used to sag conductors by our company? A. Sighting and Experienced Judgement B. Use of Transit and Vectoring C. Timing Waves and Stop Watch D. Sighting and Use of Dynamometer
D
What type of sleeve is used on the hot leads when splicing a service cable? A. Full-Tension B. Automatic C. Limited-Tension D. Insulinks or H-crimps
D
When cutting a guy wire on the ground, a good practice is to place ______________ on the guy wire and make the cut between them. A. two wood blocks B. two guy wire cages C. two linemen D. both feet
D
When driving a ground rod by hand, which of the below safety factors should be observed? A. Wear your hard hat B. Wear your safety glasses with side shields C. Never hold the rod with your hands while another worker strikes the rod D. All of the above
D
When installing H-crimps, what do you cover the H-crimps with? A. plastic covers B. plastic electrical tape C. amp covers D. A & B
D
When loading poles on a pole trailer, the rule of thumb for positioning the pole is to place the winch over _________________. A. the tongue B. the rear stanction C. the front stanchion D. the trailer axle
D
When performing Pole Top Rescue on a victim that is using a Buckingham BuckSqueeze, or Bashlin pole choker the easiest strap to cut with your skinning knife will usually be ________________________. A. the brown inner strap or yellow inner strap B. the green outer strap or the yellow outer strap C. the brown outer strap or the yellow outer strap D. the green inner strap or the yellow inner strap
D
When working from a _______________ ladder it is necessary to be belted off to the ladder. A. straight B. extension C. stepladder D. both A & B E. A, B, & C
D
When wrapping a rope sling around the pole, what kind of knot is used? A. Two Half-Hitches B. Overhand Knot C. Slip Knot D. Square Knot
D
With one end of the ground wire attached to the riser pole lightning arrester, the other end will be attached to the ___________________ by the lineman. A. neutral B. primary wire C. secondary wire D. pole ground
D
Which of the following tools may be needed when butt testing a wood pole? A. Screwdriver B. Hammer C. 1/2" Drill Bit D. Drill E. Round Point Shovel F. All of the above
F
A Class A license is issued to those persons 18 years of age or older who have demonstrated their qualifications to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of _______________ pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. A. 10,001 B. 16,001 C. 20,001 D. 26,001
D
A copper automatic line splice can be installed on: A. aluminum wire B. aluminum and copper wire C. underground wire D. copper wire
D
A good defensive driver abides by all: A. local traffic laws B. state traffic laws C. federal traffic laws D. All of the above
D
A guy running from the top of one pole to a point below the top of the next pole is called _________________. A. anchor guy B. sidewalk guy C. hog guy D. head guy
D
A ladder can be placed on ________________ to obtain a greater height as long as the object is secured. A. boxes B. tables C. other objects D. None of the above
D
A means of obtaining clearance for a wire guy where an anchor cannot be used? A. Hog Guy B. Anchor Guy C. Pole to Stub with Anchor Guy D. Sidewalk Guy
D
A strap hoist and chain hoist should not be: A. left in the rain B. thrown in the dirt C. thrown or dropped D. All of the above
D
All connections at the weather head must be ____________________. A. wire brushed B. connected properly C. looped correctly D. All of the above
D
All loads lifting equipment must be _____________ at regular intervals. A. tested B. certified C. returned for routine maintenance D. inspected
D
Any signal not understood means: A. wait a minute B. time out C. as you were D. stop
D
Before starting the saw, check the level of: A. bar oil B. gasoline C. chain adjustment D. All of the above
D
CDL medical forms must be updated every two years, unless the applicant has a history of high blood pressure or has a hazardous material endorsement in which the medical requirement is then _____________. A. 90 days B. 180 days C. 270 days D. 365 days
D
Chain saw fuel is a mixture of: A. gasoline and transmission oil B. diesel fuel and transmission oil C. diesel fuel and lubricating oil D. gasoline and lubricating oil
D
Climbers must not be worn while: A. working on the ground B. iding in a company vehicle C. working on ladders, except when necessary on hook ladders suspended from wood pole structures D. All of the above
D
Extension ladders should be placed in a ______________ position before extending the upper section (s). A. angled B. elevated C. horizontal D. vertical
D
Gaffs of climbers should be inspected and checked frequently for: A. width, length, thickness B. profile of the point C. sharpness of the cutting edges D. All of the above
D
General purpose bolt cutters are primarily used for cutting what type of metal? A. Any metal not exceeding the capacity marked on the jaw B. Soft metal wire C. Any wire made of medium steel D. All of the above
D
Hand lines and pulling ropes must be tied off ________________ ft or greater above the ground when left unattended overnight, unless they are within locked enclosures. A. 5 ft B. 6 ft C. 7 ft D. 8 ft
D
How do you identify the neutral at the weather head? A. The neutral may be skinned two or three inches from the end B. The neutral wire may be smaller in size C. The neutral may be marked with white tape D. All of the above
D
If the temperature gauge needle on the dial should register in the danger zone, or the red light is on, this indicates what? A. Everything is working fine B. The battery is fully charged C. A complete check of the battery and generating system needs to be made D. None of the above
D
If the warning on an over the counter medication states: "Product may cause drowsiness: Do not operate heavy equipment or machinery while taking", this would mean a CDL driver: A. could only take it with a prescription from his doctor B. could only take it with permission from his employer C. could only take it with authorization from the Manager, Health & Safety in the Industrial Relations Department D. can-not operate a commercial motor vehicle
D
It is all right for an employee to operate an unsafe vehicle ______________________. A. if a supervisor gives permission B. if the vehicle is moving slowly C. for off-road operation D. never
D
It is permissible to reuse an existing piece of tie wire when: A. The conductor size is smaller than #2 B. The conductor size is larger than #2 C. You have no other wire to use D. Never
D
No one will be permitted to pass beneath a pole when it is in a _______________ position. A. neutral B. energized C. horizontal D. suspended
D
Preform dead ends can be identified by _________________. A. length B. color-coding C. identification tag D. All of the above
D
The cross arm gin lifting eye should be positioned __________________. A. centered over the top of the pole B. four inches over the end of the cross arm C. directly in line with the hand line and the ground worker D. centered over the saddle of the insulator
D
