UNION TEST

A downed guy wire is tightened so that the pole is ___? a) leaning slightly towards the guy anchor b) leaning slightly towards the line conductors c) perfectly vertical d) at a 60 degree angle with the line

a

Be able to identify a Tension (strain) link stick a) I will look at the paper study guide and review pictures

a

In a distribution system the secondary neutral ________ be connected to the primary neutral if the primary is effectively grounded. a) should b) should not

a

The greatest advantage to a lineman using hot line tools is the ____? a) ability to work at a safe distance from energized conductors b) ability to work on the ground and in the air with the same ease and safety c) flexibility, strength, and versatility of the tools d) light weight of the tools

a

Which item below is NOT a type of insulator used on overhead lines? a) carriage b) strain c) post d) suspension

a

You are to work on de-energized lines which are in sight of the line disconnectors. Is it necessary to ground and short the circuit lines? a) yes b) no

a

Rubber gloves are to be given an air test _______? a) at the beginning of each work day b) at the beginning of each work week c) before each use d) when the gloves show wear from usage

a and c

What is the primary purpose for using the line hose on a job? a) protects the conductor from becoming grounded b) allows energized conductors to be placed on grounded parts c) protects the linen from accidental electrical contact d) additional working space for cranes

a and c

This drawing is showing a a) clove hitch b) bowling c) catspaw d) square knot

a, b, c or d

A crossarm that is installed at a right angle to an inline crossarm is known as a ____? a) auxiliary arm b) buck arm c) secondary arm d) side arm

b

Automatic line splices ______ be used in taps or jumpers? a) can b) cannot

b

Body belts, safety straps, lanyards, lifelines, and body harnesses shall be inspected ______ to determine that the equipment is in safe working condition. a) annually b) daily c) monthly d) weekly

b

Conductors that are being installed (strung) should always be ___? a) grounded to carry fault current without fusing b) completely grounded c) grounded with fuse protection d) grounded without fuse protection

b

Line hoses should be cleaned out and ______ regularly. a) dried b) inspected c) tested d) treated

b

Should personal protective equipment be altered to fit the employee? a) yes b) no

b

TRUE or FALSE: Hot line clams are designed to pick up load current or fault current. a) true b) false *TIPS: (if you agree with the statement then select "true", as you have suggested the statement to be true and correct. & If you disagree with the statement then select "false" as you have suggested that the statement is incorrect or not true)

b

TRUE or FALSE: Underground systems need not be grounded when work is to be performed on conductors in a de-energized condition. a) true b) false *TIPS: (if you agree with the statement then select "true", as you have suggested the statement to be true and correct. & If you disagree with the statement then select "false" as you have suggested that the statement is incorrect or not true)

b

The best way to protect yourself from backfeed is to ____? a) be sure that you are grounded at all times b) treat all parts of any circuit or apparatus as if they were energized at full line voltage c) not touch any metal parts or other types of conductors d) open the disconnects at the substations

b

When new rubber goods are issued to you, should you assume that It is in good condition? a) yes b) no

b

Which device would be installed closest to the substation? a) sectionalizer b) recloser c) primary fuse

b

Before tying circuits together, all the regulators must be put on____? a) one phase and locked-in b) one phase and locked-out c) neutral and locked-out d) neutral and locked-in

c

Calculate how deep a 50 foot pole should be set in the ground under normal conditions a) 5 feet b) 5 1/2 feet c) 7 feet d) 7 1/2 feet e) 9 feet f) 9 1/2 feet

c

The proper procedure for discharging a capacitor is to ____? a) connect the capacitor terminals to ground just before de-energizing the capacitor b) de-energize and remove all leads from the capacitor c) de-energize the capacitor, wait 5 minutes short out the capacitor with a conduct between the terminals

c

Unless a specified depth is required by a customer, a general rule of thumb is used to determine the depth that a pole is set. This rule of thumb is ______% of the length of the pole, plus 2 feet, with a minimum depth of 5 feet. a) 12% b) 20% c) 10% d) 15%

c

When installing a compression sleeve on a distribution conductor, you begin compressing the sleeve ____? a) anywhere as log as no tension is on the conductor b) at one end and work to the other end c) at the center and work towards the end d) at the end and work towards the center

c

When the overload circuit breakers of a CSP transformer are open, the ____? a) both primary and secondary are still energized b) both primary and secondary are de-energized c) primary is still energized d) secondary is still energized

c

You are preparing to do work on an energized 12.4 kV. Circuit. What is the minimum class rubber glove that could be worn? a) class 3 b) class 0 c) class 2 d) class 4

c

A knot that does not slip, jam or fail, is easily tied and untied, and has many uses is the ____? a) cats paw b) hitch c) sheepshank d) bowline

d

A pole used as a brace to a line pole is often referred to as a(n) ____? a) arm b) push c) stub d) support

d

Capacitors are used in circuits to correct voltage and to ____? a) help adjust circuit frequency b) limit current flow c) increase circuit wattage d) improve power factor

d

If a hole is dug and a pole is not set immediately, the hole should be ______? a) covered up, relocate the hole and start again when setting the pole b) marked off c) it is un-necessary to do anything to the hole d) covered and marked

d

The "Thumbs Up" hand signal is used for telling the operator____? a) to lift the load b) everything is okay c) to raise the load slowly d) to raise the boom

d

What must lineman do (be sure of) before installing protective grounds?

test the line