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The difference in a 3 wire & 4 wire distribution circuit is? → the Neutral wire What is the formula for power → P=VxI Transmission voltage is generally _________ to _________. → 138,000 to 765,000 volts If the diameter of the pole to be set is 10", the diameter of the hole should be ___...

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Lineman Apprentice Test Questions and
Correct Answers the Latest Update and
Recommended Version
The difference in a 3 wire & 4 wire distribution circuit is?


→ the Neutral wire


What is the formula for power

→ P=VxI


Transmission voltage is generally _________ to _________.

→ 138,000 to 765,000 volts


If the diameter of the pole to be set is 10", the diameter of the hole should be ____ to allow

sufficient room for tamping.


→ 16", 3" on each side of the pole


What are the component parts of a distribution system?

→ Distribution Substation, feeder circuits, switches, protective equipment, primary circuits,
distribution transformers, secondaries, services.


An advantage of a Wye Primary system over a Delta primary system is?

→ Increased power carrying capacity, better voltage regulation


The total flow of current from a generating plant may be as large as __________ amps.

→ 20,000


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How many Amps does a 120 volt, 60 watt incandescent bulb draw?

→ .5 amps, P=IxE I=P/E 60/120=.5


Thury system was generators connected in ______ to transmit ________ amps at max voltage

of _______ volts?


→ Series, 150 amps, 27,000 volts


An aluminum wire must be ________ times as big as copper is a cross section to have the

same conductivity.

→ 1.66 (this means that aluminum is only 2/3 as conductive as copper)


Slices should not be installed ________ ft from a tie wire or armor rod.

→ 1 ft (12")


Bolted connections may be used when?


→ If the wires to be connected are not under tension


When splicing distribution wires, how far should the line be laid out straight before splicing?

→ 10 ft


The head of a hydraulic operated tool weighs approximately ________ lbs.

→ 15 lbs (tools operate w/ a pressure of 10,000 psi)


In the process of right of way clearing, trees and brush should receive a basil spray treatment

not less than ___ weeks before cutting to prevent regrowth.



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→ 2 weeks


A light should be located from _____ to _____ ft over the surface of a road, less than 40'

wide and from ______ to ______ ft on roads more than 40' wide.

→ 0-6 ft less than 40'
→ 6-12 ft over 40'


When splicing Transmission conductors/wires, how far out should a conductor be laid in each

direction before splicing?


→ 40 ft from joining point


During CPR, do chest compressions circulate the same amount of blood as the heart does

normally?

→ Under best conditions, only 1/3 of normal flow is accomplished.


A _____ ft mast arm is used in alleys, a ________ ft mast arm is used in residential areas w/

streets less than 40 ft wide, a _____ ft is used where streets are more than 40 ft wide and in

industrial/ commercial areas?

→ 3 ft alleys
→ 6 ft residential <40 ft
→ 12 ft industrial >40 ft


What does MOV stand for?


→ Metal Oxide Varistor


DC Transmission was initiated in ______ during the year _______



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