LINEMAN APPRENTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
ANSWER Single 2000 lbs is the rating for the blue hoist. double the 4000
pounds
ANSWER: Green hoist, single, 1500 lbs. double the 3000 lbs.
Red tags, often known as "ANSWER Clearance tags," are used to identify
employees at work. Prior to the issuance of a clearance work authorization, a
clearance tag is placed for the designated "clear holder" at the open spots where
hazardous energizing could occur.
A device's functioning state is indicated by an orange tag that reads "ANSWER
DO NOT operate." Under no circumstances may a switch or switch point
(elbow, open jumpers) with a DO NOT operate tag attached be activated!
Yellow tag-ANSWER When a breaker or other device's automatic reclosing
functions are turned off, hot line tags are positioned. If the breaker or other
device is tripped, it won't shut off on its own when "turned off."
ANSWER Job Hazard Analysts: What does JHA stand for?
What are the 120/208 wire colors? ANSWER: Blue, Red, and Black
What color is the 277/480 wire? ANSWER (BOY): Yellow, orange, brown
Observation of wood decay on a pole - ANSWER 1
3-inch hole
OR
2.
Two-inch holes
If you suspect decay on a pole, what should you do? - ANSWER 1) Dig all the
way down to 18 inches around the pole.
2) Use a probing tool to examine the pole to ascertain its condition.
, Which class do our rubber gloves belong to? Class 2 Answer
For what purposes are our gloves rated and tested? ANSWER: Rated at 17
KVA and tested at 20 KVA
How frequently do we get new gloves? ANSWER: Every four months
Do you check your gloves frequently? ANSWER Examined every day and/or
whenever you suspect damage
What's the name of the ring on top of your glove? The corona ring is the
answer. Its objective is to cease tracking
Method of work 2.3? ANSWER Safety of electricity
What is the rating for #2 primary jumpers? 192 AMPS is the answer.
For what use are 4/0 primary jumpers rated? ANSWER 387 AMP
How big are our grounds? The answer is 2/0 for overhead.
Underground: 1/0
Is it necessary to use rubber gloves when using an extendo? Only in the event
that the extendo is less than 20 feet
When is it necessary to wear an arc flash suit and arc-rated FR face shields?
ANSWER 1: Putting a three-phase self-contained meter in or taking it out
2. Using a K-type meter to assess voltage
3. Attaching or unplugging parallel subterranean services
4-A temporary 100 cal/cm2 arc suit must be used for a specific duty when
working on any 480 volt underground system.
What is included in an arc flash suit? ANSWER Full-coverage face shields,
coveralls, and ventilated hoods
Before energizing or after raising a secondary leg to de-energize, is it necessary
to test each leg of a service? - ANSWER Yes, all legs after the first must be
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