1St Step Test Questions

Front 1

A ________ distribution system delivers power at user voltage from distribution transformers to customers.

Back 1

Secondary

Front 2

What are the two basic types of overhead distribution system layouts.

Back 2

Loop

Radial

Front 3

Circuits that tap off of a primary main are commonly referred to as

Back 3

Laterals

Front 4

What are the major components of a typical overhead distribution system

Back 4

Secondary Distribution Lines

Distribution Substations

Distribution Transformers

Primary Distribution Lines

Front 5

Match each insulator in the left-hand column with the appropriate insulator description in the right-hand column.

Pin

Post

Disc

Spool

Back 5

Mounted on a pin that is bolte

Cylindrical and mounted flush

Can be connected together in

Primarily used ot insulate seco

Front 6

True or False: When secondary and primary conductors are strung on the same pole, the secondary is normally strung below the primary.

Back 6

True

Front 7

Match each guy in the left-hand column with the appropriate description in the right-hand column.

Down Guy

Sidewalk Guy

Pole Guy

Back 7

Connected from a pole to an a

Connected to a pole, guided a

Connected from one pole to a

Front 8

A what wire provides a cone of protection to protect distribution lines from lightning strikes.

Back 8

static wire

Front 9

True or False: Capacitors, reclosers, voltage regulators, and fused cutouts provide coordinated protection for distribution lines.

Back 9

False

Front 10

True or False: A typical three-phase wye circuit is a three-wire circuit.

Back 10

False

Front 11

A distribution transformer, on a wye circuit, is typically connected ________ .

Back 11

phase to neutral

Front 12

A single-phase distribution transformer on a delta circuit normally has ______ primary bushing(s)

Back 12

two

Front 13

True or False: The terms “delta” and “wye” identify the way that the windings on the distribution side of a three-phase substation transformer are connected together.

Back 13

True

Front 14

Insulators, surge arrestors, and the primary bushing of a transformer on a 13.2 KV distribution system all would typically be (smaller,larger) than the same equipment on a 34.5 KV distribution system..

Back 14

smaller

Front 15

The_______ Voltage rating on the nameplate of a distribution transformer can be checked to determine the voltage of the circuit on which the transformer is installed.

Back 15

Primary Voltage

Front 16

True or False: The operating voltage of a dual voltage distribution transformer is indicated by the position of a dual voltage switch.

Back 16

True

Front 17

OSHA regulations require that lifting equipment’ be bonded to an effective _______.

Back 17

ground

Front 18

Apprentice lineworkers may work on or with energized lines and equipment as long as they are _________ per OSHA.

Back 18

qualified

Front 19

True or False: A ‘Lockout/Tagout’ program must be established before any employee works on lines and/or equipment that, after being taken out of service, could unexpectedly become re-energized, according to OSHA regulations.

Back 19

True

Front 20

Match each type of poletop distribution equipment in the left-hand column with the appropriate identifying characteristic(s) in the right-hand column.

Recloser

Transformer

Voltage Regulator

Capacitor

Sectionalizer

Back 20

Two primary bushings; an ope

One or more primary bushing

Three primary bushings;posi

Square or rectangular shape

Two primary bushings;an ope

Front 21

True or False: The main function of a utility pole is to support conductors

Back 21

True

Front 22

What are the three main types of pole framing construction?

Back 22

Vertical

Crossarm

Armless

Front 23

True or False: When a pole is built, the only concern is that the pole will be able to support the weight of the conductors.

Back 23

False

Front 24

The type of insulator that is typically used to insulate conductors at a point where the conductors are dead-ended is a ________ insulator

Back 24

suspension

Front 25

A _____ insulator usually has a metal base that rests directly on a crossarm or pole.

Back 25

Post

Front 26

A ________corner is a type of angle pole used on vertical construction that has suspension insulators to insulate the line, but does not require the line to be dead-ended or cut.

Back 26

Running

Front 27

A(n)_________ bolt is typically used to support and keep the proper spacing on double crossarms.

Back 27

Double-arm (DA)

Front 28

True or False: The tops of poles should always be cut level and perpendicular to the pole to give the pole a uniform appearance and to be as neat as possible.

Back 28

False

Front 29

The bolt that holds the crossarm or crossarms to a pole is called a ________ bolt.

Back 29

Through

Front 30

A flat surface on a pole that is either cut or is a metal plate that is added is a _______.

Back 30

Gain

Front 31

True or False: A wooden crossarm usually needs a means of bracing to help it support the conductors on the pole.

Back 31

True

Front 32

True or False: A wooden crossarm usually needs a means of bracing to help it support the conductors on the pole.

Back 32

True

Front 33

One type of bolt that is used to attach crossarm braces to a crossarm is a_______ bolt.

Back 33

Carriage

Front 34

True or False: The length of a through bolt is calculated by adding the entire thickness of whatever the through bolt must pass through, plus the width of the crossarm, plus the width of the nut and washers and finally an additional one inch to allow for a protrusion of the bolt end.

Back 34

True

Front 35

True or False: The purpose of a guy on a pole is to support the pole where the conductor is causing a strain greater than the pole can continually withstand and remain straight.

Back 35

True

Front 36

A ______guy runs from an attachment on a pole to an anchor on the ground.

Back 36

Down

Front 37

True or False: Since all guys have an insulator installed in them, they can never be a potential ground.

Back 37

False

Front 38

A type of guy that uses a wooden pole to support another pole is called a_______?

Back 38

push or brace pole

Front 39

A pole guy that supports a pole by means of a guy wire that is kept out from the pole with a metal strut is called a?

Back 39

Side walk guy

Front 40

A cover that fits over a guy wire to make it easier to see is called a?

Back 40

Guy guard

Front 41

A cover that fits over a guy wire to make it easier to see is called a?

Back 41

Guy guard

Front 42

Which of the following are precautions that should be taken when working with guy wire?

Back 42

Maintain control when uncoiling the wire.

Take measures to keep the strands twisted together when the guy wire is cut.

When uncoiling the guy wire, make sure that it does not have kinks that would weaken it.

Front 43

The two basic reasons for rigging are to maintain______of a load and to maintain a safe minimum ______ from energized equipment

Back 43

control

electrical clearance

Front 44

True or False: If the exact weight of a load to be lifted cannot be determined, it is best to overrig the job.

Back 44

True

Front 45

What are the basic guidelines that are part of any rigging job?

Back 45

Inspecting the rigging equipment carefully

Planning the job thoroughly

Using the equipment properly

Front 46

Many types of line equipment, such as transformers, are designed with______so that the load can be more easily rigged to maintain it_______.

Back 46

Answer 1: lifting points

Answer 2: balance

Front 47

True or False: Electrical clearance is a concern only if there are obvious obstacles at the job site, such as tree limbs or telephone lines.

Back 47

False

Front 48

True or False: Electrical clearance is a concern only if there are obvious obstacles at the job site, such as tree limbs or telephone lines.

Back 48

False

Front 49

Which of the following types of rigging equipment are designed to give the user a mechanical advantage?

Back 49

Hoist

Block and tackle

Front 50

A crew member must exert _______pounds of force to lift a 300-pound load using a block and tackle with four passes, or fall, or rope.

Back 50

75

Front 51

True or False: When more than one sling is used to lift a load, it is possible to rig the job so that each sling must lift more than the total weight of the load

Back 51

True

Front 52

True or False: When a structure is subjected to more than one type of stress, the stresses tend to cancel each other out.

Back 52

False

Front 53

The ___________ of a block and tackle is determined by the number of times a rope is run from one block to the other.

Back 53

Mechanical advantage

Front 54

_______is the property that allows a solid object to stretch, bend, or compress under stress and then return to its original shape unless the______ has been reached.

Back 54

Answer 1: elasticity

Answer 2: elastic limit

Front 55

_______is the property that allows a solid object to stretch, bend, or compress under stress and then return to its original shape unless the______ has been reached.

Back 55

Answer 1: elasticity

Answer 2: elastic limit

Front 56

True or False: since a utility pole is a cantilever beam, the stress caused by a load or force pulling against the top of the pole will be higher than if the same load is rigged lower on the pole.

Back 56

True

Front 57

In the videotape demonstration, a block and tackle was rigged from a _______in order to provide a lifting point directly above a transformer

Back 57

Gin pole

Front 58

When equipment is raised or lowered, a tag line can be used to?

Back 58

Guide the equipment around obstacles

Hold the equipment away from the pole

Stabilize the equipment

Front 59

True or False: When changing an insulator, it may be necessary to cover both the crossarm and the energized phase with protective gear to prevent accidental contact as the phase is moved and secured

Back 59

True

Front 60

When a double dead-end crossarm is changed out, a temporary double crossarm is used to?

Back 60

Support the conductors normally supported from the permanent crossarms

Stabilize the permanent

crossarms

Rig the hot hoists

Front 61

True or False: When deadended conductors are moved to a temporary double crossarm, tension is taken up on each of the conductors to be moved at the same time so that the stress is balanced on both ends of the crossarm.

Back 61

False

Front 63

True or False: The job of transferring energized secondary lines from one pole to another requires continuous coordination between crew members in order to move the lines safely.

Back 63

True

Front 64

True or False: Ring cutting is the recommended method of skinning the insulation from a conductor.

Back 64

False

Front 65

True or False: Ring cutting is the recommended method of skinning the insulation from a conductor.

Back 65

False

Front 66

Match the name of the type of conductor in the left-hand column with the abbreviation on the right-hand column.

Copper

Aluminum

Aluminum conductor, steel reinforced

All aluminum alloy conductor

All aluminum conductor

Galvanized steel

Back 66

CU

AL

ACSR

AAAC

AAC

GALV ST

Front 67

When wires are prepared for a connection, a copper wire is brushed until it is________ while an aluminum wire is brushed until its_________

Back 67

Answer 1:

shiny

Answer 2:

dull

Front 68

Which of the following are factors that should be considered when selecting a connector to make a service connection?

Back 68

Wire type

Application

Wire size

Front 69

The general rule for placing conductors in a connector when a copper wire and an aluminum wire are being connected is_______over_________

Back 69

Answer 1:

aluminum

Answer 2:

copper

Front 70

Select, in order, the four basic steps for making a service connection.

Back 70

Answer 1:

Skin the wire (remove the wire’s insulation).

Answer 2:

Clean the wire (brush with a wire brush).

Answer 3:

Install the connector

Answer 4:

Tape or insulate the connection

Front 71

Before a service installation job is begun, an important first step is to

Back 71

Look over the job site

Front 72

When service wires are connected, the _______ is always connected first.

Back 72

Neutral

Front 73

True or False: For an underground service installation, it is best to connect the service to the meter box terminals before filling in the trench.

Back 73

False

Front 74

True or False: When connections are made to an energized pad-mounted transformer, it is a good practice to cover up all terminals except for the terminal being worked on.

Back 74

True

Front 75

True or False: Customer backfeed voltage checks are always made at the line terminals and at the neutral terminal.

Back 75

False

Front 76

A backfeed test involves making three voltage checks?

Back 76

Load terminal to load terminal

Neutral terminal to load terminal

Neutral terminal to other load terminal

Front 77

Testing for__________ shorts is done by testing for voltage from either of the line terminals to one of the load terminals in the customer’s meter box.

Back 77

Phase too ground shorts

Front 78

A _______test should not be made at a customer’s meter box unless the other two tests have been made and any problems found during those tests have been corrected.

Back 78

Jumper

Front 79

True or False: When a three-phase service is installed, the neutral is connected after the three phase wires have been connected and the phase sequence has been checked.

Back 79

False

Front 80

True or False: When a three-phase service is installed, one of the energized service phase wires is permanently connected, while the other two are temporarily connected to the service entrance phase wires until the phase sequence can be checked.

Back 80

True

Front 81

When an existing three-phase service is replaced, a phase wire from the new energized service is matched to the proper phase wire from the existing energized service when a voltage reading between them is ____volts.

Back 81

0

Front 82

After a new three-phase service has been connected in parallel with an old three-phase service, the old service can be disconnected from the circuit. The last service wire to be disconnected is the?

Back 82

Neutral

Front 83

What are the three elements of safe rigging practices?

Back 83

Plan the job

Use the equipment properly

Inspect the equipment

Front 84

True or False: When planning a job where the actual weight of the load cannot be accurately determined, it is best to over-rig the job for safety.

Back 84

True

Front 85

True or False: Equipment manufacturers often design lifting points into equipment to make it easy to raise or lower the equipment.

Back 85

True

Front 86

When inspecting a rope, you should look for

Back 86

Excessive fraying or abrasion of interior and exterior strands and fibers.

Excessive oil, dirt, or powder inside the strands

Evidence that the rope has been exposed to excessive friction or heat.

Unnatural bends or kinks in the rope.

Front 87

Fiber rope made from manila, sisal, or cotton is generally classified as

Back 87

Neutral fiber rope

Front 88

Which of the following are the four characteristics of the fiber rope typically used for rigging.

Back 88

dielectric strength

flexibility

load length

resistance to abrasion, chemicals, solvents, moisture and mildew

Front 89

True or False: Any bend in a rope that causes the standing part and the running end to cross over each other is called a bight.

Back 89

False

Front 90

True or False: A knot commonly used to attach slings to poles and to join two ropes of the same diameter together is called a square knot.

Back 90

True

Front 91

When tying an overhand slip knot,

Back 91

Form a bight in the rope; then form a loop in one of the parallel sides; and finally, pass the bight through the loop.

Front 92

Square knots, slip knots, and half hitches are primarily used on ______ loads.

Back 92

Light

Front 93

True or False: A sling used to attach a hand line to a pole should be at least the same diameter as the rope used for the hand line.

Back 93

True

Front 94

When working on the ground with a handline, you should

Back 94

Watch both the hand line and the load for potential problems that could cause accidents.

Front 95

A piece of rope, typically a quarter of an inch in diameter, that is used to attach a crossarm to a hand line is a _______

Back 95

Pigging line

Front 96

Witch of the following are elements common to most hand lines?

Back 96

sling

length of rope

Handling blocks

Front 97

What is the mechanical advantage of a block and tackle that has 3 falls going into the movable block, 3 falls coming out of the moveable block, and 3 sheaves in the fixed block?

Back 97

6

Front 98

The process of threading rope through blocks to form a block and tackle is called

Back 98

Reeving

Front 99

When the hook on a block is set in a sling that is at the top of a pole, the hook should go into the sling with its point facing______

Back 99

UP

Front 100

How much input force is necessary to support a 1000 pound load that is connected to a block and tackle with a mechanical advantage of 4?

Back 100

250 pounds

Front 101

Which of the following are the basic guidelines that should be followed to ensure safety in meter work?

Back 101

Know the requirements for the job.

Plan the job carefully.

Use the proper work methods.

Front 102

Meter personnel should be able to look at a meter installation and identify the

Back 102

Equipment involved

Method of meter installation

Potential hazards

Front 103

True or False: All meter installations are basically the same.

Back 103

False

Front 104

Planning a job involves

Back 104

Mentally running through the job steps

Making a visual inspection of the job site

Front 105

True or False: The proper attitude is an important part of safety on the job.

Back 105

True

Front 106

True or False: To pick up a heavy load, bend at the knees and keep your back straight.

Back 106

True

Front 107

True or False: Keeping equipment and work areas neat and orderly is good for morale, but really has no effect on job safety.

Back 107

False

Front 108

True or False: If a meter installation is inaccessible or hazardous, meter personnel should correct the situation, complete the job, and then notify the property owner.

Back 108

False

Front 109

True or False: Electrical dangers to the human body basically result from either current flow or electrically generated heat.

Back 109

True

Front 110

True or False: Current flow can cause a stun, cardiac arrest, or deep electrical burning of tissue or muscle.

Back 110

True

Front 111

A______is an injury caused by the heat and ultraviolet light associated with an electrical arc.

Back 111

Flash burn

Front 112

True or False: Anyone working around electrical hazards should wear a long-sleeved shirt that has a high artificial fiber content.

Back 112

False

Front 113

Meter personnel should begin a meter replacement job by

Back 113

Checking the old meter and meter box for signs of physical or electrical hazards

Checking the surrounding area for signs of physical hazards

Front 114

True or False: After a damaged meter is removed, a voltage check should be made before a new meter is installed.

Back 114

True

Front 115

True or False: It is a good practice to inspect rubber gloves after completing a job that required handling sharp objects.

Back 115

True

Front 116

Before a new three-phase meter is installed, the main panel___________should be opened to ensure that no load is connected when the meter is installed

Back 116

Disconnect switch

Front 117

True or False: Before installing a new three-phase meter, a meter technician should use a voltage tester to check the voltages phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground from each jaw in the meter socket

Back 117

True

Front 118

True or False: Obvious rural pole setting locations do not have to be checked for existing underground utilities before a new pole is set.

Back 118

False

Front 119

What are methods of digging a hole to set a pole?

Back 119

Manual digging tools

A portable power digger

A digger derrick

Front 120

What are methods of digging a hole to set a pole?

Back 120

Manual digging tools

A portable power digger

A digger derrick

Front 121

In normal soil, the rule of thumb used to determine the depth of a hole needed for a pole is, ______% of the length of the pole, plus ______

Back 121

10% plus 2

Front 122

True or False: When a hole is dug with a digger derrick, the hole is usually dug in stages so that the auger can be removed from the hole and cleaned periodically.

Back 122

True

Front 123

Portable power diggers are often used to dig a hole instead of a digger derrick because

Back 123

They can maneuver into areas where a digger derrick will not fit

Front 124

True or False: When a pole is set, it is lifted at its balance point, so that crewmen on the ground can easily swing it into a vertical position.

Back 124

False

Front 125

Most modern utility poles are made so that the diameter of the butt end of the pole is ________the diameter of the top of the pole.

Back 125

Greater than

Front 126

The tool used to rotate a pole to bring its gain into alignment with other poles is called a

Back 126

Can’t hook

Front 127

True or False: Wooden utility poles are commonly used because they are considered to be good insulators

Back 127

False

Front 128

To make sure that a pole is plumb, the pole should be checked from at least_______ positions that are________degrees apart

Back 128

Answer 1:

two

Answer 2:

90

Front 129

True or False: Backfilling a hole is best done in shallow layers, with a couple of inches of dirt added to the hole and thoroughly compressed by tamping before more dirt is added.

Back 129

True

Front 130

When a replacement pole is set next to an existing pole supporting energized lines, how close to the old pole should the hole be dug?

Back 130

The hole should be as close as possible without disturbing the old pole.

Front 131

To provide a larger obstruction-free area for maneuvering, the energized phases may be moved to_________before the new pole is set.

Back 131

New positions

Front 132

True or False: Pike poles or tag lines are often used to prevent poles from swinging sideways as they are raised into position.

Back 132

True

Front 133

When rigging from the new pole so that the old pole can be cut into sections and removed, which of the following statements must be considered?

Back 133

strain is taken on the rigging to prevent the section being cut from binding against the saw.

The cut section will have a tendency to fall against the new pole.

The section of pole to be cut is rigged from the new pole so that it will be butt heavy.

Front 134

When rigging from the new pole so that the old pole can be cut into sections and removed, which of the following statements must be considered?

Back 134

strain is taken on the rigging to prevent the section being cut from binding against the saw.

The cut section will have a tendency to fall against the new pole.

The section of pole to be cut is rigged from the new pole so that it will be butt heavy.

Front 135

True or False: A pole jack is used to remove the butt section of a pole from the ground.

Back 135

True

Front 136

True or False: A deadman or pole jenny, is a brace used to support a utility pole as it is being raised with pikes.

Back 136

True

Front 137

True or False: A “kick plate” is a board placed in the hole to prevent the butt of the utility pole from caving in the dirt as the butt moves down into the hole.

Back 137

True

Front 138

True or False: Temporary guys are rarely necessary when replacing a pole under 35 feet tall using the “cut and kick” method of pole setting.

Back 138

False

Front 139

The cutting action of a crosscut saw occurs on the______stroke.

Back 139

Forward

Front 140

True or False: A knife is commonly used for skinning insulation.

Back 140

True

Front 141

What are the three types of handsaws?

Back 141

Tree Saw

Crosscut Saw

Hacksaw

Front 142

The hand tool that is most often used for drilling is a

Back 142

Brace and bit

Front 143

The jaws of a ________ tool are designed to make a crimp on a connector.

Back 143

Compression

Front 144

What are types of hammers used in distribution work?

Back 144

Sledge Hammer

Claw Hammer

Double-faced Hammer

Front 145

True or False: The smaller the diameter of a screwdriver's handle, the greater its mechanical advantage and its turning force.

Back 145

False

Front 146

A _______ is a powered lifting device that is frequently used in distribution work to control heavy loads.

Back 146

Capstan

Front 147

True or False: After a power tool is connected to its power source, it is generally a good idea to start up the tool and check its operation before using it on a job.

Back 147

True

Front 148

Which of the following is NOT a source of power for hand tools used in distribution work?

Hydraulic system

Steam turbine

Air compressor

Back 148

Steam turbine

Front 149

Distribution system tap connections are sometimes made using powder-actuated tools. The tool is operated by a gas that is formed by firing a charge of _______

Back 149

Gunpowder

Front 150

True or False: A compression tool is similar in appearance to cable cutters, but is designed to compress, or crimp, a connector onto a cable.

Back 150

True

Front 151

True or False: The powder-actuated tool used as an example in this section is operated by a gas that is formed by firing a charge of gunpowder

Back 151

True

Front 152

What two parts is a typical powder-actuated tool made of?

Back 152

Tool head

Power unit

Front 153

True or False: A short circuit is a fault that occurs when uninsulated, energized wires cross one another.

Back 153

True

Front 154

General safety procedures that apply to most jobs involve

Back 154

Inspecting a job site

Following safety procedures

Planning out the job

Wearing required protective equipment

Front 155

Which of the following is not a characteristic common to fuses, circuit breakers, and reclosers?

Back 155

They can automatically close circuits at timed intervals.

Front 156

Circuit breaker contacts ______when a fault is detected

Back 156

Open

Front 157

True or False: Isolating a circuit is the same as de-energizing a circuit.

Back 157

False

Front 158

Which of the following is not a characteristic common to circuit breakers?

They have some means of extinguishing arcs.

They are opened only after a circuit is de-energized.

The switch contacts are enclosed in a protective housing.

They can be operated under load.

Back 158

They are opened only after a circuit is de-energized.

Front 159

Which of the following is not a type of circuit breaker?

A gas circuit breaker

A no-load circuit breaker

An oil circuit breaker

An air circuit breaker

Back 159

A no-load circuit breaker

Front 160

True or False: Disconnect switches are designed to isolate circuits; however, some disconnect switches can also be used to de-energize a circuit.

Back 160

True

Front 161

True or False: Disconnect switches are designed to isolate circuits; however, some disconnect switches can also be used to de-energize a circuit.

Back 161

True

Front 162

A load-break disconnect switch has no arc reducing or extinguishing capability.

Back 162

False

Front 163

The only way to be sure a circuit is dead is to

Back 163

Test the circuit

Front 164

True or False: A noisy tester detects the presence of voltage in a circuit.

Back 164

True

Front 165

Which of the following is not an electrical condition that could cause de-energized lines to become energized?

Electromagnetic grounding Magnetic field coupling

Electric field coupling

Friction that creates static electricity

Back 165

Electromagnetic grounding

Front 166

True or False: When a grounding set is installed, it is important to connect one end of a jumper to ground before connecting the other end to a line, thus maintaining a continuous path to ground throughout the procedure.

Back 166

True

Front 167

True or False: A field crew is always responsible for switching, tagging, testing for dead, and grounding a circuit themselves.

Back 167

False

Front 168

True or False: A field crew can assume that a circuit has been de-energized before doing a maintenance or repair job.

Back 168

False

Front 169

True or False: A field crew can assume that a circuit has been de-energized before doing a maintenance or repair job.

Back 169

False

Front 170

Which of the following cannot help a field crew determine that they have found the correct job site?

Inspecting the site for safety hazards

A circuit diagram

Pole numbers or street names listed in the work order

Checking the equipment at the site with that listed on the work order

Back 170

Inspecting the site for safety hazards

Front 171

True or False: A digger derrick with the pedestal at the back of the truck and the boom stored over the truck cab is know as a Rearmount.

Back 171

True

Front 172

The hole-boring tool of a digger derrick is called

Back 172

Auger

Front 173

The dump valve is used to

Back 173

Temporarliy stop all hydraulic action

Front 174

True or False: The hook radius is the distance from the boom tip sheave straight down to the ground.

Back 174

False

Front 175

The _______ is the distance from the boom tip sheave straight down to the ground.

Back 175

Sheave height

Front 176

The _______ is the distance from the boom tip sheave straight down to the ground.

Back 176

Sheave height

Front 177

What are the three classifications of digger derricks?

Back 177

Rearmount

Centermount

Cornermount

Front 178

True or False: The boom on a digger truck can be raised, lowered and swung in a full circle.

Back 178

True

Front 179

True or False: All augers are designed to do all types of digging.

Back 179

False

Front 180

A ______, located on the pedestal, controls the speed of the ______ which powers the hydraulic system.

Back 180

Answer 1: throttle pedal

Answer 2: truck's engine

Front 181

A ______ , located on the pedestal, controls the speed of the ______which powers the hydraulic system

Back 181

Answer 1: throttle pedal

Answer 2: truck's engine

Front 182

The actual lift capacity of a digger truck depends on three factors;

Back 182

the stability of the truck and the surface it is on

the structural strength of the derrick

the power of the hydraulic system

Front 183

The actual lift capacity of a digger truck depends on three factors;

Back 183

the stability of the truck and the surface it is on

the structural strength of the derrick

the power of the hydraulic system

Front 184

Before starting a job that involves the use of a digger derrick, the first step taken by the crew should be to

Back 184

Plan the job

Front 185

True or False: A digger derrick should be positioned so that the hole can be dug off of the back of the truck.

Back 185

True

Front 186

True or False: The boom on a digger derrick should be fully extended before the auger is lowered.

Back 186

False

Front 187

Setting a pole requires lifting it at or near its

Back 187

Balance point

Front 188

Before any digging is done, the controls of the digger derrick should be tested to make sure that they are

Back 188

Operating correctly

Front 189

True or False: The hole is typically dug to the necessary depth with no stopping.

Back 189

False

Front 190

True or False: The hole is typically dug to the necessary depth with no stopping.

Back 190

True

Front 191

True or False: When dragging the pole to the hole, it is best to point the boom straight at the pole, and align the boom lengthwise with the pole.

Back 191

True

Front 192

Which of the following are terms for the tool that is attached to the pole prior to lifting?

Back 192

Tongs

Pole grabbers

Straps

Slings

Cables

Chokers

Front 193

True or False: An “A” base meter has terminals located on the back side of the meter.

Back 193

False

Front 194

True or False: The resistor is the part of a watt-hour meter that introduces a retarding effect on the disk.

Back 194

False

Front 195

Which of the following are the basic parts of a watt-hour meter?

Back 195

Stator

Rotor assembly, or disk Cover

Retarding magnet

Register

Base

Front 196

True or False: The basic principles of operation of the electro-mechanical watt-hour meter introduced around 1900 are completely different from those of today’s electro-mechanical meters.

Back 196

False

Front 197

True or False: The interaction of the current and potential coil fluxes and the induced eddy current fluxes in a meter disk produce disk rotation.

Back 197

True

Front 198

Which of the following are types of watt-hour meter bases?

Back 198

“S" type

"A" base

Front 199

True or False: The designation of “CL 100” on a meter nameplate indicates that the meter is transformer rated and will have instrument transformers associated with it.

Back 199

False

Front 200

True or False: The voltage rating on a meter name plate indicates the voltage rating of the meter’s potential coil or coils.

Back 200

False

Front 201

True or False: The rating in volts of a meter’s current coils is called its Class

Back 201

False

Front 202

True or False: All poly-phase meters have two or more stators.

Back 202

True

Front 203

When the voltage requirements of a customer exceed the rating of a self-contained meter, which of the following instrument transformers are needed in conjunction with a transformer-rated meter to measure the customer’s loads?

Back 203

Current transformers

Voltage transformers

Front 204

Which of the following is an example of a self-contained meter class?

Back 204

Class 200

Front 205

True or False: The test switch used in conjunction with a transformer-rated meter is used to de-energize the customer’s loads while the meter is being tested.

Back 205

False

Front 206

True or False: Transformer-rated meters are used when voltage and/or current exceeds the ratings of self-contained meters.

Back 206

True

Front 207

True or False: When a comparison test is made on a watt-hour meter, the currents through the meter, the test standard, and the phantom load are all the same.

Back 207

True

Front 208

As-found accuracy tests on self-contained meters are typically made at what two power levels?

Back 208

Light load, or 10% of rated test amps

Full load, or rated test amps

Front 209

Which of the following is used in comparison testing to supply a regulated current during the test?

Back 209

A phantom load

Front 211

What are the typical meter-man responsibilities?

Back 211

Testing meter accuracy

Handling customer complaints

Removing and installing meters

Front 212

True or False: Since company meter seals that have been tampered with can usually be discovered visually, it is not necessary to pull on a seal to see if it is in its proper condition.

Back 212

False

Front 213

True or False. Atoms contain electrically charged particles.

Back 213

True

Front 214

Electrons have a ______charge

Back 214

Negative

Front 215

What are three characteristics of electrical charges?

Back 215

Opposite electrical charges of equal value cancel each other out

Opposite electrical charges attract each other

Like electrical charges repel each other

Front 216

What are three characteristics of electrical charges?

Back 216

Opposite electrical charges of equal value cancel each other out

Opposite electrical charges attract each other

Like electrical charges repel each other

Front 217

What are the basic sources of electricity that can be used to detach electrons from their obits and sustain current?

Back 217

Friction

Heat

Pressure

Light

Chemical Action

Magnetism

Front 218

What are current, voltage, and resistance measures in?

Back 218

Current: Amps

Voltage: volts

Resistance: ohms

Front 219

True or False. Insulators offer little opposition to current flow; conductors offer great opposition to current flow.

Back 219

False

Front 220

What are following valid forms of Ohm's Law?

Back 220

E=IR

R=E/I

I=E/R

Front 221

True or False. A series circuit contains two or more current paths in which the components are connected end to end.

Back 221

False

Front 222

A break in the current path of a _______circuit interrupts the entire circuit.

Back 222

Series

Front 223

Which are true about the behavior of current, voltage, and resistance in a series circuit?

Back 223

The amount of current flowing through each component is the same.

The sum of the individual source voltages equals the total applied voltage.

The sum of the individual resistances equals the total circuit resistance.

The total applied voltage is equal to the sum of the voltage drops across the resistors in the circuit.

Front 224

Which are true about the behavior of current, voltage, and resistance in parallel circuits?

Back 224

The total circuit current is equal to the sum of the current flowing through each leg

The total circuit resistance is less than the resistance in any single leg

The voltage drop across each leg is equal to the source voltage.

Front 225

Resistors are components that are put into circuits to _________current flow.

Back 225

Reduce or apposé

Front 226

What are the three requirements that must be present in order for induction to occur?

Back 226

Conductor

Magnetic Field

Relative Motion

Front 227

True or False. In an AC circuit the magnetic field builds up or collapses continually whenever the current is on.

Back 227

True

Front 228

The purpose of the _______in a typical transformer is to concentrate and direct the magnetic field.

Back 228

Metal core

Front 229

True or False. The purpose of a transformer is to increase or decrease voltage.

Back 229

True

Front 230

What is the physical property of all conductors that tends to oppose a change in current flow?

Back 230

Inductance

Front 231

Self-induced voltage always_______a change in current.

Back 231

Apposes

Front 232

True or False: The ability to store electrical energy is called capacitance.

Back 232

True

Front 233

True or False. Removing the voltage source from a capacitor will discharge it.

Back 233

False

Front 234

Primary distribution voltage is applied to a distribution line by a _______ transformer.

Back 234

Substation

Front 235

A distribution system does what?

Back 235

Supplies electricity to a consumer

Receives electricity at a transmission voltage

Is generally considered to begin at a substation

Front 236

True or False. Capacitors can improve the efficiency of a distribution system.

Back 236

True

Front 237

A transformer is an electrical device that can change the value of

Back 237

Voltage

Front 238

What are the three elements common to most transformers?

Back 238

Primary Winding

Core

Secondary Winding

Front 239

In a distribution transformer,

Back 239

The primary winding receives electricity at a distribution voltage and induces a voltage in the secondary winding at a different value.

Front 240

True or False. Both subsurface transformers and pad-mounted transformers are used in underground distribution systems.

Back 240

True

Front 241

A voltage regulator does what?

Back 241

Maintains distribution voltage within a specified range of values

Front 242

True or False. On a typical voltage regulator, “load” indicates regulated voltage applied by the regulator to the distribution system.

Back 242

True

Front 243

Capacitors do what?

Back 243

Increase the overall efficiency of a distribution system by increasing the amount of usable power that can be supplied to a consumer

Front 244

True or False. Before any work is done on a capacitor, personnel should follow the proper procedures for discharging the capacitor.

Back 244

True

Front 245

Which type of distribution layout could be used to ensure that critical needs customers, such as hospitals, do not experience an interruption of service?

Back 245

Spot network

Duplicate supply

Front 246

True or False. In a typical distribution system, secondary voltage is supplied to a feeder by a substation bus.

Back 246

False

Front 247

In a ______ distribution system layout, the laterals tapped off of a feeder can rejoin the feeder farther down the line.

Back 247

Loop

Front 248

Which of the following is typically used to interrupt the flow of electricity through a distribution line?

Back 248

Recloser

Circuit breaker

Front 249

True or False. Sectionalizing is a process of isolating a section of a distribution system, while maintaining service to the majority of customers in the system.

Back 249

True

Front 250

If a fault occurs on a lateral, a _______ may delay closing for a specific amount of time to give a ______ an opportunity to open.

Back 250

Answer 1: recloser

Answer 2: sectionalizer

Front 251

True or False. Surge arrestors provide a voltage flow path to ground.

Back 251

False

Front 252

If a fault occurs on a lateral, a circuit breaker may remain _______ for a specific period of time to allow a fuse to open, isolating the faulted lateral.

Back 252

Closed

Front 253

A surge arrestor does what?

Back 253

Provides a safe flow path for excessive current flow to ground

Front 254

True or False. When the polarity of an AC power source changes, the direction of the current it produces also changes.

Back 254

True

Front 255

What is not a requirement for inducing voltage?

Back 255

Heat

Front 256

The number of cycles completed each second by a given AC voltage is called

Back 256

Frequency

Front 257

Effective AC values are equal to _______ multiplied by .707

Back 257

Peak AC Values

Front 258

True or False. Inductance is a physical property of all AC circuits that opposes any change in current flow.

Back 258

True

Front 259

Inductive reactance is measured in

Back 259

Ohms

Front 260

A conductor that is wound into a coil provides ______ inductive reactance than a straight conductor.

Back 260

More

Front 261

True or False. In a purely inductive circuit, current lags behind voltage.

Back 261

True

Front 262

Capacitance is a physical property of all AC circuits that opposes a change in

Back 262

Voltage

Front 263

The dielectric in a capacitor acts as a(n) _______.

Back 263

Insulator

Front 264

True or False. When a capacitor is charged, electrons flow from one capacitor plate to the other.

Back 264

True

Front 265

In a purely capacitive circuit, current _______

Back 265

Leads

Front 266

The power actually used to do work in an AC circuit is

Back 266

True power

Front 267

______ power is the only type of power found in a purely inductive circuit or a purely capacitive circuit.

Back 267

Reactive

Front 268

True or False. Apparent power is voltage times current in any circuit.

Back 268

True

Front 269

The ratio of true power to apparent power in an AC circuit is called

Back 269

Power Factor

Front 270

The two basic types of single-phase systems are

Back 270

Two-wire systems an three-wire systems

Front 271

True or False. In a delta-connected three-phase system, the coils (or resistors) are connected end-to-end so that they effectively form a triangle

Back 271

True

Front 272

In a three-phase system, the voltage that is induced in the coils (or applied across the resistors) is the ______ voltage.

Back 272

Phase

Front 273

In a wye-connected three-phase system, the phase ______ times 1.73 equals the line _______.

Back 273

Answer 1: voltage

Answer 2: voltage

Front 274

True or False. OSHA regulations require that the critical safety components of mechanical elevating and rotating equipment receive a thorough inspection before use on each shift.

Back 274

True

Front 275

What factors must be considered when setting up a bucket truck at a job site?

Back 275

Where to position the bucket truck

Traffic Conditions

The type of surface that the truck is to be parked on

Front 276

True or False. Outriggers are often used to provide additional support for a bucket truck when the boom is being used.

Back 276

True

Front 277

Damaged work surfaces are more likely to collapse when the boom on a bucket truck is:

Back 277

Extended to one side of the truck

Front 278

True or False. The first thing to do when reaching a job site is park the bucket truck as close as possible to the actual work area.

Back 278

False

Front 279

The coned-off area of a job site may need to be ______ if the work area is located near hazardous road conditions.

Back 279

Extended

Front 280

If the boom moves outside the coned-off area:

Back 280

Flaggers should stop traffic

Front 281

What should be done to secure a bucket truck before the lift is Operated?

Back 281

Apply parking brake

Chock wheels

Turn on warning flasher

Front 282

A lineman in a bucket typically wears _______ when working near energized equipment.

Back 282

Rubber gloves

Rubber sleeves

attached lanyard

safety harness

Front 283

The bucket should generally be placed ______ a power line that being worked on.

Back 283

Below

Front 284

True or False. A boom tends to move faster when it is descending, because the hydraulic system has to do less work.

Back 284

True

Front 285

The person in the bucket should maintain full control of the bucket during normal operations. The pedestal controls should only be used during a(n):

Back 285

Emergency

Front 286

True or False. A safety harness is optional and should only be considered when a clear danger of falling exists.

Back 286

False

Front 287

A wooden support that can be placed under the foot of an outrigger to protect the work surface is called a ___________.

Back 287

Cribbing block

Front 288

True or False. Erratic, or jerky, movement of a boom can damage its components.

Back 288

True

Front 289

True or False. Erratic, or jerky, movement of a boom can damage its components.

Back 289

True

Front 290

When a bucket truck is set up in traffic, _______ should be used.

Back 290

Traffic cones

Cones and signs

Flashing truck lights

Front 291

On a slope, the boom should only be used on the side of the truck that is_______.

Back 291

Uphill

Front 292

True or False. A lineman should never stand on anything in the bucket to extend his reach.

Back 292

True

Front 293

True or False. A lineman should never stand on anything in the bucket to extend his reach.

Back 293

True

Front 294

Electric tools should not be used in a bucket around energized equipment because of the ______ hazard.

Back 294

Shock

Front 295

A lineworker should only enter the bucket when it is in the _______ position or at ______

Back 295

Answer 1: Rest

Answer 2: Ground level

Front 296

“D” size on a body belt refers to the distance from hip bone to hip bone measured around the back, plus one or two inches, depending on manufacturer specifications.

Back 296

True

Front 297

The waist size of a body belt is really the measurement around the body at the

Back 297

Hips

Front 298

To verify the waist size of a body belt, measure from

Back 298

the roller on the buckle to the center hole on the tongue.

Front 299

Ideally, the “D” rings on a body belt should be positioned just inside the prominent bones of the hip.

Back 299

False

Front 300

A safety strap consists of

Back 300

an adjustable belt with safety snaps on each end.

Front 301

When the climbers are put on

Back 301

the straps should be snug, but not too tight

the pant leg should be pulled up, and excess material should be folded flat against the back of the leg

Front 302

When gaffs are being sharpened

Back 302

a file is used on the flat side only.

Front 303

The proper technique for using gaffs is to:

Back 303

place the gaff next to the pole and step down.

support the majority of the climber’s weight with the gaffs.

Front 304

When stepping up or down, a climber should _____ his foot to position his gaffs for the best support.

Back 304

Angle

Front 305

One leg should be straight, with the knee locked, at all times during a climb.

Back 305

True

Front 306

When the climber needs to determine the proper length of the safety strap to allow him to comfortably climb and position himself on the pole. If the safety strap is of the proper length, he should be able to

Back 306

place the elbow of one arm on his stomach and, clinching a fist, brush his knuckles against the pole.

maintain tension on the safety and still be able to grasp both sides of the pole.

Front 307

A climber (should, or should not) use hardware and components for support during a climb.

Back 307

Should not

Front 308

When ascending past an obstacle on the pole, the climber

Back 308

utilizes a second safety lanyard above the obstacle to maintain fall protection.

Front 310

When performing a climb

Back 310

ascend or descend using the same arm and same leg as you climb.It doesn’t matter

Front 311

Free climbing is only allowed when:

Back 311

the employer determines that a fall restraint is infeasible or creates another hazard

Front 312

As a general rule, a climber should

Back 312

inspect his equipment before leaving the ground

plan his route up the pole before leaving the ground

inspect the pole for hazards before leaving the ground

Front 313

What kind of climbing belt offers the safest protection and is mandated by OSHA?

Back 313

Fall restraint

Front 314

After a lineman hangs and levels the cross arm, he secures the braces with:

Back 314

A lag screw

Front 315

True or False. OSHA regulations require that the critical safety components of mechanical elevating and rotating equipment receive a thorough inspection before use on each shift.

Back 315

True

Front 316

the two parts on a material handling bucket truck that direct the movement of a load are?

Back 316

Jib

Wench

Front 317

True or False. Outriggers are necessary on basic bucket trucks but not on material handling bucket trucks when the boom is being used.

Back 317

False

Front 318

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a typical material handling bucket truck:

Back 318

It requires special rigging to lift heavy loads

Front 319

True or False. Traffic conditions have nothing to do with the safe placement of a material handling bucket truck at a job site near the road.

Back 319

False

Front 320

True or False. The first thing to do when reaching a job site that requires on-road parking, is safely mark off the work zone.

Back 320

True

Front 321

True or False. The fiberglass insert in the lower boom of many material handling bucket trucks helps prevent the truck from accidentally becoming energized.

Back 321

True

Front 322

True or False. The fiberglass insert in the lower boom of many material handling bucket trucks helps prevent the truck from accidentally becoming energized.

Back 322

True

Front 323

A jib helps direct the _____ of a load.

Back 323

Positioning

Front 324

True or False: The jib and the winch on a material handling bucket truck allow the lineworker in the bucket to control the load being raised or lowered.

Back 324

True

Front 325

OSHA regulations require that when working in an energized environment, the lineworker be aware of the minimum ____________ applicable to the voltage levels present.

Back 325

Approach distance

Front 326

Wire holding devices, when attached to a jib, allow the lineworker to easily ______ the conductors for maintenance on insulators or crossarms.

Back 326

Raise

Front 327

True or False: Adjusting the angle and extension of the jib allows a lineworker to bring the load in closer to the pole and helps to maneuver the load around obstacles.

Back 327

True

Front 328

True or False. Lift capacity is usually defined as the least amount of weight that a truck or one of its components can safely support.

Back 328

False

Front 329

The jib on a material handling bucket truck has its lowest lift capacity when it is _________ and in a _______ position.

Back 329

Answer 1: extended

Answer 2: horizontal

Front 330

The jib on a material handling bucket truck has its lowest lift capacity when it is _________ and in a _______ position.

Back 330

Answer 1: extended

Answer 2: horizontal

Front 331

Which of the following conditions affect truck positioning?

Back 331

The position of the boom and the jib

The weight of the load

Obstacles at the job site

Front 332

True or False. Before a transformer is lifted, the winch rope or cable must be securely fastened to a properly rated sling rigged to the load.

Back 332

True

Front 333

One way to compensate for deflection is to release a load _______.

Back 333

Slowly

Front 334

One way to compensate for deflection is to release a load _______.

Back 334

Slowly

Front 335

OSHA regulations require that defective rigging equipment shall be ___________ .

Back 335

Removed from service

Front 336

True or False. Even a low current flow through the heart can cause ventricular fibrillation, which, is untreated, could result in cardiac arrest.

Back 336

True

Front 337

Current often flows deep through muscle tissue, where the _______ of the body is ______ than that of the skin surface.

Back 337

Answer 1: resistance

Answer 2: lower

Front 338

Name two types of atmospheric hazards covered in this module.

Back 338

Insufficient Oxygen Combustible Gases

Front 339

True or False. Remaining alert and using common sense are two important factors in maintaining job safety.

Back 339

True

Front 340

True or False. Rubber gloves only need to be visually inspected and inflated to check for pinholes once a week.

Back 340

False

Front 341

True or False: Hot line cover gear is the general name for protective devices made of porcelain or glass used to fit over and insulate energized conductors and equipment to prevent accidental contact by crew.

Back 341

False

Front 342

True or False. When the boom of a bucket truck is being maneuvered over an open lane of traffic, it is important to keep the boom as high as possible in order to avoid contact with moving vehicles

Back 342

False

Front 343

True or False. Either cones, barricades, signs, or the flashing lights on a truck can be used to alert motorists when work is being done in a traffic lane of a straight roadway.

Back 343

False

Front 344

Before climbing, a utility pole is inspected for

Back 344

Rot

Defects

Obstacles

Front 345

During pole climbing, the climber’s gaffs should penetrate the pole at a _____ angle.

Back 345

30

Front 346

During pole climbing, the climber’s gaffs should penetrate the pole at a _____ angle.

Back 346

30

Front 347

Why are some signs removed from a pole before climbing?

Back 347

The sharp edges of metal signs can present a hazard to the climber if he loses his footing

Front 348

True or False. When there are two climbers on a pole, the second climber should wait until the first climber has settled into position before moving.

Back 348

True

Front 349

If a crewman in a manhole fails to respond to a crewman above ground, the man above ground should

Back 349

Call for help on phone

Front 350

True or False. When entering a substation, the crew should notify the dispatcher so that someone outside the yard knows that there are crewmen working in the station.

Back 350

True

Front 351

List, in order, the five steps taken to determine that piece of equipment is positively dead safe to work on.

Back 351

Answer 1:De-energize

Answer 2:Isolate

Answer 3:Test for dead

Answer 4:Ground

Answer 5:Tag out of Service

Front 352

To prevent shock hazards, a grounding jumper should be connected to the ______ before it is connected to the______

Back 352

Answer 1: station ground

Answer 2: electrical equipment

Front 353

A transmission and distribution system carries electricity from ________ to ______

Back 353

Answer 1: Power Plants

Answer 2: Customers

Front 354

What provide a source of electricity for a transmission and distribution system?

Back 354

Power plant

Front 355

True or False. Load refers to all the devices in an electrical circuit that consume electricity.

Back 355

True

Front 356

_______ can be thought of as a kind of pressure that can cause electricity to flow.

Back 356

Voltage

Front 357

Which of the following statements is wrong?

Resistance is the electrical energy consumed in doing work.

Power is the electrical energy consumed in performing work.

Current flow depends on the amount of resistance in a load.

Resistance is a load's opposition to current flow.

Back 357

Resistance is the electrical energy consumed in doing work.

Front 358

Choose the appropriate units of measurement.

Voltage

Current

Resistance

Power

Back 358

Volts

Amps

Ohms

Watts

Front 359

True or False. Power plants produce electricity by converting the potential energy in fuel into electrical energy.

Back 359

True

Front 360

True or False. A unit transformer increases voltage before electricity is sent on to the transmission and distribution system.

Back 360

True

Front 361

Which of the following is not descriptive of a typical oil circuit breaker?

Back 361

It does not Use high pressure SF6 gas to snuff out arcs

Front 362

True or False. Switchyards can redirect electricity through alternate flow paths by opening and closing certain circuit breakers and disconnect switches.

Back 362

True

Front 363

True or False. Transmission lines are made up of three major components: conductors, structures, and insulators.

Back 363

True

Front 364

two types of insulators commonly used on transmission lines

Back 364

Disk

Post

Front 365

two types of insulators commonly used on transmission lines

Back 365

Disk

Post

Front 366

What is not a major components of a typical substation?

Back 366

Unit transformer

Front 367

True or False. Distribution lines carry power from substations to urban and rural areas, where voltage is reduced before the power is delivered to customers.

Back 367

True

Front 368

three principal components that make up a transmission line.

Back 368

Conductors

Insulators

Structures

Front 369

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 369

Power grid

Front 370

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 370

Bundled

Front 371

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 371

True

Front 372

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 372

Power grid

Front 373

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 373

Bundled

Front 374

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 374

True

Front 375

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 375

Kc-mills

Front 376

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 376

Power grid

Front 377

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 377

Bundled

Front 378

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 378

True

Front 379

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 379

Kc-mills

Front 380

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 380

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 381

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 381

Power grid

Front 382

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 382

Bundled

Front 383

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 383

True

Front 384

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 384

Kc-mills

Front 385

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 385

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 386

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 386

False

Front 387

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 387

Power grid

Front 388

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 388

Bundled

Front 389

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 389

True

Front 390

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 390

Kc-mills

Front 391

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 391

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 392

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 392

False

Front 393

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 393

V

Front 394

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 394

Power grid

Front 395

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 395

Bundled

Front 396

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 396

True

Front 397

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 397

Kc-mills

Front 398

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 398

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 399

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 399

False

Front 400

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 400

V

Front 401

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 401

True

Front 402

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 402

Power grid

Front 403

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 403

Bundled

Front 404

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 404

True

Front 405

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 405

Kc-mills

Front 406

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 406

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 407

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 407

False

Front 408

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 408

V

Front 409

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 409

True

Front 410

What is a right-of-way?

Back 410

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 411

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 411

Power grid

Front 412

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 412

Bundled

Front 413

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 413

True

Front 414

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 414

Kc-mills

Front 415

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 415

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 416

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 416

False

Front 417

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 417

V

Front 418

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 418

True

Front 419

What is a right-of-way?

Back 419

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 420

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 420

True

Front 421

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 421

Power grid

Front 422

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 422

Pilot line

Front 423

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 423

Bundled

Front 424

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 424

True

Front 425

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 425

Kc-mills

Front 426

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 426

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 427

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 427

False

Front 428

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 428

V

Front 429

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 429

True

Front 430

What is a right-of-way?

Back 430

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 431

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 431

True

Front 432

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 432

Power grid

Front 433

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 433

Pilot line

Front 434

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 434

True

Front 435

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 435

Bundled

Front 436

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 436

True

Front 437

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 437

Kc-mills

Front 438

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 438

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 439

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 439

False

Front 440

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 440

V

Front 441

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 441

True

Front 442

What is a right-of-way?

Back 442

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 443

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 443

True

Front 444

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 444

Power grid

Front 445

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 445

Pilot line

Front 446

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 446

True

Front 447

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 447

Substation

Front 448

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 448

Bundled

Front 449

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 449

True

Front 450

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 450

Kc-mills

Front 451

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 451

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 452

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 452

False

Front 453

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 453

V

Front 454

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 454

True

Front 455

What is a right-of-way?

Back 455

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 456

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 456

True

Front 457

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 457

Power grid

Front 458

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 458

Pilot line

Front 459

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 459

True

Front 460

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 460

Substation

Front 461

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 461

True

Front 462

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 462

Bundled

Front 463

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 463

True

Front 464

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 464

Kc-mills

Front 465

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 465

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 466

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 466

False

Front 467

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 467

V

Front 468

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 468

True

Front 469

What is a right-of-way?

Back 469

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 470

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 470

True

Front 471

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 471

Power grid

Front 472

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 472

Pilot line

Front 473

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 473

True

Front 474

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 474

Substation

Front 475

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 475

True

Front 476

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 476

Power transformers

Front 477

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 477

Bundled

Front 478

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 478

True

Front 479

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 479

Kc-mills

Front 480

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 480

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 481

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 481

False

Front 482

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 482

V

Front 483

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 483

True

Front 484

What is a right-of-way?

Back 484

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 485

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 485

True

Front 486

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 486

Power grid

Front 487

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 487

Pilot line

Front 488

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 488

True

Front 489

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 489

Substation

Front 490

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 490

True

Front 491

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 491

Power transformers

Front 492

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 492

All bushings of the same size

Front 493

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 493

Bundled

Front 494

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 494

True

Front 495

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 495

Kc-mills

Front 496

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 496

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 497

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 497

False

Front 498

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 498

V

Front 499

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 499

True

Front 500

What is a right-of-way?

Back 500

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 501

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 501

True

Front 502

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 502

Power grid

Front 503

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 503

Pilot line

Front 504

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 504

True

Front 505

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 505

Substation

Front 506

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 506

True

Front 507

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 507

Power transformers

Front 508

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 508

All bushings of the same size

Front 509

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 509

True

Front 510

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 510

Bundled

Front 511

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 511

True

Front 512

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 512

Kc-mills

Front 513

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 513

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 514

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 514

False

Front 515

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 515

V

Front 516

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 516

True

Front 517

What is a right-of-way?

Back 517

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 518

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 518

True

Front 519

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 519

Power grid

Front 520

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 520

Pilot line

Front 521

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 521

True

Front 522

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 522

Substation

Front 523

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 523

True

Front 524

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 524

Power transformers

Front 525

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 525

All bushings of the same size

Front 526

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 526

True

Front 527

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 527

Buses

Front 528

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 528

Bundled

Front 529

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 529

True

Front 530

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 530

Kc-mills

Front 531

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 531

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 532

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 532

False

Front 533

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 533

V

Front 534

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 534

True

Front 535

What is a right-of-way?

Back 535

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 536

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 536

True

Front 537

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 537

Power grid

Front 538

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 538

Pilot line

Front 539

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 539

True

Front 540

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 540

Substation

Front 541

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 541

True

Front 542

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 542

Power transformers

Front 543

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 543

All bushings of the same size

Front 544

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 544

True

Front 545

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 545

Buses

Front 546

A _____ break disconnect should only be opened after the circuit it is in is de-energized.

Back 546

Non-load break

Front 547

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 547

Bundled

Front 548

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 548

True

Front 549

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 549

Kc-mills

Front 550

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 550

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 551

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 551

False

Front 552

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 552

V

Front 553

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 553

True

Front 554

What is a right-of-way?

Back 554

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 555

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 555

True

Front 556

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 556

Power grid

Front 557

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 557

Pilot line

Front 558

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 558

True

Front 559

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 559

Substation

Front 560

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 560

True

Front 561

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 561

Power transformers

Front 562

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 562

All bushings of the same size

Front 563

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 563

True

Front 564

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 564

Buses

Front 565

A _____ break disconnect should only be opened after the circuit it is in is de-energized.

Back 565

Non-load break

Front 566

True or False: A power line carrier system is a system for sending and receiving communication signals over telephone lines between substations and a control center.

Back 566

False

Front 567

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 567

Bundled

Front 568

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 568

True

Front 569

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 569

Kc-mills

Front 570

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 570

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 571

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 571

False

Front 572

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 572

V

Front 573

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 573

True

Front 574

What is a right-of-way?

Back 574

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 575

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 575

True

Front 576

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 576

Power grid

Front 577

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 577

Pilot line

Front 578

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 578

True

Front 579

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 579

Substation

Front 580

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 580

True

Front 581

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 581

Power transformers

Front 582

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 582

All bushings of the same size

Front 583

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 583

True

Front 584

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 584

Buses

Front 585

A _____ break disconnect should only be opened after the circuit it is in is de-energized.

Back 585

Non-load break

Front 586

True or False: A power line carrier system is a system for sending and receiving communication signals over telephone lines between substations and a control center.

Back 586

False

Front 587

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 587

Bundled

Front 588

True or False: A microwave system sends and receives information between substations and a control center by radio signals.

Back 588

True

Front 589

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 589

True

Front 590

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 590

Kc-mills

Front 591

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 591

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 592

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 592

False

Front 593

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 593

V

Front 594

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 594

True

Front 595

What is a right-of-way?

Back 595

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 596

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 596

True

Front 597

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 597

Power grid

Front 598

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 598

Pilot line

Front 599

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 599

True

Front 600

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 600

Substation

Front 601

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 601

True

Front 602

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 602

Power transformers

Front 603

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 603

All bushings of the same size

Front 604

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 604

True

Front 605

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 605

Buses

Front 606

A _____ break disconnect should only be opened after the circuit it is in is de-energized.

Back 606

Non-load break

Front 607

True or False: A power line carrier system is a system for sending and receiving communication signals over telephone lines between substations and a control center.

Back 607

False

Front 608

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 608

Bundled

Front 609

True or False: A microwave system sends and receives information between substations and a control center by radio signals.

Back 609

True

Front 610

A ______ acts as a filter to prevent incoming communication signals from passing through a substation to other power lines and mixing with other signals.

Back 610

Line trap

Front 611

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 611

True

Front 612

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 612

Kc-mills

Front 613

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 613

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 614

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 614

False

Front 615

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 615

V

Front 616

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 616

True

Front 617

What is a right-of-way?

Back 617

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 618

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 618

True

Front 619

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 619

Power grid

Front 620

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 620

Pilot line

Front 621

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 621

True

Front 622

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 622

Substation

Front 623

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 623

True

Front 624

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 624

Power transformers

Front 625

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 625

All bushings of the same size

Front 626

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 626

True

Front 627

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 627

Buses

Front 628

A _____ break disconnect should only be opened after the circuit it is in is de-energized.

Back 628

Non-load break

Front 629

True or False: A power line carrier system is a system for sending and receiving communication signals over telephone lines between substations and a control center.

Back 629

False

Front 630

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 630

Bundled

Front 631

True or False: A microwave system sends and receives information between substations and a control center by radio signals.

Back 631

True

Front 632

A ______ acts as a filter to prevent incoming communication signals from passing through a substation to other power lines and mixing with other signals.

Back 632

Like trap

Front 633

Which of the following is a good reason for providing power routing alternatives in a switchyard?

Back 633

To isolate faults without interrupting service

To transfer loads

To isolate and disconnect components for maintenance

Front 634

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 634

True

Front 635

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 635

Kc-mills

Front 636

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 636

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 637

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 637

False

Front 638

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 638

V

Front 639

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 639

True

Front 640

What is a right-of-way?

Back 640

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 641

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 641

True

Front 642

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 642

Power grid

Front 643

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 643

Pilot line

Front 644

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 644

True

Front 645

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 645

Substation

Front 646

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 646

True

Front 647

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 647

Power transformers

Front 648

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 648

All bushings of the same size

Front 649

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 649

True

Front 650

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 650

Buses

Front 651

A _____ break disconnect should only be opened after the circuit it is in is de-energized.

Back 651

Non-load break

Front 652

True or False: A power line carrier system is a system for sending and receiving communication signals over telephone lines between substations and a control center.

Back 652

False

Front 653

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 653

Bundled

Front 654

True or False: A microwave system sends and receives information between substations and a control center by radio signals.

Back 654

True

Front 655

A ______ acts as a filter to prevent incoming communication signals from passing through a substation to other power lines and mixing with other signals.

Back 655

Line trap

Front 656

Which of the following is a good reason for providing power routing alternatives in a switchyard?

Back 656

To isolate faults without interrupting service

To transfer loads

To isolate and disconnect components for maintenance

Front 657

All of the following types of equipment are typically used in a switchyard except

Back 657

Regulation equipment

Front 658

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 658

True

Front 659

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 659

Kc-mills

Front 660

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 660

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 661

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 661

False

Front 662

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 662

V

Front 663

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 663

True

Front 664

What is a right-of-way?

Back 664

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 665

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 665

True

Front 666

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 666

Power grid

Front 667

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 667

Pilot line

Front 668

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 668

True

Front 669

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 669

Substation

Front 670

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 670

True

Front 671

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 671

Power transformers

Front 672

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 672

All bushings of the same size

Front 673

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 673

True

Front 674

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 674

Buses

Front 675

A _____ break disconnect should only be opened after the circuit it is in is de-energized.

Back 675

Non-load break

Front 676

True or False: A power line carrier system is a system for sending and receiving communication signals over telephone lines between substations and a control center.

Back 676

False

Front 677

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 677

Bundled

Front 678

True or False: A microwave system sends and receives information between substations and a control center by radio signals.

Back 678

True

Front 679

A ______ acts as a filter to prevent incoming communication signals from passing through a substation to other power lines and mixing with other signals.

Back 679

Line trap

Front 680

Which of the following is a good reason for providing power routing alternatives in a switchyard?

Back 680

To isolate faults without interrupting service

To transfer loads

To isolate and disconnect components for maintenance

Front 681

All of the following types of equipment are typically used in a switchyard except

Back 681

Regulation equipment

Front 682

True or False: The route that power takes through a switchyard is determined by which circuit breakers are open and which are closed.

Back 682

True

Front 683

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 683

True

Front 684

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 684

Kc-mills

Front 685

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 685

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 686

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 686

False

Front 687

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 687

V

Front 688

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 688

True

Front 689

What is a right-of-way?

Back 689

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 690

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 690

True

Front 691

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 691

Power grid

Front 692

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 692

Pilot line

Front 693

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 693

True

Front 694

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 694

Substation

Front 695

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 695

True

Front 696

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 696

Power transformers

Front 697

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 697

All bushings of the same size

Front 698

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 698

True

Front 699

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 699

Buses

Front 700

A _____ break disconnect should only be opened after the circuit it is in is de-energized.

Back 700

Non-load break

Front 701

True or False: A power line carrier system is a system for sending and receiving communication signals over telephone lines between substations and a control center.

Back 701

False

Front 702

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 702

Bundled

Front 703

True or False: A microwave system sends and receives information between substations and a control center by radio signals.

Back 703

True

Front 704

A ______ acts as a filter to prevent incoming communication signals from passing through a substation to other power lines and mixing with other signals.

Back 704

Like trap

Front 705

Which of the following is a good reason for providing power routing alternatives in a switchyard?

Back 705

To isolate faults without interrupting service

To transfer loads

To isolate and disconnect components for maintenance

Front 706

All of the following types of equipment are typically used in a switchyard except

Back 706

Regulation equipment

Front 707

True or False: The route that power takes through a switchyard is determined by which circuit breakers are open and which are closed.

Back 707

True

Front 708

True or False: One reason for inspecting switchyard control house equipment before inspecting the equipment in the switchyard is that monitoring equipment in the control house can indicate problems in the switchyard that should be approached with caution

Back 708

True

Front 709

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 709

True

Front 710

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 710

Kc-mills

Front 711

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 711

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 712

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 712

False

Front 713

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 713

V

Front 714

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 714

True

Front 715

What is a right-of-way?

Back 715

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 716

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 716

True

Front 717

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 717

Power grid

Front 718

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 718

Pilot line

Front 719

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 719

True

Front 720

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 720

Substation

Front 721

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 721

True

Front 722

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 722

Power transformers

Front 723

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 723

All bushings of the same size

Front 724

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 724

True

Front 725

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 725

Buses

Front 726

A _____ break disconnect should only be opened after the circuit it is in is de-energized.

Back 726

Non-load break

Front 727

True or False: A power line carrier system is a system for sending and receiving communication signals over telephone lines between substations and a control center.

Back 727

False

Front 728

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 728

Bundled

Front 729

True or False: A microwave system sends and receives information between substations and a control center by radio signals.

Back 729

True

Front 730

A ______ acts as a filter to prevent incoming communication signals from passing through a substation to other power lines and mixing with other signals.

Back 730

Line trap

Front 731

Which of the following is a good reason for providing power routing alternatives in a switchyard?

Back 731

To isolate faults without interrupting service

To transfer loads

To isolate and disconnect components for maintenance

Front 732

All of the following types of equipment are typically used in a switchyard except

Back 732

Regulation equipment

Front 733

True or False: The route that power takes through a switchyard is determined by which circuit breakers are open and which are closed.

Back 733

True

Front 734

True or False: One reason for inspecting switchyard control house equipment before inspecting the equipment in the switchyard is that monitoring equipment in the control house can indicate problems in the switchyard that should be approached with caution

Back 734

True

Front 735

Status ______ are inspected inside switchyard control house while the _______ are inspected outside of the control house.

Back 735

Answer 1:Status Indicators

Answer 2:Bus Insulators

Front 736

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 736

True

Front 737

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 737

Kc-mills

Front 738

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 738

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 739

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 739

False

Front 740

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 740

V

Front 741

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 741

True

Front 742

What is a right-of-way?

Back 742

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 743

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 743

True

Front 744

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 744

Power grid

Front 745

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 745

Pilot line

Front 746

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 746

True

Front 747

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 747

Substation

Front 748

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 748

True

Front 749

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 749

Power transformers

Front 750

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 750

All bushings of the same size

Front 751

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 751

True

Front 752

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 752

Buses

Front 753

A _____ break disconnect should only be opened after the circuit it is in is de-energized.

Back 753

Non-load break

Front 754

True or False: A power line carrier system is a system for sending and receiving communication signals over telephone lines between substations and a control center.

Back 754

False

Front 755

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 755

Bundled

Front 756

True or False: A microwave system sends and receives information between substations and a control center by radio signals.

Back 756

True

Front 757

A ______ acts as a filter to prevent incoming communication signals from passing through a substation to other power lines and mixing with other signals.

Back 757

Like trap

Front 758

Which of the following is a good reason for providing power routing alternatives in a switchyard?

Back 758

To isolate faults without interrupting service

To transfer loads

To isolate and disconnect components for maintenance

Front 759

All of the following types of equipment are typically used in a switchyard except

Back 759

Regulation equipment

Front 760

True or False: The route that power takes through a switchyard is determined by which circuit breakers are open and which are closed.

Back 760

True

Front 761

True or False: One reason for inspecting switchyard control house equipment before inspecting the equipment in the switchyard is that monitoring equipment in the control house can indicate problems in the switchyard that should be approached with caution

Back 761

True

Front 762

Status ______ are inspected inside switchyard control house while the _______ are inspected outside of the control house.

Back 762

Answer 1:Status Indicators

Answer 2:Bus Insulators

Front 763

True or False: Circuit breaker maintenance is often scheduled on the basis of how many times the breaker has operated.

Back 763

True

Front 764

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 764

True

Front 765

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 765

Kc-mills

Front 766

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 766

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 767

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 767

False

Front 768

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 768

V

Front 769

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 769

True

Front 770

What is a right-of-way?

Back 770

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 771

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 771

True

Front 772

What is a system that uses transmission lines to connect switchyards of one utility with switchyards of other utilities, allowing utilities to buy power from and sell power to each other.

Back 772

Power grid

Front 773

One of the first steps in the stringing process is to run a rope called a ______ through stringing blocks.

Back 773

Pilot line

Front 774

True or False. OSHA regulations require that when rigging equipment is not in use, it should be removed from the immediate work area.

Back 774

True

Front 775

The primary function of a ______ is to increase voltage for transmission or decrease voltage for distribution.

Back 775

Substation

Front 776

True or False: The primary function of a switchyard is to route electricity through various circuits.

Back 776

True

Front 777

Switchyards typically do not have

Back 777

Power transformers

Front 778

Power transformers typically do not have

Back 778

All bushings of the same size

Front 779

True or False: Energized circuits and connections in a substation or switchyard are normally raised above reach, so workers on the ground are usually safe from electrical hazards.

Back 779

True

Front 780

In a substation or switchyard, multiple circuits are electrically connected by common conductors called

Back 780

Buses

Front 781

A _____ break disconnect should only be opened after the circuit it is in is de-energized.

Back 781

Non-load break

Front 782

True or False: A power line carrier system is a system for sending and receiving communication signals over telephone lines between substations and a control center.

Back 782

False

Front 783

Two or more conductors connected together by spacers to form a single phase of a transmission circuit make up what is called a ______ conductor.

Back 783

Bundled

Front 784

True or False: A microwave system sends and receives information between substations and a control center by radio signals.

Back 784

True

Front 785

A ______ acts as a filter to prevent incoming communication signals from passing through a substation to other power lines and mixing with other signals.

Back 785

Like trap

Front 786

Which of the following is a good reason for providing power routing alternatives in a switchyard?

Back 786

To isolate faults without interrupting service

To transfer loads

To isolate and disconnect components for maintenance

Front 787

All of the following types of equipment are typically used in a switchyard except

Back 787

Regulation equipment

Front 788

True or False: The route that power takes through a switchyard is determined by which circuit breakers are open and which are closed.

Back 788

True

Front 789

True or False: One reason for inspecting switchyard control house equipment before inspecting the equipment in the switchyard is that monitoring equipment in the control house can indicate problems in the switchyard that should be approached with caution

Back 789

True

Front 790

Status ______ are inspected inside switchyard control house while the _______ are inspected outside of the control house.

Back 790

Answer 1:Status Indicators

Answer 2:Bus Insulators

Front 791

True or False: Circuit breaker maintenance is often scheduled on the basis of how many times the breaker has operated.

Back 791

True

Front 792

True or False. Because it uses trapezoidal wire, a smaller-sized compact conductor can often handle the same amount of power as a larger-sized stranded conductor that uses round wire.

Back 792

True

Front 793

The abbreviation used to indicate one thousand circular mils is

Back 793

Kc-mills

Front 794

What two jobs do insulators perform?

Back 794

Connect conductors to structures

Electrically isolate conductors from other components on the line

Front 795

True or False. A disc insulator is designed to be mounted horizontally on a pole or crossarm and is primarily used for the lower range of transmission voltages.

Back 795

False

Front 796

Disc insulators may be mounted in the _____ position in locations where clearances are limited.

Back 796

V

Front 797

True or False. Tangent towers usually have insulators that are mounted in the suspension position.

Back 797

True

Front 798

What is a right-of-way?

Back 798

A tract of land on which transmission lines are built

Front 799

True or False. The minimum specified distance between the lowest phase on a structure and the ground is called ground clearance.

Back 799

True