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GEORGIA UTILITY CONTRACTOR EXAM –
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES 2026 JUST RELEASED VERSION
• A contractor planning an underground utility route must first:
a. Start digging immediately
b. Paint the path on the surface
c. Obtain utility maps and conduct site survey
d. Call for a building permit only
Rationale: Reviewing maps and surveying avoids utility conflicts
and ensures proper installation.
• What is the primary hazard of working in a trench during wet
conditions?
a. Dust inhalation
b. High voltage exposure
c. Trench collapse and drowning
d. Noise exposure
Rationale: Water accumulation weakens trench walls, increasing
collapse risk.
• The color code for potable water lines in Georgia is:
a. Red
b. Blue
c. Yellow
d. Orange
Rationale: APWA color code designates blue for potable water
lines.
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• In Georgia, utility contractor licenses must be renewed every:
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 5 years
Rationale: Georgia law requires periodic license renewal to ensure
continuing compliance and competency.
• Which document establishes the legal and safety
requirements for natural gas installation?
a. OSHA Excavation Manual
b. Georgia Gas Safety Code
c. National Plumbing Code
d. Local building permit
Rationale: The Georgia Gas Safety Code sets mandatory standards
for installation and maintenance.
• When connecting a service line to a main water line, the
contractor must:
a. Use any type of fitting
b. Excavate without permits
c. Follow proper tapping procedures and pressure testing
d. Only mark the location
Rationale: Proper tapping and testing ensure integrity of the water
system and prevent leaks.
• What is the recommended action if a utility worker identifies a
hazardous material during excavation?
a. Ignore and continue
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b. Cover with soil
c. Stop work and follow hazardous material protocols
d. Move it to another location
Rationale: Hazardous materials require proper handling to protect
health, safety, and environment.
• For electrical utility work, a GFCI is used to:
a. Increase current
b. Protect workers from electrical shock
c. Boost voltage
d. Measure resistance only
Rationale: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters detect current leakage
and prevent electrocution.
• When installing sewer laterals, which slope is generally
acceptable for a 6-inch pipe?
a. 0.1%
b. 1%
c. 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot
d. 10%
Rationale: Correct slope ensures gravity flow and avoids clogging.
• Traffic control during utility repairs is required according to:
a. Georgia Electrical Code
b. Georgia Gas Safety Code
c. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
d. Georgia Plumbing Code
Rationale: MUTCD sets standards for safe traffic management
during work zones.
GEORGIA UTILITY CONTRACTOR EXAM –
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES 2026 JUST RELEASED VERSION
• A contractor planning an underground utility route must first:
a. Start digging immediately
b. Paint the path on the surface
c. Obtain utility maps and conduct site survey
d. Call for a building permit only
Rationale: Reviewing maps and surveying avoids utility conflicts
and ensures proper installation.
• What is the primary hazard of working in a trench during wet
conditions?
a. Dust inhalation
b. High voltage exposure
c. Trench collapse and drowning
d. Noise exposure
Rationale: Water accumulation weakens trench walls, increasing
collapse risk.
• The color code for potable water lines in Georgia is:
a. Red
b. Blue
c. Yellow
d. Orange
Rationale: APWA color code designates blue for potable water
lines.
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• In Georgia, utility contractor licenses must be renewed every:
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 5 years
Rationale: Georgia law requires periodic license renewal to ensure
continuing compliance and competency.
• Which document establishes the legal and safety
requirements for natural gas installation?
a. OSHA Excavation Manual
b. Georgia Gas Safety Code
c. National Plumbing Code
d. Local building permit
Rationale: The Georgia Gas Safety Code sets mandatory standards
for installation and maintenance.
• When connecting a service line to a main water line, the
contractor must:
a. Use any type of fitting
b. Excavate without permits
c. Follow proper tapping procedures and pressure testing
d. Only mark the location
Rationale: Proper tapping and testing ensure integrity of the water
system and prevent leaks.
• What is the recommended action if a utility worker identifies a
hazardous material during excavation?
a. Ignore and continue
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b. Cover with soil
c. Stop work and follow hazardous material protocols
d. Move it to another location
Rationale: Hazardous materials require proper handling to protect
health, safety, and environment.
• For electrical utility work, a GFCI is used to:
a. Increase current
b. Protect workers from electrical shock
c. Boost voltage
d. Measure resistance only
Rationale: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters detect current leakage
and prevent electrocution.
• When installing sewer laterals, which slope is generally
acceptable for a 6-inch pipe?
a. 0.1%
b. 1%
c. 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot
d. 10%
Rationale: Correct slope ensures gravity flow and avoids clogging.
• Traffic control during utility repairs is required according to:
a. Georgia Electrical Code
b. Georgia Gas Safety Code
c. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
d. Georgia Plumbing Code
Rationale: MUTCD sets standards for safe traffic management
during work zones.
