LINEMAN TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What voltage is electricity generated at? - Correct Answers -2,400 to 13,800
Transmission Voltage Range - Correct Answers -115,000 to 500,000
Distribution Voltage Range - Correct Answers -4,160 to 34,500
Typical Distribution Voltage - Correct Answers -7200
Ampere - Correct Answers -The flow of electrons in a circuit (Current)
Volt - Correct Answers -unit of voltage, the driving force that makes current flow in a
circuit.
Ohm - Correct Answers -unit of resistance, the opposition to current flowing in a circuit.
Watt - Correct Answers -unit of measurement for the amount of work done or Power
used.
How to Test High Voltage Line - Correct Answers -1. Test the tester
2. Test energized Line
3. Test De-Energized Line
4. Re-Test Energized Line
How to Find Ratio in Transformer - Correct Answers -Divide Primary by Secondary
Fuse Calculation - Correct Answers -KVA/voltage
What does CSP stand for? - Correct Answers -Completely Self Protected
How do you find pole depth? - Correct Answers -Pole Height/10 + 2
Tool used to rotate a pole - Correct Answers -Can't Hook
What is the flat side of the pole? - Correct Answers -The Gain of the Pole
Tool used to make sure pole is straight - Correct Answers -Plumb Bob
ANSWERS
What voltage is electricity generated at? - Correct Answers -2,400 to 13,800
Transmission Voltage Range - Correct Answers -115,000 to 500,000
Distribution Voltage Range - Correct Answers -4,160 to 34,500
Typical Distribution Voltage - Correct Answers -7200
Ampere - Correct Answers -The flow of electrons in a circuit (Current)
Volt - Correct Answers -unit of voltage, the driving force that makes current flow in a
circuit.
Ohm - Correct Answers -unit of resistance, the opposition to current flowing in a circuit.
Watt - Correct Answers -unit of measurement for the amount of work done or Power
used.
How to Test High Voltage Line - Correct Answers -1. Test the tester
2. Test energized Line
3. Test De-Energized Line
4. Re-Test Energized Line
How to Find Ratio in Transformer - Correct Answers -Divide Primary by Secondary
Fuse Calculation - Correct Answers -KVA/voltage
What does CSP stand for? - Correct Answers -Completely Self Protected
How do you find pole depth? - Correct Answers -Pole Height/10 + 2
Tool used to rotate a pole - Correct Answers -Can't Hook
What is the flat side of the pole? - Correct Answers -The Gain of the Pole
Tool used to make sure pole is straight - Correct Answers -Plumb Bob