Lineman Apprentice Service Installation questions with verified
solutions A+ Grade 2026\2027
1-1. Circle the correct answer that completes the following sentence.
Service connectors come in different sizes to accommodate different sized ________________.
a) hydraulic tools
b) bolts
c) conductors
d) services
- correct answer c) conductors
1-2. Circle the correct answer.
Which of the following are commonly used conductor materials?
a) Aluminum
b) Steel
c) Copper
d) Porcelain
e) Only a and b
f) Only a and c
g) Only c and d
- correct answer f) Only a and c
1-3. Circle the correct answer.
Which of the following is referred to as a 'mechanical' connector?
a) Single bolt
b) Groove bolt
c) Split bolt
, d) All of the above
e) Only a and b
f) Only a and c
- correct answer f) Only a and c
1-4. True or False.
Compression connections generally do not loosen after a period of time, and compression connectors
may be removed and used again and again.
- correct answer False
1-5. True or False.
In general, compression connectors and mechanical connectors may be used interchangeably to make
service connections.
- correct answer False
1-6. Circle the correct answer.
Which of the following most accurately describes a wedge connector?
a) The C-body produces a spring tension maintaining the connector pressure
b) The reversible wedge can be used one direction for aluminum, the other for copper
c) The bolt on the C-body ensures the wedge does not loosen after installation
d) The spring wedge actuator is compressed with a special tool
- correct answer a) The C-body produces a spring tension maintaining the connector pressure
2-1. Circle the correct answer.
Which of the following is NOT a factor in deciding the type of connector to use when making a service
connection?
a) Application
b) Wire size
c) Wire type
d) Secondary voltage
- correct answer d) Secondary voltage
solutions A+ Grade 2026\2027
1-1. Circle the correct answer that completes the following sentence.
Service connectors come in different sizes to accommodate different sized ________________.
a) hydraulic tools
b) bolts
c) conductors
d) services
- correct answer c) conductors
1-2. Circle the correct answer.
Which of the following are commonly used conductor materials?
a) Aluminum
b) Steel
c) Copper
d) Porcelain
e) Only a and b
f) Only a and c
g) Only c and d
- correct answer f) Only a and c
1-3. Circle the correct answer.
Which of the following is referred to as a 'mechanical' connector?
a) Single bolt
b) Groove bolt
c) Split bolt
, d) All of the above
e) Only a and b
f) Only a and c
- correct answer f) Only a and c
1-4. True or False.
Compression connections generally do not loosen after a period of time, and compression connectors
may be removed and used again and again.
- correct answer False
1-5. True or False.
In general, compression connectors and mechanical connectors may be used interchangeably to make
service connections.
- correct answer False
1-6. Circle the correct answer.
Which of the following most accurately describes a wedge connector?
a) The C-body produces a spring tension maintaining the connector pressure
b) The reversible wedge can be used one direction for aluminum, the other for copper
c) The bolt on the C-body ensures the wedge does not loosen after installation
d) The spring wedge actuator is compressed with a special tool
- correct answer a) The C-body produces a spring tension maintaining the connector pressure
2-1. Circle the correct answer.
Which of the following is NOT a factor in deciding the type of connector to use when making a service
connection?
a) Application
b) Wire size
c) Wire type
d) Secondary voltage
- correct answer d) Secondary voltage
