Lineman Apprentice Transmission
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1-1. True or False. Transmission lines form the electrical circuits that supply power directly to
the customers serviced by a utility
→ False
1-2. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence. The component that moves power
from one point to another within a system is called a ______________________.
a) grid
b) conductor
c) tower
d) insulator
→ b) conductor
1-3. Circle the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Insulators are used to:
a) isolate transmission lines from distribution lines.
b) insulate conductors from other components on a transmission line.
c) support the other components on a transmission line.
d) connect the transmission system of one company to the transmission system of another
company.
→ b) insulate conductors from other components on a transmission line.
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1-4. Circle the correct answer. Which one of the following is not a common type of
transmission structure?
a) metal poles
b) steel cables
c) wood poles
d) lattice towers
→ b) steel cables
1-5. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence. Transmission lines that link different
companies together are referred to as a ______________________.
a) power transformer
b) transmission pool
c) power grid
d) intercompany grid
→ c) power grid
2-1. True or False. Two or more conductors can be bundled together to form an individual
phase of a transmission circuit.
→ True
2-2. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence. Three characteristics common to
conductors used on transmission lines are conductivity, flexibility, and
_______________________.
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