LINEMAN APPRENTICE SERVICE INSTALLATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

LINEMAN APPRENTICE SERVICE INSTALLATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


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 - 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 - ANSWER f) Only a and c


1-3. Circle the correct answer.
Which of the following is called 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 - ANSWER f) Only a and c


1-4. True or False.
Compression connections do not generally loosen after a period of time, and
compression connectors can be removed and used again and again. - ANSWER
False


1-5. True or False.
Generally speaking, compression connectors and mechanical connectors can be
used interchangeably to make service connections. - ANSWER False


1-6. Circle the correct answer.
Which of the following best 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 - 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 consideration in determining what type of
connector to use when making a service connection?