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Lineman Apprentice Test with ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




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The difference in a 3 wire & 4 wire distribution circuit is? - correct answer✔✔the Neutral
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wire



What is the formula for power - correct answer✔✔P=VxI
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Transmission voltage is generally _________ to _________. - correct answer✔✔138,000 to ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




765,000 volts ||\\//||




If the diameter of the pole to be set is 10", the diameter of the hole should be ____ to allow
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sufficient room for tamping. - correct answer✔✔16", 3" on each side of the pole ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




What are the component parts of a distribution system? - correct answer✔✔Distribution
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Substation, feeder circuits, switches, protective equipment, primary circuits, distribution ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




transformers, secondaries, services. ||\\//|| ||\\//||




An advantage of a Wye Primary system over a Delta primary system is? - correct
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answer✔✔Increased power carrying capacity, better voltage regulation ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




The total flow of current from a generating plant may be as large as __________ amps. -
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correct answer✔✔20,000 ||\\//||




How many Amps does a 120 volt, 60 watt incandescent bulb draw? - correct answer✔✔.5
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amps, P=IxE I=P/E 60/120=.5 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||

,Thury system was generators connected in ______ to transmit ________ amps at max
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voltage of _______ volts? - correct answer✔✔Series, 150 amps, 27,000 volts ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




An aluminum wire must be ________ times as big as copper is a cross section to have the
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same conductivity. - correct answer✔✔1.66 (this means that aluminum is only 2/3 as
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conductive as copper) ||\\//|| ||\\//||




Slices should not be installed ________ ft from a tie wire or armor rod. - correct
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answer✔✔1 ft (12") ||\\//|| ||\\//||




Bolted connections may be used when? - correct answer✔✔If the wires to be connected are
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not under tension ||\\//|| ||\\//||




When splicing distribution wires, how far should the line be laid out straight before
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splicing? - correct answer✔✔10 ft ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




The head of a hydraulic operated tool weighs approximately ________ lbs. - correct
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answer✔✔15 lbs (tools operate w/ a pressure of 10,000 psi) ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




In the process of right of way clearing, trees and brush should receive a basil spray
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treatment not less than ___ weeks before cutting to prevent regrowth. - correct answer✔✔2 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




weeks



A light should be located from _____ to _____ ft over the surface of a road, less than 40'
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wide and from ______ to ______ ft on roads more than 40' wide. - correct answer✔✔0-6 ft
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less than 40' ||\\//|| ||\\//||




6-12 ft over 40' ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||

, When splicing Transmission conductors/wires, how far out should a conductor be laid in ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




each direction before splicing? - correct answer✔✔40 ft from joining point ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




During CPR, do chest compressions circulate the same amount of blood as the heart does ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




normally? - correct answer✔✔Under best conditions, only 1/3 of normal flow is ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




accomplished.



A _____ ft mast arm is used in alleys, a ________ ft mast arm is used in residential areas w/
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streets less than 40 ft wide, a _____ ft is used where streets are more than 40 ft wide and in
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industrial/ commercial areas? - correct answer✔✔3 ft alleys ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




6 ft residential <40 ft
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12 ft industrial >40 ft ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




What does MOV stand for? - correct answer✔✔Metal Oxide Varistor ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




DC Transmission was initiated in ______ during the year _______ - correct
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answer✔✔Germany, 1883 ||\\//||




What device changes AC to DC? - correct answer✔✔Commutator (the process is called ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




commutation)



The Maximum use voltage for class 3 gloves is _______ volts - correct answer✔✔26,500
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volts



The size of a crew needed to pike a 30 ft pole is _______, 35 ft _______, 40 ft _______, 45
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and 50 ft _______ - correct answer✔✔6 (30 ft), 7 (35 ft), 8 (40 ft), 10 (45 &50 ft)
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True or False- When applying a splice on wire, the wire should be straight for a distance of
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10' - correct answer✔✔True ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||

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