ELECTRICAL CRAFT HELPER PRACTICE
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
• To prevent injury when lifting a 50-lb box, the body part where the most
strength should be focused is your A. back B. Legs C. Shoulders D. arms.
Answer: B. Legs
• To enable the operator of a pump (a mechanical device for developing
pressure in hose lines) to know at al times the condition under which the
motor is operating, a permanently attached speed indicator or tachometer
should be provided. The function of the tachometer is ot display the
approximate direct speed ni revolutions per minute at which the motor is
operating. According ot this paragraph, the motor si most likely A. used to
heat the water B , used to power the pump C. controlled by the tachometer
D. near the operator.
Answer: B. Used to power the pump
• Aconfined space is hazardous when oxygen levels are below what percent?
A. 18.5 percent B. 19.5 percent C. 21.0 percent D. 23.5 percent.
Answer: B. 19.5 percent
• Most injuries arising from the manual handling of materials are caused by
A. Improper lifting practices B. Improper piling or stacking of material C.
Insufficient working space D. Lack of gloves and other PPE.
Answer: A. Improper lifting practices
• When lifting heavy objects, which part of the body should bear the bulk of
the physical effort A. Arms B. Back C. Hands D. Legs.
Answer:
• When working in a construction zone with an overhead crane in use, what
safety equipment should you use? A. leather gloves B. sunglasses C. hard
hat D. back brace.
, Answer: C. Hard hat
• One should remove drill bits and return drill motors to their cases and
storage areas.... A. at the completion of the last application of that tool B. at
the end of each application C. at the completion of the whole job D. at the
end of the work day only.
Answer: A. at the completion of the last application of that tool
• After you have been working for a few months, a new worker is assigned to
work with you and makes many mistakes which you notice. You should A.
report the mistakes to the supervisor B. ask the other employees if this
person is a good worker C, show the worker the correct way ot do the work
D. pay little attention to the mistakes because the worker is new and assume
the worker wil improve.
Answer: C. Show the worker the correct way to do the work
• Which tool shown in figure 2 is best used to remove a cotter pin 9 in figure
1 A. C B. F C. P D. T.
Answer: C. P
• Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit in California on
a 2-lane undivided highway? A. 65 mph B. 70 mph C. 55 mph D. 60 mph.
Answer: C. 55 mph
• You feel your truck has been improperly loaded or overloaded by the
equipment operator. Of the following the best course of action is to A. dump
the load on the ground B. ask another employee what ot do C talk it over
with the equipment operator and/or supervisor D. take the load ot the nearest
dump as safely as you can.
Answer: C. talk it over with the equipment operator and or/ supervisor
• Which tool shown in figure 2 is best used to remove nut 10 in figure 1 A.J
B.K C.N D.T.
Answer: D. T
• A poleline is to consist of 24 poles per 1,000 meters. The average distance
between poles for this line is closest to A. 30 meters B. 35 meters C. 40
, meters D. 45 meters.
Answer: C. 40 meters
• You suspect a load in the back of the vehicle may shift during transit. You
should A. driveslowlysoasnottomovetheload B. inform your supervisor of
the situation C. secure the load with ropes and Straps D. refuse to drive the
vehicle.
Answer: C. Secure the load with ropes and straps
• Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit in California on
a 2-lane undivided highway? A. 65 mph B. 70 mph C. 55 mph D. 60 mph.
Answer: C. 55 mph
• In rigging operations, which of the following is/are important in making a
safe hitch? A. locate and prepare the place where the load is to go B.
determine the weight of the load C. determine the places where the hitching
equipment is to be put on D. all of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above
• What is the primary hazard associated with a confined space? A. heat B,
poisonous gases C. oxygen deficiency D. mechanical or moving parts.
Answer: B. Poisonous gases
• Al supervisors are entrusted with the form, accuracy, and completeness of al
required reports. Al reports shall be prepared, signed, and forwarded by the
supervisors concerned. According to this paragraph, which of the following
is true? A . supervisors are responsible for ensuring reports are completed
accurately B. reports are assigned by supervisors to be completed by
subordinates C. supervisors must date reports correctly before submitting
them D. incomplete reports should be forwarded ot the assigned supervisor.
Answer: A. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring reports are completed
accurately
• Which one of the following tools is the best to use for gripping large or hard
to get at objects? A. 3 B. 10 C. 12 D. 18.
Answer: A. 3
, • When should you secure help in lifting an object? A . when it is too heavy to
lift by yourself B . when the object is less than 25 pounds C. always get help
to lift any object D. only when co-workers are available.
Answer: A. When it is too heavy to lift by yourself
• When should portable electric tools and extension cords be checked for
serviceability? A. before use B. during use C. after use D. if it doesn't work.
Answer: A. before use
• Wheel C turns A. Clockwise and faster than B B. Clockwise and slower than
B C. Counter-clockwise and faster than B D. Counter-clockwise and slower
than B.
Answer: A. Clockwise and faster than B
• Number 9 is commonly used to bore holes in A.wood B. Metal C. Concrete
D. Brick.
Answer: B. Metal
• Of the following the knot which can be tied in the middle of the line is the
A.timber hitch B. Sheep shank C.running bowline D.figure eight.
Answer: C. Running bowline
• A30 pound spool of copper wire costs $78. fI the empty spool weighs 4
pounds, what is the approximate price of a pound of copper wire? A. $2.60
B. $3.00 C. $3.25 D. $3.35.
Answer: B. $3.00
• Of the following, the most effective way for an employee to establish a good
working relationship with co-workers is to A. give the impression of
agreement to avoid arguments B, do the job in an efficient, friendly manner
without trying to impress anyone C. give co-workers suggestions which will
be helpful to their work D. socialize with your co-workers away from work.
Answer: B. Do the job in an efficient, friendly manner without trying to
impress anyone
• To lift a bundle of conduit from the ground to a landing 30 feet above the
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
• To prevent injury when lifting a 50-lb box, the body part where the most
strength should be focused is your A. back B. Legs C. Shoulders D. arms.
Answer: B. Legs
• To enable the operator of a pump (a mechanical device for developing
pressure in hose lines) to know at al times the condition under which the
motor is operating, a permanently attached speed indicator or tachometer
should be provided. The function of the tachometer is ot display the
approximate direct speed ni revolutions per minute at which the motor is
operating. According ot this paragraph, the motor si most likely A. used to
heat the water B , used to power the pump C. controlled by the tachometer
D. near the operator.
Answer: B. Used to power the pump
• Aconfined space is hazardous when oxygen levels are below what percent?
A. 18.5 percent B. 19.5 percent C. 21.0 percent D. 23.5 percent.
Answer: B. 19.5 percent
• Most injuries arising from the manual handling of materials are caused by
A. Improper lifting practices B. Improper piling or stacking of material C.
Insufficient working space D. Lack of gloves and other PPE.
Answer: A. Improper lifting practices
• When lifting heavy objects, which part of the body should bear the bulk of
the physical effort A. Arms B. Back C. Hands D. Legs.
Answer:
• When working in a construction zone with an overhead crane in use, what
safety equipment should you use? A. leather gloves B. sunglasses C. hard
hat D. back brace.
, Answer: C. Hard hat
• One should remove drill bits and return drill motors to their cases and
storage areas.... A. at the completion of the last application of that tool B. at
the end of each application C. at the completion of the whole job D. at the
end of the work day only.
Answer: A. at the completion of the last application of that tool
• After you have been working for a few months, a new worker is assigned to
work with you and makes many mistakes which you notice. You should A.
report the mistakes to the supervisor B. ask the other employees if this
person is a good worker C, show the worker the correct way ot do the work
D. pay little attention to the mistakes because the worker is new and assume
the worker wil improve.
Answer: C. Show the worker the correct way to do the work
• Which tool shown in figure 2 is best used to remove a cotter pin 9 in figure
1 A. C B. F C. P D. T.
Answer: C. P
• Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit in California on
a 2-lane undivided highway? A. 65 mph B. 70 mph C. 55 mph D. 60 mph.
Answer: C. 55 mph
• You feel your truck has been improperly loaded or overloaded by the
equipment operator. Of the following the best course of action is to A. dump
the load on the ground B. ask another employee what ot do C talk it over
with the equipment operator and/or supervisor D. take the load ot the nearest
dump as safely as you can.
Answer: C. talk it over with the equipment operator and or/ supervisor
• Which tool shown in figure 2 is best used to remove nut 10 in figure 1 A.J
B.K C.N D.T.
Answer: D. T
• A poleline is to consist of 24 poles per 1,000 meters. The average distance
between poles for this line is closest to A. 30 meters B. 35 meters C. 40
, meters D. 45 meters.
Answer: C. 40 meters
• You suspect a load in the back of the vehicle may shift during transit. You
should A. driveslowlysoasnottomovetheload B. inform your supervisor of
the situation C. secure the load with ropes and Straps D. refuse to drive the
vehicle.
Answer: C. Secure the load with ropes and straps
• Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit in California on
a 2-lane undivided highway? A. 65 mph B. 70 mph C. 55 mph D. 60 mph.
Answer: C. 55 mph
• In rigging operations, which of the following is/are important in making a
safe hitch? A. locate and prepare the place where the load is to go B.
determine the weight of the load C. determine the places where the hitching
equipment is to be put on D. all of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above
• What is the primary hazard associated with a confined space? A. heat B,
poisonous gases C. oxygen deficiency D. mechanical or moving parts.
Answer: B. Poisonous gases
• Al supervisors are entrusted with the form, accuracy, and completeness of al
required reports. Al reports shall be prepared, signed, and forwarded by the
supervisors concerned. According to this paragraph, which of the following
is true? A . supervisors are responsible for ensuring reports are completed
accurately B. reports are assigned by supervisors to be completed by
subordinates C. supervisors must date reports correctly before submitting
them D. incomplete reports should be forwarded ot the assigned supervisor.
Answer: A. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring reports are completed
accurately
• Which one of the following tools is the best to use for gripping large or hard
to get at objects? A. 3 B. 10 C. 12 D. 18.
Answer: A. 3
, • When should you secure help in lifting an object? A . when it is too heavy to
lift by yourself B . when the object is less than 25 pounds C. always get help
to lift any object D. only when co-workers are available.
Answer: A. When it is too heavy to lift by yourself
• When should portable electric tools and extension cords be checked for
serviceability? A. before use B. during use C. after use D. if it doesn't work.
Answer: A. before use
• Wheel C turns A. Clockwise and faster than B B. Clockwise and slower than
B C. Counter-clockwise and faster than B D. Counter-clockwise and slower
than B.
Answer: A. Clockwise and faster than B
• Number 9 is commonly used to bore holes in A.wood B. Metal C. Concrete
D. Brick.
Answer: B. Metal
• Of the following the knot which can be tied in the middle of the line is the
A.timber hitch B. Sheep shank C.running bowline D.figure eight.
Answer: C. Running bowline
• A30 pound spool of copper wire costs $78. fI the empty spool weighs 4
pounds, what is the approximate price of a pound of copper wire? A. $2.60
B. $3.00 C. $3.25 D. $3.35.
Answer: B. $3.00
• Of the following, the most effective way for an employee to establish a good
working relationship with co-workers is to A. give the impression of
agreement to avoid arguments B, do the job in an efficient, friendly manner
without trying to impress anyone C. give co-workers suggestions which will
be helpful to their work D. socialize with your co-workers away from work.
Answer: B. Do the job in an efficient, friendly manner without trying to
impress anyone
• To lift a bundle of conduit from the ground to a landing 30 feet above the
