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Certified Lineman Journeyman Exam ACTUAL
VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES.pdf 1
Helix anchors have one or more helix disks attached to the
anchor rod. What is the purpose of
additional helix disks on the same anchor rod?
a. Each helix disk acts essentially as a separate anchor for
increased holding power
b. Each helix disk travels through the same path during
installation and provides no additional
holding power
c. Each helix disk travels through the same path during
installation, which keeps the anchor
rod straight
d. Additional helix disks only increase the speed of anchor
installation - Answer-A
Which of the following can be done from an aerial platform
that shall not be done from an
insulated bucket?
a. Transfer from the aerial platform to a pole or tower
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b. Stand on rails of the platform
c. Use ladders from the platform
d. All of the above - Answer-A
Hardware on wood transmission structures operating
above 230KV is bonded above the top of
the X brace. Why is this bonding done?
a. Eliminates corona and radio noise from the line
b. To increase the paths to ground for transient over
voltages
c. To complete the grounding circuit
d. To eliminate air gaps where arcing might develop and
cause fires - Answer-D
What is the maximum service drop span length (pole to
house) for #2 triplex without a lift pole?
a. 60 feet
b. 85 feet
c. 100 feet
d. 120 feet - Answer-C
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In order to prevent the line worker from being accidentally
pulled off of the pole while climbing if
it is snagged by a passing vehicle or by equipment used at
the job site, the handline should be:
a. Snapped into a screwdriver
b. Carried on a breakaway hook
c. Tied firmly around the pole
d. Tied loosely around a belt loop - Answer-B
When pole holes are dug and the pole cannot be set for
whatever reason, the hole must be
____________ if left over night.
a. tamped closed on a temporary pole or stub
b. filled back in
c. moved to a safer location
d. covered by a plank, dirt, and barricaded - Answer-D
What law states, "It takes one volt to push one amp
through one ohm?"
a. Lenz's Law
b. Watt's Law
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c. Kirchhoff's Law
d. Ohm's Law - Answer-D
Why it is important to install a jumper across a current
carrying conductor prior to cutting it
open?
a. Installing a jumper across an open point will keep the
current flowing
b. It keeps the potential across the cut at zero volts
c. It protects the lineman
d. All the above - Answer-D
True or False: When working a de-energized primary line,
it must be grounded and short-circuited at
the work location and remain so until the work is complete
if practical. If it is not
practical protective grounds may be placed downstream of
the source. - Answer-False
During a Job briefing, the person in charge will ensure
which of the following?
a. Ensure that all of the material is on the job site
Certified Lineman Journeyman Exam ACTUAL
VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES.pdf 1
Helix anchors have one or more helix disks attached to the
anchor rod. What is the purpose of
additional helix disks on the same anchor rod?
a. Each helix disk acts essentially as a separate anchor for
increased holding power
b. Each helix disk travels through the same path during
installation and provides no additional
holding power
c. Each helix disk travels through the same path during
installation, which keeps the anchor
rod straight
d. Additional helix disks only increase the speed of anchor
installation - Answer-A
Which of the following can be done from an aerial platform
that shall not be done from an
insulated bucket?
a. Transfer from the aerial platform to a pole or tower
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b. Stand on rails of the platform
c. Use ladders from the platform
d. All of the above - Answer-A
Hardware on wood transmission structures operating
above 230KV is bonded above the top of
the X brace. Why is this bonding done?
a. Eliminates corona and radio noise from the line
b. To increase the paths to ground for transient over
voltages
c. To complete the grounding circuit
d. To eliminate air gaps where arcing might develop and
cause fires - Answer-D
What is the maximum service drop span length (pole to
house) for #2 triplex without a lift pole?
a. 60 feet
b. 85 feet
c. 100 feet
d. 120 feet - Answer-C
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In order to prevent the line worker from being accidentally
pulled off of the pole while climbing if
it is snagged by a passing vehicle or by equipment used at
the job site, the handline should be:
a. Snapped into a screwdriver
b. Carried on a breakaway hook
c. Tied firmly around the pole
d. Tied loosely around a belt loop - Answer-B
When pole holes are dug and the pole cannot be set for
whatever reason, the hole must be
____________ if left over night.
a. tamped closed on a temporary pole or stub
b. filled back in
c. moved to a safer location
d. covered by a plank, dirt, and barricaded - Answer-D
What law states, "It takes one volt to push one amp
through one ohm?"
a. Lenz's Law
b. Watt's Law
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c. Kirchhoff's Law
d. Ohm's Law - Answer-D
Why it is important to install a jumper across a current
carrying conductor prior to cutting it
open?
a. Installing a jumper across an open point will keep the
current flowing
b. It keeps the potential across the cut at zero volts
c. It protects the lineman
d. All the above - Answer-D
True or False: When working a de-energized primary line,
it must be grounded and short-circuited at
the work location and remain so until the work is complete
if practical. If it is not
practical protective grounds may be placed downstream of
the source. - Answer-False
During a Job briefing, the person in charge will ensure
which of the following?
a. Ensure that all of the material is on the job site
