LADWP ELECTRICAL CRAFT HELPER EXAM ACTUAL 2026/2027 TEST
BANK PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE ACCURATE EXAM
1. An applicant is preparing for the LADWP Electrical Craft Helper examination
and wants to understand the areas most likely to be evaluated. The
published examination competencies include mathematics, judgment and
decision making, mechanical aptitude, interpersonal skills, reading
comprehension, safety focus, and job knowledge. Which study approach
would best address the breadth of those competencies?
A. Study only advanced electrical theory and ignore mechanical and safety topics
B. Memorize electrical vocabulary without practicing calculations or work
situations
C. Focus exclusively on power-system engineering calculations
D. Practice mathematics, work instructions and maps, safety procedures, tools,
measurement, mechanical reasoning, judgment, and electrical craft fundamentals
Answer: D
2. An Electrical Craft Helper is assigned to assist a journey-level electrical
worker who is repairing equipment at a utility facility. The helper is given
instructions to obtain tools, prepare materials, maintain a clean work area,
and assist with the installation. Which response best reflects the helper's
expected role?
A. Perform every task independently without direction from the skilled worker
B. Assist the skilled journey-level worker while following instructions, safety
procedures, and established work practices
C. Change the job specifications whenever the helper believes a different method
is faster
D. Refuse to handle materials because only journey-level workers may touch
electrical equipment
Answer: B
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, 3. A crew is preparing to work on an electrical system, and a helper notices
that the supervisor's instructions differ from the condition of the
equipment in the field. What should the helper do before proceeding?
A. Stop and clarify the discrepancy with the responsible supervisor or qualified
worker before continuing
B. Assume the written instructions are wrong and improvise a solution
C. Proceed because the equipment appears similar to equipment used on another
job
D. Ask another helper to make the decision without notifying the supervisor
Answer: A
4. A worker is carrying a heavy length of conduit across a job site and notices
that the planned route contains loose debris and an uneven surface. Which
action demonstrates proper safety judgment?
A. Carry the conduit faster so the uneven area is crossed quickly
B. Drag the conduit behind the worker regardless of obstacles
C. Clear or control the route and use an appropriate lifting and carrying method
before moving the material
D. Walk backward so the worker can watch the conduit instead of the path
Answer: C
5. An Electrical Craft Helper is asked to read a written work instruction that
specifies several steps for preparing equipment before maintenance. The
helper encounters an unfamiliar abbreviation and is unsure of its meaning.
What is the best response?
A. Guess the meaning from the first letters
B. Skip the instruction containing the abbreviation
C. Ask a qualified person to clarify the instruction before performing the work
D. Substitute a familiar procedure from a previous job
Answer: C
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, 6. A crew is working around energized electrical equipment, and a helper is
told to enter a restricted area to retrieve a tool. The helper does not have
authorization or the required protective equipment. What is the safest
decision?
A. Enter quickly while avoiding contact with the equipment
B. Ask another unauthorized worker to accompany the helper
C. Use a wooden stick to retrieve the tool
D. Do not enter until the required authorization, controls, and protective
equipment are provided
Answer: D
7. A worker needs to measure a section of cable before cutting it. The
measuring tape is marked in feet and inches, and the required length is 8
feet 7 inches. Which measurement should be marked before cutting?
A. 8 feet 7 inches
B. 8 feet 5 inches
C. 9 feet 7 inches
D. 7 feet 8 inches
Answer: A
8. A conduit run requires three pieces, each 6 feet 8 inches long. The helper
must determine the total length before selecting stock material. What total
length is required?
A. 18 feet 8 inches
B. 20 feet
C. 19 feet 8 inches
D. 21 feet 4 inches
Answer: B
9. A technician tells a helper to cut a cable 12 feet 6 inches long, but the
helper accidentally measures 12.6 feet using a decimal-foot interpretation.
Why is this potentially significant?
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, A. Decimal feet and feet-and-inches measurements are not interchangeable
without conversion
B. Decimal measurements are always longer than feet-and-inches measurements
C. Cable may only be measured in centimeters
D. A measuring tape cannot be used for electrical cable
Answer: A
10. A helper must convert 4 feet 9 inches into inches before calculating the
amount of cable needed for a job. Which result is correct?
A. 45 inches
B. 48 inches
C. 57 inches
D. 69 inches
Answer: C
11. A crew needs five identical cable sections, each 14 feet long. The helper
wants to determine the minimum total length before allowing for cutting
waste. What amount is required?
A. 56 feet
B. 70 feet
C. 74 feet
D. 84 feet
Answer: B
12. A supervisor gives a helper a material list containing 18 conduit fittings. The
helper discovers that four fittings are damaged and cannot be used. How
many usable fittings remain?
A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 15
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BANK PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE ACCURATE EXAM
1. An applicant is preparing for the LADWP Electrical Craft Helper examination
and wants to understand the areas most likely to be evaluated. The
published examination competencies include mathematics, judgment and
decision making, mechanical aptitude, interpersonal skills, reading
comprehension, safety focus, and job knowledge. Which study approach
would best address the breadth of those competencies?
A. Study only advanced electrical theory and ignore mechanical and safety topics
B. Memorize electrical vocabulary without practicing calculations or work
situations
C. Focus exclusively on power-system engineering calculations
D. Practice mathematics, work instructions and maps, safety procedures, tools,
measurement, mechanical reasoning, judgment, and electrical craft fundamentals
Answer: D
2. An Electrical Craft Helper is assigned to assist a journey-level electrical
worker who is repairing equipment at a utility facility. The helper is given
instructions to obtain tools, prepare materials, maintain a clean work area,
and assist with the installation. Which response best reflects the helper's
expected role?
A. Perform every task independently without direction from the skilled worker
B. Assist the skilled journey-level worker while following instructions, safety
procedures, and established work practices
C. Change the job specifications whenever the helper believes a different method
is faster
D. Refuse to handle materials because only journey-level workers may touch
electrical equipment
Answer: B
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, 3. A crew is preparing to work on an electrical system, and a helper notices
that the supervisor's instructions differ from the condition of the
equipment in the field. What should the helper do before proceeding?
A. Stop and clarify the discrepancy with the responsible supervisor or qualified
worker before continuing
B. Assume the written instructions are wrong and improvise a solution
C. Proceed because the equipment appears similar to equipment used on another
job
D. Ask another helper to make the decision without notifying the supervisor
Answer: A
4. A worker is carrying a heavy length of conduit across a job site and notices
that the planned route contains loose debris and an uneven surface. Which
action demonstrates proper safety judgment?
A. Carry the conduit faster so the uneven area is crossed quickly
B. Drag the conduit behind the worker regardless of obstacles
C. Clear or control the route and use an appropriate lifting and carrying method
before moving the material
D. Walk backward so the worker can watch the conduit instead of the path
Answer: C
5. An Electrical Craft Helper is asked to read a written work instruction that
specifies several steps for preparing equipment before maintenance. The
helper encounters an unfamiliar abbreviation and is unsure of its meaning.
What is the best response?
A. Guess the meaning from the first letters
B. Skip the instruction containing the abbreviation
C. Ask a qualified person to clarify the instruction before performing the work
D. Substitute a familiar procedure from a previous job
Answer: C
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, 6. A crew is working around energized electrical equipment, and a helper is
told to enter a restricted area to retrieve a tool. The helper does not have
authorization or the required protective equipment. What is the safest
decision?
A. Enter quickly while avoiding contact with the equipment
B. Ask another unauthorized worker to accompany the helper
C. Use a wooden stick to retrieve the tool
D. Do not enter until the required authorization, controls, and protective
equipment are provided
Answer: D
7. A worker needs to measure a section of cable before cutting it. The
measuring tape is marked in feet and inches, and the required length is 8
feet 7 inches. Which measurement should be marked before cutting?
A. 8 feet 7 inches
B. 8 feet 5 inches
C. 9 feet 7 inches
D. 7 feet 8 inches
Answer: A
8. A conduit run requires three pieces, each 6 feet 8 inches long. The helper
must determine the total length before selecting stock material. What total
length is required?
A. 18 feet 8 inches
B. 20 feet
C. 19 feet 8 inches
D. 21 feet 4 inches
Answer: B
9. A technician tells a helper to cut a cable 12 feet 6 inches long, but the
helper accidentally measures 12.6 feet using a decimal-foot interpretation.
Why is this potentially significant?
3
, A. Decimal feet and feet-and-inches measurements are not interchangeable
without conversion
B. Decimal measurements are always longer than feet-and-inches measurements
C. Cable may only be measured in centimeters
D. A measuring tape cannot be used for electrical cable
Answer: A
10. A helper must convert 4 feet 9 inches into inches before calculating the
amount of cable needed for a job. Which result is correct?
A. 45 inches
B. 48 inches
C. 57 inches
D. 69 inches
Answer: C
11. A crew needs five identical cable sections, each 14 feet long. The helper
wants to determine the minimum total length before allowing for cutting
waste. What amount is required?
A. 56 feet
B. 70 feet
C. 74 feet
D. 84 feet
Answer: B
12. A supervisor gives a helper a material list containing 18 conduit fittings. The
helper discovers that four fittings are damaged and cannot be used. How
many usable fittings remain?
A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 15
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