APPRENTICE LINEMAN GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2024 –
2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
If changing AC to DC what piece of equipment is used? - ANSWERS-converter
If changing DC to AC what piece of equipment is used? - ANSWERS-inverter
Why do LED bulbs last so long? - ANSWERS-they are utilizing DC
What is a meter multiplier and how would you find it? For example, if the
nameplate of a PT read 2400 to 120 and a CT read 100 to 5 - ANSWERS-it is the
factor derived from a ratio of a particular instrument transformer or meter.
PT = 20 to 1, 20:1
CT = 20 to 1, 20:1
,meter multiplier is 20X
What does CT stand for? - ANSWERS-Current Transformer
What are some signs of shock? - ANSWERS-1. Increased shallow breathing
2. Cold clammy skin
3. Low body temperature
How should shock be treated? - ANSWERS-1. Maintain normal body temperature
2. Ensure adequate oxygen supply
3. Keep warm
4. Control bleeding if necessary lie down with head lower than feet
5. Do not move unless necessary
What are ways to control bleeding? - ANSWERS-Direct pressure on pressure point
and in extreme cases tourniquet.
What is artificial respiration? - ANSWERS-The forcing of air into the lungs of one
who cannot breathe for himself.
What year was the IBEW formed, and who was its President? - ANSWERS-1890,
Henry Miller
,What should be checked for when examining as injured person? - ANSWERS-1.
Breathing
2. Pulse
3. Head Injury
4. Paralysis on one side of the face
5. Laryngectomee
6. Stains and burns on or around mouth
What is shock? - ANSWERS-A depressed state of all body functions due to failure
of the circulatory system.
How deep should a gain be cut? - ANSWERS-1/2"
Poles set on curves, corners, and strain points should be set __________ inches
deeper. - ANSWERS-6
If a pole is set near an energized line what precautions should be taken? -
ANSWERS-1. Cover with protective equipment
2. Feeder holds
3. Rubber gloves
, Wood poles are classified by their: - ANSWERS-1. Height
2. Top circumference
3. Circumference 6' from the bottom of the pole
The denominator of an improper fraction is __________ than the numerator. -
ANSWERS-smaller
What materials do electrons travel freely through? - ANSWERS-conductors
If few electrons travel freely through a material, that material is said to be an
_________. - ANSWERS-insulator
Is there such a thing as a perfect insulator? - ANSWERS-no
The opposition to current flow through a material is called? - ANSWERS-resistance
What is the unit of measurement of resistance? - ANSWERS-Ohm
What is the resistance of 1000 feet of #10 copper? - ANSWERS-1 Ohm
What is electric current? - ANSWERS-The definite drift of electrons from a point of
negative potential to a point of positive potential.
KNOWLEDGE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2024 –
2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
If changing AC to DC what piece of equipment is used? - ANSWERS-converter
If changing DC to AC what piece of equipment is used? - ANSWERS-inverter
Why do LED bulbs last so long? - ANSWERS-they are utilizing DC
What is a meter multiplier and how would you find it? For example, if the
nameplate of a PT read 2400 to 120 and a CT read 100 to 5 - ANSWERS-it is the
factor derived from a ratio of a particular instrument transformer or meter.
PT = 20 to 1, 20:1
CT = 20 to 1, 20:1
,meter multiplier is 20X
What does CT stand for? - ANSWERS-Current Transformer
What are some signs of shock? - ANSWERS-1. Increased shallow breathing
2. Cold clammy skin
3. Low body temperature
How should shock be treated? - ANSWERS-1. Maintain normal body temperature
2. Ensure adequate oxygen supply
3. Keep warm
4. Control bleeding if necessary lie down with head lower than feet
5. Do not move unless necessary
What are ways to control bleeding? - ANSWERS-Direct pressure on pressure point
and in extreme cases tourniquet.
What is artificial respiration? - ANSWERS-The forcing of air into the lungs of one
who cannot breathe for himself.
What year was the IBEW formed, and who was its President? - ANSWERS-1890,
Henry Miller
,What should be checked for when examining as injured person? - ANSWERS-1.
Breathing
2. Pulse
3. Head Injury
4. Paralysis on one side of the face
5. Laryngectomee
6. Stains and burns on or around mouth
What is shock? - ANSWERS-A depressed state of all body functions due to failure
of the circulatory system.
How deep should a gain be cut? - ANSWERS-1/2"
Poles set on curves, corners, and strain points should be set __________ inches
deeper. - ANSWERS-6
If a pole is set near an energized line what precautions should be taken? -
ANSWERS-1. Cover with protective equipment
2. Feeder holds
3. Rubber gloves
, Wood poles are classified by their: - ANSWERS-1. Height
2. Top circumference
3. Circumference 6' from the bottom of the pole
The denominator of an improper fraction is __________ than the numerator. -
ANSWERS-smaller
What materials do electrons travel freely through? - ANSWERS-conductors
If few electrons travel freely through a material, that material is said to be an
_________. - ANSWERS-insulator
Is there such a thing as a perfect insulator? - ANSWERS-no
The opposition to current flow through a material is called? - ANSWERS-resistance
What is the unit of measurement of resistance? - ANSWERS-Ohm
What is the resistance of 1000 feet of #10 copper? - ANSWERS-1 Ohm
What is electric current? - ANSWERS-The definite drift of electrons from a point of
negative potential to a point of positive potential.
