ISA Utility Specialist (Ch. 6: Storm
Preparation & Response) Exam
Questions and Answers
Major storms or __________ weather events are the usual cause of power outages
over large areas. - Correct Answers -catastrophic
Crew mobilization for a storm event is much more rapid from a __________ status. -
Correct Answers -standby
Voluntary safety standards for pruning, trimming, repairing, maintaining & removing
trees, & cutting brush: - Correct Answers -ANSI Z133
On a storm site, cutting should not begin until all risks have been assessed & the
__________ approach has been decided & adopted. - Correct Answers –safest
Advantages of providing temporary accommodations for a large-scale disaster
response: - Correct Answers -- Oversight
- Economies of scale
- Communication
True or False?
Coniferous trees that have frequent, heavy snows are better adapted to snow loading
than such trees in areas where snow is rare. - Correct Answers -true
The collective efforts to assist in the restoration of utility services is known as
__________ __________. The process of repairing damage & restoring service after a
storm is known as __________ __________. - Correct Answers -storm response;
storm recovery
As clearance work progresses, __________ between crews & dispatcher is critically
important to determine locations of downed or damaged lines. - Correct Answers -
communication
One of the highest personal risks in a storm is __________. - Correct Answers -fatigue
Always consider that all lines are __________. - Correct Answers -energized
The sound of a running home generator should alert crews to the possibility of
__________. - Correct Answers -backfeed
Preparation & Response) Exam
Questions and Answers
Major storms or __________ weather events are the usual cause of power outages
over large areas. - Correct Answers -catastrophic
Crew mobilization for a storm event is much more rapid from a __________ status. -
Correct Answers -standby
Voluntary safety standards for pruning, trimming, repairing, maintaining & removing
trees, & cutting brush: - Correct Answers -ANSI Z133
On a storm site, cutting should not begin until all risks have been assessed & the
__________ approach has been decided & adopted. - Correct Answers –safest
Advantages of providing temporary accommodations for a large-scale disaster
response: - Correct Answers -- Oversight
- Economies of scale
- Communication
True or False?
Coniferous trees that have frequent, heavy snows are better adapted to snow loading
than such trees in areas where snow is rare. - Correct Answers -true
The collective efforts to assist in the restoration of utility services is known as
__________ __________. The process of repairing damage & restoring service after a
storm is known as __________ __________. - Correct Answers -storm response;
storm recovery
As clearance work progresses, __________ between crews & dispatcher is critically
important to determine locations of downed or damaged lines. - Correct Answers -
communication
One of the highest personal risks in a storm is __________. - Correct Answers -fatigue
Always consider that all lines are __________. - Correct Answers -energized
The sound of a running home generator should alert crews to the possibility of
__________. - Correct Answers -backfeed
