CUSP - T&D EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST TOP SCORE.

1. As per CAN/ULC S801, on an electrical distribution overhead utility line
circuit, verification of voltage absence can be achieved by:: Using an approved
voltage detector.
2. Isolation and tagging (no locks) is acceptable on an overhead distribution
circuit under some of the following conditions, EXCEPT for:: The isolation can
be operated from the ground directly at the base of a structure.
3. Isolation and tagging (no locks) is acceptable for an overhead distribution
circuit under some of the following conditions:: 1. The isolation point is a
physical and visual like a line cut or riser removed.
2. The isolation point can only be operated by the operating authority or qualified
worker.
3. The isolation point is protected from unauthorized access such as vertical height
spacing.
4. Consider that a circuit has been isolated, tagged and grounded. workers
returning the next day must:: Visually check grounds to verify they are in good
order, secure and test for voltage.
5. For lockout purposes, energy isolating devices shall be labelled or marked
using a standardized nomenclature and format to indicate their function.
Identification shall include:: The equipment type, energy type, and magnitude.
6. Utilities often use a permitting system due to special circumstances of
which conventional lockout is impracticable. The following is NOT a justified
approach to this process:: The isolation points are only simple single step actions.
7. A high voltage utility or electrical company is authorized to use Complex
Lockout (tag permitting) under what regulatory condition:: A variance applica-
tion has been approved by the provincial authority.
8. Utilities often use a permitting system due to special circumstances of
which conventional lockout is impracticable. The following are justified ap-
proaches to this process:: 1. The isolation points are located in remote areas with
difficult or restricted access.
2. The length of time to perform the lockout is impracticable.
3. Excessive numbers of persons required to lockout.
9. Work on a distribution line must consider the following items when per-
forming isolation and de-energizing of the circuit.:: 1. Whether there are multiple
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,sources of energy (loop feed) on the circuit.
2. Is the line isolating device capable of interrupting load.
3. Is the line to be subject to inductive or capacitive charge.
10. According to the CAN/ULC S801, what is the LEAST DESIRABLE type of
fall protection:: Fall Arrest System (FAS)




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, 11. Within Z259.14 standards fall restriction equipment (FRE) may only be
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leather in subcomponents or elements that are NOT exposed to:: A dynamic
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load.
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12. As per Z259 standards, energy absorbing lanyards shall be classified ac-
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cording to their ability to absorb the kinetic energy from a fall as follows:: Class
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E4 (4.0 kN) and Class E6 (6.0 kN) energy absorbing lanyards.
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13. Assuming that the fall protection system is correctly being used, in what
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scenario might the worker still contact the ground if they fell:: Working 16
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feet up in a bucket truck on distribution secondary services using a six foot
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shock absorbing lanyard, connected to the approved bucket anchor.
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14. What is NOT defined as a requirement of temporary vertical life lines as
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per Z259 standards:: 100% polypropylene fibers provide the greatest breaking
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strength.
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15. Requirements of temporary vertical life lines, as per Z259 standards:: 1. E E E E E E E E E E


Shall be made from synthetic fibers with breaking strength of 27 kN or greater.
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2. They shall be free of splices and knots, except at the terminations.
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3. They shall be installed to protect against abrasion and sharp edges.
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16. Working on an energized lattice tower requires emergency response con-
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sistent with the associated hazards. What is NOT required as part of the
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emergency planning:: Daily practice of tower rescue method.
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17. Working on an energized lattice tower requires emergency response con-
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sistent with the associated hazards, including:: 1. A means to contact the oper-
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ating authority to de-energize the circuit.
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2. Rescue equipment readily available to quickly and safely lower the worker.
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3. Regular rescue practices on tower rescue at an appropriate frequency.
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18. Z259.14 wooden pole choker devices that are designed and tested to
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restrict a workers fall distance under dry, wet, and icy conditions are classified
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as:: Type AB device.
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19. The voltage limits and mechanical strength of a live line tool is best
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specified by:: The manufacturers requirements.
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20. Live line tools can be modified to meet the needs of the work. What is NOT
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an acceptable strategy for tool modification:: A utility worker has evaluated
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the tool modification and approved the change.
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21. Live line tools can be modified to meet the needs of the work. Acceptable
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strategies for tool modification include:: 1. Changes to the tool do not violate
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other applicable standards.
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2. The tool has been inspected and tested by a professional engineer.
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3. The tool modification was approved by an engineer using applicable standards.
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