CUSP - T&D EXAMINATON / 2025-2026 NEWEST
VERSION WITH SHARP AND SOLID ANSWERS /
GUARANTEED PASS / ALREADY GRADED A+
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
,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.
A high voltage utility or electrical company is authorized to use
Complex Lockout (tag permitting) under what regulatory condition:
A variance application has been approved by the provincial authority.
Utilities often use a permitting system due to special circumstances
of which conventional lockout is impracticable. The following are
justified approaches 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.
Work on a distribution line must consider the following items when
performing isolation and de-energizing of the circuit.:
1. Whether there are multiple 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.
According to the CAN/ULC S801, what is the LEAST DESIRABLE type
of fall protection:
Fall Arrest System (FAS)
Within Z259.14 standards fall restriction equipment (FRE) may only be
leather in subcomponents or elements that are NOT exposed to:
A dynamic load.
As per Z259 standards, energy absorbing lanyards shall be classified
according to their ability to absorb the kinetic energy from a fall as
follows:
Class E4 (4.0 kN) and Class E6 (6.0 kN) energy absorbing lanyards.
Assuming that the fall protection system is correctly being used, in
what scenario might the worker still contact the ground if they fell:
, Working 16 feet up in a bucket truck on distribution secondary
services using a six foot shock absorbing lanyard, connected to the
approved bucket anchor.
What is NOT defined as a requirement of temporary vertical life lines
as per Z259 standards:
100% polypropylene fibers provide the greatest breaking strength.
Requirements of temporary vertical life lines, as per Z259 standards:
1. Shall be made from synthetic fibers with breaking strength of 27 kN
or greater.
2. They shall be free of splices and knots, except at the terminations.
3. They shall be installed to protect against abrasion and sharp edges.
Working on an energized lattice tower requires emergency response
consistent with the associated hazards. What is NOT required as part
of the emergency planning:
Daily practice of tower rescue method.
Working on an energized lattice tower requires emergency response
consistent with the associated hazards, including:
1. A means to contact the operating authority to de-energize the
circuit.
2. Rescue equipment readily available to quickly and safely lower the
worker.
3. Regular rescue practices on tower rescue at an appropriate
frequency.
Z259.14 wooden pole choker devices that are designed and tested to
restrict a workers fall distance under dry, wet, and icy conditions are
classified as:
Type AB device.
The voltage limits and mechanical strength of a live line tool is best
specified by:
The manufacturers requirements.
Live line tools can be modified to meet the needs of the work. What is
NOT an acceptable strategy for tool modification:
A utility worker has evaluated the tool modification and approved the
change.
VERSION WITH SHARP AND SOLID ANSWERS /
GUARANTEED PASS / ALREADY GRADED A+
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
,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.
A high voltage utility or electrical company is authorized to use
Complex Lockout (tag permitting) under what regulatory condition:
A variance application has been approved by the provincial authority.
Utilities often use a permitting system due to special circumstances
of which conventional lockout is impracticable. The following are
justified approaches 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.
Work on a distribution line must consider the following items when
performing isolation and de-energizing of the circuit.:
1. Whether there are multiple 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.
According to the CAN/ULC S801, what is the LEAST DESIRABLE type
of fall protection:
Fall Arrest System (FAS)
Within Z259.14 standards fall restriction equipment (FRE) may only be
leather in subcomponents or elements that are NOT exposed to:
A dynamic load.
As per Z259 standards, energy absorbing lanyards shall be classified
according to their ability to absorb the kinetic energy from a fall as
follows:
Class E4 (4.0 kN) and Class E6 (6.0 kN) energy absorbing lanyards.
Assuming that the fall protection system is correctly being used, in
what scenario might the worker still contact the ground if they fell:
, Working 16 feet up in a bucket truck on distribution secondary
services using a six foot shock absorbing lanyard, connected to the
approved bucket anchor.
What is NOT defined as a requirement of temporary vertical life lines
as per Z259 standards:
100% polypropylene fibers provide the greatest breaking strength.
Requirements of temporary vertical life lines, as per Z259 standards:
1. Shall be made from synthetic fibers with breaking strength of 27 kN
or greater.
2. They shall be free of splices and knots, except at the terminations.
3. They shall be installed to protect against abrasion and sharp edges.
Working on an energized lattice tower requires emergency response
consistent with the associated hazards. What is NOT required as part
of the emergency planning:
Daily practice of tower rescue method.
Working on an energized lattice tower requires emergency response
consistent with the associated hazards, including:
1. A means to contact the operating authority to de-energize the
circuit.
2. Rescue equipment readily available to quickly and safely lower the
worker.
3. Regular rescue practices on tower rescue at an appropriate
frequency.
Z259.14 wooden pole choker devices that are designed and tested to
restrict a workers fall distance under dry, wet, and icy conditions are
classified as:
Type AB device.
The voltage limits and mechanical strength of a live line tool is best
specified by:
The manufacturers requirements.
Live line tools can be modified to meet the needs of the work. What is
NOT an acceptable strategy for tool modification:
A utility worker has evaluated the tool modification and approved the
change.
