LINEMAN APPRENTICE SERVICE INSTALLATION KEY EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

LINEMAN APPRENTICE SERVICE INSTALLATION
KEY EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
1-1. Circle the correct answer that completes the following sentence.

Service connectors come in different sizes to accommodate different sized ________________.

a) hydraulic tools

b) bolts

c) conductors

d) services - CORRECT ANSWERS c) conductors



1-2. Circle the correct answer.

Which of the following are commonly used conductor materials?

a) Aluminum

b) Steel

c) Copper

d) Porcelain

e) Only a and b

f) Only a and c

g) Only c and d - CORRECT ANSWERS f) Only a and c



1-3. Circle the correct answer.

Which of the following is referred to as a 'mechanical' connector?

a) Single bolt

b) Groove bolt

, c) Split bolt

d) All of the above

e) Only a and b

f) Only a and c - CORRECT ANSWERS f) Only a and c



1-4. True or False.

Compression connections generally do not loosen after a period of time, and compression
connectors may be removed and used again and again. - CORRECT ANSWERS False



1-5. True or False.

In general, compression connectors and mechanical connectors may be used interchangeably to
make service connections. - CORRECT ANSWERS False



1-6. Circle the correct answer.

Which of the following most accurately describes a wedge connector?

a) The C-body produces a spring tension maintaining the connector pressure

b) The reversible wedge can be used one direction for aluminum, the other for copper

c) The bolt on the C-body ensures the wedge does not loosen after installation

d) The spring wedge actuator is compressed with a special tool - CORRECT ANSWERS a)
The C-body produces a spring tension maintaining the connector pressure



2-1. Circle the correct answer.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in deciding the type of connector to use when making a
service connection?

a) Application

b) Wire size

c) Wire type