ISA Utility Specialist (Chapters 1-
7) Questions And 100% Verified
Answers Latest 2026 Update | Graded
A+ | 100% Success
An accounting of all vegetation that could potentially affect
management objectives: - CORRECT ANSWER -comprehensive
evaluation
Proclamation by a government that releases resources (e.g. funds,
personnel) in response to a disaster: - CORRECT ANSWER -disaster
declaration
Pruning of branches that promotes growth away from conductors -
CORRECT ANSWER -side pruning
Increasingly, utilities & contractors are using GPS-based fleet tracking,
also called: - CORRECT ANSWER -vehicle monitoring systems
,(VMSs)
Of the three tree & electrical system characteristics that influence the
likelihood of a tree-related interruption, which is the most important? -
CORRECT ANSWER -voltage gradient
A biological control used to provide a competitive advantage to short-
growing, early successional plants is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER -
cover-type conversion
The removal of branches from the middle of the crown of a tree to
provide clearance, which results in a V shape in the crown - CORRECT
ANSWER -V-pruning
Urban-Wildland Interface Code:
- Prevents planting of trees that can grow within _____ ft of any
energized conductors
- Requires __________ plan to select tree planting locations
,- Requires utilities to achieve "maximum" amount of clearance at the
__________ __________ __________, & never allow vegetation to
grow within _____ in of distribution lines
- Requires utilities to clear vegetation around certain poles as directed
by local __________ authorities
- Authorizes __________ to determine the severity of conflicts between
trees and power lines - CORRECT ANSWER -10 ft;
landscaping;
time of work;
6 in;
fire;
utilities
Four characteristics of trusted leaders: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Constancy
- Congruity
- Reliability
- Integrity
Four steps to establish Tree Protection Zone: - CORRECT ANSWER --
Evaluate species tolerance
, - Identify tree age (young, mature, overmature)
- Find the distance from the trunk that should be protected based on
trunk diameter
- Calculate the optimum radius for the tree protection zone
Pruning to develop structure, form, & appearance of topped or
damaged woody plants: - CORRECT ANSWER -restoration pruning
The removal of branches from the middle of the crown of a tree to
provide clearance, but some branches are left overhanging the wires -
CORRECT ANSWER -through-pruning
Goals should be based on: - CORRECT ANSWER -key performance
indicators
(KPIs)
A protective device that limits the number of customers that lose
service after a fault: - CORRECT ANSWER -line sectionalizer
7) Questions And 100% Verified
Answers Latest 2026 Update | Graded
A+ | 100% Success
An accounting of all vegetation that could potentially affect
management objectives: - CORRECT ANSWER -comprehensive
evaluation
Proclamation by a government that releases resources (e.g. funds,
personnel) in response to a disaster: - CORRECT ANSWER -disaster
declaration
Pruning of branches that promotes growth away from conductors -
CORRECT ANSWER -side pruning
Increasingly, utilities & contractors are using GPS-based fleet tracking,
also called: - CORRECT ANSWER -vehicle monitoring systems
,(VMSs)
Of the three tree & electrical system characteristics that influence the
likelihood of a tree-related interruption, which is the most important? -
CORRECT ANSWER -voltage gradient
A biological control used to provide a competitive advantage to short-
growing, early successional plants is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER -
cover-type conversion
The removal of branches from the middle of the crown of a tree to
provide clearance, which results in a V shape in the crown - CORRECT
ANSWER -V-pruning
Urban-Wildland Interface Code:
- Prevents planting of trees that can grow within _____ ft of any
energized conductors
- Requires __________ plan to select tree planting locations
,- Requires utilities to achieve "maximum" amount of clearance at the
__________ __________ __________, & never allow vegetation to
grow within _____ in of distribution lines
- Requires utilities to clear vegetation around certain poles as directed
by local __________ authorities
- Authorizes __________ to determine the severity of conflicts between
trees and power lines - CORRECT ANSWER -10 ft;
landscaping;
time of work;
6 in;
fire;
utilities
Four characteristics of trusted leaders: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Constancy
- Congruity
- Reliability
- Integrity
Four steps to establish Tree Protection Zone: - CORRECT ANSWER --
Evaluate species tolerance
, - Identify tree age (young, mature, overmature)
- Find the distance from the trunk that should be protected based on
trunk diameter
- Calculate the optimum radius for the tree protection zone
Pruning to develop structure, form, & appearance of topped or
damaged woody plants: - CORRECT ANSWER -restoration pruning
The removal of branches from the middle of the crown of a tree to
provide clearance, but some branches are left overhanging the wires -
CORRECT ANSWER -through-pruning
Goals should be based on: - CORRECT ANSWER -key performance
indicators
(KPIs)
A protective device that limits the number of customers that lose
service after a fault: - CORRECT ANSWER -line sectionalizer
