CUSP - T&D Questions & Answers 2026

CUSP - T&D Questions & Answers 2026 As per CAN/ULC S801, on an electrical distribution overhead utility line circuit, verification of voltage absence can be achieved by: - answer-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: - answer-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: - answer-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: - answer-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: - answer 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: - answer-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: - answer-A variance application has been approved by the