LINEMAN RODEO EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
What does "CLF" stand for? - ANSWER-Current Limiting fuse, (used to protect
expensive equipment, has a clearing time of less than ½ a cycle).
When the heat from an arc melts the silica sand in a current limiting fuse, the glass
like substance produced is known as _____? - ANSWER-Fulgurite,
How many feet should a splice be made from the suspension end point on a
transmission line? - ANSWER-50ft. (Splices should not be made in spans crossing
over RR, rivers, canal, or highways. Conductor sometimes laid on polyethylene
sheets to keep splicing process clean).
Hydraulic tools operate with a fluid pressure of ______ lb/in2? - ANSWER-10,000
lbs/in2,
Splices should be made at least ______ inches from the edge of the nearest tie
wire, armor rod, or deadend clamp on a distribution conductor. - ANSWER-12
inches,
When field testing the insulation properties of an insulated boom for "Bare-Hand
Methods", how long should the boom remain in contact with the energized
conductor? - ANSWER-3 minutes,
Strain carriers have two different weight ratings, one for light loads at _____ lbs.
or heavy loads at ____lbs. - ANSWER-2,000, 10,000,
1
,It is necessary to heat the filament of an incandescent lamp to 5,000 degrees to
produce full brilliance, because of this ______ metal is used because its melting
point is ____ degrees. - ANSWER-Tungsten, 6,120
Radiation is measured in ______? - ANSWER-Millirems
A conductor should never be payed out from a ______ reel. - ANSWER-Non-
rotating
The compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR is _______. - ANSWER-30:2
A co-worker collapses and is unresponsive. You should tap the shoulder of the
patient and ask "are you OK?". What is the very next action step you take? -
ANSWER-Have someone call 911 & bring the AED.
For your initial patient assessment (without moving the patient how long do you
look, listen, and feel for normal breathing? - ANSWER-3-5 sec.
After the initial assessment, you DO NOT sense normal breathing. What do you do
next? ____________________ , and for how long? ____________ - ANSWER-
Open airway, perform head tilt-chin lift; no more than 10 sec.
There is still no normal breathing after you perform the action in question 314.
What do you do next? ____________________ , and for how long? ___. -
ANSWER-Give 2 rescue breaths; 1 sec. each.
When you begin CPR, where do you place your hands on the patient to give
compressions (be specific). ___________________________________. -
ANSWER-The heel of the hand just above the point on the chest (lower sternum)
where the rib cage joins.
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,When doing chest compressions, the Coyne First aid booklet instructs you to
_____________. - ANSWER-Press hard, press fast.
From the ILR guidelines, where will the AED be placed when it arrives?
____________. - ANSWER-At the patient's left ear.
On which side of the patient can you perform patient care (ventilations, and use of
the AED)? ______________ . - ANSWER-You get to choose.
Once you administer the AED shock your next step is to __________. -
ANSWER-Immediately resume CPR for 3 complete cycles.
What is the process called where conductors are installed on towers/structures
without the wire touching ground, other conductors and staying clear of vehicular
traffic? - ANSWER-Tension stringing.
What system is used to pull the pulling line, or bull rope, through the stringing
blocks? - ANSWER-Spider system.
True or False, Scratches on ground or neutral conductors will not cause problems if
the strength of the wire is not impaired. - ANSWER-True.
LED is the abbreviation for ________. - ANSWER-Light Emitting Diode
Stringing blocks for pulling in wire may also be called ________. - ANSWER-
Travelers
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, When installing new conductors the pulling rope is often referred to as the ______.
- ANSWER-Bull rope
What type of conductor grip is used to pull conductors through blocks or travelers?
- ANSWER-Kellum
When a bundle of 3 or 4 conductors is sagged, the top conductors are sagged first,
and bottom conductors are sagged last. The tension in the bottom conductors
should be about ______% less than those in the top conductors. - ANSWER-3
Transmission voltages are classified as voltages over ______. - ANSWER-69,000
volts
Lightening arrestors and fuses are installed to minimize ______. - ANSWER-
Customer outages
All distribution circuits greater than 600 volts up to 69,000 volts are often referred
to as _______ by the lineman. - ANSWER-Primaries
Climbing tools should be inspected ___________ , cleaned approx. every _______
, and dressed approx. every _________ . - ANSWER-Before each use, 3 months, 6
months
The first hard hat to have impact resistance and electrical insulation rating was
introduced to linemen in what year? - ANSWER-1952
Initially hard hats had an insulating value of 20,000 volts. New Hats are
manufactured to withstand ________ volts without failure. - ANSWER-30,000
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ANSWERS CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
What does "CLF" stand for? - ANSWER-Current Limiting fuse, (used to protect
expensive equipment, has a clearing time of less than ½ a cycle).
When the heat from an arc melts the silica sand in a current limiting fuse, the glass
like substance produced is known as _____? - ANSWER-Fulgurite,
How many feet should a splice be made from the suspension end point on a
transmission line? - ANSWER-50ft. (Splices should not be made in spans crossing
over RR, rivers, canal, or highways. Conductor sometimes laid on polyethylene
sheets to keep splicing process clean).
Hydraulic tools operate with a fluid pressure of ______ lb/in2? - ANSWER-10,000
lbs/in2,
Splices should be made at least ______ inches from the edge of the nearest tie
wire, armor rod, or deadend clamp on a distribution conductor. - ANSWER-12
inches,
When field testing the insulation properties of an insulated boom for "Bare-Hand
Methods", how long should the boom remain in contact with the energized
conductor? - ANSWER-3 minutes,
Strain carriers have two different weight ratings, one for light loads at _____ lbs.
or heavy loads at ____lbs. - ANSWER-2,000, 10,000,
1
,It is necessary to heat the filament of an incandescent lamp to 5,000 degrees to
produce full brilliance, because of this ______ metal is used because its melting
point is ____ degrees. - ANSWER-Tungsten, 6,120
Radiation is measured in ______? - ANSWER-Millirems
A conductor should never be payed out from a ______ reel. - ANSWER-Non-
rotating
The compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR is _______. - ANSWER-30:2
A co-worker collapses and is unresponsive. You should tap the shoulder of the
patient and ask "are you OK?". What is the very next action step you take? -
ANSWER-Have someone call 911 & bring the AED.
For your initial patient assessment (without moving the patient how long do you
look, listen, and feel for normal breathing? - ANSWER-3-5 sec.
After the initial assessment, you DO NOT sense normal breathing. What do you do
next? ____________________ , and for how long? ____________ - ANSWER-
Open airway, perform head tilt-chin lift; no more than 10 sec.
There is still no normal breathing after you perform the action in question 314.
What do you do next? ____________________ , and for how long? ___. -
ANSWER-Give 2 rescue breaths; 1 sec. each.
When you begin CPR, where do you place your hands on the patient to give
compressions (be specific). ___________________________________. -
ANSWER-The heel of the hand just above the point on the chest (lower sternum)
where the rib cage joins.
2
,When doing chest compressions, the Coyne First aid booklet instructs you to
_____________. - ANSWER-Press hard, press fast.
From the ILR guidelines, where will the AED be placed when it arrives?
____________. - ANSWER-At the patient's left ear.
On which side of the patient can you perform patient care (ventilations, and use of
the AED)? ______________ . - ANSWER-You get to choose.
Once you administer the AED shock your next step is to __________. -
ANSWER-Immediately resume CPR for 3 complete cycles.
What is the process called where conductors are installed on towers/structures
without the wire touching ground, other conductors and staying clear of vehicular
traffic? - ANSWER-Tension stringing.
What system is used to pull the pulling line, or bull rope, through the stringing
blocks? - ANSWER-Spider system.
True or False, Scratches on ground or neutral conductors will not cause problems if
the strength of the wire is not impaired. - ANSWER-True.
LED is the abbreviation for ________. - ANSWER-Light Emitting Diode
Stringing blocks for pulling in wire may also be called ________. - ANSWER-
Travelers
3
, When installing new conductors the pulling rope is often referred to as the ______.
- ANSWER-Bull rope
What type of conductor grip is used to pull conductors through blocks or travelers?
- ANSWER-Kellum
When a bundle of 3 or 4 conductors is sagged, the top conductors are sagged first,
and bottom conductors are sagged last. The tension in the bottom conductors
should be about ______% less than those in the top conductors. - ANSWER-3
Transmission voltages are classified as voltages over ______. - ANSWER-69,000
volts
Lightening arrestors and fuses are installed to minimize ______. - ANSWER-
Customer outages
All distribution circuits greater than 600 volts up to 69,000 volts are often referred
to as _______ by the lineman. - ANSWER-Primaries
Climbing tools should be inspected ___________ , cleaned approx. every _______
, and dressed approx. every _________ . - ANSWER-Before each use, 3 months, 6
months
The first hard hat to have impact resistance and electrical insulation rating was
introduced to linemen in what year? - ANSWER-1952
Initially hard hats had an insulating value of 20,000 volts. New Hats are
manufactured to withstand ________ volts without failure. - ANSWER-30,000
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