International Rodeo questions with correct answers 2026\2027
A+ Grade
What does "CLF" stand for?
- correct 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 _____?
- correct answer Fulgurite,
How many feet should a splice be made from the suspension end point on a transmission line?
- correct 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?
- correct 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.
- correct 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?
- correct answer 3 minutes,
Strain carriers have two different weight ratings, one for light loads at _____ lbs. or heavy loads at
____lbs.
- correct answer 2,000, 10,000,
,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.
- correct answer Tungsten, 6,120
Radiation is measured in ______?
- correct answer Millirems
A conductor should never be payed out from a ______ reel.
- correct answer Non-rotating
The compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR is _______.
- correct 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?
- correct 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?
- correct answer 3-5 sec.
After the initial assessment, you DO NOT sense normal breathing. What do you do next?
____________________ , and for how long? ____________
- correct 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? ___.
- correct 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).
___________________________________.
- correct answer The heel of the hand just above the point on the chest (lower sternum) where the rib
cage joins.
,When doing chest compressions, the Coyne First aid booklet instructs you to _____________.
- correct answer Press hard, press fast.
From the ILR guidelines, where will the AED be placed when it arrives? ____________.
- correct answer At the patient's left ear.
On which side of the patient can you perform patient care (ventilations, and use of the AED)?
______________ .
- correct answer You get to choose.
Once you administer the AED shock your next step is to __________.
- correct 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?
- correct answer Tension stringing.
What system is used to pull the pulling line, or bull rope, through the stringing blocks?
- correct 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.
- correct answer True.
LED is the abbreviation for ________.
- correct answer Light Emitting Diode
Stringing blocks for pulling in wire may also be called ________.
- correct answer Travelers
When installing new conductors the pulling rope is often referred to as the ______.
- correct answer Bull rope
, What type of conductor grip is used to pull conductors through blocks or travelers?
- correct 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.
- correct answer 3
Transmission voltages are classified as voltages over ______.
- correct answer 69,000 volts
Lightening arrestors and fuses are installed to minimize ______.
- correct answer Customer outages
All distribution circuits greater than 600 volts up to 69,000 volts are often referred to as _______ by the
lineman.
- correct answer Primaries
Climbing tools should be inspected ___________ , cleaned approx. every _______ , and dressed approx.
every _________ .
- correct 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?
- correct answer 1952
Initially hard hats had an insulating value of 20,000 volts. New Hats are manufactured to withstand
________ volts without failure.
- correct answer 30,000
The actual voltage the hat sustains while being worn depends on several factors, name 3 of these.
- correct answer Cleanliness of hat, weather conditions, type of electrode contacted
A+ Grade
What does "CLF" stand for?
- correct 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 _____?
- correct answer Fulgurite,
How many feet should a splice be made from the suspension end point on a transmission line?
- correct 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?
- correct 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.
- correct 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?
- correct answer 3 minutes,
Strain carriers have two different weight ratings, one for light loads at _____ lbs. or heavy loads at
____lbs.
- correct answer 2,000, 10,000,
,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.
- correct answer Tungsten, 6,120
Radiation is measured in ______?
- correct answer Millirems
A conductor should never be payed out from a ______ reel.
- correct answer Non-rotating
The compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR is _______.
- correct 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?
- correct 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?
- correct answer 3-5 sec.
After the initial assessment, you DO NOT sense normal breathing. What do you do next?
____________________ , and for how long? ____________
- correct 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? ___.
- correct 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).
___________________________________.
- correct answer The heel of the hand just above the point on the chest (lower sternum) where the rib
cage joins.
,When doing chest compressions, the Coyne First aid booklet instructs you to _____________.
- correct answer Press hard, press fast.
From the ILR guidelines, where will the AED be placed when it arrives? ____________.
- correct answer At the patient's left ear.
On which side of the patient can you perform patient care (ventilations, and use of the AED)?
______________ .
- correct answer You get to choose.
Once you administer the AED shock your next step is to __________.
- correct 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?
- correct answer Tension stringing.
What system is used to pull the pulling line, or bull rope, through the stringing blocks?
- correct 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.
- correct answer True.
LED is the abbreviation for ________.
- correct answer Light Emitting Diode
Stringing blocks for pulling in wire may also be called ________.
- correct answer Travelers
When installing new conductors the pulling rope is often referred to as the ______.
- correct answer Bull rope
, What type of conductor grip is used to pull conductors through blocks or travelers?
- correct 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.
- correct answer 3
Transmission voltages are classified as voltages over ______.
- correct answer 69,000 volts
Lightening arrestors and fuses are installed to minimize ______.
- correct answer Customer outages
All distribution circuits greater than 600 volts up to 69,000 volts are often referred to as _______ by the
lineman.
- correct answer Primaries
Climbing tools should be inspected ___________ , cleaned approx. every _______ , and dressed approx.
every _________ .
- correct 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?
- correct answer 1952
Initially hard hats had an insulating value of 20,000 volts. New Hats are manufactured to withstand
________ volts without failure.
- correct answer 30,000
The actual voltage the hat sustains while being worn depends on several factors, name 3 of these.
- correct answer Cleanliness of hat, weather conditions, type of electrode contacted
