LINEMAN APPRENTICE LATEST
RODEO EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is a transmission line - ANSWERS-A set of conductors energized
at voltages over 69,000 volts and transmitting large block of electrical
energy over relitivley long distances.
How do the voltage levels of transmission and sub transmission lines
compare - ANSWERS-
When is a direct current transmission line used - ANSWERS-places
where it is desired to transmit large amounts of power over long
distances. to inter connect 2 ac systems that are not syncronized
List the functions that can be accomplished in an electric substation -
ANSWERS-Used to switch generators, equipment, and circuits or lines
in an out of the system, change ac voltages from one level to another,
and/or change alternating current to direct current and vice versa
List the component parts of the electric distribution system -
ANSWERS-1. Distribution substation
2. Distribution feeder circuits
END OF
PAGE
1
, LINEMAN APPRENTICE LATEST
RODEO EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
3. Switches
4. Protective equipment
5. Primary circuits
6. Distribution transformers
7. Secondaries
8. Services
Describe a typical distribution feeder circuit - ANSWERS-
What is a primary circuit - ANSWERS-All high-voltage distribution
circuits greater than 600 volts up to 34,500 volts
What is the purpose of the distribution transformer installed on an
electric distribution circuit - ANSWERS-To reduce the voltage of the
primary circuit to the utilization voltage required to supply the customer
END OF
PAGE
2
RODEO EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is a transmission line - ANSWERS-A set of conductors energized
at voltages over 69,000 volts and transmitting large block of electrical
energy over relitivley long distances.
How do the voltage levels of transmission and sub transmission lines
compare - ANSWERS-
When is a direct current transmission line used - ANSWERS-places
where it is desired to transmit large amounts of power over long
distances. to inter connect 2 ac systems that are not syncronized
List the functions that can be accomplished in an electric substation -
ANSWERS-Used to switch generators, equipment, and circuits or lines
in an out of the system, change ac voltages from one level to another,
and/or change alternating current to direct current and vice versa
List the component parts of the electric distribution system -
ANSWERS-1. Distribution substation
2. Distribution feeder circuits
END OF
PAGE
1
, LINEMAN APPRENTICE LATEST
RODEO EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
3. Switches
4. Protective equipment
5. Primary circuits
6. Distribution transformers
7. Secondaries
8. Services
Describe a typical distribution feeder circuit - ANSWERS-
What is a primary circuit - ANSWERS-All high-voltage distribution
circuits greater than 600 volts up to 34,500 volts
What is the purpose of the distribution transformer installed on an
electric distribution circuit - ANSWERS-To reduce the voltage of the
primary circuit to the utilization voltage required to supply the customer
END OF
PAGE
2
