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Apprentice Lineman General Knowledge
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What year was the IBEW formed, and who was its President?
→ 1890, Henry Miller
What should be checked for when examining as injured person?
→ 1. Breathing
→ 2. Pulse
→ 3. Head Injury
→ 4. Paralysis on one side of the face
→ 5. Laryngectomee
→ 6. Stains and burns on or around mouth
What is shock?
→ A depressed state of all body functions due to failure of the circulatory system.
What are some signs of shock?
→ 1. Increased shallow breathing
→ 2. Cold clammy skin
→ 3. Low body temperature
How should shock be treated?
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→ 1. Maintain normal body temperature
→ 2. Ensure adequate oxygen supply
→ 3. Keep warm
→ 4. Control bleeding if necessary lie down with head lower than feet
→ 5. Do not move unless necessary
What are ways to control bleeding?
→ Direct pressure on pressure point and in extreme cases tourniquet.
What is artificial respiration?
→ The forcing of air into the lungs of one who cannot breathe for himself.
How deep should a gain be cut?
→ 1/2"
Poles set on curves, corners, and strain points should be set __________ inches deeper.
→ 6
If a pole is set near an energized line what precautions should be taken?
→ 1. Cover with protective equipment
→ 2. Feeder holds
→ 3. Rubber gloves
Wood poles are classified by their:
→ 1. Height
→ 2. Top circumference
→ 3. Circumference 6' from the bottom of the pole
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The denominator of an improper fraction is __________ than the numerator.
→ smaller
What materials do electrons travel freely through?
→ conductor
If few electrons travel freely through a material, that material is said to be an _________.
→ insulator
Is there such a thing as a perfect insulator?
→ no
The opposition to current flow through a material is called?
→ resistance
What is the unit of measurement of resistance?
→ Ohm
What is the resistance of 1000 feet of #10 copper?
→ 1 Ohm
What is electric current?
→ The definite drift of electrons from a point of negative potential to a point of positive
potential.
The unit of measurement of electromotive force is the:
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→ Volt
The unit of current flow is:
→ Ampere
In a circuit the current is __________ proportional to the voltage and __________
proportional to the resistance.
→ directly, inversely
The __________ at which work is done is power. The formula for this is:
→ rate, Power = Work ÷ Time
One joule of work done in one second of time is one __________ of electrical work.
→ Watt
The unit of electrical work is the __________ ?
→ Joule
The unit of electrical power is the __________ ?
→ Watt
__________ is the unit of measurement of work for mechanical power.
→ Horsepower
What is the most common cause for lost power?
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Apprentice Lineman General Knowledge
Questions and Correct Answers the Latest
Update and Recommended Version
What year was the IBEW formed, and who was its President?
→ 1890, Henry Miller
What should be checked for when examining as injured person?
→ 1. Breathing
→ 2. Pulse
→ 3. Head Injury
→ 4. Paralysis on one side of the face
→ 5. Laryngectomee
→ 6. Stains and burns on or around mouth
What is shock?
→ A depressed state of all body functions due to failure of the circulatory system.
What are some signs of shock?
→ 1. Increased shallow breathing
→ 2. Cold clammy skin
→ 3. Low body temperature
How should shock be treated?
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→ 1. Maintain normal body temperature
→ 2. Ensure adequate oxygen supply
→ 3. Keep warm
→ 4. Control bleeding if necessary lie down with head lower than feet
→ 5. Do not move unless necessary
What are ways to control bleeding?
→ Direct pressure on pressure point and in extreme cases tourniquet.
What is artificial respiration?
→ The forcing of air into the lungs of one who cannot breathe for himself.
How deep should a gain be cut?
→ 1/2"
Poles set on curves, corners, and strain points should be set __________ inches deeper.
→ 6
If a pole is set near an energized line what precautions should be taken?
→ 1. Cover with protective equipment
→ 2. Feeder holds
→ 3. Rubber gloves
Wood poles are classified by their:
→ 1. Height
→ 2. Top circumference
→ 3. Circumference 6' from the bottom of the pole
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,2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel!
The denominator of an improper fraction is __________ than the numerator.
→ smaller
What materials do electrons travel freely through?
→ conductor
If few electrons travel freely through a material, that material is said to be an _________.
→ insulator
Is there such a thing as a perfect insulator?
→ no
The opposition to current flow through a material is called?
→ resistance
What is the unit of measurement of resistance?
→ Ohm
What is the resistance of 1000 feet of #10 copper?
→ 1 Ohm
What is electric current?
→ The definite drift of electrons from a point of negative potential to a point of positive
potential.
The unit of measurement of electromotive force is the:
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→ Volt
The unit of current flow is:
→ Ampere
In a circuit the current is __________ proportional to the voltage and __________
proportional to the resistance.
→ directly, inversely
The __________ at which work is done is power. The formula for this is:
→ rate, Power = Work ÷ Time
One joule of work done in one second of time is one __________ of electrical work.
→ Watt
The unit of electrical work is the __________ ?
→ Joule
The unit of electrical power is the __________ ?
→ Watt
__________ is the unit of measurement of work for mechanical power.
→ Horsepower
What is the most common cause for lost power?
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