Groundman practice test

Question 1

Name 5 situations in which a garment with full-length sleeves shall be worn?

Answer 1

Handling wood poles or cross arms. Proximity to exposed energized lines or equipment. Hot or injurious liquids or materials. Open flames or sparks. Supervisor instructions.

Question 2

When butt testing a pole two 9/16” holes are drilled 90 degrees apart into the pole. The hole is bored 12” below ground line. Where is the second hole bored at?

Answer 2

Ground level

Question 3

In the safety S.T.O.P. Program what does the acronym stand for?

Answer 3

Stop, think, observe, perform

Question 4

In rule “P-15, traffic” in the APM, how is “defective equipment” reported?

Answer 4

In writing

Question 5

How many employees are required to work in an energized underground vault?

Answer 5

2

Question 6

What is the safe work load rating of a 1/2” hand line rope?

Answer 6

700

Question 7

How often are medical examinations required by DMV to maintain a valid class a drivers license?

Answer 7

2 years

Question 8

Define the term ampere?

Answer 8

Movement of electrical charge

Question 9

What size drill bit is used for 5/8” hardware?

Answer 9

11/16

Question 10

What direction should hooks face when rigged properly?

Answer 10

So they won’t come out when in use

Question 11

What is the minimum clearance that portable cranes must maintain from lines energized at 600—50,000 volts?

Answer 11

45’

Question 12

What is the safe work load eating of a 1/2” tag rope with a bowline tied in one hand?

Answer 12

420 lbs

Question 13

How deep is a 45’ pole set into the ground?

Answer 13

6 1/2’

Question 14

What knot is used to place an eye on the middle of a length of a rope?

Answer 14

Bowline on a bite

Question 15

Where is the pole brand located on a 55’ pole?

Answer 15

10’

Question 16

How many steps are in the foreman’s tailboard?

Answer 16

6 steps

Question 17

What is the height and depth of a pole gain?

Answer 17

5/8”-7/8” deep

Question 18

What is the breaking strength of a 1/2” polyester/polypropylene rope sling?

Answer 18

4200 lbs

Question 19

What color is associated with 1/0 ACSR hardware items?

Answer 19

Yellow

Question 20

When working in a trench 4’ or more in depth, what is the maximum distance you can be from your ladder?

Answer 20

25’

Question 21

Name the parts of a three phase set?

Answer 21

Tamp, spoon, sharpshooter

Question 22

What size “men working” sign is required when working on a road with a posted speed limit of 50 mph?

Answer 22

48”

Question 23

What type and size wire would you use to bond a 10’ cross arm for a 12 or 16 kv distribution primary circuit?

Answer 23

6 cu soft drown

Question 24

4 rules that will keep you alive

Answer 24

1. Must wear FR clothing when performing any task that involves working on or near energized lines and equipment.
2. Use required fall protection while in an aerial lift or climbing a wood pole.
3. When required, use protective cover and high voltage rubber gloves while working on or near high voltage line and equipment.
4. Lines and equipment, normally energized above 600v, must be tested and grounded when required, utilizing personal grounds between the work location and every source of supply, prior to contact.

Question 25

6 parts of a tailboard.

Answer 25

1. Purpose of the job
2. What he/she is to do
3. What other crew members are to do.
4. Supervisors manner of doing the job
5. Hazardous or trouble spots and how to over come them
6. Status of lines and equipment