Lesson 14

Question 1

When descending a pole, longer steps are better than shorter steps.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The cleat must be present in the WPFR device to work properly.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

While inspecting a WPFR device, ? should be inspected.

Select one:

a. hardware
b. inner and outer straps
c. rivets
d. all of the above

Answer 3

d. all of the above

Question 4

As a good safety habit, climbing equipment should be inspected regularly.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

If the red warning core of the WPFR straps is showing, then what should be done?

Select one:

a. Continue using the straps until the red and black strands are exposed.
b. Patch over the warning core and continue using the straps.
c. Return the unit to the manufacture and get a replacement.
d. Take the strap out of service.

Answer 5

d. Take the strap out of service.

Question 6

If a hazard cannot be removed from a pole that is about to be climbed, one should ? .

Select one:

a. allow the most experienced Qualified Electrical Worker to go first
b. cover or shield the hazard
c. do the work with hot sticks
d. use a bucket truck

Answer 6

b. cover or shield the hazard

Question 7

What should be done if the WPFR fails inspection?

Select one:

a. Destroy or discard it
b. Remove it from service
c. Replace it
d. All of the above

Answer 7

d. All of the above

Question 8

Most areas have laws that prohibit attachments on a pole such as clotheslines and signs that are not part of their structure design.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

When attaching a WPFR device to the body belt, the carabiner/snaphook gates should always face ? .

Select one:

a. down
b. inwards
c. out
d. up

Answer 9

c. out

Question 10

Climbing gaffs are available in two types, solid and ? .

Select one:

a. aluminum
b. hollow core
c. replaceable
d. steel

Answer 10

c. replaceable

Question 11

If the pole was a clock, where should the hardware of the WPFR device be placed?

Select one:

a. 3:00 and 9:00
b. 4:00 and 8:00
c. 7:00 and 5:00
d. 12:00 and 6:00

Answer 11

a. 3:00 and 9:00

Question 12

A long sleeve shirt and work gloves should be worn whenever climbing a wood pole.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 12

True

Question 13

How should the inner strap of a WPFR device be positioned?

Select one:

a. Continually snug around the pole
b. Loosely snug around the pole
c. Slightly snug around the pole
d. All of the above

Answer 13

a. Continually snug around the pole

Question 14

Climbers are adjustable in lengths from ? .

Select one:

a. 11” to 16”
b. 12” to 18”
c. 14” to 20”
d. 14” to 23”

Answer 14

c. 14” to 20”

Question 15

The inner strap accommodates for ? .

Select one:

a. pole size
b. pole size and body girth
c. proximity to pole
d. both pole size and proximity to pole

Answer 15

c. proximity to pole

Question 16

The rotted surface on a pole is not a hazard because the gaffs are designed to penetrate beyond the rot.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 16

False

Question 17

A hitchhiking method should be used to climb with a WPFR device.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

To climb over an obstruction, a secondary or positioning lanyard must be used.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Qualified Electrical Workers are permitted to work out of the secondary lanyard if the ? .
Select one:
a. Electrical Worker is an experienced climber
b. free fall is limited to 2’
c. pole is free from hazardous conditions
d. secondary lanyard is acceptable to use under any condition

Answer 19

b. free fall is limited to 2’

Question 20

While climbing and working on a pole, it is important to keep knees about ? away from the pole.

Select one:

a. 8”
b. 12”
c. 13”
d. 14”

Answer 20

a. 8”

Question 21

An effective stroke distance when climbing up a pole is ? .

Select one:

a. 4” to 7”
b. 6” to 8”
c. 8” to 10”
d. 10” to 14”

Answer 21

c. 8” to 10”

Question 22

Climbers are not to be worn when working on the ground or riding in a vehicle.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 22

True

Question 23

If the pole is in good shape, two people can climb or descend a pole at the same time.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 23

False

Question 24

When a pole is raked, it should be climbed on the ? side.

Select one:

a. anchor
b. conductor
c. high
d. low

Answer 24

c. high

Question 25

When at the working position and engaging the pole strap, the Qualified Electrical Worker should always look to make sure the safety belt snap has engaged the D-ring.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Before climbing a pole, ? should be checked.

Select one:

a. hazards around the pole
b. the depth of the pole in the ground
c. the pole itself
d. all of the above

Answer 26

d. all of the above

Question 27

A safety strap is normally twisted in order to give it a better grip on slippery poles.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 27

False

Question 28

When climbing or descending a pole, weight should be supported by straightening the leg and locking the knee with each step.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 28

True