Lesson 14

Question 1

There are   ?   methods that are used for setting poles in this lesson.
Select one:
a. 2 
b. 3 
c. 5 
d. 7

Answer 1

c. 5 Correct

Question 2

When using the pike pole method, the fewest number of people required to set a pole is ? .

Select one:

a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7

Answer 2

c. 6 Correct

Question 3

The oldest method of setting poles is with pike poles.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 3

True Correct

Question 4

When using the pole ? method, sometimes the pole is tipped; other times the pole is picked up just above the balance point, and then lowered into the hole.

Select one:

a. gin
b. pike
c. rigging
d. transfer

Answer 4

a. gin Correct

Question 5

The pole gin method is often used in areas such as ? .

Select one:

a. back lot construction
b. city parks
c. national forests
d. side streets

Answer 5

a. back lot construction Correct

Question 6

While picking up the pole, workers must attach the winch line just above the balance point. The pole can then be maneuvered into the hole, while someone controls the butt.

This description of setting a pole uses the   ?   method.
Select one:
a. digger derrick 
b. gin pole 
c. pike 
d. rope and block

Answer 6

a. digger derrick Correct

Question 7

When using a helicopter to set a pole, the ? before the helicopter can release the pole.

Select one:

a. permanent guys must be under tension
b. pole must be tamped in
c. pole needs only to be fully in the hole
d. rope guys must be tied to predetermined anchor points or bull pins

Answer 7

d. rope guys must be tied to predetermined anchor points or bull pins

Question 8

In addition to lifting a pole and setting it into a hole, several steps are needed to set a pole safely near a live circuit. One of these steps is to use the equipment and procedures necessary to prevent the pole and equipment from ? .
Select one:
a. becoming an eyesore in the neighborhood
b. being overloaded
c. landing outside the easement area
d. making accidental contact

Answer 8

d. making accidental contact Correct

Question 9

The term “safety controls” refers to the extra steps that are taken to reduce the risk of injury if ? .

Select one:

a. a worker has been hurt
b. an electrical contact takes place
c. pinch points exist
d. someone on the crew suffers from hearing loss and the use of hand signals is not an option

Answer 9

b. an electrical contact takes place Correct

Question 10

One major safety control is to put the circuit breaker into the non-reclose (one shot) position to ensure the circuit remains open, should it be tripped-out due to accidental contact.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 10

True Correct

Question 11

Every wood pole has a natural sweep along its length. The concave, or inside, of the sweep (bow) is called the ? .

Select one:

a. arm side
b. face
c. front
d. gain

Answer 11

b. face

Question 12

Poles are installed so they end up being face-to-face and back-to-back in a line. Corner poles and dead-end poles are installed with their face towards the ? .

Select one:

a. anchor
b. dead-end
c. line
d. strain

Answer 12

a. anchor

Question 13

A ? guy is the guy holding the dead-end in the other direction.

Select one:

a. back
b. head
c. side
d. span

Answer 13

a. back

Question 14

A push-pull brace is used where a down guy or span guy is not feasible.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Guy strain insulators are used to reduce the risk of public contact with a guy that has   ?  .
Select one:
a. become energized 
b. become slack 
c. come loose 
d. lost its guy guard

Answer 15

a. become energized

Question 16

With 1,000 pounds of tension on the conductor at the top of a 30-foot pole, there will be ? of tension at the guy rod 45 feet from the butt.

Select one:

a. 1,098 lbs
b. 1,198 lbs
c. 1,398 lbs
d. 1,498 lbs

Answer 16

b. 1,198 lbs

Question 17

With 1,000 pounds of tension on the conductor at the top of a 30-foot pole, there will be ? of tension at the guy rod 15 feet from the butt.

Select one:

a. 2,200 lbs
b. 2,400 lbs
c. 2,450 lbs
d. 3,000 lbs

Answer 17

a. 2,200 lbs

Question 18

When setting a pole with a digger derrick, ground the truck to the neutral or other good ground to promote a quick trip-out of the circuit in case of accidental electrical contact.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

If a pole is set near an energized line, it should be covered with protective equipment, and the Qualified Electrical Worker should have a dedicated observer.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Framing and equipment are put on the back of the pole to take advantage of the natural strength of the wood.
Select one:
True
False

Answer 20

False