SCE Groundman Practice Exam

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• What is the function of a sectionalizing switch on a feeder?
• What weather conditions require suspending outdoor overhead work?
• If someone has no heart beat what should you do?
• Alternate guying is described as which combination?
• Which of the following statements about anchor point placement for fall protection is correct?
• Which item is included in a pre-job briefing or pocket card?
• What is the ampacity of 1/0 ACSR?
• Edison's Cable requires a splice every
• What is the recommended stance and stick position when operating overhead with a hot stick?
• What is the efficiency of the square knot and its uses?
• How are safety tags used during switching operations?
• Where should anchor points for fall protection be located on a pole top work area?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a clear job briefing and communication plan?
• Which of the following is NOT a major type of anchor?
• Which statement best describes bracket grounding?
• Which conductor has ampacity 160?
• A plate anchor is used under which condition?
• If a task has potential for open flame or sparks but a hot-work permit is not obtained, what should you do?
• Which rope size is used for low weight operations?
• What is the purpose of performing a self tailboard before a task?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three major types of anchors?
• What is the fault duty for 4/0 grounds?
• Which item is a component of guying?
• Induction is the result of which condition?
• What does RAR stand for in field protection equipment?
• What is the efficiency of the eye splice and its typical use?
• What steps should be taken to report an electrical shock or near-miss?
• What are two key elements of safe overhead-line work planning?
• During inspection of oil-filled switchgear, which item is essential to check?
• Who must authorize re-energizing after energy isolation?
• What is the ampacity of #6 triplex?
• Which conductor has an ampacity of 260?
• What is the path where electric current flows?
• Which device is commonly used to counteract inductive reactance on feeders and improve power factor?
• The rated load for a shear pin used in this context is how many pounds?
• Two-strand grounds have a fault duty of
• Which pair correctly lists the two main rope types?
• Which practice should be used to prevent tool loss during pole work in adverse weather?
• How many primary types of guys are described?
• In the event of an electrical shock, what is the first critical step?
• Touch potential is defined as the electrical potential difference between which two points?
• Touch potential is defined as the potential difference between a grounded metallic structure and a point on the earth's surface separated by what distance?
• What is the ampacity of #2 bare copper?
• What are the limitations of non-contact voltage testers on high-voltage systems?
• What is the WLL of handline rope with eye splice?
• What is the ampacity of #4 ACSR?
• What is the proper technique for climbing and working with a lineman's belt?
• In field electrical work, bonding vs grounding.
• What is a dead-end in distribution circuits?
• What is the fault duty for 2/0 grounds?
• When is a line determined dead?
• Which inch size is commonly used for hand lines?
• What is the primary purpose of automatic reclosure after a fault?
• What is the efficiency of the half hitch and one of its uses?
• Grounding is required when working on a circuit that normally operates above 600 V, unless otherwise performing live-line work or using other approved insulated tools.
• List two standard hand signals used by ground personnel guiding lines or hoisting operations.
• What is the function of the Johnny Balls insulator?
• Equipotential Zone (EPZ) is a safe work space created by using which elements?
• What is a clearance, and who issues it?
• Which inspections and tests are performed on Rubber Gloves?
• What is the primary purpose of a capacitor bank on a power system?
• What are Guy Guards used for?
• Which APM code requires flame resistant clothing when performing tasks on or near energized lines and equipment?
• Who is authorized to grant line clearance after a submission includes location, scope, hazards, and work window?
• How are cables and splices supported?
• What is the primary electrical effect of connecting a capacitor bank to a transmission line?
• Which is a listed size/color pairing used by SCE for guy wires and pre-forms?
• Backfeed refers to which electrical condition?
• Groundman should wear rubber gloves under which condition?
• Which of the following best describes when rope access is used?
• What does a switching order document in electrical work?
• After identifying an oil spill, how should the oil be treated?
• If there is asbestos in a vault and Edison is allowed to, what is the allowed action?
• Before re-energizing after maintenance, what two verifications are typically performed?
• How do lockout and tagout differ in practice?
• Which item has the lowest working load limit among the listed handline components?
• Which APM code requires fall protection while in an aerial lift or climbing a wood pole?
• Where do you find pole setting depth?
• What is the ampacity of 4/0 bare copper?
• The splice bay is located:
• Which statement best defines the arc-flash boundary in electrical work?
• What is the WLL of a handline ring?
• Which of the following best describes the general sequence of lockout/tagout for field work?
• What is the ampacity of 1/0 triplex?
• Which APM code covers protective high-voltage rubber gloves when working on or near high-voltage lines and equipment?
• What is the correct procedure to request a line clearance?
• Which statement about ampacity for conductors is accurate?
• What is the WLL of a handline hook?
• What is the ampacity of 4/0 bare copper?
• Pole setting depth is specified in which code section?
• What is the purpose of maintaining a clear communication plan in safety operations?
• What is the purpose of a guy wire and how should it be tensioned?
• Which term describes the reverse energizing of a high-voltage transformer from the low-voltage side to the high-voltage side?
• What is the fourth grounding priority?
• For 2str copper and below, which ground size should be used?
• How do you identify transformer voltage rating on a diagram?
• Which statement best describes the function of Remote Automatic Reclosure (RAR) on a field circuit breaker?
• Formal clearance is required when...
• What is the primary purpose of lockout/tagout in electrical work?
• Which items should be inspected on a pole before climbing?
• What is temporary grounding, and why is it used during maintenance?
• In an electrical circuit, what is the reference point from which voltages are measured?
• The arc-flash boundary is used to determine which parameter for safe work?
• What is the efficiency of the clove hitch and one of its uses?
• During rubber glove work from an aerial lift, which trained personnel must be present on the ground?
• What is the ampacity for #2 triplex?
• When should you use a full-body harness with a lanyard versus a rope access system?
• During rubber glove work, what must be present on the ground?
• In field electrical work, bonding is primarily used to do what?
• Why is a fire watch required during hot work near energized equipment?
• What is the final step after completing energy isolation and performing the task?
• How should you handle a damaged limb or fall while working at height?
• Which of the following is a potential effect of placing capacitor banks on a distribution system?
• What is the primary purpose of anchors in guying?
• In addition to improving power factor, what is another effect of installing a capacitor bank on a transmission line?
• If an oil layer is suspected during inspection, which test may be required?
• Voltage is defined as what electrical property?
• Which statement about capacitor banks is false and often used to test understanding of PF correction?
• How many inches above the finished grade should a plate anchor rod extend?
• Name three components used for fall protection in the field.
• Which statement about anchor points on pole tops is true?
• What is the second priority for grounding?
• What is the common term for the hot stick attachment used to push or pull a line?
• How far should a guy insulator be from a utility pole?
• What is the general sequence of lockout/tagout for field work?
• Who must be followed for the sequencing after a switching order has been authorized?
• Which factors determine the minimum approach distance for a given task?
• What is NFPA 70E arc-flash PPE, and what basic items must you wear when working on energized equipment?
• What is an automatic reclosing device, and why is it used on feeders?
• What is the primary safety rationale for maintaining three points of contact while climbing a pole?
• Single tap line clearance is performed under which condition?
• Which statement best defines the arc-flash boundary on an electrical work site?
• Which item is listed as a vault entry requirement in the provided material?
• Before work begins, what two key safety steps must you complete to verify a circuit is safe?
• What is the groundman’s role during a tensioning operation?
• How do you assess pole condition before climbing, and what signs indicate it's unsafe?
• Which is the first priority for grounding?
• Where should insulating tools be stored at a job site?
• If a hand tool is cracked or nicked, what is the required action?
• What is a dielectric test stick used for?
• What should you do if an unauthorized person enters the work zone?
• Why is routine inspection of switchgear and transformers important, and what items are checked?
• Which of the following is NOT a component used in guying?
• Step potential is defined as which of the following?
• Which conductor has an ampacity of 210 amps?
• Which APM code indicates lines normally energized above 600 V must be tested and grounded prior to contact?
• Which color tag is typically used to indicate 'do-not-operate'?
• Nesting season occurs in which months?
• How often should hand tools be inspected, and what action if damaged?
• Which items should be included in a daily pre-job safety briefing?
• Which of the following is a component used in guying?
• What is the efficiency of the timber hitch and one of its uses?
• If your PPE, such as gloves, is damaged or contaminated, what should you do?
• For 1/0 ACSR and below, which ground size should be used?
• How far can grounds be from the work location?
• Which knot is used to throw around conductors to hold them in the clear?
• Two-strand grounding fault duty (repeat)?
• Among the listed conductors, which has the lowest ampacity?
• What is the third grounding priority?
• When PISA anchors are used, how much exposed anchor should be left?
• What is the difference between a dead-man switch and a safety interlock?
• What wind-related hazards are associated with pole climbing, and how can they be mitigated?
• What is the purpose of Potheads?
• Which device is described as a hot stick attachment used to push or pull a line?
• Hand lines are what size rope?
• What is the ampacity of #6 bare copper?
• What is the WLL of a handline meat hook?
• Which conductor has ampacity 280?
• What is the working load limit (WLL) of a handline snap?
• Nesting season months alternative wording (same period)?
• What is the purpose of a pre-job briefing or pocket card?
• What does mechanical advantage describe?
• Which action is allowed if asbestos is present in a vault?
• What is the primary reason to maintain an arc-flash boundary?
• What is the fault duty for 4/0 grounds?
• What is the ampacity of #2 ACSR?
• What is the most common rope used at SCE?
• What is the ampacity of 2/0 bare copper?
• When is a hot-work permit required?
• What is a ground switch and when would you use it?
• Which device is commonly used to automatically restore power after a transient fault, while allowing sectionalizing and fault location?
• What is the approved method for assisting an injured lineman to the surface?
• SCE requires boom lift controls to be tested how often?
• What is the WLL of a 1/2 handline rope?
• Which option is NOT typically used to create an Equipotential Zone (EPZ)?
• Which item is a factor used to determine the maximum distance between cable splices?
• What is the ampacity for #4 triplex?
• What is the fault duty for 2/0 grounds?
• Bracket Grounding is performed with sets of grounds located on each end of a section of downed conductors, with maximum spacing apart of how many feet?
• When an employee works alone, which action should they perform?
• What is a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) used for?
• What is the ampacity for 4/0 triplex?
• Which statement best describes the flow of electric charge in a conductor?
• Which statement about WLL values is true?
• Shear pin rating is rated at how many pounds?
• Which term describes electric current?
• If a fault cannot be isolated safely, what is the proper action?
• In a one-line diagram, what does a solid line between components represent?
• How should tools be managed in wind or rain during pole work?
• Which condition prompts the use of a plate anchor?
• Which knot is commonly used to lash poles together on changeovers?
• Which of the following is not a factor to assess when checking a pole before climbing?
• What is the efficiency of the bowline and one of its uses?
• Which is a common size for a hand line rope?
• Which of the following is listed as a vault entry requirement?
• What is the purpose of a switching order, and who must authorize it?
• Which safety principle is essential to maintain while ascending a pole with a lineman's belt?
• Which rope size is used for heavier rigging?
• In protection schemes, which device automatically re-closes a circuit after a fault to restore service and enable sectionalizing?