ELT Electrical Lineworker Trivia - Week 1

Front

What is voltage?

Back

Electric pressure or electromotive force.

Front

What is the definition of the watt?

Back

Unit of electrical power, defined as the product of volts x amps.

Front

According to Ohm’s law, which of the following is correct? Options: E= Volts, I= Amps, R= Ohms; E= Amps, I= Ohms, R= Volts; E= Volts, I= Ohms, R= Amps; E= Ohms, I= Volts, R= Amps

Back

E= Volts, I= Amps, R= Ohms

Front

Which of the following is NOT a main element of the electrical system? Underground, Transmission, Distribution, Generation

Back

Underground

Front

Who is credited with pioneering the generation, transmission, and use of AC current electricity?

Back

Nikola Tesla

Front

Which of the following is a component of a fall arrest system?
Options: All of these, Harness, Lifeline/lanyard, Anchorage

Back

All of these

Front

At what height does OSHA rule 1910.269 require the use of fall protection equipment?

Back

4 feet

Front

What type of fall protection system should be used when climbing a pole?

Back

Positioning device system

Front

When did the lineman profession begin?

Back

In the 1840s with the invention of the telegraph.

Front

Linemen in the early days had their climbing "spikes" forged by ___________?

Back

Blacksmiths