NCTI Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And Correct Answers
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Terms in this set (77)
What is an aerial plant? The aerial plant is the cable that is above the ground on a utility pole
What is a midspan attachment? The attachment of a span clamp in the middle portion of a broadband cable
strand between utility poles
Once you have surveyed the location for potential Is the pole sturdy enough to climb or to support a ladder? Pound the pole with a
obstacles you need to decide how to get to the hammer to see if it is sound and use a screwdriver to check for rotten wood at the
overhead tap. The choice between using a ladder, base of the pole.
climbing the pole and calling for a bucket truck, will be
based on which factors? Is there room to maneuver a bucket truck and is one available?
Will you need to use a mid-span attachment, in which case climbing is out of the
question?
Is it excessively windy, in which case climbing is a safer option?
Are there obstacles preventing the carrying or setup of a ladder?
If the tap is located close to the pole and you will be able to safely reach the
attachment to the strands, you can climb the pole to work on the installation.
The next step is to plan the connection to the house and the placement of the
lock box.
,When preparing to do a site survey... Ask permission to enter backyard
Ask about dogs
Leave door hangers according to company policy
Locate the tap
When inspecting the pole, remember to: Use a 3-5 lb. hammer and a screwdriver.
Pound the pole with a hammer to check for dead or hollow sound (a.k.a.
"sounding the pole").
Probe the pole with a screwdriver to check for rotten wood.
When checking a pole, check for... Pole markings to identify a damaged pole
Termite infestation
Leaning pole
Vehicle damage
Foreign voltage
Which tools do you typically use to inspect a pole? Hammer
Screwdriver
Foreign Voltage Detector (FVD)
You can tell the difference between a bad pole and a - if it has a nice, good, thick sound, it is a good pole
good pole by...
- A thud or shallow sounding is a bad pole
General guidelines for all ladder rack types: Avoid slippery surfaces
Disengage latches or tie-downs
Lift with your legs, not your back
4 Steps to follow when using an aerial lift rack: Check for adequate room behind vehicle.
Lift bottom of ladder.
Pull ladder back.
Set ladder feet on the ground.
, 4 Steps to follow when using a movable side mount: Lower rack to side of vehicle.
Lift ladder bottom off rear of rack.
Place ladder feet on ground.
Remove ladder from front of rack.
4 Steps to follow when using a stationary side mount: From back of vehicle, raise ladder feet above rack.
Rotate ladder bottom to side of truck with weight resting on rack.
Lower ladder bottom to ground while pivoting top of ladder against rack.
Recognizing a D-Ring Carry (D-Ring comes from the Plan Ahead...
utility belt)
Survey and plan your path, feet facing forward
Place base toward you and ladder feet facing forward
Lift and carry the ladder....
Rest ladder on its side to your right
Place one hand each side of center of ladder
Lift with your legs
Place inside of top rail on belt D-Ring
Turn with feet, not body, allowing 8 feet of clearance to front and back
Lower the ladder...
Slowly tilt ladder feet downward
Walk/push ladder top to upright position
C
Terms in this set (77)
What is an aerial plant? The aerial plant is the cable that is above the ground on a utility pole
What is a midspan attachment? The attachment of a span clamp in the middle portion of a broadband cable
strand between utility poles
Once you have surveyed the location for potential Is the pole sturdy enough to climb or to support a ladder? Pound the pole with a
obstacles you need to decide how to get to the hammer to see if it is sound and use a screwdriver to check for rotten wood at the
overhead tap. The choice between using a ladder, base of the pole.
climbing the pole and calling for a bucket truck, will be
based on which factors? Is there room to maneuver a bucket truck and is one available?
Will you need to use a mid-span attachment, in which case climbing is out of the
question?
Is it excessively windy, in which case climbing is a safer option?
Are there obstacles preventing the carrying or setup of a ladder?
If the tap is located close to the pole and you will be able to safely reach the
attachment to the strands, you can climb the pole to work on the installation.
The next step is to plan the connection to the house and the placement of the
lock box.
,When preparing to do a site survey... Ask permission to enter backyard
Ask about dogs
Leave door hangers according to company policy
Locate the tap
When inspecting the pole, remember to: Use a 3-5 lb. hammer and a screwdriver.
Pound the pole with a hammer to check for dead or hollow sound (a.k.a.
"sounding the pole").
Probe the pole with a screwdriver to check for rotten wood.
When checking a pole, check for... Pole markings to identify a damaged pole
Termite infestation
Leaning pole
Vehicle damage
Foreign voltage
Which tools do you typically use to inspect a pole? Hammer
Screwdriver
Foreign Voltage Detector (FVD)
You can tell the difference between a bad pole and a - if it has a nice, good, thick sound, it is a good pole
good pole by...
- A thud or shallow sounding is a bad pole
General guidelines for all ladder rack types: Avoid slippery surfaces
Disengage latches or tie-downs
Lift with your legs, not your back
4 Steps to follow when using an aerial lift rack: Check for adequate room behind vehicle.
Lift bottom of ladder.
Pull ladder back.
Set ladder feet on the ground.
, 4 Steps to follow when using a movable side mount: Lower rack to side of vehicle.
Lift ladder bottom off rear of rack.
Place ladder feet on ground.
Remove ladder from front of rack.
4 Steps to follow when using a stationary side mount: From back of vehicle, raise ladder feet above rack.
Rotate ladder bottom to side of truck with weight resting on rack.
Lower ladder bottom to ground while pivoting top of ladder against rack.
Recognizing a D-Ring Carry (D-Ring comes from the Plan Ahead...
utility belt)
Survey and plan your path, feet facing forward
Place base toward you and ladder feet facing forward
Lift and carry the ladder....
Rest ladder on its side to your right
Place one hand each side of center of ladder
Lift with your legs
Place inside of top rail on belt D-Ring
Turn with feet, not body, allowing 8 feet of clearance to front and back
Lower the ladder...
Slowly tilt ladder feet downward
Walk/push ladder top to upright position
