APPRENTICE LINEMAN EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
2026
▶ climbing tools that are _______ cared for increase risk of climber
cutouts.. Answer: improperly
▶ Climber cutouts are listed under five general headings. Which item listed
is considered a climber cutout heading?. Answer: experience of climber
▶ __________ are hard spots found on poles that could
cause a climber to cutout.. Answer: knots
▶ Nails, tacks, and lags are all things found on poles that could cause a
climber to _________.. Answer: cutout
▶ A wood pole should always be _________ before a
worker climbs, no matter what condition it is in.. Answer: inspected
▶ It is the responsibility of the _______ to have gaffs
properly shaped, sharpened, and inspected before they are used to climb a
pole.. Answer: climber
▶ Which of the following is not a condition of a pole that could contribute to
a climber cutout?. Answer: ground
▶ Rubber insulating gloves must be electrically tested least once
every_________.. Answer: 6 months
▶ What is the minimum safe length for a pole climbing gaff?. Answer: 1
1/4"
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
2026
▶ climbing tools that are _______ cared for increase risk of climber
cutouts.. Answer: improperly
▶ Climber cutouts are listed under five general headings. Which item listed
is considered a climber cutout heading?. Answer: experience of climber
▶ __________ are hard spots found on poles that could
cause a climber to cutout.. Answer: knots
▶ Nails, tacks, and lags are all things found on poles that could cause a
climber to _________.. Answer: cutout
▶ A wood pole should always be _________ before a
worker climbs, no matter what condition it is in.. Answer: inspected
▶ It is the responsibility of the _______ to have gaffs
properly shaped, sharpened, and inspected before they are used to climb a
pole.. Answer: climber
▶ Which of the following is not a condition of a pole that could contribute to
a climber cutout?. Answer: ground
▶ Rubber insulating gloves must be electrically tested least once
every_________.. Answer: 6 months
▶ What is the minimum safe length for a pole climbing gaff?. Answer: 1
1/4"
