ISA Utility Specialist (Chapters 1-7) | 436
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and updated LATEST 2024
In the U.S., enforcement of safety work rules resides with: - ANSWER
>>> Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA)
Utility pruning is the pruning of trees located in the vicinity of power
lines for the purpose of __________ __________ __________. -
ANSWER >>> ensuring reliable service
A comprehensive vegetation management program should be
__________ rather than reactive, & based on principals of
__________ vegetation management. - ANSWER >>> proactive;
integrated
What is a volt? - ANSWER >>> a unit of electrical force
Major storms or __________ weather events are the usual cause of
power outages over large areas. - ANSWER >>> catastrophic
Without __________, messages can have multiple meanings. -
ANSWER >>> context
ISA BMPs provide a practical guide for implementing __________
__________. - ANSWER >>> industry standards
Electrical resistance determines how much __________ is required to
move electricity along a conductor and is measured in __________. -
ANSWER >>> energy;
ohms
When communicating, a person's experience & __________ will
influence how the person reacts. - ANSWER >>> perceptions
,Crew mobilization for a storm event is much more rapid from a
__________ status. - ANSWER >>> standby
NERC standards are specific to what line voltages? - ANSWER >>>
200 kV & above
An important first step in any vegetation management program should
be to asses system conditions, which is often done through an
__________. - ANSWER >>> inventory
Which type of cuts are less unacceptable? - ANSWER >>> internodal
cuts
(e.g. topping)
A worker neglecting to wear cut-resistant chaps while operating a
chainsaw is committing an unsafe __________, while an employer
failing to provide chaps is creating an unsafe __________. -
ANSWER >>> act;
condition
A conductor carrying more than __________ volts would be
considered a NERC line. - ANSWER >>> 200,000
Communication is both verbal & nonverbal. When a customer is
confronted with contradictory information, the person will usually
believe the __________ message. - ANSWER >>> nonverbal
Voluntary safety standards for pruning, trimming, repairing,
maintaining & removing trees, & cutting brush: - ANSWER >>> ANSI
Z133
NERC standards require the reporting of all tree caused outages by
__________ categories - ANSWER >>> three
A traditional cycle will schedule maintenance __________ trees grow
into conductors. - ANSWER >>> before
,Which type of cuts are more acceptable? - ANSWER >>> nodal cuts
(e.g. drop-crotch, thinning)
The __________-__________ rule suggests that workers should take
time before starting a job to check for potentially unsafe conditions &
discuss them. - ANSWER >>> two-minute
According to ANSI Z133, the minimum approach distance for persons
other than qualified line-clearance arborists for 50 kV & less is
__________. - ANSWER >>> 10 feet
Trees growing into contact with a single-phase distribution conductor
pose __________ threat of a tree-ground fault. - ANSWER >>> little
Where should the final cut be made for proper utility pruning? -
ANSWER >>> just outside of the branch bark ridge and the branch
collar
A vegetation management scheduling unit may be an entire
__________ or a __________ __________. - ANSWER >>> circuit;
geographical area
2 examples of protective equipment: - ANSWER >>> circuit breakers
lightning receptors
On a storm site, cutting should not begin until all risks have been
assessed & the __________ approach has been decided & adopted. -
ANSWER >>> safest
Actively __________ can facilitate understanding a customer's
perceptions and demonstrate the utility representative's sincere
interest in a customer. - ANSWER >>> listening
As clearance work progresses, __________ between crews &
dispatcher is critically important to determine locations of downed or
damaged lines. - ANSWER >>> communication
, __________ negotiation uses the best aspects from both hard & soft
bargaining. - ANSWER >>> interest-based
An energized wire or conductor in a circuit is also known as a
__________. - ANSWER >>> phase
Fast-growing, problem species are sometimes known as __________
__________. - ANSWER >>> cycle busters
Flush cuts damage which tissues? - ANSWER >>> the trunk
Clearing for a new distribution line is likely to be paid for by a
__________ budget. - ANSWER >>> capital
Surface temperatures at the point of contact with high voltage can
reach __________ degrees F. - ANSWER >>> 1,000
__________ __________ occurs when someone touches an
energized fixture. __________ __________ can occur when a person
touches a conductive object that is in contact with an energized
fixture. - ANSWER >>> direct contact;
indirect contact
A grid-based scheduling system is most likely to be used by highly
__________ utilities. - ANSWER >>> urbanized
Why is utility pruning done? - ANSWER >>> to maintain safety and
rights-of-way
Reactive maintenance is often called __________. - ANSWER >>>
hotspotting
True or False?
Guy wires are intended to help support poles but may become
unintentionally energized. - ANSWER >>> true
Questions with 100 % correct Answers | Verified
and updated LATEST 2024
In the U.S., enforcement of safety work rules resides with: - ANSWER
>>> Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA)
Utility pruning is the pruning of trees located in the vicinity of power
lines for the purpose of __________ __________ __________. -
ANSWER >>> ensuring reliable service
A comprehensive vegetation management program should be
__________ rather than reactive, & based on principals of
__________ vegetation management. - ANSWER >>> proactive;
integrated
What is a volt? - ANSWER >>> a unit of electrical force
Major storms or __________ weather events are the usual cause of
power outages over large areas. - ANSWER >>> catastrophic
Without __________, messages can have multiple meanings. -
ANSWER >>> context
ISA BMPs provide a practical guide for implementing __________
__________. - ANSWER >>> industry standards
Electrical resistance determines how much __________ is required to
move electricity along a conductor and is measured in __________. -
ANSWER >>> energy;
ohms
When communicating, a person's experience & __________ will
influence how the person reacts. - ANSWER >>> perceptions
,Crew mobilization for a storm event is much more rapid from a
__________ status. - ANSWER >>> standby
NERC standards are specific to what line voltages? - ANSWER >>>
200 kV & above
An important first step in any vegetation management program should
be to asses system conditions, which is often done through an
__________. - ANSWER >>> inventory
Which type of cuts are less unacceptable? - ANSWER >>> internodal
cuts
(e.g. topping)
A worker neglecting to wear cut-resistant chaps while operating a
chainsaw is committing an unsafe __________, while an employer
failing to provide chaps is creating an unsafe __________. -
ANSWER >>> act;
condition
A conductor carrying more than __________ volts would be
considered a NERC line. - ANSWER >>> 200,000
Communication is both verbal & nonverbal. When a customer is
confronted with contradictory information, the person will usually
believe the __________ message. - ANSWER >>> nonverbal
Voluntary safety standards for pruning, trimming, repairing,
maintaining & removing trees, & cutting brush: - ANSWER >>> ANSI
Z133
NERC standards require the reporting of all tree caused outages by
__________ categories - ANSWER >>> three
A traditional cycle will schedule maintenance __________ trees grow
into conductors. - ANSWER >>> before
,Which type of cuts are more acceptable? - ANSWER >>> nodal cuts
(e.g. drop-crotch, thinning)
The __________-__________ rule suggests that workers should take
time before starting a job to check for potentially unsafe conditions &
discuss them. - ANSWER >>> two-minute
According to ANSI Z133, the minimum approach distance for persons
other than qualified line-clearance arborists for 50 kV & less is
__________. - ANSWER >>> 10 feet
Trees growing into contact with a single-phase distribution conductor
pose __________ threat of a tree-ground fault. - ANSWER >>> little
Where should the final cut be made for proper utility pruning? -
ANSWER >>> just outside of the branch bark ridge and the branch
collar
A vegetation management scheduling unit may be an entire
__________ or a __________ __________. - ANSWER >>> circuit;
geographical area
2 examples of protective equipment: - ANSWER >>> circuit breakers
lightning receptors
On a storm site, cutting should not begin until all risks have been
assessed & the __________ approach has been decided & adopted. -
ANSWER >>> safest
Actively __________ can facilitate understanding a customer's
perceptions and demonstrate the utility representative's sincere
interest in a customer. - ANSWER >>> listening
As clearance work progresses, __________ between crews &
dispatcher is critically important to determine locations of downed or
damaged lines. - ANSWER >>> communication
, __________ negotiation uses the best aspects from both hard & soft
bargaining. - ANSWER >>> interest-based
An energized wire or conductor in a circuit is also known as a
__________. - ANSWER >>> phase
Fast-growing, problem species are sometimes known as __________
__________. - ANSWER >>> cycle busters
Flush cuts damage which tissues? - ANSWER >>> the trunk
Clearing for a new distribution line is likely to be paid for by a
__________ budget. - ANSWER >>> capital
Surface temperatures at the point of contact with high voltage can
reach __________ degrees F. - ANSWER >>> 1,000
__________ __________ occurs when someone touches an
energized fixture. __________ __________ can occur when a person
touches a conductive object that is in contact with an energized
fixture. - ANSWER >>> direct contact;
indirect contact
A grid-based scheduling system is most likely to be used by highly
__________ utilities. - ANSWER >>> urbanized
Why is utility pruning done? - ANSWER >>> to maintain safety and
rights-of-way
Reactive maintenance is often called __________. - ANSWER >>>
hotspotting
True or False?
Guy wires are intended to help support poles but may become
unintentionally energized. - ANSWER >>> true
