1-4 Missouri Valley Practice Test

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• In opposing two sources, current is determined by
• After construction, spreader beams should be tested to what percentage of WLL?
• When current finds an alternate path back to the source, rather than through the load, it is called a short circuit.
• Which diameter is outside the specified anchor rod range?
• If only two leads are used on a variable resistor, it is called a ?
• All slings must have load rating labels and discard if missing.
• Three materials used for overhead line insulators are porcelain, polymer, and ?
• Current in a series circuit with multiple sources oriented the same way
• A guy wire is pulled up or tightened by means of a hoist and which grip meant for steel?
• Identify the verb in the sentence 'The children quickly ran to the playground.'
• The constant force applied to keep an object in place is the ? force.
• If a single source is removed from a series circuit, the circuit current will
• Slug anchor is another name for which type of anchor?
• What device measures wind speed in weather observations?
• Three identical voltage sources in series with the same polarity: total applied voltage is
• The statement 'A 1/0 conductor is larger than a 3/0 conductor' is true or false?
• During a hardware inspection, a reduction of what percentage or more in any specified dimension should cause removal from service?
• Name a civic responsibility of citizens.
• Which region includes the Missouri Valley?
• A length of three feet equals how many inches?
• With same orientation, the potential difference across the chain is
• The height of the ? above the ground is one of the three factors that need to be considered when guying a pole line.
• The Missouri Valley is part of which region of the United States?
• When a character helps a friend even when it is not easy, what can you infer about their motivation?
• Which statement best describes the effect of opposing polarity sources in series on the net voltage?
• What is a listed disadvantage of using spreader beams?
• Which tool is described as used to drive a screw anchor into the ground?
• A very low resistance path that bypasses the intended load is called a short circuit.
• Wooden arms are made mainly of two types of wood: pine and ?.
• A porcelain suspension insulator uses a ball-and-socket design which puts the insulating material under ? to create strength.
• Which part of a shackle primarily determines its size rating?
• When current does not flow in a circuit, the circuit is called which type?
• Pin-type insulators can be two or more pieces cemented together.
• If a pole is framed while it is lying on the ground, the ? should not be installed if the pole is to be installed in an energized circuit.
• Subtract 347 from 902.
• In the sentence 'The tall oak shaded the quiet yard,' which word is an adjective describing the oak?
• Which hoist is identified as the most suitable for pulling a guy?
• When multiple sources are in series with opposing polarities, the net electromotive force can be less than any single source's magnitude.
• In the sentence 'The children quickly ran to the playground,' which word is an adverb?
• Convert 3 feet to inches.
• Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?
• What is the smallest listed diameter for suspension porcelain insulator disks?
• Which term describes the order of events in a story from beginning to end?
• If there is no complete path, current cannot flow.
• If a story shows friends cooperating to complete a task, what theme is demonstrated?
• Is the statement 'A 336 kcmil conductor is larger than a 795 kcmil conductor' true or false?
• The conductivity of aluminum is about ? that of copper.
• The statement 'A 6 AWG conductor is smaller than a 4 AWG conductor' is true or false?
• Two opposite-connected sources of equal magnitude in series: net voltage is
• Which animal is well adapted to cold climates?
• What is the path of water through the environment called?
• Which option best describes the strategy of using surrounding text to predict the meaning of a word?
• Which two woods are the main types used for wooden arms?
• What theme is suggested by a story in which friends help each other on a difficult project?
• Which tool measures wind speed?
• A complete circuit is often referred to as which type of circuit?
• Current flow in an electrical circuit is caused by ? and opposed by ?.
• The smallest recommended sling angle is ? degrees.
• Guy guards or markers are essential to keep down guys in order to achieve which outcome?
• The strength of a shackle is determined by which feature?
• Which skill helps you read a compass rose on a map?
• Identify the preposition in 'The dog slept under the table.'
• During photosynthesis, which gas do plants release as a product?
• Which type of graphic organizer is best for listing a main idea with supporting details?
• The ? in an electrical circuit uses the power to convert electrical energy into some other form of energy.
• As a rule of thumb, the friction loss for each sheave is approximately what percent of the load?
• The lead for an anchor installation is ?
• Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with a collective noun?
• The working load limit is determined by the breaking strength of rigging equipment divided by the ?
• Is the statement 'When a circuit is open, voltage does not exist in the circuit' true or false?
• Which process breaks rocks into smaller pieces?
• Which sentence uses a pronoun as the subject correctly?
• Which function is attributed to the glaze on porcelain insulators?
• When batteries are connected in a series more ? will be available?
• A pole without guy support can support only which type of loads?
• Which statement is true about sling safety?
• The bow section of a shackle determines its size rating. Which option correctly names that section?
• Which conductor type is considered a self-damping conductor?
• What is the maximum diameter for suspension porcelain insulator disks?
• Which sentence uses the comparative form correctly?
• Which of the following is considered a renewable energy resource?
• The capacity metric describing the total weight a sling can lift is called the
• A pole specifically installed to anchor a span guy is called a ? pole.
• According to the material, in a series circuit, current outside the power source flows from which direction?
• What is the product of 24 and 15?
• Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
• Identify a pronoun in the sentence 'She gave her book to the teacher.'
• If a paragraph states that heavy rain caused flooding, what is the relationship described?
• How many inches are in three feet?
• The purpose of side or alley arms is to clear ?.
• Which type anchors are preferred when soil conditions will hold the anchor and rocks are not a problem during installation?
• Three types of material from which a guy strain insulator is manufactured are porcelain, fiberglass, and which material?
• Which sentence shows correct capitalization after a colon?
• Which sentence uses a colon to introduce a list correctly?
• A stub pole is used to anchor a span guy.
• When three leads are used on a variable resistor, the device is commonly used as a control in a circuit.
• Which term describes the order of events from the earliest moment to the latest in a narrative?
• The force applied to keep a load stationary during rigging is called the ?.
• Which quantity pushes electric charges through a circuit, producing current?
• In a narrative where a character must choose between two paths, what is the problem the character faces?
• If a class has 3 groups with 24 students each, what is the total number of students?
• Anchor rods vary in length from 3 1/2 feet to ?.
• Voltage is the driving force that pushes charges to move through a circuit.
• In a series circuit, if the load resistance increases, the current through all components will
• Which device increases voltage by connecting batteries in series?
• If a character in a story gobbles food quickly before leaving, what can you infer about the character?
• A which hoist is the most suitable for pulling a guy?
• The glaze on a porcelain insulator helps the insulator's surface shed dirt and bead water.
• If the label showing the load rating of a sling is missing, the sling should be discarded.
• Which statement best captures the main idea of a paragraph about why plants need sunlight?
• Post insulators are used when a line is built on a ?
• Which statement best defines a primary source?
• What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/2?
• Which of the following is not listed as an anchor type?
• What is a primary source?
• In lifting hardware, which term represents the maximum load a sling is rated to lift under normal conditions?
• In cartography, a map key serves what function?
• Which material is NOT listed as a common overhead line insulator material?
• A lag screw should be driven in with a hammer to about how far from the tight position, and then seated with three or four turns with a wrench.
• Which hardware is used to connect a wire rope or synthetic sling to an eye bolt when a secure connection is required?
• When a pole is supporting a line making a corner, the anchor is placed so that it ? the corner angle.
• Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
• Spreader beams must be load tested after construction to what percentage of the WLL?
• Historically, what activities were important in the Missouri River Valley?
• A screw anchor is screwed into the ground by means of a special ? and the power drive on a line truck or digger.
• If a passage explains how rain benefits crops, what is the author's likely purpose?
• Which of the following is a screw-type anchor?
• When two or more sources are connected series-opposing, the applied voltage may be less than the largest source.
• Which form of matter retains a fixed shape and volume under standard conditions?
• Work is the product of the force and the distance that force moves something, and is measured in ?.
• Which of the following are known causes of flashovers on insulators?
• In the vertical position, a shackle can carry what percentage of its rated load?
• In a vertical lift, a shackle should be loaded to what percentage of its rated capacity?
• The preferred material for overhead conductors is which metal?
• The diameter of suspension porcelain insulator disks varies from 3 3/8 to ?
• If two sources are connected in series in the same orientation, the total applied voltage is
• Steel pins have lead threads to prevent what on the insulator?
• What is a map key used for?
• A bar graph shows 12 red apples and 9 green apples. What is the total number of apples?
• A fuse is a safety device placed in a circuit to limit the amount of current that can flow in the circuit.
• The log anchor is often referred to as a ? or slug anchor.
• ? are preferred for distribution work such as lifting transformers and regulators.
• What is 246 plus 389?
• What is the perimeter of a rectangle with sides 8 and 5?
• A head guy is ?.
• Which form of energy powers a light bulb?
• Which term is used interchangeably with the log anchor?
• Cross arms made from wood or fiberglass have insulating properties. Which option best describes the electrical property that gives this advantage?
• Insulators have a BIL rating, that is the measure of the insulators ability to?
• When current flows through a resistance, what happens to the conductor?
• If three phases and a neutral are mounted on a crossarm, the neutral is mounted on which insulator material?
• Which statement about AWG gauge sizes is supported by the material?
• If three phases and a neutral are mounted on a crossarm, the neutral can be identified as it is the one mounted on a ? insulator.
• Which graphic organizer would best help you list a main idea with supporting details?
• Non-ideal sources in series-opposing: net voltage can still be less than the largest source due to voltage drops
• In the given example, what is the distance from the pole to the anchor?
• In a circuit, the component that consumes electrical energy and converts it to another form is the load.
• Which statement best defines a circuit?
• In the given example, what is the height of the guy attachment above the ground?
• An expansion anchor is also called a ? anchor.
• The Missouri Valley experiences four distinct seasons. Which climate feature is this?
• Rapid lowering and a sudden stop that causes jerking of the load is known as ? a sling.
• In an ecosystem, which organism typically serves as the producer?
• Aluminum conductors must be cleaned before splicing or making a connection to ensure a low-resistance connection.
• The Missouri Valley's historical economy was characterized by which activities?
• Which river runs through the Missouri Valley?
• On a map, latitude is used to measure distance in which direction?
• Guy wires can be secured with which of the following?
• In the sentence 'The Missouri River flows through the valley,' which word is a proper noun?
• Double arms are used to handle heavy weights, corners, and which feature?
• Which is an example of a producer in a food chain?
• Which sentence is most likely the main idea in a paragraph about why plants need sunlight?
• It is acceptable to knot two slings together when the load is less than half the WLL of the slings.
• What happens when current flows through a resistance?
• When hoisting a long string of insulators, care should be taken not to ? because it can damage the ball, socket, and cotter keys.
• If you compare two conductors, 4 AWG and 6 AWG, which is larger in diameter?
• Which of the following is not a factor in selecting a conductor?
• The groundman should stand well to the side when pulling up material to a worker on the pole.
• The selection of a conductor is based on the ? requirements of the circuit.
• The steel reinforcement of ACSR allows longer spans, less sag, and shorter structures.
• Aluminum-weld (AW) conductors have the strength of steel with the conductivity and corrosion resistance of which metal?
• Pin-type insulators can be two or more pieces cemented together. Which statement is correct?
• Round 4.67 to the nearest tenth.
• What is the sum of 0.75 and 0.36?
• When you use context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word, what skill are you using?
• A guy attachment is located 28.5 feet above the ground. The anchor rod is 26 feet from the pole. The guy steel should be cut ? long.
• What is the maximum included angle for hooks with a row sling rigging?
• The rule of thumb that can be used to predetermine the length of steel needed when making up a guy is to add the height of the guy attachment above the ground, plus ? of the distance from the pole to the anchor.
• The recommended way to connect a wire rope or synthetic slings to an eye bolt is with a ?
• Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
• Each disk of a porcelain or glass suspension insulator is rated at ?
• What is 24 multiplied by 15?
• Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
• A porcelain suspension insulator uses a ball-and-socket design which puts the insulating material under ? to create strength.
• In a series circuit, the current is the same through all components, regardless of the internal resistance
• Which diameter is outside the specified anchor rod range?
• Which conductor type is described as having the strength of steel with the conductivity and corrosion resistance of aluminum?
• Wood and fiberglass cross arms have an electrical advantage because of their ?.
• Anchor rods vary in length from 3 1/2 feet to ?.
• When a guy is installed, the dead-end and corner poles are typically pulled over (raked) 1 to 1.5 feet from plumb.
• Which equation correctly computes the working load limit from breaking strength and safety factor?
• When measuring the resistance of a circuit, power must be removed from the circuit.
• The BIL rating indicates an insulator's ability to withstand what kind of event?
• It is a good practice to wrap tape around the guy wire on each side of the cutting point to keep the strands from ?.
• Which unit of measurement is used for the heights and distances in the examples?
• What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
• Which object is cleared by the side or alley arms as part of their function?
• Express the sum of 1/4 and 1/2 as a single fraction.
• Why are natural resources important for a region's economy?
• On a pole set on a steep grade, which type of guy may be installed?
• Which direction is North on a compass rose?
• One piece porcelain pin-type insulators are used on lines where the voltages are less than ?
• A short circuit causes a drastic decrease in the ? of the circuit and could cause the ? to be dangerously high.
• Anchor rods vary from 1/2 inch to ? in diameter.
• When all three leads are used on a variable resistor, it is called a ?
• A(n) ? is used where a down guy or span guy is not feasible.
• Net effect of two sources with opposing voltages is determined primarily by
• Double arms are typically used to handle heavy weights, corners, and ?.
• Power is the rate at which work is done.
• Two factors that govern the type of anchor to be chosen for a job are the type of load to be anchored and the which?
• The perimeter of a rectangle with sides 8 and 5 is equal to which expression?
• Synthetic web sling eyes must not be put around objects that are wider than ? of the length of the eye.
• In an experiment, which variable is purposely changed by the experimenter?