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Telecommunications Lineworker Practice Test

Check what you know about the telecommunications lineworker job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on telecommunications lineworker knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15An OTDR:
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Answer: Finds faults in fiber. It tests fiber.

Question 2 of 15Before touching strand:
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Answer: Test for voltage. It can be energized.

Question 3 of 15Fusion splicing joins fibers with:
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Answer: Heat. An electric arc fuses them.

Question 4 of 15Before digging:
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Answer: Call 811. Locate utilities.

Question 5 of 15Attenuation is:
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Answer: Signal loss. Loss in fiber.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Drilling underground paths.”
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Answer: Directional boring. Directional boring: Drilling underground paths.

Question 7 of 15What does “Communications space” mean?
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Answer: The section of a pole for telecom.. Communications space: The section of a pole for telecom.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A case protecting splices.”
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Answer: Splice closure. Splice closure: A case protecting splices.

Question 9 of 15What does “Guy wire” mean?
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Answer: Supports a pole.. Guy wire: Supports a pole.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Steel cable that supports aerial lines.”
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Answer: Strand. Strand: Steel cable that supports aerial lines.

Question 11 of 15What does “Pedestal” mean?
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Answer: A ground-level enclosure.. Pedestal: A ground-level enclosure.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Signal loss.”
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Answer: Attenuation. Attenuation: Signal loss.

Question 13 of 15What does “Fiber optic” mean?
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Answer: Glass fibers that carry light signals.. Fiber optic: Glass fibers that carry light signals.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A line to a customer.”
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Answer: Drop. Drop: A line to a customer.

Question 15 of 15What does “Make-ready” mean?
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Answer: Preparing poles for new lines.. Make-ready: Preparing poles for new lines.

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