The Lineman Knowledge Quiz

Linemen need to climb frequently. Are spikes recommended for climbing poles?

Correct Incorrect Linemen don't need to worry about damaging the poles they climb using spikes, unlike tree climbers who risk harming trees if they spike them excessively, potentially leading to the tree's death.

Linemen need to climb frequently. Are spikes recommended for climbing poles?

How familiar are you with this profession? Are you aware of the typical voltage supplied to an average home? Do you know the average age of a lineman or what a platform board is called? Most importantly, can you identify what a mole, a goatskin, or a baloney bender refers to? If you can, you likely are a lineman, know someone who is, or have a natural inclination for the role. Take this quiz to assess your knowledge of linemen.
Yes, always.
Sometimes
Not usually