BGE Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the foundation of professional ethics in Baltimore Gas and Electric? → Acting with integrity, honesty, and accountability
2. Which approach best supports quality outcomes in Blueprint Reading & Interpretation for Baltimore Gas and Electric? → Systematic application of evidence-based methods
3. Before using rubber insulating gloves in the field, a BGE technician should perform what test? → Air inflation test and visual inspection
4. Which regulation requires BGE and other utilities to have an effective written hazard communication program covering chemical hazards in the workplace? → OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
5. Under BGE policy, who owns and is responsible for the meter socket enclosure at a customer's premises? → The customer owns the meter socket; BGE owns only the meter itself
6. When a technician uses an electronic pipe locator in the passive mode, what is the source of the signal being detected? → Stray currents and signals already present on buried metallic utilities
7. What is a fundamental principle of Installation Techniques in Baltimore Gas and Electric practice? → Following established standards and best practices
8. Which of the following best describes the purpose of BGE's 'Smart Energy Savers Program'? → It offers rebates and incentives to customers who install energy-efficient equipment
9. When conducting an above-ground survey (AGS) of a gas distribution system, what parameter is primarily being measured? → Pipe-to-soil potential to assess cathodic protection effectiveness
10. In a utility substation, what material property is most important when selecting bus bar for high-current applications at 60 Hz? → High electrical conductivity combined with adequate tensile strength
11. What is the approximate voltage level used on BGE's high-voltage transmission lines that connect major substations? → 115 kV to 500 kV
12. What is the primary reason polyethylene (PE) piping is preferred over steel for new underground natural gas distribution mains? → Corrosion resistance and ease of installation
13. Which fall protection method is required when a BGE lineman works at heights above 4 feet on a utility platform? → Guardrail system, safety net, or personal fall arrest system
14. When a BGE blueprint shows a gas service line connecting to a residential meter, where is the 'service termination point' typically located? → At the outlet side of the meter
15. Which energy source is most commonly used for electricity generation in the United States? → Natural gas
16. Which BGE system is primarily used to aggregate customer outage reports and model fault locations? → Outage Management System (OMS)
17. What does the term 'N-1 reliability criterion' mean in transmission planning? → The grid must survive the loss of any single major element without cascading failure
18. A utility crew needs to connect a copper busbar to an aluminum conductor. What material concern must be addressed? → Galvanic corrosion at the bimetallic junction
19. A customer reports that carbon monoxide detectors in their home are alarming. What should the BGE representative advise? → Evacuate immediately, call 911, and do not re-enter until cleared by emergency responders
20. What is the typical operating pressure range for natural gas low-pressure distribution mains serving residential customers? → 0.25 to 2 psig
21. A BGE crew is about to perform switching operations during a thunderstorm. What should they do? → Suspend outdoor switching operations and wait for the storm to pass
22. In Maryland, which agency has primary authority to adopt and enforce the National Electrical Code for commercial and residential construction? → Maryland Department of Labor
23. In Baltimore Gas and Electric, what is a Key Performance Indicator (KPI)? → A measurable value that demonstrates effectiveness
24. A BGE crew discovers that a customer's service entrance conductor is undersized per NEC 230.42. Who is responsible for correcting this deficiency? → The customer/property owner, since NEC 230 governs the customer's service entrance
25. How does collaboration enhance Blueprint Reading & Interpretation in Baltimore Gas and Electric? → It brings diverse perspectives and improves outcomes
26. What pressure test is typically used to verify the integrity of new gas piping before placing it in service? → An air or nitrogen pressure test at 1.5 times the maximum allowable operating pressure
27. What is the primary hazard associated with SF6 gas used in high-voltage switchgear? → It is an extremely potent greenhouse gas with a 23,900-year global warming potential
28. A lineman is using a hot stick (live-line tool) rated for 69kV. The tool's rating refers to: → The maximum system voltage for which it is tested and labeled
29. BGE's Budget Billing program does which of the following for enrolled customers? → Averages estimated annual usage into equal monthly payments
30. What term describes the maximum electrical load BGE's system must be able to serve, typically occurring on the hottest summer afternoons in Maryland? → System peak demand