Lineman Project Planning and Management 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in a lineman project?

Accepted Answer

To decompose the project scope into manageable work packages

Answer

A WBS breaks the total project scope into smaller, manageable deliverables and work packages to aid planning and scheduling.

Question 2

When a lineman crew encounters unexpected underground utilities during excavation, the project manager should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Immediately halt work and notify the engineer of record

Answer

Unexpected utilities are a changed-condition event requiring immediate work stoppage and notification to the engineer and utility owner before proceeding.

Question 3

A critical path in a project schedule is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The sequence of tasks that determines the minimum project duration

Answer

The critical path is the longest sequence of dependent tasks, and any delay on it directly delays project completion.

Question 4

Which document formally authorizes a lineman crew to begin energized work on a transmission line?

Accepted Answer

An energized electrical work permit

Answer

An energized electrical work permit documents the hazard assessment, justification, and controls required before any live-line work begins.

Question 5

Float (slack) in a project activity means the activity:

Accepted Answer

Can be delayed without affecting the project completion date

Answer

Float represents the amount of time an activity can be delayed without pushing back the overall project finish date.

(Lineman) Lineman Certification Practice Test

(Lineman) Lineman Certification Practice Test

Lineman Project Planning and Management 2