Utility and Technical Skills Practice Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering tool usage, knot tying, electrical measurements, safety procedures, and heavy lifting based on technical exam transcripts.

Hacksaw Operation

A worker is most likely to dull the blade by dragging or not relieving the pressure on the backstroke.

Phillips bit

The screwdriver bit best suited for driving a cross-slotted screw.

Allen wrench

A tool most likely used for tightening set screws.

Slip-joint pliers

Tools that should not be used for loosening or tightening nuts because the teeth will mar the nut.

Offset screwdriver

A type of screwdriver especially good for use in cramped spaces.

Bight

A simple loop that is part of all knots.

Sheep shank

The knot that can best be tied in the middle of a line.

Voltmeter Connection

In an electrical station, this instrument is accepted to be connected in parallel with respect to the device.

Ammeter Connection

In an electrical station, this instrument is accepted to be connected in series with respect to the device.

Electromotive force

An electrical property measured in units of volts ($V$).

Relay

A component used for a purpose most similar to that of a switch.

Circuit

The path taken by an electric current.

Ohmmeter

An instrument where the applied voltage must be disconnected from the circuit being checked because it has its own internal battery.

Measurement Conversion ($91.44\,cm$)

According to Figure 2, $91.44\,cm$ is equal to $3\text{ feet}$.

Meter

A unit of length that is nearly equal to $39\text{ inches}$.

Inch to Centimeter Conversion

According to Figure 2, $18\text{ inches}$ is equal to $45.72\,cm$.

Lifting Operation

The first and most important step is to determine the approximate weight of the load.

Powerful Muscles

When lifting in the correct way, the legs are the most powerful muscles in the body.

Heavy Object Lifting Rule

The best rule to follow is to keep the back straight.

3rd degree burn treatment

The proper immediate treatment is to apply cold water and/or dry sterile dressing.

Vehicle Light Checks

Headlights, taillights, stoplights, and turning lights should be checked before starting and at the end of each shift.

Vehicle Signal Rule

Based on the California Vehicle Code, a driver must give the appropriate signal continuously for $100\text{ feet}$ before making a left or right turn.

Strain

An injury where warm wet applications are most useful for treatment.

Open Wound Care

Before a bandage is applied, the wound should always be covered with a sterile dressing.

Extensive Burns

First aid should consist of washing the burned surface with clean water or $50\,\%$ saline solution.

Rubber Glove Test

Prior to field use, one must perform a visual inspection, stretch the fingers, and conduct an air test.

Hard Hats

Protective helmets worn to protect the head against falling objects, flying objects, and exposure to electrical shock.

Confined Space Primary Hazard

Oxygen deficiency.

Oxygen Displacement Gases

Gases such as Nitrogen, Helium, or Argon that can displace oxygen from a confined space.

Cal/OSHA Entry Requirement

Before entering a confined space, you are required to test the confined space for oxygen deficiency.

Services (Utility System)

The last link in the chain of a system of generation, transmission, and distribution that serves as the main agency for customer judgment.

Alloy Steels

Steels containing elements like chromium, vanadium, nickel, molybdenum, or tungsten to secure greater hardness, toughness, or heat resistance.

Effective Communication

When discussing a work problem with an employee who rambles, the most effective way to secure information is to direct the employee's thoughts by asking questions.