NCCER Power Line Worker: Distribution Knowledge Verified — Requirements & Free Practice

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Assessment Program: NCCER-accredited Assessment Program
Scope: Passing the distribution knowledge assessment earns Knowledge Verified; full NCCER certification additionally requires Performance Verified.

Provider: NCCER-accredited Assessment Programs
Format: Closed-book written assessment; basic function non-printing calculator permitted; no extra papers, books, notes or study materials.
Exam questions: Total questions: 89.
Time limit: Two hours
Passing score: 75

Examination outline

Power Line Worker Safety (12.36%)
Introductory Skills (11.24%)
Electrical Theory (5.62%)
Climbing (7.87%)
Aerial Framing (5.62%)
Heavy Equipment (10.11%)
Rigging (5.62%)
Electrical Test Equipment (4.49%)
Aerial Distribution Equipment (4.49%)
Cable and Conductor Removal (4.49%)
URDs (5.62%)
Distribution Line Maintenance (7.87%)
Advanced Skills (14.61%)

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