Electric Utility Companies Quiz

Which type of utility is for profit and is owned by shareholders?

• Publicly owned utilities

• Rural Electric Cooperatives

• Investor-Owned Utilities

• Power Marketing Administrations

Which power delivery companies may also provide services such as power, water, sewer, garbage, etc.?

• Publicly owned utilities

• Rural Electric Cooperatives

• Investor-Owned Utilities

• Power Marketing Administrations

Which companies were formed because of the Rural Electrification Act?

• Publicly owned utilities

• Rural Electric Cooperatives

• Investor-Owned Utilities

• Power Marketing Administrations

Which types of companies purchase contractors that specialize in power, gas, and telecommunication construction?

• Publicly owned utilities

• Rural Electric Cooperatives

• Investor-Owned Utilities

• Power Marketing Administrations

Who will telecommunication companies often hire to construct and repair network lines and signal towers?

• Lineworkers

• Apprentices

• Power Marketing Administrations

• Rural Electric Cooperatives

Which position is typically required to complete a formal program of on-the-job and academic training that can last three to five years?

• Lineworker

• Apprentice

• Power Marketing Administrations

• Rural Electric Cooperatives

What is the single most important attribute for success?

• Great attitude

• Technical skills

• Academic excellence

• Physical strength

Why is it common for apprentices of utility companies to travel?

• To learn the company's electrical systems and broaden their knowledge

• To take vacations

• To visit family

• To attend conferences