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TECHNICIAN
OCCUPATIONS
SELECTION SYSTEM
INTERPRETING DIAGRAMS
PRACTICE TEST
JULY 2009
EEI

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INTERPRETING DIAGRAMS
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The Interpreting Diagrams selection test measures applicants' ability to use symbols and codes to locate
objects on a map or diagram, and to determine the object's status. The test consists of two diagrams. Each
diagram is followed by multiple-choice questions.

INTERPRETING DIAGRAMS PRACTICE TEST

This practice test is similar in content and structure to the real selection test. We recommend that you time
yourself while taking the practice test to get a feel for how much time you will have to complete the real
selection test. It may be to your advantage to complete all practice test questions. Answers for the practice
test questions are provided at the end of the practice test. You should consult these answers only after
completing all the practice test questions.
Directions
This is a test of your skill using symbols and codes on maps and diagrams. The test contains two diagrams,
each followed by several questions. Please read the legend for each map or diagram carefully before answering
the questions.
Below is an example diagram with two example questions. "Section" refers to an entire column or row of the
map. "Sector" refers to a specific block. Choose the option that correctly answers each question.

1. How many switches are in sector B2?

a.
b.
c.
d.

0
1
2
3

2. How many lights are located on power lines?

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a.
b.
c.
d.

3
4
5
6

You should have selected option "C" for the first example, since there are two switches shown on the map in
sector B2. Option "B" is correct for the second example. There are 5 lights pictured, but only 4 are located on
power lines.
The practice test has 10 questions and should take you 9 minutes to complete. Work as quickly and
accurately as you can. Answer each question based on your conclusion of which option is the best alternative.
The use of calculators is not permitted.

INTERPRETING DIAGRAMS PRACTICE TEST

Use the following map to answer questions 1 through 10. "Section" refers to an entire column or row of the
map. "Sector" refers to a specific block.

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1. How many phone poles are in sector U6?

a.
b.
c.
d.

9
10
11
12

2. How many repeaters are located in the sectors in which the parks are located?
a.
b.
c.
d.

5
6
7
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3. How many A&H Phone Company poles made of Material 1 are installed in Sections S and T?
a.
b.
c.
d.

12
13
14
15

4. How many microwave towers are east of the river?

a.
b.
c.
d.

0
1
2
3

5. How many Alliance phone company poles and A&H Company poles made of Material 2 are
installed in section T?
a.
b.
c.
d.

10
14
15
16

6. In how many sectors will you find both above-ground cable wire and underground fiber optic
cable?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2
3
4
5

7. How many repeaters are required to install all requested repeaters in Sections 5 and 6?
a.
b.
c.
d.

4
5
6
7

8. If there is a law preventing above-ground cable wire from being used across bridges,
approximately how many feet of above-ground cable wire should be replaced?
a.
b.
c.
d.

0 feet
250 feet
500 feet
1000 feet

9. What is the total number of repeaters located between all Alliance Phone Co. Poles?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2
3
4
5

10. If the A&H Phone Company wants all A&H Phone Company poles to be made of Material 1,
how many phone poles need to be changed?
a. 35
b. 36
c. 37
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d. 38

End of Practice Test

Check your time and move on to the
practice test answers and explanations.

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

1. The correct answer is B. There are 10 phone poles in sector U6. To answer this item, first you must find
sector U6, which is at the cross-section of row U and column 6. Next, you should identify the symbols
for phone poles as the following:

So, count the number of these symbols in sector U6. You should count a total of 10 phone poles, so
mark answer choice B.

2. The correct answer is B. There are 6 repeaters located in the sectors in which the parks are located. To
answer this item, you should first identify the park symbols as the following:
= Pine Lake Park

= Wildwood Park

Next, you should identify which sectors these parks are located in. You should see from the map that
Pine Lake Park is located in sectors V5 and W5. You should see from the map that Wildwood Park is
located in Sectors V6 and W6. Next, you should identify the symbol for a repeater as the following:

So, count the number of repeaters in sectors V5, V6, W5, and W6. You should count a total of 6
repeaters, so mark answer choice B.

3. The correct answer is C. There are 14 A&H Phone Company poles made of Material 1 installed in
Sections S and T. To answer this item, you must first find sections S and T, which are the rows in the
map labeled S and T. Next, you should identify the symbol for the A&H Phone Company poles made of
Material 1 as the following:

So, count the number of A&H Phone Company poles made of Material 1 in sections S and T. You
should count a total of 14 A&H Phone Company poles made of Material 1, so mark answer choice C.

4. The correct answer is C. There are 2 microwave towers east of the river. First, you should identify the
symbol for a microwave tower as the following:

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Next, you should notice that there are 3 total microwave towers on the map; one located in sectors W5,
S7, and W7. However, only sectors W7 and S7 are east of the river. Therefore, you should count a total
of 2 microwave towers east of the river, so mark answer choice C.

5. The correct answer is C. There are 15 Alliance Phone Company poles and A&H Phone Company poles
made of Material 2 installed in section T. To answer this item, you must first find section T, which is the
row on the map labeled T. Next, you should identify the symbols for the Alliance phone company poles
and the A&H Phone Company poles made of Material 2 as the following:
= Alliance Phone Co. Pole

= A&H Phone Co. Pole (Material 2)

So, count the number of Alliance Phone Company poles and A&H Phone Company poles made of
Material 2 in section T. You should count a total of 15 Alliance and A&H (Material 2) Phone Company
poles in section T, so mark answer choice C.

6. The correct answer is D. There are 5 sectors in which you will find both above-ground cable wire and
underground fiber optic cable. To answer this item, you must first identify the symbols for above-ground
cable wire and underground fiber optic cable as the following:
= Underground Fiber Optic Cable
= Above-Ground Cable Wire
Next, you should notice that there are both types of cable in sectors S5, T5, S7, T7, and W6. Thus,
there are a total of 5 sectors in which you find both above-ground cable wire and underground fiber optic
cable, so mark answer choice D.

7. The correct answer is B; there are 5 repeaters that would be needed to install all the requested
repeaters. To answer this item, you must first find sections 5 and 6, which are columns 5 and 6 on the
map. Next, you should identify the symbol for a repeater to be installed as the following:
= Repeater to be installed
So, count the number of repeaters to be installed in sections 5 and 6. You should count a total of 5
repeaters to be installed in sections 5 and 6, so mark answer choice B.

8. The correct answer is A; 0 feet of above-ground cable wire should be replaced. To answer this item, you
must first identify the symbol for above-ground cable wire as follows:
= Above-Ground Cable Wire
Next, you should identify the symbol for a bridge as follows:
= Bridge
You will notice that there are two bridges on the map. One located in Sectors T5 and U5 and one
located in sectors W5 and W6. You should notice that both bridges have underground fiber optic cable;
therefore, no feet of above-ground cable wire will need to be replaced to abide by the law.

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9. The correct answer is D. There are 5 repeaters located between Alliance Phone Company poles. To
answer this item, you must first identify the symbol for a repeater as follows:
= Repeater
Next, you must identify the symbol for Alliance Phone Company poles as follows:
= Alliance Phone Co. Pole
So, count the number of repeaters that appear between two of these Alliance Phone Company poles.
You should count a total of 5 repeaters between Alliance Phone Company poles, so mark answer
choice D.

10. The correct answer is C. There are a total of 37 A&H Phone Company poles shown on the map made of
Material 2 that would need to be changed to Material 1. To answer this item, you must first identify the
symbols used on the map for A&H Phone Company poles as follows:
= A&H Phone Co. Pole (Material 1)
= A&H Phone Co. Pole (Material 2)
The question states that A&H Phone Company wants all A&H Phone Company poles to be made of
Material 1; therefore, all A&H Phone Company poles that are made of Material 2 must be changed to
Material 1. So, you must count the number of A&H Phone Company poles made of Material 2. You
should count a total of 37 A&H Phone Company poles, so mark answer choice C.

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