CIPS L3M5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 34 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M5 exam

Question #: 34
Topic #: 3

Which part of the world suffered huge wildfires in 2018 as a result of a Pacific Gas and Electric power line being struck by a falling tree, resulting in the power company having to settle very large compensation claims?

ACalifornia

BChina

CAlaska

DIndonesia

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Suggested Answer: C

Recriminations continue to fly regarding the annual fires in California, which often result in destruc-tion of woodland, homes and often with loss of life. These seasonal fires have become significantly larger, although less numerous, in the past few decades, with dramatic and devastating effect.

by Socorro at Apr 30, 2025, 12:18 PM

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Billye

5 months ago

Really? I thought it was just a rumor.

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Timothy

5 months ago

Totally agree, those wildfires were devastating!

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Abel

5 months ago

It was California in 2018.

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Sherell

6 months ago

Yup, California's been hit hard by wildfires lately.

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Kaycee

6 months ago

PG&E had to pay a ton in settlements!

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Na

6 months ago

I thought it was California too, but I’m a bit confused since other places have wildfires as well.

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Janella

6 months ago

I vaguely recall something about a power line causing fires, but I can't remember if it was California or somewhere else.

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Brittni

7 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like it could be California. I think I saw a similar question about wildfires before.

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Lamonica

7 months ago

I remember reading about wildfires in California, especially in 2018. I think that’s the right answer.

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Frederica

7 months ago

I think the answer is California. The details about the Pacific Gas and Electric power line being struck by a tree and resulting in large compensation claims sound familiar to me. I'm fairly confident in that answer.

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Craig

7 months ago

Ugh, I'm drawing a blank on this one. I know there were major wildfires in 2018, but I can't remember the details about the power line incident. I'll have to guess and hope for the best.

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Norah

7 months ago

Okay, let me try to break this down. The question is asking about a specific incident involving a Pacific Gas and Electric power line, so that narrows it down. I'm leaning towards California, but I'll double-check my notes just to be sure.

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Margart

8 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know there were major wildfires in different parts of the world in 2018, but I can't recall the specific details about the power line incident. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Domitila

8 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'm pretty confident that the answer is California, since that's where the Pacific Gas and Electric power line incident happened.

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Glenn

11 months ago

I'd say the wildfires in Indonesia are quite concerning as well, but this specific question is clearly about the incident in California. A) is the way to go, no doubt.

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Mari

10 months ago

Yes, it was a devastating situation for many people in California.

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Luis

10 months ago

A) California

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Jolanda

11 months ago

Definitely, California was hit hard by those wildfires.

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Shakira

11 months ago

A) California

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Francisca

12 months ago

You know, I heard they're actually considering renaming California to 'Flamingfornia' at this point. Seems fitting, am I right? Haha, but for real, A) is the correct answer.

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Genevieve

12 months ago

C'mon, Alaska? Really? That's just ridiculous. Everyone knows the West Coast of the US, particularly California, has been the hotspot for major wildfires lately. A) is the only logical answer here.

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Sharee

11 months ago

B) China

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Merilyn

11 months ago

I agree, California has definitely been in the news for wildfires.

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Malcolm

11 months ago

A) California

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Lonny

12 months ago

I agree, California has had its fair share of wildfires in recent years. Hopefully, the power company learned their lesson and will be more diligent about maintenance and safety going forward.

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Tayna

12 months ago

Well, it's obvious that the answer is A) California. I remember reading about the devastating wildfires there caused by that PG&E power line incident. Terrible situation, really.

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