What do Modes of Operation refer to in locating buried conductors?

• A. The weather conditions
• B. The different combinations of equipment used to locate buried metallic conductors
• C. The battery type
• D. The size of the transmitter

Answer: (B)

Modes of operation describe how the locating system is configured and used—the different ways to pair and use the equipment to create and detect signals that trace buried metallic conductors. This is about the combinations of gear, such as the transmitter and receiver (and any accessories), arranged to locate the line. Weather conditions, battery type, or transmitter size affect performance but do not define the mode of operation itself.