Electrical Apprenticeship and Technician Roles Practice Test

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• Which organization is NECA's policy-making body?
• What is unemployment insurance?
• Financial stress can cause sleep disorders, anxiety, and which of the following?
• The IBEW affiliated with which labor organizations?
• What is a union steward?
• Which labor organization was historically associated with socialists or anarchists?
• What does NABTU stand for?
• Which of the following is NOT a correct reason the AFL allowed only skilled craft unions to become members?
• What is the purpose of the ALLIANCE in relation to JATCs and AJATCs?
• How many vesting service credits must be earned to be vested in NEBF?
• Which document outlines the policies used by joint apprenticeship and training committees?
• Which apprenticeship program specializes in traffic signal installations?
• The maximum home loan amount you qualify for ? a monthly mortgage payment you can actually afford.
• Why did the American Federation of Labor only allow skilled craft unions become members of the organization?
• Who is NECA's policy-making body?
• Which organization is a labor union for electricians?
• What is the primary purpose of understanding apprenticeship standards for an aspiring electrician?
• What term describes the network of low-voltage cabling used for video, voice and data?
• The IBEW has almost how many members across North America?
• Which document should be provided to apprentices to understand how the apprenticeship program should function?
• Which of the following is a responsibility of the Electrical Training ALLIANCE?
• The NLRB is comprised of a team of professionals who work to assure fair labor practices and?
• What are the benefits of developing solid money management skills?
• Doug drives a 20-year-old truck that constantly needs repairs. Can Doug be considered to have a reliable method of transportation?
• Which statement describes lines of credit when used responsibly?
• All JATCs and AJATCs offer all of the electrical training ALLIANCE's different electrical apprenticeship programs.
• Which statement best describes the relationship described in the material between JATCs/AJATCs and ALLIANCE apprenticeship programs?
• What are the two main forms of credit used most often by the average consumer?
• The COE is both a personal and collective ? to demonstrate our fundamental principles at the workplace.
• What does AJATC stand for?
• Who is responsible for the assignment, transfer, or reassignment of apprentices from one job or contractor to another?
• What are the benefits of implementing a COE agreement at a jobsite?
• What does it mean to be 'vested'?
• Which statement best describes the COE program's objective?
• How are the self-documented work hours verified for accuracy?
• Each NECA chapter elects a ? to represent the chapter to NECA's national organization.
• Which source is most reliable for confirming that a work boot provides the required protection?
• What is the purpose of advanced study courses?
• An Electrical Worker who installs the network of low voltage cabling used for video, voice and data, or other low-voltage signaling is called a(n) ?
• Who is responsible for contributing to the local health and welfare fund on your behalf?
• In 1879, which event occurred that contributed to the electrical industry's development?
• If you have a personal problem affecting your ability to fulfill your obligations as an apprentice, who should you discuss it with before falling too far behind?
• The NLRB was established under which act?
• Now that you are an IBEW-NECA apprentice, which of the following is a way you can demonstrate your pride for this opportunity and the partnership that made it possible?
• The North American Free Trade Agreement effectively destroyed which sector in the U.S. and permanently eliminated nearly one million middle class American jobs from the economy?
• In home financing, what is the primary purpose of reserve funds?
• Which type of loan category includes short-term options such as one hour, 24-hour, 30-day, instant online, and military?
• For an apprentice, the condition of your work clothes is more important than wearing expensive name-brand clothing in a particular style.
• Which are pension credit types?
• Which item is the correct eye protection on a construction site?
• Settlement of grievances and jurisdictional disputes within NECA is implemented at national and local levels through cooperative forums. Which term best describes this approach?
• When buying a vehicle, which approach helps ensure you get a fair price?
• Which organization partners with IBEW and etA to provide electrical apprenticeship training and career development?
• When buying a vehicle, what should be your first step?
• Which law counteracted the pro-union National Labor Relations Act when passed by Congress?
• Which individual became president of the AFL as mentioned in the material?
• Which event in the early 1930s negatively impacted the labor movement due to high unemployment and exploitation of workers?
• The top-notch health and welfare benefits provided for you and your family demonstrate the strong commitment the ? have to each other and all of their members.
• Consider the key responsibilities of each member of the three-way partnership. Who must maintain and improve the reputation of the IBEW?
• What differentiates higher-quality tools from inexpensive ones?
• The NEBF retirement fund is your primary pension fund provided nationally to all qualifying members and is designed to provide enough income to support you during retirement.
• What is the maximum number of vesting service credits you can earn in one year?
• Which organization maintains the nationwide online learning management systems for training centers?
• Which arrangement describes the long-standing constructive labor relations involving NECA?
• To whom must you regularly submit a work report detailing the number of hours you spent practicing specific skills on the job?
• An apprentice who is properly __ demonstrates a real interest in his or her work and study.
• Which group did the NLRA passage benefit?
• Why is it important to have reserve funds when buying a home?
• Which resource will not be useful when calculating your income?
• Which statement best reflects the COE program's objective?
• Which action is typically taken if an apprentice fails to follow local JATC reporting policies?
• Using the regions specified, which two regions have the greatest concentration of JATC training centers?
• Which statement explains why composite- and steel-toe caps are safe for most Electrical Workers?
• Which organization is a labor union referenced in the apprenticeship context?
• Which statement best describes how IBEW and NECA collaborate in apprenticeship programs?
• The NLRA does not apply to which category of workers?
• Which statement best describes the duties of an Inside Wireman in commercial and industrial facilities?
• Much of what you learn in the first year will be needed during which period?
• An Electrical Worker is someone who ?
• In the context of apprenticeship, journey-level wages refer to wages earned after completing the apprenticeship.
• Which statement most accurately describes a primary function of the NLRB?
• Which of the following is not a type of pension credit?
• Which entity is responsible for appointing committee members for two-year terms at the local level?
• The jurisdiction of an AJATC is comprised of?
• Which AJATC represents the fewest number of states?
• Which PPE items are indicated as requiring the employer to provide?
• Which of the following was not a priority of the American Federation of Labor?
• How is responsibility developed?
• The course described contains how many units?
• Which statement about lines of credit is true?
• Which statement best describes the value of ongoing training for apprentices?
• The local health and welfare fund and pension fund are managed by one Board of Trustees.
• Which statement best describes the relationship between IBEW and NECA in apprenticeship programs?
• In a five-year apprenticeship with 1,000 hours per year, when are you vested?
• Which item is a liability?
• What is the NEBF?
• The IBEW International Executive Council is represented by members from how many districts across North America?
• What is a work report?
• Planning ahead for the expected and unexpected means greater ? for you in the long run.
• How is the JATC committee structured?
• Which statement about the Certificate of Completion is true?
• Which organizations partnered to make this apprenticeship program possible?
• Which statement about vesting is true?
• What was Henry Miller's trade?
• Which statement about credit score factors is true?
• Banks and credit unions are?
• Why is vesting important?
• Which NECA governance role is elected by chapters to represent the chapter to the national organization?
• Which factor is described as a make-it-or-break-it opportunity in the electrical apprenticeship program?
• Which of the following is an asset?
• International vice presidents supervise and provide services to the local unions within their districts. Which of the following is not within their scope of responsibilities to assist local unions?
• Where is the International Office of the IBEW located?
• Which statement best captures the Electrical Training ALLIANCE's relationship to local affiliate JATCs?
• What type of account does not hold reserve funds or assets?
• The material indicates that what portion of electrical apprentices do not complete the first year?
• If personal issues affect an apprentice's responsibilities, who is the most appropriate first point of contact?
• How many vesting service credits must you earn to be considered vested in the NEBF pension plan?
• What does NECA stand for?
• What is the scale used to report credit scores?
• Which of the following is not a common reason why apprentices drop out during their first year?
• The IBEW membership figure given for North America is approximately how many?
• Why is it vitally important to submit accurate information on your work reports?
• When do you become eligible to participate in the NEBF?
• An Electrical Worker who installs and maintains all of the various types of electrical systems found in commercial and industrial facilities, such as lighting, receptacles, motors, heating equipment, and systems that control the operation of all of a facility's energy usage is called a(n) ?
• Your __? is a legal document that establishes what you must accomplish and what the JATC is committed to do regarding your apprenticeship.
• What are the biggest safety hazards for Electrical Workers and apprentices on the job?
• Which curriculum is most often associated with a JATC?
• In 1935, Congress passed legislation that protected workers' rights to organize and mandated that companies negotiate with labor leaders. This legislation was called the ?
• The generic title 'Journeyman Lineman' is used for workers in several different apprenticeship programs, including?
• Why do payday lenders target blue-collar areas?
• What are the two functions of the NLRB? I. Enforcing laws to ensure workers may freely exercise their rights under the NLRA without interference II. Encouraging the formation of labor unions III. Holding secret ballot elections at which workers can choose whether they wish to have a union represent them
• As an apprentice you must conform to the standards and __ established by your JATC.
• Which statement is not a reason to dress like an Electrical Worker while still an electrical apprentice?
• Which statement about the apprenticeship program is true?
• In the three-way partnership, who helps market the partnership to ensure ongoing success and growth for decades to come?
• Which statement about unemployment insurance benefits is correct?
• The National Apprenticeship (Fitzgerald) Act was designed to move toward improving safety and encouraging what?
• Which item is an asset?
• The NLRA guarantees the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively with ?
• Under the NLRA, what right do employees have to try to improve their pay and working conditions?
• Which organization maintains the nationwide online learning management systems used by training centers?
• An Electrical Worker who performs technical tasks to install, maintain, and repair traffic signal networks and street lighting systems is a(n) ?
• Which of the following programs is not intended to help create additional career pathways into an IBEW-NECA sponsored apprenticeship program?
• What does 'reliable transportation' mean?
• Which statement expresses the district representation of the IBEW International Executive Council?
• What outcomes can result from adopting a COE agreement at work?
• What does 'COE' stand for?
• To weather slow times, it is best to delay significant purchases until you have completed your apprenticeship.
• In 1879, which event is linked to the birth of the electrical industry?
• The two primary purposes of the National Apprenticeship (Fitzgerald) Act were to improve safety and encourage labor/management cooperation.
• What does the acronym JATC stand for?
• In which part of town are you most likely to see the greatest concentration of payday lenders?
• Which statement about the JATC is true?
• Who usually offers the best vehicle financing deals?
• Which mortgage type usually offers a lower initial rate that is fixed for a period before adjusting?
• Which of the following is an organization for electrical contractors?
• What is the maximum percentage of take-home pay that should be spent on housing?
• Which of the following presents the five factors used to determine a credit score?
• What is the objective of the COE program?
• What is the second-largest Taft-Hartley trust fund in the country?
• Which statement best describes the role of the JATC in apprenticeship training?
• Just like lane markers on a highway, your spending rules are guidelines that keep you moving in the right financial direction. Which option best fits this analogy?
• Who contributes money on your behalf to the local health and welfare fund so you and your family are covered by health insurance?
• Which statement about health insurance coverage provided by the local health and welfare fund is correct?
• What does the term 'jurisdiction' refer to for an AJATC?
• Which statement best reflects why appearance matters in the apprenticeship?
• What document helps you stay on track and be prepared for upcoming classes?
• When you sign up for a payday loan, you give the lender access to your ? so they can deduct what they're owed (plus a fee) on payday.
• Which document is best to determine earnings from a job?
• What kind of contractors make up the majority of NECA's membership?
• There are five factors that determine your credit score: payment history, ?, length of credit history, types of credit, and new credit.
• Which option correctly matches the shifts to their common names?
• JATCs are sometimes also referred to as ?
• Which of the following is IBEW affiliated with?
• Which factor most strongly distinguishes higher-quality tools for professional use?
• Which program broadens entry pathways into an IBEW-NECA apprenticeship?
• Who is responsible for running the day-to-day operations of your JATC?
• Which statement describes equal representation on the JATC committee?
• Which statement describes NEBF's role in the IBEW-NECA partnership?
• Which of the following is not in your control as an IBEW electrical apprentice?
• How many states have one or more JATC training centers?
• Which job title is most closely associated with electric power transmission lines?
• What is the primary purpose of the NEBF retirement plan?
• How are work shift times determined in the organized electrical industry?
• Which electrical apprenticeship program offered through the Electrical Training ALLIANCE takes four to five years to complete?
• What percentage of electrical apprentices do not make it through the first year?
• How many units are included in this course?
• Which statement about an emergency savings fund is correct?
• Which regions are associated with the greatest concentration of JATC training centers?
• If you believe you're due for a promotion and haven't received one yet, who should you discuss it with?
• Who is responsible for ensuring your success in this program and the electrical industry?
• An Electrical Worker who ensures that electrical power is properly distributed from power plant generation facilities to end-users and is responsible for the installation and maintenance of all types of power transmission and distribution systems for industrial, commercial, and residential markets is called a(n) ?
• Which option best represents all of the technician categories mentioned?
• Which statement best describes the expected conduct for IBEW-NECA apprentices on the job?
• Which item is NOT a valid reason to prohibit wearing ripped jeans and muscle shirts to work?
• What is a reliable shortcut for mastering the material in this program?
• Which shifts are likely to include incentive pay for working non-traditional hours?
• Which program would be appropriate to provide pre-apprenticeship entry into IBEW-NECA programs?
• What is the maximum amount of time you can experience gaps in employment?
• The three-way partnership consists of IBEW, NECA, and which group?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between NECA and the IBEW?
• Which organization sponsors the electrical apprenticeship described in this material?
• One hour, 24-hour, 30-day, instant online, cash/check advance, and military are all types of ?
• What type of activity is not conducted at the IBEW International Convention?
• What is the ideal range for an emergency savings fund?
• Where can you find the information that indicates if a work boot provides the level of protection you need?
• Why is learning and practicing smart money management important, particularly for construction workers?
• What percentage of employees must sign a petition for a representation election to take place under NLRB rules?
• Which statement about the NLRB is true?
• Which pairing correctly identifies the 2nd Shift with its common name?
• Which short-term financial goal should always be included on your list?
• Which of the following is not available to you if you choose to develop an electrical career through the partnership between IBEW, NECA and etA?
• The life and longevity of your tools are directly attributed to which factor?
• Who appoints committee members for the JATC?
• What is a predatory loan that helps you get from one payday to the next when your paycheck isn't enough to support you?
• Who contributes money on your behalf to the local pension trust fund?
• What is the primary purpose of wearing PPE on the job?
• Today's marketplace demands productivity and dedication by all who are employed within it; how well you prepare to meet these demands will determine how ? you are.
• Who is responsible for appointing members to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?
• What type of jurisdiction does the typical AJATC operate within?
• This boot label indicates that the boot has been tested and approved by ASTM as having met their industry standards to protect against which hazards?
• Which group is typically involved in negotiating work hours for the organized electrical industry?
• NECA has local units similar to IBEW local unions. What are these local units called?
• The NLRA passage was a huge win for which group?
• In the three-way partnership, which member takes on the greatest financial risk?
• Which practice is NOT within the scope of NECA's international vice presidents when assisting local unions?
• How many times can you retake a quiz to improve your score?
• What may happen if you fall behind with filling out your work reports?
• Your IBEW/NECA sponsored apprenticeship promotes fairness and equality in return for your effort and ?
• Which group is responsible for ensuring NECA contractors are the most competitive?
• What is the primary purpose of the National Labor Relations Act?
• The Certificate of Completion earned upon successful completion of this apprenticeship program
• Reserve funds are liquid assets that are available to you if needed. Which option best describes their accessibility?
• Suppose you share a car with your spouse who needs it four nights a week to attend night classes. Do you have reliable transportation?
• Which electrical apprenticeship programs offered through the Electrical Training ALLIANCE take three years to complete?
• The goal of 'working yourself out of a job' refers to which concept?
• The National Apprenticeship Act is also known as which act?
• Which statement best describes the benefits provided by the partnership between IBEW, NECA and etA?
• Which statement correctly identifies the two main forms of credit used by most consumers?