constructing your future test review

Which of the following could result in a false positive test result even when you know you didn't do any illegal drugs?

"A dilute sample", "Energy drinks", "Over-the-counter medications", and "Prescription medications"

understanding the material in this course requires far more than just reading and listening. you'll have to demonstrate that you've actually learned it by __?__.

"Answering questions based on what is taught in this course" and "applying what you've learned to real world scenarios".

Having a professional appearance is about more than how you look. Which of the following recommendations also exist for safety purposes to avoid injuries on the job?

"Be clean or closely-shaven", "No jewelry", and "Wear clothes that fit properly"

Which of the following can be achieved by apprentices who are part of a quality apprenticeship program?

"Equal pay and scheduled wage increases","Job placement assistance","Nationally-recognized credentials", and "Skills in high-demand occupations"

Which of the following rights are provided to workers under OSHA?

"I. The right to a safe and healthful workplace", "II. The right to be free from retaliation for exercising safety and health rights", "III. The right to be notified about potential exposure to hazardous chemicals", "VI. The right to participate in an OSHA inspection", and "VIII. The right to receive safety training from your employer"

Which of the following are examples of a new apprentice demonstrating initiative?

"II. Asking the Journeyworker what they need help with", "III. Picking up and throwing away stray garbage around the job site", "IV. Putting tools and equipment away when not in use", and "VI. Straightening up and organizing the tool shed"

Which of the following are not abilities required to handle the physical demands of construction work?

"IV. Have yoga-level flexibility", "VI. Run or walk at least 5 miles without taking a break", "VIII. See and differentiate between colors", "IX. Sit for long periods of time", and "X. Stand on your feet for short durations"

According to the video about Home Hazards, why is it dangerous to plug too many things into one outlet?

"It could overload the electrical circuit." and "The circuit can become overheated, which leads to electrical fires."

What could be a sign of a construction worker with a substance abuse problem?

"Lack of productivity on an ongoing basis","Sleeping on-the-job","Showing up to work hungover regularly","Showing up to work late or not showing up at all on a regular basis", and "Taking too many breaks"

Which of the following describe characteristics of a registered apprenticeship program?

"The same fringe benefits that are provided to journeymen are also provided to apprentices" and "There is a predetermined wage scale that clearly explains when and how you will earn promotions as you progress."

Safety glasses, goggles, and face shields protect your eyes from ? .

"electrical hazards" and "flying particles"

Your current hourly wage rate is $18/hour. You are paid weekly and are working a 5/8 schedule (5 days per week, 8 hours per day). If you miss one day of work in a given week, your gross weekly income will be ? instead of ? .

$576 / $720

Construction workers are paid weekly. If you miss one day of work in a five-day work week, what percentage of your weekly pay will you be sacrificing for that day off?

20%

If you are working a 4/10 schedule (4 days per week, 10 hours per day) and you don't show up for one of those days, what percentage of your weekly pay will you be sacrificing?

25%

What does it mean for an apprentice to "Earn While You Learn"?

An apprentice is paid an hourly living wage while working and learning alongside a craftsman on-the-job.

Which of the following is a type of retirement plan?

Annuity program, Defined benefit plan, and Defined contribution plan

Why is it important to avoid horseplay, name calling, and using foul language at work?

Antics like these could create a safety hazard for you and coworkers., Behavior like this makes a bad impression on others., and The customer could be on the job site, and customers want professionals working for them

What is your digital footprint?

Anything online that is said about you or created by you

What can you do to demonstrate you have strong work ethic?

Check that you have all the materials and tools you need for the day before you arrive at work

Why does the construction industry have such a problem with drug and alcohol abuse?

Construction workers often work long hours in physically demanding jobs.

What are "The Focus Four" top causes of deaths on a construction site?

Falls, struck by an object, electrocution, caught in-between

Which two types of yard equipment send thousands of people to the hospital every year for eye and finger injuries?

Hedge trimmers and lawn mowers

What should you vigilantly stay aware of to increase your safety and the safety of others?

I. Escape routes, II. Potentially dangerous situations, V. What is going on around you, VI. What you are doing, and VII. Where you are

Which of the following traits do contractors and supervisors consider highly sought-after in their workers?

Initiative

Which fringe benefit plan is not for your direct benefit?

Life insurance

? sponsored apprenticeship programs provide greater job security and opportunities for long-term success than ? programs.

Multi-employer / single-employer

Registered apprenticeship programs will hand out a set of written policies that you are required to abide by in order to remain in the program and ask you to sign them in agreement. How should you treat these policies?

Read, sign, then memorize

? on the job is crucial in the construction industry, which is why so many employers and sponsors in the construction industry conduct comprehensive substance abuse testing programs.

Safety

Which of the following is considered a management career job title?

Superintendent

Which of the following does not apply to joint labor-management, multi-employer program sponsors in the construction industry?

The apprentice could be forced to delay or terminate program completion when there is lack of work.

Which of the following does not describe a registered apprenticeship program?

The apprenticeship program provides training in an occupation that is not in high demand.

T or F, "If you are always hanging around friends who smoke marijuana - and you smell like you do, too - eventually people will assume you do as well"

True

Which of the following does not demonstrate you have a strong work ethic?

Writing down questions or directions on your cell phone

? can present numerous threats to our health.

Yard work

Which of the following is not a feature of a quality apprenticeship program?

You'll receive free tools and uniforms.

What is a total wage package?

Your hourly wage rate, plus or minus the hourly cost of your benefit plan premiums and taxes

How long can marijuana be detected in your system after the last time you used it?

a month or longer

The attitude each team member has at work will have ? that will either contribute positively or negatively to the overall success of the team.

a ripple effect

a. Avoid touching energized power lines b. Improper use of extension cords c. Improper use of power equipment d. Lack of ground fault protection e. Only use extension cords that are factory-assembled f. Only use extension cords designated for hard or extra-hard usage g. Stay away from exposed wires h. Visually inspect power tools for frayed cords

a. Avoiding Electrical Hazards b. Electrical Hazards c. Electrical Hazards d. Electrical Hazards e. Avoiding Electrical Hazards f. Avoiding Electrical Hazards g. Avoiding Electrical Hazards h. Avoiding Electrical Hazards

When you become a skilled Journeyworker, what level of quality workmanship will keep you employed consistently?

above average or outstanding

It is important to accept constructive criticism and feedback from others without taking it personally, because ? .

as an apprentice, your job is to learn all aspects of a construction trade, and in order to do so, you must listen carefully to feedback about the quality of your work

The single most important thing you can do to increase your level of safety is to ? .

be aware at all times

What parts of the body are most affected by chilblains?

chin, fingers, legs, and toes

Credit equals ? .

debt

Those who are unable to adhere to the rules and policies of their apprenticeship program will be subject to ? .

disciplinary action

Which of the following items are considered basic appropriate PPE for a construction site?

earplugs, gloves, and hard hats

According to the "Safety is for Everybody" video, the continued practice and enforcement of abiding by proper safety procedures on a job site benefits ? .

everybody

Hard hats exist to protect your head from ? .

falling objects and making direct contact with electricity

Headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, heavy sweating, decreased urine output, and elevated body temperature are symptoms of ? .

heat exhaustion

Confusion, slurred speech, altered mental status, very hot dry skin, profuse sweating, seizures, and a very high body temperature are symptoms of ? .

heat stroke

agreement that an apprentice must sign when entering a quality registered apprenticeship program

indenture aggreement

employers are always looking for better __?__ on and off the job.

leaders and communicators

Cell phones are generally ? on the job.

not allowed

Working in the construction industry is ? , so it is important to take your level of fitness into consideration when deciding if this is the right career path for you.

physically demanding

Workers in the ? performance category lack basic skills, don't take pride in their work, exhibit bad attitudes or behaviors, and will just barely graduate from their apprenticeship program as a result.

poor

Having a solid work ethic requires the ability to make a decision, follow through, and ? .

practice it consistently

The ability to be ? and ? on the job will help you progress through the apprenticeship program.

productive / professional

The construction industry is ranked ? for having the highest percentage of working adults classified with a substance abuse disorder.

second

A quality apprenticeship program will have a documented ? policy that you should read and understand so you'll know what the consequences are if you break any of the rules within it.

substance abuse

this entire course represents a unique opportunity for you to determine if a career in __?__ is right for you.

the construction industry

Who is not responsible for ensuring that safety regulations are strictly followed on a job site?

the public

true or false: An indenture agreement allows either the apprentice or sponsor to end the arrangement if needed, at any time

true

Ongoing exposure to ? can permanently damage your skin and cause skin cancer.

ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun

Unregistered apprenticeship programs are ? programs that provide no protections for the apprentice to ensure the apprentice is not taken advantage of as cheap labor.

unregulated

The best apprentices understand that their role is ? and contributes to the overall success of the project.

very important

If you have a medical marijuana prescription, you ? be subject to disciplinary action if your drug test is positive because of it.

will

To successfully complete a registered apprenticeship program, you will be required to complete a predetermined number of hours ? .

working on-the-job and in class

The quality of your ? will show in everything you do while working on a job site.

workmanship