Lesson 1: Welcome to the Beginning of Your Electrical Career!d

Specialties NOT offered by NECA-IBEW training centers

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When reattempting a quiz to improve your score, how is your final quiz score determined? a. All attempts are averaged together to determine your final score. b. You can only reattempt a quiz three times, with the last attempt being the final score earned. c. Your highest score on a single attempt will be your final score.

a. All attempts are averaged together to determine your final score.

Which electrical apprenticeship program offered through the electrical training ALLIANCE takes four to five years to complete? a. Inside wireman b. Outside Lineman c. Substation technician d. Traffic signal technician

a. Inside wireman

The ___ is a result of a partnership between ___ and ___ to provide high-quality electrical training opportunities. a. etA / IBEW / NECA b. IBEW / NECA / etA c. NECA / etA / IBEW

a. etA / IBEW / NECA

Picking up bad habits and attitudes to fit in with certain coworkers is ? . a. never a good idea b. okay as long as it doesn't get back to your training director c. the way to survive a jobsite with a negative atmosphere d. understandable and expected when just starting out

a. never a good idea

What does AJATC stand for? a. Area Joint Administrative Training Committee b. Areawide Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee c. Association of Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees d. Association of Journeymen, Apprentices Training Committee

b. Areawide Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee

Which of the following is not a common reason why apprentices drop out during their first year? a. Failed to attend classes b. Found a better opportunity c. Lack a stable home life d. Lack reliable transportation

b. Found a better opportunity

You make a huge mess in the break area at work after eating your lunch. What should you do if you are a responsible person? a. Leave it there and wait until someone asks you to do it. b. Take the time to pick everything up, throw away trash, and wipe off the table area. c. Throw your trash away but leave behind a dirty table. d. Wait until someone yells at you to do it.

b. Take the time to pick everything up, throw away trash, and wipe off the table area.

Your IBEW/NECA sponsored apprenticeship promotes fairness and equality in return for your effort and ___. a. attention b. commitment c. time d. union dues

b. commitment

What is the minimum score you must earn on this assessment to advance forward to the next unit? a. 65% b. 70% c. 75% d. 90%

c. 75%

Which of the following is an organization for electrical contractors? a. etA b. IBEW c. NECA d. All of the above

c. NECA

All JATCs and AJATCs offer all of the electrical training ALLIANCE's different electrical apprenticeship programs. True False

False

What does NECA stand for? a. Nationwide Electricians Contractor Association b. National Electric Contract Association c. National Electrical Contractors Association d. North American Electrical Contractors Association

c. National Electrical Contractors Association

Which of the following is a responsibility of the electrical training ALLIANCE? a. Develop differing standards of training that are adopted and used nationwide through local affiliate JATC programs b. Provide guidance, resources, and training to NECA chapters to ensure they operate according to federal, state, and industry requirements c. Provide the resources local affiliates need to deliver the highest quality electrical training and instruction to their apprentices and Electrical Workers d. Train apprentices directly so local training centers don't have to

c. Provide the resources local affiliates need to deliver the highest quality electrical training and instruction to their apprentices and Electrical Workers

Where are AJATC programs generally located? a. Every major U.S. city b. Multiple locations in every state and Canada c. Specific regions of the country, covering multiple states d. None of the above

c. Specific regions of the country, covering multiple states

To succeed in this apprenticeship you must be ? . a. a math whiz b. highly educated c. a responsible person d. unusually intelligent

c. a responsible person

The overall purpose of the IBEW is to promote ? in the electrical industry and improve members' lives. a. brotherhood b. equality c. excellence d. union pride

c. excellence

An Electrical Worker is someone who ___. a. doesn't have to take orders from anyone else b. knows how to adjust their behavior accordingly when someone is watching c. knows how to perform unexpected job tasks with an understanding of why it should be done a certain way d. all of the above

c. knows how to perform unexpected job tasks with an understanding of why it should be done a certain way

Not every IBEW Journey-level worker is a good fit as an excellent role model or ___ . a. confidante b. guide c. mentor d. union member

c. mentor

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) ___. a. inside wireman b. installer technician c. outside lineman d. residential wireman

c. outside lineman

What does IBEW stand for? a. Incorporated Brotherhood of Electrical Workmen b. Indentured Brotherhood of Educated Workmen c. Instructional Brotherhood of Electrical Work d. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

d. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

How many times can you retake a quiz to improve your score? a. Once b. Twice c. Three times d. There is no limit

d. There is no limit

How is responsibility developed? a. Being born with the right personality traits b. Growing up with responsible role models c. Reading a book about responsibility d. Through lifelong practice

d. Through lifelong practice

The generic title "Journeyworker Lineman" is used for workers in several different apprenticeship programs, including ___. a. traffic systems technicians b. transmission technicians c. tree trimmer technicians d. all of the above

d. all of the above

An Electrical Worker who installs and maintains electrical systems in homes such as lighting, outlets, computer networks, energy management systems, and security and fire alarm systems is a(n) ? . a. inside wireman b. installer technician c. outside lineman d. residential wireman

d. residential wireman

Someone who builds, maintains, and monitors the equipment at a local power distribution center that sends energy into nearby homes and buildings is a(n) ___. a. inside wireman b. installer technician c. outside lineman d. substation technician

d. substation technician

An Electrical Worker who performs technical tasks to install, maintain, and repair traffic signal networks and street lighting systems is a(n) ? . a. installer technician b. outside lineman c. substation technician d. traffic signal technician

d. traffic signal technician

JATCs are sometimes also referred to as ? . a. apprenticeship centers b. job centers c. trade skill development centers d. training centers

d. training centers

Which of the following is not one of the primary ways to develop and demonstrate responsibility? a. Organizing and planning your time wisely b. Showing maturity in relationships c. Taking control of your finances d. Taking care of yourself and others e. Telling others how they should live and behave

e. Telling others how they should live and behave

Why do unions exist? a. To create power through solidarity b. To protect you when you do something wrong c. To provide opportunities d. To uphold high standards of excellence e. a., c., and d. f. b., c., and d.

e. a., c., and d.