1st test
One way to improve one's sense of professionalism is to ask to be given more ? within one's skill level.
. responsibilities
Adopting a ? mentality is one key to being treated as a professional at work.
. service
An apprentice who has worked ? year(s) in the jurisdiction of a local union shall be admitted into the IBEW through the local union without further action by the local union.
1
In 1946, NECA contractors contributed ? % of gross payroll to the new National Electrical Benefit Fund. In 1977, this was increased to ? %.
1.0 / 3.0
What is the minimum number of members required to form a new local union?
10
NECA chapters are grouped into ? districts. District ? covers outside work only.
10 / 10
What percentage of one's admission fee must accompany the application for membership?
10% or more
Qualified Electrical Workers in the electrical industry have over ? of proud history in serving the public.
100 years
How many Vice-Presidential districts are there?
11
Local union meetings shall adjourn not later than ? p.m.
11
The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is composed of ? NECA members and ? IBEW members.
12 / 12
The original NJATC had ? members. It has now grown to ? .
12 / 24
During the last few years, the number of apprentices and Electrical Workers in training annually has been in excess of ? .
125,000
Thomas Edison invented the first successful incandescent lamp in ? .
1879
There have been few changes in the preamble to the IBEW Constitution since its first adoption in ? .
1891
IBEW membership rose from 23,500 in 1913 to 148,072 in ? .
1919
National Apprenticeship Standards were first registered in the year ? .
1941
No local union shall meet more than ? time(s) monthly unless specially called.
2
Today, the electrical training ALLIANCE has over ? Electrical Workers' training courses available.
200
In ? , the NJATC changed its name to become the electrical training ALLIANCE.
2014
Potency of marijuana has increased more than ? % over the last decade, thus increasing the dangers to users.
275
Any member owing ? months' dues shall be suspended.
3
The delegates elected Edwin D. Hill as International President at the ? Convention.
36th
There are over ? IBEW members instructing in our apprenticeship classrooms.
4000
The International Convention is held every ? years.
5
Currently, there are approximately ? apprentice linemen in the IBEW/NECA training program.
5,000
Any member owing ? months' full dues shall be dropped from membership.
6
A regional study found that ? of on-the-job accidents occurred on days that crews were merged or when workers had to double up due to employee absenteeism.
60%
If a worker suffers a long-term, on-the-job injury, Workman's Compensation will pay ? of his or her base pay.
66 2/3%
If the total membership of a local union is 75 members or more, how many members must be present to conduct a meeting?
7
The IBEW membership today totals nearly ? members.
725000
How many International Executive Council districts are there?
8
? is the common thread that holds the dimensions of a quality training program together.
A national standard
From the list below, select the most important characteristics of a qualified contractor. Be prepared to discuss this topic in class. I. Access to basic engineering skills II. Many talented apprentices III. Sound financial basis IV. Skilled supervision V. Qualified labor VI. Respectful employees VII. Well-trained employees
All of the above.
How often does NECA's Board of Governors meet?
Annually
? was chosen as NECA's first president in 1901.
Charles L. Eidlitz
An Apprenticeship Agreement between the apprentice and the ? must be signed and registered before the apprentice can be given employment or attend classes.
Committee - AJATC
The ? will not approve a promotion if the apprentice fails to measure up in all categories to local AJATC ? and ? .
Committee / policies / standards
The ? agrees to make every effort to keep the apprentice employed; however, he / she / they cannot ? employment.
Committee AJATC / guarantee
The EWBA was founded in 1922 to pay ? benefits.
Death
From the selections below, select the best option as to how one can set an example for family or friends:
Do not misuse alcohol, tobacco, or prescription drugs and do not use illegal drugs. Feedback
NECA has four regional offices. In what areas of the United States are they located?
Eastern, Southern, Midwest, and Western
The five general branches of the IBEW are (1) the Inside Electrical Workers, (2) the Outside and Utility Workers, (3) the Communications Workers, (4) the Railroad Electrical Workers, and (5) the ? .
Electrical Manufacturing Workers
All charges against members, except against officers and representatives of local unions, shall be tried by the local union ? .
Executive board
If a local union office is vacated, the vacancy is filled by appointment of the ? .
Executive board
From 1903-1919, Henry McNulty served as the first full-time president of the IBEW.
False
Most of those who apply for the apprenticeship program are accepted.
False
Money collected by the IBEW is divided into two funds: the ? fund and the ? fund.
General / Pension Benefit
The main job of a Board of Directors or company owner is to see to it that the ? fulfills his or her contract.
General Manager (GM)
What is the 14th order of business of an IBEW meeting?
Good of the union
Besides labor relations, marketing, and management services, select the three other major service areas of NECA from the following list. I. Estimating II. Equipment sales III. Communications IV. Government affairs V. Technical VI. Trade shows
III., IV., and V.
A strike fund was established in 1920 due to actions that were taken at the 15th Convention in New Orleans. This convention also took historic steps to establish labor-management relations with the approval of a plan to join with management in the creation of the Council on ? .
Industrial Relations
Any member convicted by the local union trial board can appeal to the ? , then to the ? , then to the ? , and finally to the ? .
Int'l Vice President / Int'l President / Int'l Executive Council / Int'l Convention
What positions do the two executive officers hold?
International President and International Secretary/Treasurer
Any charges against any officer or representative of a local union must be made in writing and filed with the union's ? .
International Vice President
Which of the following items should be read first on every lesson?
Introductory Information
Why is underlining rules, formulas, and important statements in textbooks a good practice?
It creates a stronger impression
The first convention adopted an apprenticeship with a three-year term, which was to be served under the supervision of the ? .
Journeyman Electrical Worker
When an apprentice specifically studies the ? , he or she will better understand the main topics of the lesson and exactly what is expected of him or her as a result.
Learning Objectives
Who was named President Hill's successor when he stepped down in 2015?
Lonnie Stephenson
A basic tool in estimating is NECA's ? .
Manual of Labor Units
The first ? was a 56-page document printed in 1897.
National Electrical Code®
What was the original name of the NJATC?
National Joint Apprenticeship Standards Committee
Historically, the NJATC stood for ? .
National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry
There are four qualities of a meaningful apprenticeship program as measured by today's world standards. Listed here are three of those qualities. I. National standards II. National policies III. National completion certificates From the choices below, select the one missing quality of a meaningful apprenticeship program.
National curriculum and testing procedures
All requests for legal assistance will be investigated by the International ? .
President
Which of the following represents the best method of answering the lesson questions?
Read and study the reference material, then attempt to answer the lesson questions
Which of the following items should be read first on every lesson?
Reference Material
The ? split in 1908 nearly destroyed the IBEW.
Reid-Murphy
If an apprentice feels that the study requirements, tests, or course material are too hard or unfair, and he or she is not willing to dedicate the time and energy into the program, or is not willing to ask for help, what should he or she do about it?
Resign from the program
The nucleus of what was to become the IBEW was formed in 1890 in the city of ? .
St. Louis
The ? and Local Policy Statement are a part of the Apprenticeship Agreement.
Standards
Besides asking questions in class, what else can an apprentice do to prevent the tests from being too difficult?
Study and learn one lesson at a time.
What is the best option for an apprentice with poor math skills?
Take the electrical training ALLIANCE on-line math course.
Which NECA committee is responsible for the production of the magazine The Quality Connection?
The National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee
If a member who has less than five years continuous good standing applies for admission to another local that has a higher admission fee, what is required of the member?
The difference between the two admission fees must be paid.
What is going to happen when a student comes to class with the lessons prepared?
The instructor will conduct a discussion of the lesson by asking apprentices to answer questions and explaining the key points and trouble spots
What may happen to a local that fails to hold a meeting at least once a month?
The local union may forfeit its charter.
Which of the following is the suggested method of study after reading each paragraph in the reference text?
Think about what you just read.
What is going to happen if an apprentice does not measure up to the standards set by the committee by not studying and performing well in class?
This apprentice could be dropped from the program
A student should read the lesson questions BEFORE reading the lesson reference material.
True
A student will NOT learn enough in this course by looking up the answers to lesson questions in the reference and writing down the answer.
True
It is important to read and review the introductory statement and the reference in each lesson.
True
Qualified Electrical Workers are responsible for constructing, installing, erecting, repairing, or maintaining all materials, equipment, and appliances required to generate, supply, or furnish electricity.
True
Students should come to class with assigned homework complete and be prepared to participate in class in a number of ways.
True
Tests are graded according to a simple percentage.
True
The AJATC is not permitted to extend an apprentice's probation hours beyond the Department of Labor's maximum hours.
True
The letters EWBA stand for Electrical Workers Benefit Association.
True
What is the 12th order of business of an IBEW meeting?
Unfinished business
The ? Act of 1935 is also called the National Labor Relations Act.
Wagner
The International Office of the IBEW is located in ? .
Washington, DC
Controlling ? will help the employer to control costs.
absenteeism
The legislation of the sixties enormously impacted the ? and ? of JATCs.
activities / responsibilities
The following statement illustrates the objectives of the IBEW:To secure ? pay.
adequate
Smoking a single marijuana cigarette can impair driving skills in much the same way that ? does.
alcohol
Indicators show that most Americans are prepared to take a stand against illegal use of ? and ? .
alcohol / drugs
The following statement illustrates the objectives of the IBEW:To organize ? workers in the entire electrical industry.
all
The survey findings on absenteeism referred to in this lesson found that there was a connection between absenteeism and ? .
an employee's perception of physical working conditions
The adoption of a(n) ? improved conditions of work and safety.
apprenticeship system
The following statement illustrates the objectives of the IBEW:To settle all disputes by ? if possible.
arbitration
The regional study clearly points out the connection between ? and absenteeism.
attitude
Membership in NECA is through local ? , which elect representatives called ? .
chapters / governors
Apprentices who complete the NJATC's entire course of study, using the required references and passing of all NJATC examinations, are eligible for ? as specified by the American Council on Education.
college credit
Through the creation of national standards and a national ? , the NJATC has been able to bring about the training excellence sought by the IBEW and NECA.
curriculum
The traditional way of looking at an employer and an organization puts the ? on the bottom of the pyramid.
customer
The CIR was formed in 1920 to hear cases and render decisions on areas of ? between labor and ? .
disagreement / management
Failure to meet apprenticeship obligations will result in the apprentice being ? .
dropped from the program
The following statement illustrates the objectives of the IBEW:To secure ? .
employment
One way to be given the respect one deserves through the apprenticeship and beyond is to ? one's involvement with the company.
expand
A "BA" member is eligible for pension and death benefits.
false
A local union may cause or allow a work stoppage without obtaining consent of the International President.
false
A member is fined by a Trial Board and disagrees with its ruling. The member is then permitted to refuse to pay the fine and appeal the case.
false
It is not important to be a good communicator and teacher since the Training Director takes care of all apprentice training.
false
On August 14, 1951, the name was changed to the NJATC to reflect the committee's new responsibilities of further developing education and training for the electrical industry.
false
The IBEW Constitution guarantees an apprentice a voice or vote at local union meetings or elections.
false
The root cause of an accident is always the person who is injured.
false
NECA's many programs are provided to contractors through the NECA ? .
field service
The following statement illustrates the objectives of the IBEW:To cultivate feelings of ? among those in our industry.
friendship
Alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana are frequently called ? drugs. These drugs can lead to the use of other stronger, more addictive drugs.
gateway
The following statement illustrates the objectives of the IBEW:To seek a ? standard of living.
higher
Apprenticeship standards specify the minimum number of ? required for on-the-job (OJT) training and related instruction.
hours
The true costs of a worker taking a day off can be compared to a(n) ? .
iceberg
The definition of ? drugs are those whose manufacture, sale, purchase for sale, or possession is prohibited by law.
illegal
The adoption of national standards and the creation of local trusts greatly ? the establishment of ? .
increased / local JATCs
A signed copy of one's Apprenticeship Agreement confirms to the student and others that he or she is a(n) ? apprentice. Select one:
indentured
All money going into the General Fund shall be used for the ? of the IBEW.
management
Some researchers believe that the use of ? may weaken the immune system and aggravate infections.
marijuana
Nomination of officers is normally held in the month of ? .
may
A professional line worker arrives ? and often ? to his or her job.
on time / early
The national program was introduced in 1956 for the ? program and in 1961 for the ? program.
outside / inside
Because of differences in purity, uncertain heroin dosages can lead to ? , ? , and possible death.
overdose / coma
A regional study shows that the ? workers receive is not a factor in the amount of time they will be absent.
pay
Many youths use drugs due to ? .
peer pressure
The Board of Governors establishes NECA ? .
policy
The chief purpose of NECA is to help enhance the position of its member companies, which are firms engaged primarily in ? .
power distribution and/or integrated systems work
The Council of Industrial Relations (CIR) was founded on the basis of an earlier joint Declaration of Principles, which recognized the mutual interests of the ? , the ? and the ? .
public / employer / employee
How often does the International Executive Council meet?
quarterly
The Council is composed of six representatives of the IBEW and six from NECA and meets ? to hear cases.
quarterly
The following statement illustrates the objectives of the IBEW:To promote ? methods of work.
reasonable
The following statement illustrates the objectives of the IBEW:To ? hours of daily labor.
reduce
When the student accepted the opportunity of apprenticeship, he or she also accepted the ? of apprenticeship.
responsibilities
The following statement illustrates the objectives of the IBEW:To seek ? for the individual.
security
Use of cocaine produces an accelerated heart rate while constricting the blood vessels. This results in body temperature and blood pressure rising. These physical changes may be accompanied by ? , cardiac and respiratory ? or ? .
seizures / arrest / stroke
The purpose of NECA's Executive Institute is to afford chapter staff executives an opportunity to review ? .
service techniques and resolve potential problems
The following statement illustrates the objectives of the IBEW:To assist others in ? and ?
sickness / distress
The following statement illustrates the objectives of the IBEW:By legal and proper means, to elevate the moral, intellectual, and ? conditions of our members and their families and dependents, in the interest of a higher standard of citizenship.
social
Many young people lose their lives in alcohol-related drowning, ? , and automobile accidents.
suicides
Drug abuse can often start with ? .
the use of legal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
"Designer Drugs," created by underground chemists, produce much more toxic effects than the original substance from which they are produced.
true
A member can be penalized for having knowledge of the violation of any provision of the Constitution or by-laws or rules of the local union, yet fail to file charges or notify proper authorities.
true
A significant advantage that our national training program has for its graduates is that it allows them to perform competently as Electrical Workers anywhere in the country.
true
An IBEW member who becomes a contractor may remain a member of a local union.
true
Electrical Workers with a positive attitude toward their trade shape how employers and fellow workers treat them in their career.
true
If the local union by-laws are found to conflict with the Constitution, the Constitution will prevail.
true
In many organizations, the biggest challenge is getting workers to be accountable and responsible for themselves and their work.
true
Knowledge is a powerful weapon against drugs.
true
PCP is an illegal hallucinogenic drug that alters mood and consciousness and may distort the five senses.
true
Sharing needles increases the risk of contracting AIDS.
true
The IBEW Constitution directly states the duties of the local union officers.
true
The first step to becoming a professional lineman is to examine how one sees one's organization and one's place in that organization.
true
Where a member is found to be lacking in knowledge and ability, the local union may take action to remedy the situation.
true
While under the effects of PCP, the user may suffer serious injury or death.
true
CIR decisions are by ? vote.
unanimous
The Council of Industrial Relations (CIR) decisions are all reached by a(n) ? vote of all six members from ? and all six members from the ? .
unanimous / NECA / IBEW
What is NECA's website address?
www.necanet.org
Apprentices should NOT have the reference open when answering lesson questions.
True
Most local working agreements have a "Council clause."
True
Listed are five of the six primary committee objectives that were identified in 1953 and led to the establishment of a national office for the NJATC. I. Foundation and revision of the national standards II. Promotion of local joint committees III. Determination of the number of apprentices needed in the industry IV. Development of national curricula V. Promotion of a national completion certificate VI. ?
. Establishment of a national office and staff
Joint cooperation between NECA and the IBEW produced the first National Apprenticeship Standards for the Electrical Construction Industry in ? .
1941
Our industry's National Training Institute (NTI) began in ? .
1990
NECA and the IBEW collectively established the National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee (NLMCC) in which year?
1995
By 1960, ? IBEW-NECA contracts included language establishing trusts for the purposes of ? training.
275 / financing
It is believed that marijuana may stay in the body up to ? .
3 weeks
The Executive Committee of the electrical training ALLIANCE (NJATC) has ? members.
4
When workers are motivated to think and act professionally, they become more valuable as employees, co-workers, and ? in the electrical industry.
leaders
The definition of ? drugs are those drugs that are approved for sale either over the counter or by prescription.
legal
The role of the chapter ? is to conduct the chapter's business and act as a liaison between contractors and the local union to promote fair and harmonious labor relations.
manager
Use of cocaine and heroin is unusual for those who have not previously used alcohol, ? and/or ? .
marijuana / tobacco
Alcohol is a psychoactive or ? , as are heroin and tranquilizers.
mind altering drugs
Cocaine is one of the ? powerfully addictive drugs of abuse and is one that can ? .
most / kill
At the local level, NECA chapters act as ? bargaining agents with their corresponding unions in their NEBF benefit.
multi-employer
The people who have the most direct interaction with the public and can directly impact a company's future through shoddy work or bad behavior are the ? .
workers
