1st Theory Test

Question 1

How many hours does a carpenter apprentice need each year

Answer 1

1560 and 8 weeks of technical training

240 hours per intake

Question 2

What does the acronym P.T.S.D stand for

Answer 2

Plan tell show do

Question 3

What does the NOA stand for

Answer 3

National occupational analysis

Question 4

When was the red seal program established

Answer 4

1959

Question 5

What must you study the NOA for

Answer 5

Inter provincial examination

Question 6

Types of red seal question

Answer 6

Recall knowledge procedural/ application and critical thinking

Question 7

What are industry practitioners

Answer 7

People who work hands on in a trade

Question 8

Why is it important to obtain a red seal endorsement

Answer 8

The red seal is the industry standard for excellence in a trade

Question 9

What is a positive lock out

Answer 9

Meaning once secured into position it cannot fall off

Question 10

What’s the minimum width for a temporary walk way

Answer 10

600mm (2’) wide and strong enough to support all unexpected loads

Question 11

When is a toe board required

Answer 11

When objects could be knocked off below or if the walk way is more then 3.5 m (11. 1/2’) high a non skid surface must be provided

Question 12

Temporary stairs must be a minimum of what width

Answer 12

600mm non skid surface

Question 13

Stairways with more then 5 riser must have?

Answer 13

Hand rail at a height between 800mm (32”) and 920 mm (36”) above the front edge of the tread

Question 14

Difference between hand rail and guard rail

Answer 14

Guard rail is for protection from falling over
Hand rail provides balance while travelling

Question 15

What grade of lumber must you use for a construction ladder

Answer 15

No2 or better ply wood is not suitable

Question 16

What does a ladder five metres or less consist of

Answer 16

Side rails must be 38x89 or better
Width between the rails at bottom must be 500mm, rungs must be 21mm x 89mm, filler blocks same thickness as rungs

Question 17

Ladders MORE then five metres consist of

Answer 17

Side rails min 38x140
Width between side rails at bottom 500
Side rails must not be notched or spliced
Rungs must be checked evenly spaced 250-300mm o.c

Question 18

What is the basic PPE

Answer 18

Hard hats, safety footwear and appropriate clothing

Question 19

What is specialized ppe

Answer 19

PPE that is task specific

Question 20

You must where ear protection when?

Answer 20

You cannot talk in a normal voice , or sound over 80 dba

Question 21

How can chemicals enter your body

Answer 21

Through cuts, inhalation, digestion,

Question 22

When is asbestos primarily a hazard

Answer 22

When it’s disturbed

Question 23

Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure

Answer 23

Impaired vision and coordination
Head aches
Dizziness
Confusion
Nausea

Question 24

Frostbite can make your skin appear

Answer 24

White and waxy

Question 25

Mild Hypothermia can cause

Answer 25

Slurred speech sluggish and lack of coordination

Question 26

Who is the prime contractor of a work site

Answer 26

The owner unless other arrangements have been made

Question 27

Self employed people are treated as what

Answer 27

They are treated as employers and must follow ohs

Question 28

When must accidents/incidents be reported

Answer 28

Immediately to your supervisor

Question 29

What are the 4 levels of accidents

Answer 29

1 near miss 2 first aid 3 medical aid (doctor) 4 lost time claims (LTC)

Question 30

Where would you find the level of first aid required on a job

Answer 30

Use tables and schedules in the back of ohs

Question 31

3 signs of dehydration

Answer 31

Dizziness irritability inattentiveness

Question 32

What does the terms mentoring and coaching mean for a journey man

Answer 32

Leading by example, Being approachable and supportive Being willing to teach a skill Challenging trainees to develop independence and skills

Question 33

List 3 people who have responsibility’s in apprenticeship training

Answer 33

Journeyman Employer Apprentices

Question 34

4 responsibility for a journeyman to an apprentice are?

Answer 34

Appropriate coaching skills Mentorship Supervision Fill out there record book

Question 35

What is lead time

Answer 35

It’s the amount of time from the order date until delivery

Question 36

When unloading material it must be

Answer 36

Stored level Easily accessible Stored in order of use As close as possible to where it will be used

Question 37

Poor storage can result in?

Answer 37

Decay Sapstain And shrinkage

Question 38

Materials stored in air tight wrapping can cause?

Answer 38

Damage by condensation which can cause stain and rot

Question 39

Material left exposed to the weather can

Answer 39

Absorb moisture and swell Lose moisture Become weathered Stain or change colour

Question 40

What are some materials that should be left in its factory wrapping until it’s needed

Answer 40

Glulam Kiln dried lumber I joists SCL,lvl, psl

Question 41

What are some products that cannot with stand freezing

Answer 41

Latex caulking Latex stucco Drywall compound Other water based products such as white glue

Question 42

What is the point where the cell walls are still saturated but there is no water left in the cell cavities

Answer 42

Fibre saturation point the fibre saturation point is different for each species of wood but usually 24% mc and 32% mc

Question 43

Where does wood shrinkage occur

Answer 43

Lengths usually .1% Tangentially (parallel to growth rings) is usually 8% And then 4%radially (across the growth rings) Sap wood normally shrinks more then heart wood

Question 44

Three materials that have benefit from acclimatization are

Answer 44

Plastic laminate Hard wood Interior doors

Question 45

When should hard wood doors be delivered

Answer 45

4-5 days before installation

Question 46

What should happen when doors are delivered

Answer 46

Unpacked and stored flat to reduce warping and allow the moisture from the manufacturing process to evaporate

Question 47

What are the 3 steps that go into a material management plan

Answer 47

Initial considerations Identify major construction activities Create a daily plan

Question 48

What is construction procurement

Answer 48

Ordering, expediting and receiving of construction materials

Question 49

What comes first job scheduling or material management plan

Answer 49

Job scheduling comes first allow flexibility in your material management plan