IBEW TEST 2 Flashcards
Who is responsible for work performed on a project?
The journeyman
What dangers are associated with accumulated trash on a jobsite?
a. Accumulated trash is a fire hazard. Incorrect
b. Accumulated trash makes tripping or falls possible. Incorrect
c. Accumulated trash conceals dangers that can cause injuries. Incorrect
d. All of the above. Correct
A Journeyman is told to run a three-inch conduit across a room and decides to use a channel-iron system. The apprentice suggests that one-hole straps might be quicker. What might happen?
a. The Journeyman should explain the reasoning behind his or her decision. The apprentice should respect the Journeyman’s experience and should defer to the Journeyman. Correct
? is a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense.
Tact
A good apprentice anticipates the needs of the Journeyman by ? .
c. mentally viewing the job and breaking down the tasks; the apprentice can then plan the tools and materials that will be needed Correct
Why should an apprentice feel a responsibility for tools used on a jobsite?
I. It is not required of the apprentice to feel responsible for the tools as this is the Journeyman’s responsibility.
II. It is not required of the apprentice to feel responsible for the tools as this is the contractor’s responsibility.
III. Proper care of tools is essential for their safe use and operation no matter who is responsible.
IV. Tools used on a jobsite are expensive.
3 and 4
Should tools, material, equipment, and trash be left for cleanup after all the day’s projects have been completed?
c. No, the tools, material, and equipment should be organized as each smaller job or project is finished, and the trash should not be left to accumulate as work progresses. Correct
Why might an employer insist that the electrical worker present a neat appearance?
I. A neat appearance can be a great asset to the contractor’s reputation.
II. People understand construction work and workers and know that the appearance of the construction worker is not as important as an office worker, for example.
III. The customer may visit the jobsite from time to time and a neat appearance by the electrical worker(s) can mean the difference in getting more work in the future with that customer or not.
IV. First impressions count when someone walks on the jobsite and meets you for the first time.
1, 3, 4
The apprentice is in the public relations business, what person and/or group does the apprentice represent?
I. Him/herself
II. Organized labor
III. The customer
IV. Union contractors
1, 2, 4
When is it OK to leave tools and/or materials on a ladder, stairway, or in a passageway?
b. It is never OK to leave tools and/or materials on a ladder, stairway, or in a passageway. Correct
Material should be stacked so the weight is evenly distributed.
True
Rings and jewelry worn on the job are ? to an electrician.
a hazard
What should be done with a ladder when it is not in use?
a. It should be laid down or lashed where it cannot fall or be blown over. Correct
What are some of the things that can be done to make cutting and threading conduit a neater job?
I. Use a container for the scraps.
II. Use pre-threaded conduit.
III. Use a sandbox or mat to catch oil drippings.
IV. Use two people to do the job safely.
1 and 3
An apprentice should only pick up and clean when told.
False
All tools should be left out until quitting time in case they are needed.
False
The tools a contractor puts on a job represent a sizable investment.
True
Good housekeeping requires continuous attention.
True
