Job Information Level 1: Lesson 2 The Workplace of an Electrical Worker Flashcards
Who is responsible for work performed on a project?
Select one:
a.
The apprentice
b.
The contractor
c.
The customer
d.
The Journeyman
The Journeyman
What dangers are associated with accumulated trash on a jobsite?
Select one:
a.
Accumulated trash is a fire hazard.
b.
Accumulated trash makes tripping or falls possible.
c.
Accumulated trash conceals dangers that can cause injuries.
d.
All of the above.
All of the above.
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?
Select one:
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.
b.
The apprentice should try to convince the Journeyman to change his or her mind.
c.
The matter should be brought to the attention of the foreman or contractor.
d.
All of the above.
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.
? is a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense.
Select one:
a.
Observation
b.
Perception
c.
Respect
d.
Tact
Tact
A good apprentice anticipates the needs of the Journeyman by ? .
Select one:
a.
carrying all of the tools the Journeyman might need for that day’s tasks
b.
laying out the worksite before the Journeyman arrives so the Journeyman can start working right away
c.
mentally viewing the job and breaking down the tasks; the apprentice can then plan the tools and materials that will be needed
d.
reading the blueprints, so the apprentice can provide a material takeoff and gather the materials needed for that day’s tasks
mentally viewing the job and breaking down the tasks; the apprentice can then plan the tools and materials that will be needed
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.
Select one:
a.
I. and II.
b.
II. and IV.
c.
I. and III.
d.
III. and IV.
III. and IV.
Should tools, material, equipment, and trash be left for cleanup after all the day’s projects have been completed?
Select one:
a.
Yes, this is the most efficient method.
b.
No, tools, material, and equipment should be organized as each smaller job or project is finished, and the trash should 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.
d.
No, trash should be organized and picked up as each smaller job or project is finished. The tools, material, and equipment should be left for cleanup after all the day’s projects have been completed.
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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.
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.
Select one:
a.
I., II., and III.
b.
II., III., and IV.
c.
I., II., and IV.
d.
I., III., and IV.
I., III., and IV.
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
Select one:
a.
I., II., and III.
b.
II., III., and IV.
c.
I., II., and IV.
d.
I., III., and IV.
I., II., and IV.
When is it OK to leave tools and/or materials on a ladder, stairway, or in a passageway?
Select one:
a.
As necessary.
b.
It is never OK to leave tools and/or materials on a ladder, stairway, or in a passageway.
c.
It is never OK to leave tools or materials on a ladder, but it is OK to leave materials and tools in a stairway or in a passageway as needed.
d.
Only when the ladder, stairway, or passageway is not in use.
It is never OK to leave tools and/or materials on a ladder, stairway, or in a passageway.
Material should be stacked so the weight is evenly distributed.
Select one:
True
False
True
Rings and jewelry worn on the job are ? to an electrician.
Select one:
a.
a hazard
b.
not a hazard
a hazard
What should be done with a ladder when it is not in use?
Select one:
a.
It should be laid down or lashed where it cannot fall or be blown over.
b.
It should be removed from the jobsite at the end of each day.
c.
It should be stood up and placed in a stairwell where there is less traffic.
d.
It should be stood up in a passageway so no one will trip over it.
It should be laid down or lashed where it cannot fall or be blown over.
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.
Select one:
a.
I. and II.
b.
II. and III.
c.
I. and III.
d.
II. and IV.
e.
I., III., and IV.
I. and III.
An apprentice should only pick up and clean when told.
Select one:
True
False
False
