Lesson 6: Your Job And The Future It Holds For You

Question 1

The construction industry employs about ? of all the workers in the U.S.A.

Answer 1

5%

Question 2

True or false

Lowering the prime interest rate can lead to increased employment.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The ? of construction workers is one of the most critical factors in shaping our economy and keeping it rolling.

Answer 3

Productivity

Question 4

Which goods-producing sector of the economy of the U.S.A. is expected to continue to grow?

Answer 4

Construction

Question 5

The construction industry is projected to expand by nearly ? annually.

Answer 5

10%

Question 6

True or false

Over 10% of the total construction workforce is employed by electrical contractors.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

From the list below, select three major reasons why quality performance by skilled electrical workers is essential.

I. A reliable system is important to banks.
II. It ensures that Americans continue to have a high standard of living.
III. It keeps our country competitive.
IV. It prevents a layoff.
V. Our nation runs on electricity.
VI. UPS systems are limited to only one hour.

Answer 7

2. It ensures that Americans continue to have a high standard of living.
3. It keeps our country competitive
4. Our nation runs on electricity.

Question 8

America may be facing not only a ? of labor, but it is also confronting a shortage of ? labor.

Answer 8

Shortage / Skilled

Question 9

From the choices below, which modern developments provide employment opportunities in the electrical construction industry for those who prepare for it?
Select one:
a. Factory automation, electronic innovations, and lasers Incorrect
b. Fiber optics and nuclear, solar, and wind power Incorrect
c. Smart houses and intelligent buildings Incorrect
d. Superconductivity and computerization Incorrect
e. All of the above Correct

Answer 9

All of the above.

Question 10

Of the thousands of electrical contractors who run union shops in the U.S., over ? once worked at the trade.

Answer 10

80%

Question 11

From the list, select two things you must grasp to succeed in the electrical construction industry.

I. Striving to become a talented JATC instructor
II. Striving to become a technical expert in a single segment of our industry
III. Striving to become a good union steward
IV. Striving to be an asset to the electrical contractor who employs you
V. Technical know-how

Answer 11

IV. Striving to be an asset to the electrical contractor who employs you
V. Technical know-how

Question 12

The opportunity to succeed in the electrical construction industry exists as a result of a ? effort by the IBEW and ? .

Answer 12

Cooperative / NECA

Question 13

Why should the apprentice learn to appreciate contractors and the responsibilities they have? Answer this question by selecting the best answer from the following list.
Select one:
a. Because the apprentice needs a great paycheck Incorrect
b. Because if contractors are happy, the apprentice is happy Incorrect
c. Because many workers do not appreciate contractors Incorrect
d. Because the apprentice’s future is directly tied to the contractors’ success or failure

Answer 13

Because the apprentice’s future is directly tied to the contractors’ success or failure

Question 14

List the five steps a contractor must take before going into business.
I. Arrange financing
II. Buy equipment
III. Have a college degree
IV. Have 4-8 years experience in the electrical industry
V. Hire supervisory and nonproductive help
VI. Join NECA
VII. Obtain jobs
VIII. Obtain an adequate supply of skilled labor

Answer 14

I. Arrange financing
II. Buy equipment
V. Hire supervisory and nonproductive help
VII. Obtain jobs
VIII. Obtain an adequate supply of skilled labor

Question 15

Of the steps that a contractor must follow before going into business, which step makes the IBEW possible?

Answer 15

Obtain an adequate supply of skilled labor

Question 16

What is “labor” to the contractor? From the list below, select the three best responses.
I. Labor is the means by which to get the job done.
II. Labor is the public relations department of the business as far as the customer is concerned.
III. Labor can be the difference between profit and loss, success and bankruptcy.
IV. Labor is not a cost burden on the project or job.
V. Labor relations must be studied in college before one becomes a contractor and hires labor to work.

Answer 16

I. Labor is the means by which to get the job done.
II. Labor is the public relations department of the business as far as the customer is concerned.
III. Labor can be the difference between profit and loss, success and bankruptcy.

Question 17

Name four costs of doing business that are considered as overhead (operating expenses).

I. Bucket trucks and cranes
II. Equipment, office
III. Financing
IV. Labor
V. Material
VI. Obtaining jobs
VII. Supervisory and nonproductive help

Answer 17

II. Equipment, office
III. Financing
VI. Obtaining jobs
VII. Supervisory and nonproductive help

Question 18

The price a customer pays for a common electrical job is broken down into four major financial categories. Select the correct four financial categories from the list below.

I. Apprentice education
II. Health and welfare insurance
III. Labor
IV. Material
V. Overhead
VI. Profit
VII. Vacation and sick pay

Answer 18

III. Labor
IV. Material
V. Overhead
VI. Profit

Question 19

Why is management vitally interested in apprentice and Journeyman Electrical Worker training?

Answer 19

a. Contractor bids are less competitive with unqualified labor.
b. Project labor costs increase with unqualified labor.
c. Supervision is less productive with unqualified labor.
d. Unqualified labor is a burden to a contractor.

Question 20

Select all that apply to correctly answer this statement: As an IBEW electrician you should be:
I. A good sales representative for the shop
II. A good sales representative for union labor
III. A productive worker every day
IV. Well trained in all phases of the trade

Answer 20

I. A good sales representative for the shop
II. A good sales representative for union labor
III. A productive worker every day
IV. Well trained in all phases of the trade