NCCER Print Reading, Chapter 1-4 Flashcards

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According to the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), a qualified supervisor conducts craft training through

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on the job instruction.

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2
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One way to provide effective training is to

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Help crew members establish career goals.

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3
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Which of the following statements is true: To prevent discrimination cases,

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Employees must have valid job-related criteria for hiring

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4
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Accountability is defined as

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holding an employee responsible for completing the assigned activities.

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5
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Who does the crew leader report to?

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The superintendent.

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6
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Among the many traits effective leaders should have is:

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Good communication who clearly lay out the goals of a project to their crew members.

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7
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The type of ethics that may tend to be most challenging is

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Situational Ethics.

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8
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What type of visual communication is not appropriate?

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Acronyms and Text-speech

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9
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When writing or creating a visual message, you should

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Proofread your work

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10
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If including symbolic information you should provide

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A legend

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11
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An example of a non monetary reward is a

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Company jacket

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12
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When delegating work to crew members, make sure crew members understand

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What to do and the level of responsibility.

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13
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Complex problems crew leaders encounter with employees is

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The inability to work with others.

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14
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The most effective approach for crew leaders to determine why individuals don’t get along is to

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Speak openly with employees

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15
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Assuming a worker is qualified, which of the following is a reason for turnover

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Lack of job security or opportunities for advancement

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16
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An insured cost of injuries or death are for

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Pensions for dependents

17
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OSHA will hold a superintendent or crew leaders personally liable for

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Repeat violations

18
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OSHA regulations require that employers keep records of

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Hazards identified and document the severity of the hazard

19
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What form is used to log work-related injuries and illnesses

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OSHA Form 300

20
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Prohibitions on the use of drugs apply

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Inappropriate overuse of drugs weather they are legal or illegal and results in Impairment

21
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Changes made during construction are called

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As-built drawings

22
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1,000 Blocks with 8 hours; how many per hour

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1,000 / 8 = 125

23
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The type of schedule is the

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Critical Path

24
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What is an important use of a diary.

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A source of information during a litigation

25
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What is the crew leaders responsibility with regulars to cost control?

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The crew leader must ensure that crew members know the price and how to control them

26
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Who is responsible for a defective tool?

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Companies

27
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Productivity is defined as

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The amount of construction material put in place