Orientation III Flashcards

1
Q

The current benefit rate is ? per benefit service credit.

a.
$20.00

b.
$24.00

c.
$30.00

d.
$32.00

A

D

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2
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Electrical Workers have a responsibility to instruct and to train apprentices. How long does that responsibility last?

a.
Not usually more than ten years

b.
The length of their career

c.
Three to five years

d.
Two to three years

A

B

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3
Q

The components of true apprenticeship include ? , guided, on-the-job experience and related instructional training.

a.
hands-on

b.
handy work

c.
interrogative

d.
proactive

A

A

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4
Q

The ? is responsible for the proper instruction, supervision, and evaluation of apprentices.

a.
contractor

b.
Electrical Worker

c.
foreman

d.
union

A

B

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5
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From the list below, select the four basic steps upon which quality instruction is based.

I. Preparation
II. Presentation
III. Repetition
IV. Application
V. Testing
VI. Follow-up

a.
I., II., III., IV.

b.
I., II., IV., V.

c.
I., II., IV., VI.

d.
II., IV., V., VI.

A

C

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6
Q

Quality learning can only come from ? that possesses all four basic steps.

a.
a good curriculum

b.
a prepared lesson plan

c.
a professional program

d.
implementation

e.
quality instruction

A

E

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7
Q

What was the original name of the NJATC?

a.
International Association for Training Electrical Apprentices

b.
National Joint Apprenticeship Standards Committee

c.
National Joint Apprenticeship Standards Company

d.
National Joint Apprenticeship Training Association

A

B

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8
Q

Through the creation of national standards and a national ? , the NJATC has been able to bring about the training excellence sought by the IBEW and NECA.

a.
apprentices schools

b.
curriculum

c.
schooling on all levels

d.
Training Institute

A

B

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9
Q

There are four qualities of a meaningful apprenticeship program as measured by today’s world standards. Listed here are three of those qualities.

I. National standards
II. National policies
III. National completion certificates

From the choices below, select the one missing quality of a meaningful apprenticeship program.

a.
National curriculum and testing procedures

b.
National educators

c.
National testing

d.
Qualified curriculum

A

A

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10
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Apprentices who complete the NJATC’s entire course of study, using the required references and passing of all NJATC examinations, are eligible for ? as specified by the American Council on Education.

a.
college credit

b.
education credits

c.
Lifetime Learning credits

d.
SPAT testing credits

A

A

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11
Q

The NLRA provides basic rights to employees that are not to be violated by unions or employers. These basic rights include:

a.
to act together for purposes of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection

b.
to bargain collectively about wages and working conditions through representatives of their own choosing

c.
to form, join, or assist labor organizations

d.
to self-organize

e.
all of the above

A

E

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12
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The NLRA provides basic rights to employees that are not to be violated by unions or employers. These basic rights include:

a.
to act together for purposes of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection

b.
to bargain collectively about wages and working conditions through representatives of their own choosing

c.
to form, join, or assist labor organizations

d.
to self-organize

e.
all of the above

A

E

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13
Q

The other of the two principal functions of the NLRB is to prevent and remedy unlawful acts, called ? , by either employers or unions.

a.
boycotts

b.
labor uprising

c.
reactive labor practices

d.
unfair labor practices

A

D

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14
Q

As an Electrical Worker in the electrical construction industry, one is part of a(n) ? workforce.

a.
elite

b.
permanent

c.
privileged

d.
temporary

A

D

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15
Q

Which of the following attributes have a positive effect on employment potential?

a.
Confidence in ability

b.
Knowledge

c.
Positive attitude

d.
Skill

e.
All of the above

A

E

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16
Q

A career in the electrical construction industry offers ? growth potential.

a.
average

b.
limitless

c.
minimal

d.
very good

A

B

17
Q

ERTS is an acronym for ? .

a.
Early Retirement Trust System

b.
Electrical Related Training School

c.
Electrical Road Traveling Statutes

d.
Electronic Reciprocity Transfer System

A

D

18
Q

Where does one register for the ERTS?

a.
At any union hall

b.
At the employer’s office

c.
Online

d.
On the job

A

A

19
Q

The ERTS oversees one’s ? .

a.
benefits

b.
classification

c.
dues

d.
wages

A

A

20
Q

The decision to travel for work is the responsibility of the ? .

a.
contractor

b.
director

c.
Electrical Worker

d.
union

A

C

21
Q

In preparing to travel, it is best to have ? of living expenses saved in advance.

a.
1 month

b.
3 months

c.
6 months

d.
12 months

A

C

22
Q

When one goes on the job, one will need to bring along which of the following items?

a.
Dues receipt

b.
Photo I.D.

c.
Social Security card

d.
All of the above

A

D

23
Q

The main purpose of ERTS is to store basic information about one’s health and welfare, pension, and annuity plans. In addition, it ensures that one’s benefits are transferred back to the home local or one’s plan of choice.
Select one:
True
False

A

True

24
Q

(READ AND UNDERSTAND)
All members must contribute to the local union, journeymen and apprentices alike.

As a journeyman, you are not just an installer, but also an on-the-job instructor. It is your responsibility to balance training and production.

Politicians mostly care about preparing for the next election and winning the next election.

Understanding motivation and leadership makes you more valuable to your industry.

A

(READ AND UNDERSTAND)
Worker’s performance is based on the worker’s attitude and ability.

Ultimately, it is the employer who determines who gets laid off.

Federal-state unemployment insurance is available in times of no work. Federal-state unemployment insurance is funded through a payroll tax on employers.