Orientation III: Lesson 8 - The Realities Of Construction

Question 1

What is the most common reason why an Electrical Worker may decide to travel for work?

a.
Economic

b.
Entertainment

c.
Sightseeing

d.
Training

Question 2

List four questions that one should ask when calling to inquire about work in a particular local jurisdiction.

I. How long is it taking for someone on Book II to go to work?
II. Is there a license requirement?
III. What are the sign-in times?
IV. What is the current work situation in the area?
V. What paperwork is necessary to sign the books?
VI. What types of projects are being done and how long will they last?

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

b.
I., II., V., and VI.

c.
II., III., IV., and V.

d.
III., IV., V., and VI.

e.
Any four of these choices

Question 3

Dispatch procedures are contained in the local union ? and posted for public view at the union hall.

a.
Book II rules and regulations

b.
by-laws

c.
collective bargaining agreement

d.
rules and regulations

Question 4

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

Question 5

Where does one register for the ERTS?

a.
At any union hall

b.
At the employer’s office

c.
Online

d.
On the job

Question 6

What is the first and most important step in preparing for a successful road trip?

a.
Buying maps

b.
Fixing one’s vehicle

c.
Gathering information

d.
Packing one’s clothes

Question 7

The construction industry is greatly affected by the local and national construction economy only.

True or False

Question 8

The ERTS oversees one’s ? .

a.
benefits

b.
classification

c.
dues

d.
wages

Question 9

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

a.
contractor

b.
director

c.
Electrical Worker

d.
union

Question 10

Each local IBEW union in the United States and Canada has the right to create its own ? .

a.
collective bargaining agreement

b.
local NECA chapter

c.
local union constitution

d.
union shop steward

Question 11

Which method listed below is the least likely to provide accurate information about job availability in other local union jurisdictions?

a.
Asking one’s union representative

b.
Calling the local in question

c.
Rumors on the job

d.
Talking with seasoned travelers

Question 12

Questions concerning task assignments on the jobsite should be referred to the ? .

a.
apprentice

b.
foreman

c.
general foreman

d.
steward

Question 13

Questions concerning the collective bargaining agreement should be referred to the ? .

a.
apprentice

b.
foreman

c.
general foreman

d.
steward

Question 14

When one is employed in another local union jurisdiction, regular monthly dues are paid to the ? .

a.
home local

b.
host local

c.
international office

d.
shop steward

Question 15

When one is employed in another local union jurisdiction, the working assessments are paid to the ? .

a.
home local

b.
host local

c.
international office

d.
job steward

Question 16

Which of the following items would not be included in a letter of introduction?

a.
Grades

b.
Proof of completion of a JATC apprenticeship

c.
Proof of membership in good standing

d.
Proof of passage of the JW exam

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

Which of the following costs are associated with renting an apartment?

I. First and last month’s rent
II. Furnishings
III. Security deposit
IV. Utility deposits

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

b.
I. and III.

c.
I. and IV.

d.
II., III., and IV.

Question 20

Jobs that last for three months or more require more permanent and less expensive lodging than motels and hotels can provide.

True or False

Question 21

One can find the phone numbers and addresses for every local union in the U.S and Canada in a(n) ? .

a.
IBEW compendium

b.
IBEW / NECA directory

c.
local union directory

d.
search of the electrical training ALLIANCE’s Blended Learning website

Question 22

As a member in good standing working in another local, one has the right to ? .

a.
attend NECA meetings

b.
attend union meetings

c.
nominate local candidates

d.
vote on by-laws

Question 23

When choosing a traveling companion, which of these four items should be taken into consideration?

I. Are you compatible enough to spend long periods together?
II. Does he or she have the same plan and motivation for traveling?
III. Is he or she dependable in an emergency?
IV. Is he or she financially responsible?

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

b.
I. and III.

c.
I. and IV.

d.
II., III., and IV.

Question 24

It is important to have good ? with one’s family while on the road.

a.
communication

b.
finances

c.
relations

d.
transportation

Question 25

One should have one’s ? card and at least one piece of state-issued ? identification available when going to work.

a.
dues / driver’s license

b.
Social Security / photo

c.
union / picture

d.
union / driver’s license

Question 26

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.

True or False