Orientation Level 1: Lesson 1 How to study This Course and achieve your personal goals.

Question 1

Apprentices should not have a reference open when answering lesson questions.

True or false

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following items should be read first on every lesson?

A.  Reference material
B. Introductory information
C. Learning objectives
D. question number one

Answer 2

Introductory information

Question 3

Which of the following represents the best method of answering the lesson questions?
Select one:

a. Answer all the lesson questions one knows first, then read the reference material.
b. Answer the lesson questions from the reference material as one goes along.
c. Read and study the reference material, then attempt to answer the lesson questions.
d. Read the reference material, then answer only the lesson questions one remembers.

Answer 3

Read and study the reference material, then attempt to answer the lesson questions.

Question 4

Students should come to class with assigned homework complete and be prepared to participate in class in any of a number of ways.

Select one:

True Or False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Tests are graded according to a simple percentage.

Select one:
True Or False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

If an apprentice feels that the study requirements, tests, or course material are too hard or unfair, and he or she is not willing to dedicate the time and energy into the program, or is not willing to ask for help, what should he or she do about it?

Select one:

a. Bring it up to the apprentice director.
b. Bring it up to the business manager.
c. Bring it up to the contractor.
d. Resign from the program.

Answer 6

Resign from the program

Question 7

What are the two best options for an apprentice with poor math skills?

I. Ask a fellow apprentice for help.
II. Ask the training director for extra help after class.
III. Take a math course in night school.
IV. Take the NJATC on-line math course.

Select one:

a. I. or II.
b. I. or III.
c. II. or IV.
d. III. or IV.

Answer 7

III or IV

Question 8

A student should read the lesson questions BEFORE reading the lesson reference material.

Select one:

True or False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

A student will NOT learn enough in this course by looking up the answers to lesson questions in the reference and writing down the answer.

Select one:

True or false

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is going to happen when a student comes to class with the lessons prepared?

a. The instructor will ask for questions, provide answers, and then move to the next lesson.

b. The instructor will collect the homework first, ask for questions, and then move to the next lesson.

c. The instructor will conduct a discussion of the lesson by asking apprentices to answer questions and then collect the homework.

d. The instructor will conduct a discussion of the lesson by asking apprentices to answer questions and explaining the key points and trouble spots.

Answer 10

The instructor will conduct a discussion of the lesson by asking apprentices to answer questions and explaining the key points and trouble spots.

Question 11

What is going to happen if an apprentice does not measure up to the standards set by the committee by not studying and performing well in class?

Select one:

a.
This apprentice will be dropped from the program.

b.
This apprentice will be placed on probation for the entire apprenticeship.

c.
This apprentice will be dropped from the program after one year.

d.
This apprentice will be dropped from the program after two years.

Answer 11

This apprentice will be dropped from the program.

Question 12

I understand what is expected of me in this course, and I fully intend to do my best.
Select one:

a. Yes

b. No

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Which of the following is the suggested method of study after reading each paragraph in the reference text?
Select one:

a. Highlight the important paragraphs.

b. Read each paragraph again.

c. Read each paragraph at least three times.

d. Think about what you just read.

Answer 13

Think about what you just read.

Question 14

Why is underlining rules, formulas, and important statements in textbooks a good practice?

a. It creates a stronger impression.

b.It does not interfere with other text.

c.It is easy to find.

d. It is visually appealing.

Answer 14

It creates a stronger impression

Question 15

Approximately how often will apprentices be required to take one of the standard tests?
Select one:

a. Every 2 weeks

b. Every 2 to 3 weeks

c. Every 3 to 4 weeks

d. Every 4 to 5 weeks

Answer 15

Every 3 to 4 weeks

Question 16

When an apprentice specifically studies the ? , he or she will better understand the main topics of the lesson and exactly what is expected of him or her as a result.
Select one:

a. Introductory Information

b. Learning Objectives

c. Lesson Questions

d. Reference Material

Answer 16

Learning Objectives

Question 17

Besides asking questions in class, what else can an apprentice do to prevent the tests from being too difficult?

a. Read all reference material as many times as possible.

b. Study and learn one lesson at a time.

c. Study at least four hours before each test.

d. Study immediately before school.

Answer 17

Study and learn one lesson at a time