Orientation Level 1: Lesson 6 Your Job and the Future It Holds for You Flashcards
The construction industry employs about ? of all the workers in the U.S.A.
a.
3%
b.
5%
c.
8%
d.
12%
5%
Lowering the prime interest rate can lead to increased employment.
Select one:
True
False
True
The ? of construction workers is one of the most critical factors in shaping our economy and keeping it rolling.
a.
productivity
b.
quality
c.
quantity
d.
wages
productivity
Which goods-producing sector of the economy of the U.S.A. is expected to continue to grow?
Select one:
a.
Agriculture
b.
Construction
c.
Fishing
d.
Manufacturing
Construction
The construction industry is projected to expand by nearly ? annually.
a.
3%
b.
5%
c.
10%
d.
12%
10%
Over 10% of the total construction workforce is employed by electrical contractors.
Select one:
True
False
True
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.
Select one:
a.
I., II., and III.
b.
II., III., and IV.
c.
II., III., and V.
d.
III., IV., and V.
II., III., and V.
America may be facing not only a ? of labor, but it is also confronting a shortage of ? labor.
a.
shortage / low wage
b.
shortage / skilled
c.
surplus / skilled
d.
surplus / young
shortage / skilled
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
b.
Fiber optics and nuclear, solar, and wind power
c.
Smart houses and intelligent buildings
d.
Superconductivity and computerization
e.
All of the above
All of the above
Of the thousands of electrical contractors who run union shops in the U.S., over ? once worked at the trade.
a.
20%
b.
40%
c.
60%
d.
80%
80%
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
Select one:
a.
I. and II.
b.
II. and III.
c.
III. and IV.
d.
IV. and V.
IV. and V.
The opportunity to succeed in the electrical construction industry exists as a result of a ? effort by the IBEW and ? .
Select one:
a.
cooperative / NECA
b.
cooperative / JATC
c.
generous / IAEI
d.
generous / UL
cooperative / NECA
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.
a.
Because the apprentice needs a great paycheck
b.
Because if contractors are happy, the apprentice is happy
c.
Because many workers do not appreciate contractors
d.
Because the apprentice’s future is directly tied to the contractors’ success or failure
Because the apprentice’s future is directly tied to the contractors’ success or failure
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
Select one:
a.
I., II., III., IV., and V.
b.
I., II., III., V., and VI.
c.
II., III., IV., V., and VI.
d.
I., II., V., VII., and VIII.
I., II., V., VII., and VIII.
Of the steps that a contractor must follow before going into business, which step makes the IBEW possible?
Select one:
a.
Arrange financing
b.
Buy equipment
c.
Hire supervisory and nonproductive help
d.
Obtain jobs
e.
Obtain an adequate supply of skilled labor
Obtain an adequate supply of skilled labor