Substation First Year Level 1 Practice Test

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• The program’s geographic applicability for graduates is described as being able to work where?
• What does GM stand for in the context?
• What causes heroin dosages to be uncertain?
• Labor relations must be studied in college before one becomes a contractor and hires labor to work.
• The NJATC’s training program is for which industry?
• What is the best method of answering the lesson questions?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three additional major NECA service areas?
• The Electrical Training Alliance today has over how many training courses available?
• The National Labor Relations Act is also known as which Act?
• The 15th convention took place in which city?
• True or False: Since legal boundaries are poorly defined, the best course of action is to avoid all sexually offensive conduct.
• How does professionalism affect a worker's value to the company?
• The attendance analysis concluded that absenteeism is related to which factor?
• In what year was the EWBA founded?
• At the local level, NECA chapters act as what type of bargaining agents with their unions in their NEBF benefit?
• One way to earn respect during apprenticeship and beyond is to expand one's involvement with the company.
• Besides asking questions in class, what else can an apprentice do to prevent the tests from being too difficult?
• True or false: Controlling absenteeism will help the employer to control costs.
• In recent years, the number of apprentices and Electrical Workers in training annually has exceeded how many?
• Which item do courts often NOT consider when evaluating whether a hostile environment exists?
• Which two organizations jointly established the NLMCC?
• The Board of Governors establishes NECA ?.
• The price a customer pays for a common electrical job is broken down into these four major financial categories: labor, material, ? And ?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between productivity and living standards as implied by the material?
• The true costs of a worker taking a day off can be compared to which concept?
• Which combination of physiological changes is associated with cocaine use?
• The NECA governing body is known as the ?
• An exchange of sexual favors for job benefits is an example of which type of harassment?
• Approximately what percentage of all workers are employed by the construction industry?
• The Apprenticeship Agreement includes Standards and a local policy statement. Which item is listed as part of the agreement alongside the local policy statement?
• What is going to happen when a student comes to class with the lessons prepared?
• Which four categories make up the price for a typical electrical job?
• What percentage does Workman’s Compensation pay of base pay after a long-term on-the-job injury?
• The following statement is true: Electrical workers with a positive attitude toward their trade influence how employers and fellow workers treat them in their careers.
• A competent, skilled Qualified Electrical Worker is one who has which three attributes?
• Potency of marijuana has increased by what percent over the last decade?
• Who installs and maintains the lines that supply electricity to the consumers?
• In the sequence of disciplinary measures provided, which action comes second?
• Why is underlining rules, formulas, and important statements in textbooks a good practice?
• Which two organizations are represented by six members each on the CIR council?
• The nucleus that would become the IBEW was formed in which city?
• Is the statement 'It is not important to be a good communicator and teacher since the Training Director takes care of all apprentice training' true or false?
• There are over how many IBEW members instructing in our apprenticeship classrooms?
• Research into workforce absence found a correlation between absenteeism and which factor?
• The first telegraph wires were strung in 1844 between which two cities?
• Quality performance by skilled electrical workers is essential to ensuring Americans continue to have a high standard of living, keeping our country competitive, and ?
• The people who have the most direct interaction with the public and can directly impact a company's future through shoddy work or bad behavior are the ?.
• Which organization specifies college credit eligibility for NJATC graduates?
• What percentage of on-the-job accidents occurred on days crews were merged due to absenteeism?
• Which clause is commonly included in local working agreements?
• Which objective among the 1953 list focuses on the content of training standards?
• An IBEW member should be a productive worker every day and well trained in all phases of the trade.
• Apprentices who complete the NJATC’s entire course of study, using the required references and passing all NJATC examinations, are eligible for what as specified by the American Council on Education?
• The five steps a contractor must take before going into business include arranging financing, buying equipment, hiring supervisory and nonproductive help, and which two missing steps?
• 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?
• NJATC stands for which of the following?
• The first 56-page document printed in 1897 was what?
• Study results on employee presence indicate a link between absenteeism and which factor?
• The ? is responsible for the amount of knowledge acquired during the term of apprenticeship.
• What status is described for someone who signs the Apprenticeship Agreement?
• The traditional way of looking at an employer and an organization puts the what on the bottom of the pyramid?
• Gateway drugs are best described as drugs that can lead to the use of what?
• Over what percentage of electrical contractors are union members?
• The National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee (NLMCC) stands for which of the following?
• Which statement about IBEW members is true regarding training and performance?
• Why should the apprentice learn to appreciate contractors and the responsibilities they have?
• Who was named President Hill's successor when he stepped down in 2015?
• Sharing needles increases the risk of contracting AIDS.
• Controlling absenteeism is presented as a way to control costs.
• Which practice helps ensure you understand what is expected in a lesson?
• Which type of person should you strive to be throughout your apprenticeship and your career as a qualified electrical worker?
• How old was the first IBEW president when he died?
• Which item should be read first on every lesson?
• The initials NECA represent which organization?
• 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.
• A coworker who does not have control over other workers' employment can commit quid pro quo sexual harassment.
• NECA chapters are grouped into how many districts?
• According to the regional study, the factor connected to absenteeism is which of the following?
• What was the intended purpose behind establishing a national office and staff for the NJATC?
• Alcohol is considered a psychoactive drug along with which other substances?
• How are CIR decisions reached?
• Analyses of unscheduled absences suggest absenteeism is related to which factor?
• The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is a collaboration between NECA and which labor organization?
• Which term describes training performed at the workplace for apprenticeship?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a disciplinary measure?
• The CIR was founded on the basis of a Declaration of Principles recognizing the mutual interests of which three groups?
• Sexual harassment at work occurs when there is what kind of conduct?
• Qualified Electrical Workers are responsible for constructing, installing, erecting, repairing, or maintaining all materials equipment, and appliances to generate, supply, or furnish electricity.
• What does NTI stand for?
• The delegates elected Edwin D. Hill as international President at which convention?
• Who will determine whether or not an apprentice succeeds in becoming a Journeyman Electrical Worker?
• In 1946 NECA contractors contributed what percent of gross payroll to the National Electrical Benefit Fund, and in 1977 it increased to what percent?
• Which statement about marijuana potency is true?
• In an apprenticeship context, the party cannot ____ employment.
• Is it true that most of those who apply for the apprenticeship program are accepted?
• CIR decisions are by ? vote.
• Who was the first president of the NBEW, which later became known as the IBEW?
• Which two organizations collaborated to create the NJATC's training program?
• By 1960, IBEW-NECA contracts included language establishing trusts for the purposes of what?
• Our industry’s National Training Institute (NTI) began in which year?
• Why is management vitally interested in apprentice and journeyman electrical worker training?
• A signed copy of one's Apprenticeship Agreement confirms to the student and others that he or she is a(n) ______ apprentice.
• How many NECA members sit on the CIR?
• Which of the following best describes how a professional line worker arrives to work?
• The absenteeism investigation reported a relationship between absence and which factor?
• Which attribute is in addition to skill and knowledge for a competent electrical worker?
• Which statement best describes the prevention message in the material?
• ? was chosen as NECA's first president in 1901.
• Which statement is correct regarding the relationship between the prime interest rate and employment?
• Approximately what percentage of all workers in the United States are employed by the construction industry?
• Which factor of construction workers is one of the most critical factors in shaping our economy and keeping it rolling?
• When should incidents of sexual harassment be reported?
• If a worker suffers a long-term on-the-job injury, Workman’s Compensation will pay 66 2/3% of base pay.
• In what year was the CIR formed?
• Which district is described as covering outside work only?
• The survey findings on absenteeism indicate a connection between absenteeism and which of the following factors?
• Which statement best completes: ? satisfaction ensures more jobs in the future.
• How often does NECA's Board of Governors meet?
• In what year was the National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee established?
• In many organizations, the biggest challenge is getting workers to be accountable and responsible for themselves and their work.
• The AJATC is not permitted to extend an apprentice's probation hours beyond the department of labor's maximum hours.
• Charles L. Eidlitz is recognized as the first president of which organization in 1901?
• Which organization has the responsibility and authority to terminate an apprenticeship for noncompliance with rules, policies, and procedures?
• Is requesting a coworker to go on a date in a proper manner considered sexual harassment?
• The role of the chapter is to conduct the chapter's business and act as a liaison between contractors and the local union to promote fair and harmonious labor relations.
• Which of the following is NOT a listed disciplinary measure for sexual harassment in the construction industry?
• According to the material, a significant advantage of the national training program is that graduates can perform as Electrical Workers anywhere in the country?
• How should the reading order be approached?
• Where is the IBEW's international office located?
• Smoking a single marijuana driving skills in much the same way that what does?
• Which entity will not approve a promotion if the apprentice fails to measure up in all categories to local AJATC policies and standards?
• The root cause of an accident is always the person who is injured.
• The Wagner Act is another name for the National Labor Relations Act.
• What is the chief purpose of NECA?
• What was Henry Miller's trade by profession?
• Because of differences in purity, uncertain heroin dosages can lead to which outcome?
• Which objective among the 1953 list was about credentialing?
• Membership in NECA is through local ?, which elect representatives called_2.
• The 1908 split that nearly destroyed the IBEW is called which of the following?
• Which outcome is associated with high-quality electrical work?
• An apprenticeship agreement must be signed between the apprentice and the ____.
• In the absenteeism study, researchers found that absence is associated with which factor?
• Studies of attendance behavior show a link between absenteeism and which factor?
• After reading each paragraph in the reference text, what is the suggested method of study?
• Heroin and tranquilizers are considered what type of drugs, similar to alcohol?
• The first National Apprenticeship Standards pertain to which industry?
• Which drug may distort the five senses?
• Which of the following statements about the IBEW is true?
• An early generating plant in New York, established in 1882, was located on which street?
• In what year was the IBEW Constitution first adopted?
• When workers are motivated to think and act professionally, they become more valuable as employees, co-workers, and ?
• Indicators show that most Americans are prepared to take a stand against illegal use of which pair?
• Which action is suggested if a student is not willing to ask for help?
• An IBEW member should be a good sales representative for the shop and for union labor.
• A basic tool in estimating is NECA's ?.
• NECA has four regional offices located in which areas of the United States?
• Definition of illegal drugs: substances whose manufacture, sale, purchase for sale, or possession is prohibited by law.
• NECA's many programs are provided to contractors through the NECA field service.
• Lonnie Stephenson became president after Hill in which year?
• Upon reviewing attendance records, researchers concluded that absenteeism is tied to which factor?
• What does OJT stand for in apprenticeship contexts?
• Which of the following is a major NECA service area?
• Which statement best describes a common organizational challenge described in the material?
• While under the effects of PCP, the user may suffer serious injury or death.
• Which sector of the U.S. economy is expected to continue to grow?
• Which NECA committee is responsible for producing the magazine The Quality Connection?
• Apprenticeship exists for the primary purpose of producing the competent what for our industry?
• In what year were there few changes to the IBEW Constitution's preamble since its first adoption?
• Which of the following is NOT a listed disciplinary measure for sexual harassment?
• The construction industry is projected to expand by nearly what percentage annually?
• Cocaine is one of the most powerfully addictive drugs of abuse and can do what?
• When an apprentice specifically studies the learning objectives, what will they better understand?
• The regional study clearly points out the connection between which factor and absenteeism?
• The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is composed of how many NECA members and how many IBEW members?
• We must all work to satisfy the what?
• Whose satisfaction helps ensure more jobs in the future?
• What mentality is identified as a key to being treated as a professional worker?
• Failure to work on a regular basis and to satisfy classroom requirements shows that one has a lack of what?
• The initials of the IBEW represent which organization.
• What is NECA's website address?
• Only what conduct can result in sexual harassment?
• In which year did IBEW membership reach 148,072?
• From the list below, select the most important characteristics of a qualified contractor.
• Costs of doing business that are considered overhead (operating expenses) include equipment (office), financing, and which two items?
• If one is a victim of sexual harassment, which statement represents something you should NOT do?
• Qualified Electrical Workers in the electrical industry have over ? of proud history in serving the public.
• Courts now recognize that men and women have different levels of what in the workplace?
• When the student accepted the opportunity of apprenticeship, he or she also accepted the ? of apprenticeship.
• Which of the following is listed as a cause of alcohol-related deaths besides automobile accidents?
• Alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana are frequently called which kind of drugs?
• Besides labor relations, marketing, and management services, select the three other major NECA service areas from the list.
• Apprenticeship standards specify the minimum number of ____ required for on-the-job (OJT) training and related instruction.
• In what year did the NJATC change its name to become the Electrical Training Alliance?
• What was the original name of the NJATC?
• Marijuana may stay in the body for how long?
• The first step to becoming a professional lineman is to examine how one sees one's organization and one's place in that organization.
• Survey data on attendance patterns demonstrate a connection between absenteeism and which factor?
• Knowledge is a powerful weapon against drugs.
• The EWBA was founded in 1922 to pay what kind of benefits?
• The creation of national standards and a national curriculum enabled the NJATC to achieve what outcome?
• Findings about employee presence indicate absenteeism is associated with which factor?
• Most local working agreements have a "Council clause".
• From the selections below, select the best option as to how one can set an example for family or friends: Do not misuse alcohol, tobacco, or prescription drugs and do not use illegal drugs.
• True or False: Women are the only victims of sexual harassment.
• The NECA Executive Institute is designed to allow chapter staff executives to review what?
• Which organizations are involved in the apprentice lineman training program?
• Whose maximum hours apply to apprenticeship probation?
• Data on worker absence reveal a relationship between absenteeism and which factor?
• PCP is an illegal hallucinogenic drug that alters mood and consciousness and may distort the five senses.
• The Executive Committee of the Electrical Training Alliance (NJATC) has how many members?
• Which statement best describes projections for the construction industry?
• Which statement best describes the role of homework and participation?
• In what year did the courts establish the 'reasonable woman' rule concerning harassment situations?
• The ? is responsible for establishing rules, policies, and standards.
• One is said to be a ? individual if he or she performs up to expectations.
• What is the result if an apprentice fails to meet apprenticeship obligations?
• Findings from the absenteeism study show a relationship between unauthorised absences and which factor?
• Which major internal split occurred in 1908 within the IBEW?
• "Designer Drugs," created by underground chemists, produce much more toxic effects than the original substance from which they are produced.
• Before an apprentice can be given employment or attend classes, the apprenticeship agreement between the apprentice and the organization must be signed and registered.
• A student should come to class with assigned homework complete and be prepared to participate in class in a number of ways.
• The IBEW membership today totals nearly how many members?
• During apprenticeship and career, you should strive to be which kind of person?
• Which term best describes the group that apprenticeship aims to produce?
• Among the nine potential ways a sexually hostile environment can be created, which item may NOT belong?
• Which statement accurately describes Designer Drugs according to the material?
• Cocaine and heroin use is unusual for those who have not previously used which substances?
• Which statement about training and project outcomes is most accurate?
• Which two components are part of the Apprenticeship Agreement?
• Definition of legal drugs: which describes drugs approved for sale either over the counter or by prescription?
• Which objective among the 1953 list focuses on manpower planning?
• In the pyramid analogy, which group is placed at the bottom?
• Should apprentices open the reference material when answering lesson questions?
• The physiological changes from cocaine may be accompanied by which of the following?
• National Apprenticeship Standards were first registered in the year?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of overhead costs in contracting?
• Thomas Edison invented the incandescent lamp in what year?
• Research on attendance patterns shows that absenteeism is linked to which factor?
• Which statement about NECA's Joint Apprenticeship Committee composition is true?
• The first president of the IBEW died as a result of which incident?
• In what year was the name changed to the NJATC?
• The Declaration of Principles recognized mutual interests of which groups?
• The 15th convention approved a plan to join with management in creating which council?
• Which factor is among the seven considered when evaluating a hostile environment?
• Which system's adoption improved conditions of work and safety?
• Which objective completes the six committee objectives identified in 1953 for item VI?
• A regional study found that what percent of on-the-job accidents occurred on days crews were merged or doubled due to absenteeism?
• Of the steps that a contractor must follow before going into business, which step makes the IBEW possible?
• According to a regional study, which factor is not a factor in the amount of time a worker will be absent?
• What is the best option for an apprentice with poor math skills?
• The adoption of national standards and the creation of local trusts greatly increased the establishment of what?
• Which choice best describes a key attitude for a qualified electrical worker?
• What activity follows when a student is prepared and attends class?
• Which statement about communication and teaching is considered important in professionalism?
• A student should read the lesson questions before reading the lesson reference material
• When an advance by a coworker is unwelcome, the recipient should respond with an outright, clear, and concise rejection.
• It is important to read and review the introductory statement and reference in each lesson.
• Historically, the NJATC stood for the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry.
• To have the ? To learn and perform is to have physical and mental ability to learn and to produce.
• How many qualities are described for meaningful apprenticeship programs?
• The ____ agrees to make every effort to keep the apprentice employed.
• In the examination of attendance data, the association observed was between absenteeism and which factor?
• One way to improve one's sense of professionalism is to ask to be given more what within one's skill level?
• One who is properly ? demonstrates a real interest in his or her work and study.
• In what year were the first National Apprenticeship Standards for the Electrical Construction Industry produced?
• Two things a Qualified Electrical Worker must have in order to succeed in the electrical construction industry are: technical know-how, and ?
• America may be facing not only a __ of labor, but it is also confronting a shortage of __ labor.
• The statement that Henry McNulty served as the IBEW's first full-time president from 1903 to 1919 is true or false?
• Which term describes unwelcome conduct based on sex that creates a hostile environment?
• Completing the NJATC program makes an apprentice eligible for which of the following, according to ACE?
• Drug abuse can often begin with the use of which substances?
• Alcohol-related deaths include drowning, what else, and automobile accidents?
• How are tests graded?
• Which quality is the missing item in the four qualities of a meaningful apprenticeship program?
• Over 10% of the total construction workforce is employed by electrical contractors.
• A strike fund was established in 1920 due to actions taken at which convention?
• The opportunity to succeed in the electrical construction industry exists as a result of a cooperative effort by the IBEW and which organization?
• Which practice best supports successful electrical project outcomes?
• What does EWBA stand for?
• Approximately how many apprentice linemen are in the IBEW / NECA training program?
• Failure to meet apprenticeship obligations will result in the apprentice being ______.
• Alcohol is a psychoactive what, as are heroin and tranquilizers?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between NECA and IBEW?
• The first convention established an apprenticeship with a three-year term to be served under the supervision of which worker?
• The IBEW and NECA are associated in which kind of program?
• Researchers believe the use of which may weaken the immune system and aggravate infections?
• CIR was formed in 1920 to hear cases and render decisions on areas of ? between labor and ?.
• Which actions can contribute to a sexually hostile work environment?
• Many youths use drugs due to what factor?
• Asking a coworker, in a proper manner, to go out on a date is a form of sexual harassment.
• Which entity will not approve a promotion if the apprentice fails to measure up in all categories?
• What are the two basic types of sexual harassment as defined by the law?
• Which body should you consult for apprenticeship program rules and standards?
• Which statement best describes the CIR's primary function?
• Who was the first president of the NBEW?
• Which of the following statements about the IBEW's origins are true?
• Tests are graded according to a simple percentage.
• The CIR council is composed of six representatives of the IBEW and six from NECA and meets ? to hear cases.
• The main job of a Board of Directors or company owner is to see to it that the ? fulfills his or her contract.
• What is the common thread that holds the dimensions of a quality training program together?