NCCER Module 8 (employability skills)
1. A common problem on the job site that contributes to delay is?
● A. Equipment maintenance
● B. Absenteeism
● C. Weather conditions
● D. Material shortages
Answer: B. Absenteeism
2. A company's documented philosophy is called its?
● A. Vision statement
● B. Business plan
● C. Mission statement
● D. Corporate charter
Answer: C. Mission statement
3. A worker is verbally abusing another worker consistently, sometimes
physically, and there is an imbalance of power between the two. This likely
falls into the category of?
● A. Workplace disagreement
● B. Hazing, stalking, or harassment
● C. Poor communication
● D. Personality conflict
Answer: B. Hazing, stalking, or harassment
4. Before employment begins, candidates for construction jobs most often?
● A. Complete safety training
● B. Purchase their own tools
● C. Have a drug test submitted
● D. Sign a non-compete agreement
Answer: C. Have a drug test submitted
, 5. Being dependable means?
● A. Always agreeing with your supervisor
● B. Working overtime whenever asked
● C. Pulling your own weight and taking responsibility
● D. Never asking for help
Answer: C. Pulling your own weight and taking responsibility
6. Being self-confident and an active communicator are signs that a worker
may be a?
● A. Troublemaker
● B. Leader
● C. Know-it-all
● D. Specialist
Answer: B. Leader
7. Conflict resolution is considered to be?
● A. An optional workplace skill
● B. The supervisor's responsibility only
● C. An important relationship skill
● D. A sign of weakness
Answer: C. An important relationship skill
8. Critical thinking is the process of?
● A. Criticizing others' work
● B. Following instructions exactly
● C. Evaluating information, then reaching a conclusion or making a decision
● D. Thinking carefully before speaking
Answer: C. Evaluating information, then reaching a conclusion or making a
decision
1. A common problem on the job site that contributes to delay is?
● A. Equipment maintenance
● B. Absenteeism
● C. Weather conditions
● D. Material shortages
Answer: B. Absenteeism
2. A company's documented philosophy is called its?
● A. Vision statement
● B. Business plan
● C. Mission statement
● D. Corporate charter
Answer: C. Mission statement
3. A worker is verbally abusing another worker consistently, sometimes
physically, and there is an imbalance of power between the two. This likely
falls into the category of?
● A. Workplace disagreement
● B. Hazing, stalking, or harassment
● C. Poor communication
● D. Personality conflict
Answer: B. Hazing, stalking, or harassment
4. Before employment begins, candidates for construction jobs most often?
● A. Complete safety training
● B. Purchase their own tools
● C. Have a drug test submitted
● D. Sign a non-compete agreement
Answer: C. Have a drug test submitted
, 5. Being dependable means?
● A. Always agreeing with your supervisor
● B. Working overtime whenever asked
● C. Pulling your own weight and taking responsibility
● D. Never asking for help
Answer: C. Pulling your own weight and taking responsibility
6. Being self-confident and an active communicator are signs that a worker
may be a?
● A. Troublemaker
● B. Leader
● C. Know-it-all
● D. Specialist
Answer: B. Leader
7. Conflict resolution is considered to be?
● A. An optional workplace skill
● B. The supervisor's responsibility only
● C. An important relationship skill
● D. A sign of weakness
Answer: C. An important relationship skill
8. Critical thinking is the process of?
● A. Criticizing others' work
● B. Following instructions exactly
● C. Evaluating information, then reaching a conclusion or making a decision
● D. Thinking carefully before speaking
Answer: C. Evaluating information, then reaching a conclusion or making a
decision
