Build Your Future in Construction: INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
NCCER Core Module 00100 – Career Paths & Professionalism
_____ is a green building rating system - ANSWER -Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED)
a _____ oversees many parts of a construction project - ANSWER -contractor
a _____ plans, schedules, and executes projects within a set budget but is not
always on the construction site - ANSWER -project manager
a contractor typically works directly with the construction _____ - ANSWER -project
owner
a craft profession that requires a good knowledge of blueprint reading and
geometry is a(n) - ANSWER -pipefitter
a major benefit of craft training is that - ANSWER -you are able to earn while you
learn
A major reason for the projected shortage of trained craft professionals is -
ANSWER -the retirement of baby boomers
apprenticeship programs are usually structured so that the learning is __%
classroom and __% on the job - ANSWER -20% classroom 80% on the job
craft professionals usually make between $_____ and $_____ - ANSWER -$47,000
and $92000
depending on the particular craft, an apprenticeship can generally be completed
within __ to __ years - ANSWER -2 to 4 years
during disasters, craft professionals are considered _____ because they perform
work to restore essential services and structures - ANSWER -first responders
during the 19th century, many structures could be built faster due to the invention
of - ANSWER -steam powered machinery
electrical arcs in welding reach temperatures of - ANSWER -6000 to 10000
degrees farenheit
one reason construction careers provide craft professionals with mobility is -
ANSWER -their skills are often in demand everywhere
studies show that __% of construction companies intend to hire more people over
the next few years to meet the growing needs of the market - ANSWER -80%
NCCER Core Module 00100 – Career Paths & Professionalism
_____ is a green building rating system - ANSWER -Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED)
a _____ oversees many parts of a construction project - ANSWER -contractor
a _____ plans, schedules, and executes projects within a set budget but is not
always on the construction site - ANSWER -project manager
a contractor typically works directly with the construction _____ - ANSWER -project
owner
a craft profession that requires a good knowledge of blueprint reading and
geometry is a(n) - ANSWER -pipefitter
a major benefit of craft training is that - ANSWER -you are able to earn while you
learn
A major reason for the projected shortage of trained craft professionals is -
ANSWER -the retirement of baby boomers
apprenticeship programs are usually structured so that the learning is __%
classroom and __% on the job - ANSWER -20% classroom 80% on the job
craft professionals usually make between $_____ and $_____ - ANSWER -$47,000
and $92000
depending on the particular craft, an apprenticeship can generally be completed
within __ to __ years - ANSWER -2 to 4 years
during disasters, craft professionals are considered _____ because they perform
work to restore essential services and structures - ANSWER -first responders
during the 19th century, many structures could be built faster due to the invention
of - ANSWER -steam powered machinery
electrical arcs in welding reach temperatures of - ANSWER -6000 to 10000
degrees farenheit
one reason construction careers provide craft professionals with mobility is -
ANSWER -their skills are often in demand everywhere
studies show that __% of construction companies intend to hire more people over
the next few years to meet the growing needs of the market - ANSWER -80%
