What are three broad categories in the electrical field? - ANSWER Residential, Commer-
cial, and Industrial
Name at least two phases of residential electrical wiring. - ANSWER Testing and trouble-
shooting (rough-in finish)
Name two elements of a commercial electrical system that a commercial electrician would
install. - ANSWER Fire alarm system and lighting
What two groups are industrial electricians generally split into? - ANSWER Installers and
Maintenance personnel
Who would install a fire alarm system? - ANSWER Residential electrician
Who would generally install a fire alarm system? - ANSWER Commercial electrician
What type of electrician would most likely work on a motor control center? - ANSWER
Industrial electrician
Give two locations that a commercial electrician would install power, light and control wir-
ing? - ANSWER Apartment buildings, hospitals
A maintenance electrician is generally employed by whom? - ANSWER Maintenance
manger and supervisor of commercial and industrial facilities.
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, In Massachusetts how many hours does an apprentice need before being allowed to take the
electrician test for their license? - ANSWER 576 hours in a classroom instructed and
8,000 hours in OJL before receiving journeyman certificates
State two responsibilities of an employee, and what they mean to you. - ANSWER Profes-
sionalism- desired overall behavior and attitude expected in the workplace
Honesty- complete each job in a professional way, never by cutting corners or reducing ma-
terials
What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER Occupational Safety & Health Administration
What two things must you do to maintain a safe working environment? - ANSWER Follow
your company's rules for proper working procedures & practice
- report any unsafe equipment & conditions directly to your supervisor
What is NFPA 70E, and why is it important to us? - ANSWER Is a standard that covers safe
work practices
High-voltage rubber gloves must be electrically tested... - ANSWER Every six months
The major cause of death from electrical shock is... - ANSWER Fibrillation of the heart
The main factor that determines the outcome of an electrical shock is the... - ANSWER
Amount of current
According to OSHA, portable tools and appliances do not need to be grounded... - AN-
SWER If they have an approved system of double insulation.
All electrical equipment and lines should be considered _________ until determined other-
wise. - ANSWER Energized
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cial, and Industrial
Name at least two phases of residential electrical wiring. - ANSWER Testing and trouble-
shooting (rough-in finish)
Name two elements of a commercial electrical system that a commercial electrician would
install. - ANSWER Fire alarm system and lighting
What two groups are industrial electricians generally split into? - ANSWER Installers and
Maintenance personnel
Who would install a fire alarm system? - ANSWER Residential electrician
Who would generally install a fire alarm system? - ANSWER Commercial electrician
What type of electrician would most likely work on a motor control center? - ANSWER
Industrial electrician
Give two locations that a commercial electrician would install power, light and control wir-
ing? - ANSWER Apartment buildings, hospitals
A maintenance electrician is generally employed by whom? - ANSWER Maintenance
manger and supervisor of commercial and industrial facilities.
1
, In Massachusetts how many hours does an apprentice need before being allowed to take the
electrician test for their license? - ANSWER 576 hours in a classroom instructed and
8,000 hours in OJL before receiving journeyman certificates
State two responsibilities of an employee, and what they mean to you. - ANSWER Profes-
sionalism- desired overall behavior and attitude expected in the workplace
Honesty- complete each job in a professional way, never by cutting corners or reducing ma-
terials
What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER Occupational Safety & Health Administration
What two things must you do to maintain a safe working environment? - ANSWER Follow
your company's rules for proper working procedures & practice
- report any unsafe equipment & conditions directly to your supervisor
What is NFPA 70E, and why is it important to us? - ANSWER Is a standard that covers safe
work practices
High-voltage rubber gloves must be electrically tested... - ANSWER Every six months
The major cause of death from electrical shock is... - ANSWER Fibrillation of the heart
The main factor that determines the outcome of an electrical shock is the... - ANSWER
Amount of current
According to OSHA, portable tools and appliances do not need to be grounded... - AN-
SWER If they have an approved system of double insulation.
All electrical equipment and lines should be considered _________ until determined other-
wise. - ANSWER Energized
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