Apprentice Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The initials NECA represent which organization? - answer-National Electrical Contractors Association One is said to be a ? individual if he or she performs up to expectations. - answer-responsible One who is properly ? demonstrates a real interest in his or her work and study. - answer-motivated To have the ? to learn and perform is to have the physical and mental ability to learn and to produce. - answer-aptitude Failure to work on a regular basis and to satisfy classroo...

Whole numbers, along with the operations of ? make up the decimal system. - answer-Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division Whole number system has how many digits? - answer-10 (0-9) The distance or number of units from 0 - answer-Absolute value (which is always a positive number) Multiplication is a way to express ? - answer-Repeat addition The result of division is known as? - answer-Quotient Division of any number by zero is known as? - answer-Undefined Wh...

1. (Y/N) When speaking Of bare handing methods, does OSHA allow use of non conductive hand lines from conductor to the ground. - answer-YES# 2. If a pole is to be climbed and it is determined that it may not withstand the added stresses imposed on it, what must be done? - answer-THE POLE MUST BE BRACED OR SUPPORTED 3. Before work is performed on capacitors, they must be disconnected from energized sources and, after waiting ____ MINUTES from the time of disconnection, short circuit. - ...

What is the next number in the following series of numbers? - answer-42 Consider the following formula: A = (B - 2)(C + 5) If A = 6 and B = 0, what is the value of C? - answer--8 Factor the polynomial x² - 3x - 18 - answer-(x + 3)(x − 6) Consider the following formula: 3D = E - 3 what is a true statements for this formula? - answer-If D is greater than -1, E is positive. Evaluate the expression: For x = 11,

A pulling _______ is used between the pulling rope and the cable to keep the cable from twisting - answer-Swivel The difference between a ______ and vault is that a vault usually houses bulky items such as large transformers - answer-Manhole Grounding to a single point at a work site so that everything to be worked on and touched will be at the same potential is known as _______ - answer-Equipotential grounding Anytime an electrical circuit is isolated the switchgear must be __...

The construction industry employs about ? of all the workers in the U.S.A. - answer-5% Lowering the prime interest rate can lead to increased employment. - answer-True The ? of construction workers is one of the most critical factors in shaping our economy and keeping it rolling. - answer-productivity Which goods-producing sector of the economy of the U.S.A. is expected to continue to grow? - answer-Construction The construction industry is projected to expand by nearly ?...

The initials IBEW represent which organization? a. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers b.International Brotherhood of Elevator Workers c. International Bureau of Electrical Workers d. International Electrical Workers Union - answer-a. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers The initials NECA represent which organization? a. National Association of Electrical Contractors b. National Electrical Consumers Association c. National Electrical Contractors Association d. N...

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? Select one: a.Bring it up to the apprentice director. b.Bring it up to the business manager. c.Bring it up to the contractor. d.Resign from the program. - answer-d. Resign from the program. What is going to happen if an apprentice does n...

Apprenticeship - answer-A systematic method of training an individual in a trade or industry. (4-5) Journeyman - answer-Has the required skills and knowledge and has met the requirements of time in the field. Continuing education - answer-The acquisition or improvement of work-related skills, generally referring to classes and seminars that focus on job-related skills and knowledge. National Electrical Code - answer-NEC - A United States standard for the safe installation of electrical ...

Electricians only work in the construction industry. T/F - answer-False` Electricians who specialize in electrical maintenance generally spend much of their time providing preventive maintenance. T/F - answer-True Basic duties of an industrial electrician are splicing and laying cables, erecting poles, stringing wires, and installing transformers and distribution panels. T/F - answer-False, these are the duties more so a Construction Electrician. Electrical distribution electricia...