Deck 1: Introduction

Question 1

An apprenticeship program is beneficial for the ____________________, employer, union, and society because all gain from better workmanship.

Answer 1

trainee

Question 2

Briefly describe the educational and physical requirements for employment in the trade.

Answer 2

Educational
The student should be a high school graduate or equivalent.
The student is expected to have a working knowledge of mathematics as this aids in the understanding of important and necessary electrical formulas.
Physical
The student should be in good health and be strong enough to perform certain duties. The trade requires a considerable amount of moving around, climbing, and working under conditions that require muscular action.

Question 3

Because the student is also expected to continue ____________________ while earning, the trainee must be prepared to attend school to obtain the necessary technical and related instruction.

Answer 3

learning

Question 4

Employment opportunities for qualified electricians are currently decreasing.

Question 5

The student electrician should be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Question 6

Electricians usually work alone.

Question 7

Briefly describe the trainee's responsibilities during training.

Question 8

List three types of work possible in the electrical trade.

Question 9

A first-class journeyman can advance to the position of foreman or ____________________.

Question 10

Complex electrical systems are controlled by state and local building codes and the ____________________ Code®.