105 Planning and overseeing PPT 1

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of Unit 105?

• Planning electrical work activities

• Overseeing electrical work activities

• Liaising with others

• Understanding electrical safety

Multiple Choice

What is the first step to communicate effectively in the workplace?

• Ask relevant questions about the communication goal

• Avoid communicating urgent information face-to-face

• Choose the least appropriate communication method

• Share information in the wrong workplace setting

Multiple Choice

What should an apprentice be prepared to answer when working on smaller sites or domestic installations?

• Questions about progress

• Questions about materials

• Questions about safety

• Questions about schedules

Multiple Choice

What are some effective ways to communicate with others when organizing and overseeing work activities?

• Face to face

• Email

• Phone calls

• Text messages

Multiple Choice

What are the key points to remember when participating in site meetings?

• Be assertive and loud

• Make points clearly

• Avoid discussions

• Ignore older trades persons

Open Ended

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using video conferencing, telephone, and email for communication?

Multiple Choice

What are the different ways of liaising mentioned in the image?

• Text

• Facsimile

• Courier

• Mail services

Multiple Choice

What are some key behaviours required for developing good rapport when building relationships?

• Making a connection

• Taking a genuine interest

• Active listening

• Developing mutual distrust

Multiple Choice

What are some benefits of developing good people skills?

• We understand the world better

• We become more comfortable around strangers

• We can manage situations involving other people

• Others are more comfortable around us

Multiple Select

In what ways can cooperation develop mutual trust in a working environment?

• Sharing ideas

• Revealing personal information

• Negotiating compromises

• Avoiding communication

Multiple Choice

What types of reports need to be prepared for formal communication?

• meetings

• progress of projects

• monitoring of people and situations

• financial statements

Open Ended

Any questions?

Multiple Choice

What are the key roles within the construction industry related to electrical work activities?

• Electrician

• Project Manager

• Architect

• Safety Officer

Multiple Choice

What are the roles within the construction industry that require polite communication?

• Your boss

• Clients

• Architects/engineers

• Unwanted visitors on site

Multiple Choice

What are the main roles in the organizational structure of a large electrical contracting company?

• Directors

• Technicians

• Maintenance engineer

• Sub contractors

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the Foreman in the organizational structure?

• Contracts manager

• Director/owner

• Estimator

• Electrician

Multiple Choice

Shows how the firm is structured and who is in charge of whom

• Line and Staff Authority

• Organizational Chart

• Business Chart

• Leadership Chart

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a hierarchical structure, is characterized by multiple layers of management and a clear chain of command.

• tall structure

• flat structure

• pyramid structure

• ask Landon

Multiple Choice

Bonus: Which person is usually listed at the top of the organization chart?

• Chief Executive Office (CEO)

• Executive Director of Sales

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Multiple Choice

What is the role of an architect in the construction industry?

• They are the clients representative and accredited with the overall construction of a building.

• They are responsible for managing the construction workers.

• They design the project to meet the client's requirements.

• They ensure the project is completed on time.

Open Ended

List the key responsibilities of a Clerk of Works in the construction industry.

Multiple Choice

What role does a quantity surveyor play in a construction project?

• Controls the quality of work

• Manages financial aspects

• Designs the building

• Inspects the work

Multiple Choice

What are the primary responsibilities of a structural engineer?

• Designing electrical systems

• Managing project finances

• Ensuring structural stability

• Inspecting construction sites

Multiple Choice

What are the main responsibilities of a Main Contractor in the construction industry?

• Known as the builder

• Employs other contractors

• Pays and co-ordinates sub-contractors

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the role of a Project Engineer (PM) in the construction industry?

• Oversees several sites

• Ensures project is delivered on budget

• Liaises with contractors

• Finds solutions to problems during work activities

Multiple Choice

What are the main responsibilities of a Contracts Manager in the construction industry?

• Oversees the work of a particular trade on site

• Responsible for ensuring project delivery on time

• Liaise with the main contractor's on-site management team

• Chair construction project meetings

Multiple Choice

In the "facilitator" role, the project manager must

• specify ow the team will make decisions

• frequently communicates with the project team to get the best performance

• resolve conflicts between departments to ensure that the project has appropriate resources.

• determine the timing of reports to senior management

Multiple Choice

What are the responsibilities of a Sub-Contractors representative in the construction industry?

• Ensures materials are on site when required

• Liaises with the contract engineer

• Uses drawings and specifications

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the roles of trade unions in the electrotechnical industry?

• Negotiating pay and conditions

• Providing legal assistance

• Offering training programs

• Representing employers

Multiple Choice

What are the stated aims of the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA)?

• To provide a comprehensive range of tools

• To work with regulatory bodies

• To form strategic relationships

• To reduce costs for contractors

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the Joint Industry Board (JIB) in the electrical contracting industry?

• Set wage rates

• Provide training

• Limit trade disputes

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What services does ACAS provide according to the text?

• Independent advice and training

• Electrical testing services

• Competent person registration

• Employment law enforcement

Multiple Choice

What is the role of NAPIT as described in the text?

• To provide training for electrical installers

• To serve as a registration scheme for electrical inspectors

• To offer advice on employment relations

• To conduct electrical testing in residential areas

Multiple Choice

What are the characteristics of multi-choice questions?

• They have only one correct answer

• They can have multiple correct answers

• They are always easy to answer

• They require detailed explanations

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