Which of these heavy construction equipment items is used to dig trenches for utilities such

as water, sewer, and gas piping?

• Scrapers

• Backhoe loaders

• Bulldozers

• Loaders

The heavy equipment item shown in the figure provided is a

• bulldozer

• skid steer

• motor grader

• scraper

The typical heavy equipment operator apprenticeship program is

• two years

• three years

• four years

• six years

In addition to OSHA safety regulations, heavy equipment operators may be subject to safety

regulations imposed by the

• IRS

• NCAA

• MSHA

• FBI

The process of removing brush, trees, and rocks from a site is known as

• demolition

• rough grading

• clearing and grubbing

• subgrading

What heavy equipment item is used to pack, shape, and smooth the dirt and gravel that forms

a roadbed?

• Asphalt compactor

• Excavator

• Soil compactor

• Scraper

OSHA regulations make it the responsibility of every employer to

• perform regular inspections of job site equipment

• provide an apprentice training program

• have a safety committee

• report unsafe conditions to OSHA

A traditional apprenticeship program requires at least how many on-the-job learning (OJL)

hours per year?

• 1,000

• 1,200

• 2,000

• 2,400

The portion of an apprentice’s training that happens outside the classroom is known as

• OJL

• GATB

• MBA

• NCCER

Which of the following is NOT an important aspect of human relations?

• The ability to work with difficult supervisors.

• Building sound working relationships.

• Getting others to like you.

• Understanding your co-workers.