Module One Exam

A program requiring a trainee to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks is described as

• a. competency-based

• b. accredited

• c. standardized

• d. on-the-job training

An apprentice program traditionally requires 8,000 hours of training, which is equivalent to

• a. one year

• b. two years

• c. four years

• d. five years

A training program in which a craft is learned from those who have mastered the craft and focuses on learning by doing is called a(n)

• a. building science course

• b. mentorship

• c. apprenticeship

• d. carpentry curriculum

In a traditional carpentry apprenticeship program, the total number of OJL hours required is

• a. 500

• b. 2,000

A journeyman carpenter employed by a small firm is more likely to

• a. specialize in one skill area

• b. be highly trained

• c. perform a variety of tasks

• d. have lower job satisfaction

Craftworkers who perform such tasks as building stairs, installing trim, and hanging doors are considered

• a. master carpenters

• b. rough carpenters

• c. detail carpenters

• d. finish carpenters

Which of these tasks falls into the category of rough carpentry?

• a. Applying exterior siding

• b. Building and installing cabinets

• c. Applying exterior trim

• d. Framing a house

Once a responsibility has been delegated to a carpenter, that carpenter should

• a. continue to perform the duties without further direction

• b. delegate the responsibility to someone less-experienced

• c. confirm all decisions with the job foreman

• d. wait to see if someone else will do it

Which of these is a true statement regarding availability for work?

• a. It is okay to be absent as long as you call in.

• b. Being on time means being no more than 15 minutes late.

• c. It is not necessary to call in because employers hire extra people, knowing that employees occasionally like to take a day off.

• d. Unless you are ill or have a family emergency, you should be on the job by the specified time.

If a carpenter is frequently tardy that carpenter is

• a. completing tasks too slowly

• b. often failing to report for work

• c. often arriving late for work

• d. missing deadlines for completing jobs