NCCER 00100 Exam Review

Water, electrical grids, sewer, and transportation are all categories related specifically to _____

• industrial construction

• infrastructure

• sectors

• buildings

One reason for the anticipated shortage of craft professionals is the _____

• lack of teachers willing to train younger students

• low growth rates projected for construction

• forecasted low salaries in construction

• continued emphasis on attending college

Drones are used on construction sites to _____

• survey construction and monitor hazards

• deliver important messages to craft professionals

• track workers and monitor their hours

• ensure construction is built to code

Green construction involves following building practices that adhere to the principles of _____

• recycling

• sustainability

• regeneration

• depletion

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is important in the history of construction because it is the _____

• longest single-span bridge in the world

• first building made solely of glass

• only skyscraper outside of the US

• tallest man-made structure in the world

An example of essential services that a craft professional may provide is _____

• rebuilding a storage shed

• installing heated floors

• fixing a garage door

• restoring electricity

A key advantage of pursuing a construction career rather than a job that requires a four-year degree is _____

• lower-interest school loans

• fewer skills are required for construction

• the option to get a debt-free education

• the guarantee of a higher paying job

The three construction crafts that require a MINIMUM of a 4-year college degree are _____

• civil engineer, pipefitter, HVAC technician

• project manager, civil engineer, architect

• ironworker, crane operator, millwright

• electrician, project manager, carpenter

Along with refining craft skills, another way to increase the odds for career advancement is to _____

• get additional certifications

• work for multiple contractors

• become friends with management

• get more expertise from the internet

The commercial sector of construction focuses on building structures such as _____

• bridges

• homes

• apartments

• schools