Question 1

List six qualities of an effective team member.

Accepted Answer

They have the best interests of the team at heart. They carry their own load, but are willing to do extra when it benefits the team. They also listen to team members, respect others, share ideas, and participate in team decisions.

Question 2

Explain the benefits of doing what is ethically right.

Accepted Answer

We are happier and more productive. Employers recognize people with good work ethics and provide them with more opportunities.

Question 3

Explain what is necessary to communicate well through speech.

Accepted Answer

Know the words that will convey your message to the listener and use proper grammar so your words are used properly.

Question 4

Explain what you can do to verify that you understand what has just been said to you.

Accepted Answer

Repeating what the s

Question 5

Our ____________________ are what we believe to be right and wrong.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Our ____________________ are what we believe to...

Question 6

Explain why life-long learning has become increasingly important in the construction industry.

Accepted Answer

A worker who does not understand new tec

Question 7

____________________ will make you a better reader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ will make you a better reader....

Question 8

The best way to develop good speaking skills is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  read through the dictionary 
B)  study a thesaurus 
C)  read trade journals related to your specific area 
D)  practice speaking well in your daily conversations 
A)  read through the dictionary 
B)  study a thesaurus 
C)  read trade journals related to your specific area 
D)  practice speaking well in your daily conversations

Question 9

When writing a report to a supervisor, which of the following is NOT considered important?

Accepted Answer

A)  length of the report 
B)  penmanship 
C)  spelling 
D)  grammar 
A)  length of the report 
B)  penmanship 
C)  spelling 
D)  grammar

Question 10

Explain why how loudly you speak has a lot to do with how people react to you.

Accepted Answer

If someone has to strain to he

Question 11

The five forms of communication are speaking, listening, writing, reading, and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The five forms of communication are speaking,...

Question 12

List five characteristics of a person with a good work ethic.

Accepted Answer

Shows up for work a few minutes early, i

Question 13

Which of the following is likely to have the greatest impact on your success in the career you have chosen?

Accepted Answer

A)  proper use of English 
B)  your attitude 
C)  your work skill 
D)  being on time 
A)  proper use of English 
B)  your attitude 
C)  your work skill 
D)  being on time

Question 14

To ____________________ means to repeat what a speaker has said, using different words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To ____________________ means to repeat what a...

Question 15

When is it appropriate to use a cell phone at work?

Accepted Answer

It is appropriate to use your

Question 16

Explain why people suffer from their own unethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

Doing what they know is wrong can be dep

Question 17

Explain why it is important to look the other person in the eye when speaking to him or her.

Accepted Answer

Looking at the floor makes you

Question 18

____________________ refers to the idea that we all need to continue to learn throughout our entire lives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the idea that we...

Question 19

Employers do not want workers to spend a lot of time on their cell phones because _________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  it distracts others 
B)  it affects the quality of work 
C)  neither a or b 
D)  both a and b 
A)  it distracts others 
B)  it affects the quality of work 
C)  neither a or b 
D)  both a and b

Question 20

__________ is the quality of putting your full effort into your job and striving to do the best job you can.

Accepted Answer

A)  Value 
B)  Work ethic 
C)  Rationalization 
D)  Obligation 
A)  Value 
B)  Work ethic 
C)  Rationalization 
D)  Obligation

Exam 2: Working in the Industry

List six qualities of an effective team member.

Explain the benefits of doing what is ethically right.

Explain what is necessary to communicate well through speech.

Explain what you can do to verify that you understand what has just been said to you.

Our ____________________ are what we believe to be right and wrong.

Explain why life-long learning has become increasingly important in the construction industry.

____________________ will make you a better reader.

The best way to develop good speaking skills is to __________.

When writing a report to a supervisor, which of the following is NOT considered important?

Explain why how loudly you speak has a lot to do with how people react to you.

The five forms of communication are speaking, listening, writing, reading, and ____________________.

List five characteristics of a person with a good work ethic.

Which of the following is likely to have the greatest impact on your success in the career you have chosen?

To ____________________ means to repeat what a speaker has said, using different words.

When is it appropriate to use a cell phone at work?

Explain why people suffer from their own unethical behavior.

Explain why it is important to look the other person in the eye when speaking to him or her.

____________________ refers to the idea that we all need to continue to learn throughout our entire lives.

Employers do not want workers to spend a lot of time on their cell phones because _________ .

__________ is the quality of putting your full effort into your job and striving to do the best job you can.

Organization of the Industry

Green Construction

Jobsite Safety

Safety With Ladders, Scaffolds, and Machines

Whole Numbers

Decimals

Fractions

Linear Measure

Percent Percentage

Area and Volume

Right Angles

Combined Operations

Hand Tools-Selection, Use and Care

Power Tools-Selection, Use, and Care

Fasteners

Rigging

Views

Scales

Alphabet of Lines

Use of Symbols

Plan Views

Elevations

Sections and Details

Filters