Question 1

____________________ will make you a better reader.

Accepted Answer

Reading

Question 2

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 hear you, he or she might think you are not confident in what you are saying, you are not telling the truth, or you are angry.

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

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 6

____________________ 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 7

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 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A worker who does not understand the new

Question 10

If we know what is right, but do not act accordingly, we lack ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If we know what is right, but...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

List six qualities of an effective team member.

Accepted Answer

They have the best interests of the team

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Explain why people suffer from their own unethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

Doing what they know is wrong can be dep

Question 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Shows up for work a few minutes early, i

Question 18

Explain the benefits of doing what is ethically right.

Accepted Answer

We are happier and more produc

Question 19

__________ 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

____________________ will make you a better reader.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

If we know what is right, but do not act accordingly, we lack ____________________.

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

List six qualities of an effective team member.

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

Explain why people suffer from their own unethical behavior.

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

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

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

Explain the benefits of doing what is ethically right.

__________ 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