Northeastern Apprenticeship and Training (NEAT) 2-1 Practice Test

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• What effect does increasing the grade of steel used in a rotor's core have on hysteresis losses?
• True or False: Lap winding coils are built with small diameter wires.
• Which entity is responsible for investigating membership applications?
• What is the main duty of the Examining Board?
• What is the number of apprentices and Electrical Workers in training annually?
• True or False: A motion to "Table" can be amended or debated.
• What type of work behavior can negatively impact a company's future?
• For companies with fewer than how many employees does the Emergency Action Plan need not be written?
• What type of majority is usually required to pass most motions?
• True or False: BA members are eligible for a death benefit from the IBEW.
• Who hears charges against members, except officers and representatives of local unions?
• What is the duty of the Executive Board regarding applications?
• When the armature is held stationary in a generator, it is called the?
• True or False: An apprentice can hold office in the Local Union if they have previously qualified.
• What factor should be controlled to help manage employer costs?
• How many courses does the electrical training alliance offer to Electrical Workers?
• One objective of the IBEW is to promote which of the following?
• Why are three lamps used in phase detection for alternators?
• What is the minimum number of members required to form a new local union?
• Who grants the right to vote at local union meetings for apprentices?
• To whom does the Examining Board furnish a report on examination results?
• What happens to frequency if speed is doubled in an alternator operation?
• What should you do if you're stuck in a blizzard to stay warm?
• What does a motion to "Postpone to a set time" imply?
• What is the mathematical formula for determining the frequency of an alternator?
• What NJATC program was introduced in 1961?
• What is the consequence if a local union fails to hold meetings as required?
• How is the RMS value calculated from the peak value?
• What would happen to eddy currents if the frequency of the circuit is halved?
• Who is responsible for investigating requests for legal assistance?
• Who investigates membership applications and reports to the Local Union?
• What title is specifically mentioned as one of the offices required in a unit?
• What is considered the primary advantage of using AC current?
• What is the phenomenon called that describes the increased concentration of AC current near the surface of a conductor?
• Which two factors dictate windchill?
• When is it required for an employer to notify OSHA within an 8 hour period?
• How is the salary determined if two offices are combined?
• What is one reason a charged member may request counsel?
• In order to make changes to a motion, what action must be taken?
• Which committee assesses applicants for membership qualifications?
• What type of motion is used to make a change in the Main Motion that can be amended?
• What makes up compound generators?
• What distinguishes a turbo rotor from a standard rotor?
• A motion that cannot be amended but can be brought to debate is designated what?
• Money collected by the IBEW is divided into how many funds?
• What date was the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) officially named?
• Which of the following motions is equivalent to a Main Motion but not classified?
• What is the primary role of stewards in the Local Union?
• What are the four main categories of motions?
• What motion is made when a member believes action should be postponed until the next meeting?
• What is the first step to take after a snake bite?
• What is one key difference between an AC generator and a DC generator?
• What percentage of animal bites involve children?
• True or False: The skin effect does not affect the resistance of a conductor.
• How is a subsidiary motion typically passed?
• What is the action called that stops debate and brings up a vote on the pending question?
• In a delta connection, how do the phase voltage and the line voltage compare?
• What type of power losses in a DC generator are attributed to induced currents in the core material?
• What is the only way the chair of a meeting can be overruled?
• What device is used in parallel DC generators to ensure even load sharing between the generators?
• Which of the following is a key component of emergency response training?
• Which motion would you use to suspend current rules for a specific purpose?
• In a delta system, how do winding voltage and line voltage compare?
• The adoption of national standards significantly aided in the establishment of what?
• For a wye connected device, how does the line voltage compare to the phase voltage?
• Which component is essential for the operation of both short and long shunt compound generators?
• What does HAZWOPER stand for?
• Who must report to the Examining Board when required?
• What is the function of the Business Manager regarding the stewards?
• What is a round rotor also known as?
• How often should the board meet to examine applicants?
• Approximately how many apprentice linemen are currently in the IBEW/NECA training program?
• How long should you wait to do work on a capacitor after it has been disconnected from the power source?
• Which NJATC program was introduced in 1956?
• In cold conditions, how can you prevent frostbite?
• What type of motion arises out of other motions?
• What motion is commonly used to prevent a proposed decision from being made?
• Who are recognized as having the most direct impact on a company's reputation?
• True or False: Any candidate may be present or have an observer during the voting and ballot counting.
• How long is the history of qualified Electrical Workers serving the public?
• What is the main rotating component of a DC generator called?
• In the context of magnetic fields in generators, what is one of the primary functions of the stator?
• What is the primary characteristic of a stator in a generator?
• When was the first National Joint Apprenticeship Standards Committee meeting held?
• True or False: A member must gain recognition from the chair to appeal a decision.
• Frog leg windings are characterized by which type of connection?
• Which fund is NOT one of the two funds the IBEW collects money into?
• How long should you allow a snake bite to bleed?
• Which of the following is NOT a quality of a meaningful apprenticeship program?
• What type of losses is produced by the heat from current flowing through resistance in a circuit?
• How can the true costs of a worker taking a day off be compared?
• How frequently should meetings be held, as recommended?
• What mindset can contribute positively to the perception of professionalism?
• Who must uphold the rules of the IBEW Constitution and bylaws?
• True or False: 30-50% of body heat is lost through the head?
• What is the admission fee structure for a Journeyman and an Apprentice Lineman?
• What is another name for AC generators?
• Which approach is effective in reducing heat loss due to hysteresis in a generator?
• Is it advisable to continue working if thunderstorms are imminent?
• Is the International Secretary-Treasurer considered an Executive Officer of the IBEW?
• What percentage of on-the-job accidents occurred during employee absenteeism scenarios?
• What type of current configuration is used in the line currents of a wye wired system?
• To get business underway in a meeting, what type of motion is appropriate?
• What is used to offset field distortion from the armature reaction?
• In which year was the National Training Institute (NTI) established?
• Which of the following represents a situation requiring a more cautious use of electric ladders?
• Who is responsible for electing the Chairman of the Executive Board?
• In electric systems, an open circuit usually results in which of the following?
• In a delta wired system, the line voltage is equal to the phase voltage because they are in what configuration?
• What are motions that are seldom used by the average meeting but are very high in rank?
• What aspect of training does the electrical training alliance most focus on?
• What kind of motion is made to get a meeting started and introduces the business?
• What material is typically used for the core of a DC generator?
• When must basic dues and International payments be made?
• Another name for the effective value is the what value?
• What occurs if a decision at a meeting is appealed?
• How many International Executive Council Districts does the IBEW consist of?
• How are small kilovolt generators typically cooled?
• How many members are on the Executive Committee of the electrical training ALLIANCE (NJATC)?
• Which component is primarily responsible for collecting voltage in AC generators?
• How long does a member have to appeal an injustice done by a local union trial board?
• How does increasing the frequency of a circuit affect the skin effect?
• What two attributes describe how a professional line worker arrives to his or her job?
• A vote for the Previous Question requires what majority?
• If local union bylaws conflict with the Constitution, which document takes precedence?
• The resistance that opposes magnetic lines of flux is known as?
• Which statement is true regarding the phase current in a delta connection?
• Which document or authority outlines the process for nominating local union officers?
• What is typically the limiting factor in the current capacity of rotating armature generators?
• A secondary motion is also known as what type of motion?
• The time required for one complete cycle of an AC waveform is known as the what?
• When was the IBEW Constitution first amended?
• True or False: Any action taken by a meeting that is illegal or against the Constitution is considered void.
• What is increased in a generator when coils are connected in series?
• How are eddy currents typically managed in electrical systems?
• What action should you take when trapped in a vehicle after a blizzard?
• What is the consequence of high resistance in the armature of a DC generator?
• What term refers to the privilege of getting the chair's attention for urgent matters?
• If important business needs to be given special attention, what motion should be made?
• What term describes electrical losses in a DC generator due to current flow through its components?
• Who is responsible for the investigation of membership applications?
• What should be the focus of work methods promoted by the IBEW?
• True or False: In a series generator, the output current decreases as the load current increases.
• Which motion allows for the discussion of a pending motion?
• How many members are there on the executive board?
• What is the purpose of privileged motions in a meeting?
• Which type of motion has the highest rank among all motions?
• What is one advantage of using a rotating field alternator over a rotating armature alternator?
• Who is responsible for the conduct of business at a meeting?
• In a wye wired system, how do the line current and the phase current compare?
• Which of the following is an example of an incidental motion?
• A local union can initiate a work stoppage with consent from whom?
• When field current is adjusted in a generator, what aspect of the magnetic flux does this primarily influence?
• The Executive Committee has no authority to act as what alternative body?
• In small generators, what type of magnets are often used for pole pieces?
• What is the main responsibility of a Board of Directors or company owner?
• How many months must an apprentice work to be admitted into the IBEW through the local union?
• What must a series generator be classified as?
• What does the acronym EAP stand for?
• In a wye connection, how do the winding current and the line current compare?
• If one plots all of the instantaneous values of an AC voltage on a graph, the resultant shape will be a what?
• What does a hertz measure?
• What must the Executive Board and local union officers avoid working in conflict with?
• What is the standard duration for a speaking turn in discussions?
• Who acts as the Trial Board for member violations of the IBEW Constitution?
• When must local union meetings be concluded by?
• On a hot day, how frequently should you drink water?
• Where are PCB's most commonly found?
• What is the relationship of both eddy currents and skin effect in a conductor?
• True or False: Warm will neutralize the toxic oils from plants and keep it from spreading?
• Which type of loss is primarily associated with the electrical resistances of the generator?
• A main motion is debatable, can be amended, and requires what type of vote?
• How is the magnetic flux controlled in field windings?
• What is the connection between attitude and absenteeism according to the regional study?
• Which factor has been shown not to affect the amount of time workers are absent?
• A motion that is debatable but cannot be amended is known as what?
• What is one method used to mitigate the effects of skin effect and eddy currents?
• How high should you elevate a victim's feet when they are in shock?
• The series field windings are made up of what type of wire and turns?
• Why are rotating armature AC generators less common than rotating field generators?
• When can a "Division of the House" be called?
• What is the role of brushes in a generator?
• How many amendments can be considered for a motion at one time?
• In a delta system, how does the phase current compare to the line current?
• When was OSHA's issuance of 1910.269 for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution?
• For how long must the examining board retain records of examinations given?
• When is a motion to Amend used?
• In power systems, what term is used to describe the opposition to the flow of magnetic flux?
• What position should draw-out-type circuit breakers be in when they are removed or inserted?
• What type of vote is required for incidental motions?
• If a local union has a membership of 75 or more, how many members in good standing are needed to constitute a quorum?
• How are large capacity generators generally cooled?
• What phenomenon occurs when the armature's magnetic field distorts the magnetic neutral in a generator?
• In what manner is a shunt field connected in a generator?
• What is the average temperature of the human body?
• What influence does the use of high silicon steel have on a generator's performance?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of armature winding?
• At what voltage level must trained first-aid personnel, including CPR providers, be available during work on exposed lines or equipment?
• A member may be penalized for what action regarding violations of union rules?
• What element's application is limited by the number of valence shells it possesses?
• What are the two ways rotors can be assembled in an AC generator?
• How are delta connections made in generator windings?
• What decision does the Constitution empower local unions regarding employer membership?
• Who may verbally explain the Emergency Action Plan if the company has fewer than 10 employees?
• What is a benefit of small kilovolt generators being air-cooled?
• Sunscreen should have a minimum SPF rating of what to be effective?
• What primary goal did the NJATC focus on regarding the number of apprentices?
• How long can a member speak when they have the floor?
• Which type of tool has a higher voltage rating, fiberglass or wooden live line tools?
• Who has the authority to approve work stoppages in a local union?
• What motion is used to annul some action when it is too late to reconsider it?
• What is the minimum rating for wooden live line tools?
• Which of the following is a sign of hypothermia?
• What should you do if lightning is striking in your area?
• Which method can be used to detect when the direction of the magnetic field of two alternators is matched?
• What happens to the output current of a series generator as the load current increases?
• Charges against officers or representatives of a local union must be filed in which manner?
• A charter can be forfeited if a local union does not hold meetings for how long?
• How many board members did the original NJATC have?
• What happens to the magnitude of eddy currents and skin effect when circuit frequency increases?
• What action should you take if you feel your hair standing on end due to an imminent lightning strike?
• What set of rules does the IBEW recognize for conducting meetings?
• Which type of generator maintains a more stable output under variable load conditions?
• If a worker suffers a long-term injury, what percentage of their base pay does Workman's Compensation cover?
• Who has the authority to call for special meetings?
• In which configuration are the coils of Lap windings connected?
• What is the minimum rating of fiberglass live line tools?
• When using the "three lamp" method, the two alternators are in phase when all of the lamps are?
• True or False: Reducing the resistance of the wire by one-half will lead to a 25% reduction in power loss.
• In what year did the NJATC appoint its first staffed director?
• What configuration do Wave windings use for their coils?
• When is it permissible to use conductive ladders in high-voltage work?
• What is the common factor that connects the dimensions of a quality training program?
• The terminal leads of the series field windings are labeled as which of the following?
• Which type of loss is associated with molecular friction in a generator?
• Where are salient pole rotors typically used?
• Which of the following is a requirement for payment of dues?
• What OSHA standard covers Employee Emergency Action Plans?
• What is the purpose of a motion to amend?
• What ensures the safe operation of electrical utilities according to OSHA standards?
• True or False: Scientists have identified elements with more than 5 valence shells.
• What is the primary purpose of an Emergency Action Plan?
• How is counterpoise addressed in generator operation?
• What is considered the primary source of electrical power?
• Which of the following motions can be debated and amended if previous notice has been given?
• A member who owes how many months of full dues will be dropped from membership?
• To reduce the impact of skin effect, which type of wire is preferable to use?
• In the case of a significant chemical spill, who should be notified?
• Which OSHA standard covers the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response procedures?
• What is the significance of local union bylaws in relation to the rights of members?
• What protects employees from hazards associated with electrical utilization equipment under OSHA standards?
• How many classifications of motions are there?
• What body has the power to determine whether an employer can retain membership?
• Which of the following electrical components can create significant heat when under load?
• When making a report, a member has no time limit.
• What should you do if a tornado watch is issued?
• What action should stewards avoid causing?
• True or False: The secondary of a current transformer may be opened while the transformer is energized.
• What effect does armature reaction have on a generator's output?
• How many board members are part of the NJATC today?
• What are the two basic types of alternators?
• How does the winding voltage compare to the line voltage in a delta connection?
• What are the two types of compound generators?
• How does line current in a delta connection compare to winding current?
• What was the original name of the NJATC?
• In an AC generator, what is each complete revolution of the loop of wire called?
• What entity is responsible for filling a vacancy in a local union office?
• How can voltage output on a generator be controlled while maintaining frequency?
• What is the primary benefit of using a wye connection in electrical systems?
• How many IBEW members serve as JATC classroom instructors for related apprenticeship training?
• What can cause a local union to forfeit its charter?
• Which generator configuration connects field windings in series to the armature?
• How many members serve on the examining board?
• What behavior is essential for employees to enhance their value in the workplace?
• Which of the following objectives focused on enhancing the quality and consistency of training?
• What does NJATC stand for?
• When was the IBEW Constitution initially adopted?
• A member unsatisfied with a vote result can call for which action?
• The wires connected to the brushes of a DC generator are designated as what?
• Which term describes a motion that has not been classified but carries similar importance to Main Motions?
• What purpose do compensating windings serve in a generator?
• What do the voltages that develop within a conductor when AC current flows through it create?
• What are the four forms of measurement of voltage and current associated with sine waves?
• What is the final appeal venue for a member convicted by a Local Union Trial Board?
• What are the most common and widespread natural disasters?
• What size fire generally dictates when employees should evacuate an area?
• What effect occurs as more electrical current is drawn from the generator?
• What is the term for arcing that occurs between commutator segments?
• When should training for emergencies take place?
• Which of the following was NOT one of the six primary objectives identified in 1953 for the NJATC?
• What is the voting requirement for the motion "Previous Question"?
• What is one way to enhance a sense of professionalism in the workplace?
• What is the primary cause of the greatest loss in a DC generator?
• What is the primary purpose of a field in a generator?
• What method can be used to vary hysteresis losses in a generator?
• Local union meetings shall adjourn no later than what time?
• What is an effective way to conserve body heat in cold weather?
• In a wye connection, how does the phase voltage compare to the winding voltage?
• Which of the following positions is involved in the appointment process for filling a local union vacancy?
• According to survey findings, what is the connection between absenteeism and physical working conditions?
• Which effect increases as frequency rises, concerning the distribution of AC current within a conductor?
• What is the stationary component of a generator's magnetic field called?
• Which of the following best describes Eddy Current Losses?
• What is the name of the standard waveform used in AC systems?
• When workers demonstrate professionalism, they are often considered more valuable as what?
• What happens to the output voltage on a shunt generator when the load increases?
• What is the purpose of a motion to postpone infidelity?
• Which of the following are the two types of field windings in a generator?
• How many times a month are meetings typically recommended to be held?
• What instrument is used to parallel two machines in generator systems?
• What is the only way to vary the output frequency of a rotor?
• What chemical in the electrical industry may expose individuals under HAZPOWER regulations?
• How is the frequency output in a generator determined?
• What does a motion to "Commit" reference?
• What material are brushes in generators typically made from?
• What type of vote is required to carry a motion to close nominations?
• What type of mentality is essential for being treated as a professional at work?
• What is the purpose of pole pieces in a generator?
• What is the time frame for making an absentee ballot request before an election?
• In the context of professionalism, what role can workers play in their industry?
• If a member owes how many months of dues will they be suspended?
• How are series windings configured in a generator?
• Which position automatically serves as a delegate to the International Convention?
• What is the function of a motion to Table?
• Which topic is not covered by the OSHA 1910.269 standard?
• Which quality is important for a line worker to foster a sense of responsibility?
• Which two incidental motions require a two-thirds vote to carry?
• Who should an application for an absentee ballot be made to?
• When did the NJATC change its name to the electrical training ALLIANCE?
• What is increased in a generator when coils are connected in parallel?
• How many International Executive Council Districts are there in the IBEW?
• What is the most common frequency for AC power in residential homes?
• What is a common symptom of dehydration?
• When is the typical nomination period for local union officers?
• When is the action taken by a motion usually undone?
• What is the minimum age for eligibility for IBEW membership?
• Which component differentiates a DC generator from an AC generator?
• How are wye connections made in electrical systems?
• What is the first aid treatment for heat stroke before medical assistance arrives?
• Which motion cannot be debated or amended during the meeting?
• Who is appointed by the Business Manager and works under their authority?
• What is the net effect of eddy currents in a conductor?
• What motion is used to get the meeting back on track with the regular order of business?
• How often is the International Convention held?
• What follows a main motion to indicate support for it?
• What is a critical factor in the design of AC generators?
• Which motion, covered in the IBEW Constitution, cannot be amended but can be debated?
• The number of cycles that occur in one second is defined as?
• Is the statement true or false? If the duties of two offices are combined, the officer receives one salary that is equal to 50% of the sum of both salaries.
• What value compares the amount of energy available in an AC waveform to that in a DC waveform?
• Frequency is measured in what unit?
• What does OSHA stand for?
• How many International Vice-Presidential Districts exist in the IBEW?
• Can a charged member have an IBEW member as Counsel in a Trial Board hearing?
• What does the establishment of a national office for the NJATC signify?