Study Guide - Electrical, Carpentry, and Plumbing - Written Exam Study Guide

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Study guide for ABC NorCal apprenticeship written exams covering four timed sections: reading comprehension, mathematics computation, applied mathematics, and language. Includes preparation requirements (pencil and paper, calculator limited to 8-digit models, stopwatch) and practice-test pacing with no breaks and strict cell phone prohibition. Provides study activities based on ABC NorCal blog excerpts, including multiple-choice questions on heat illness prevention protocols and on Anne Quick’s contributions to California apprenticeship.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages20

Reading Time50 min

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How the written exam works

Practice test instructions and time limits

Test One: Reading Comprehension

Heat illness article questions (1-4)

Anne Quick article questions (5-7)

Study Guide – Electrical, Carpentry, and Plumbing ABC NorCal How the written exam works: As the first step of the application process for any of ABC NorCal’s apprenticeship programs, you will be scheduled to take a written exam. This exam consists of four parts (reading comprehension, mathematics computation, applied mathematics, and language) and it is timed. You will need to pass each section of the exam with a score of 70% or better to move on to the next step of the application process. Instructions for this study guide: 1) Please collect the following before beginning this study guide: a. Pencil and paper b. Calculator (8-digit calculators only) c. Stopwatch 2) If you want to take the practice test just as you would the written exam, follow the below outlined time limits for each section. No breaks are allowed during the exam. Cell phone use is strictly prohibited. a. Reading Comprehension – give yourself 25 minutes for this section of 25questions b. Mathematics Computation – you are not allowed to use a calculator for this portion of the exam. Give yourself 15 minutes for this section of 25 questions. c. Applied Mathematics – give yourself 25 minutes for this section of 25 questions. d. Language – give yourself 25 minutes for this section of 25 questions. 3) If you just want to know what kinds of questions will be on the written exam, please feel free to peruse through the below study guide. TEST ONE: READING COMPREHENSION – 25 minutes Here’s an article from ABC NorCal’s blog. Read the blog article. Then do numbers 1 through 4. Who turned up the heat? Posted @ 6/27/2013 7:07 AM If you haven’t heard, weather forecasts for the next week have most of Northern California shedding the sticky, tropical humidity of the past couple of days and temperatures increasing to triple digits. (Now there’s the hot, dry California summer we all know well. ) This is the time when employers with outdoor work sites go on high alert. It’s also the time when Cal/OSHA reminds construction professionals to take extra precautions when it comes to ensuring their workers are acclimatized to the heat. In addition to the heat illness prevention trifecta – water, rest and shade, there are special procedures for when temperatures exceed 95 degrees. Do you know your “high heat” protocols? Here’s a little refresher. • Observe. Know the symptoms of heat illness. Watch for these signs in your workers. • Remind your team to drink water often. • Watch new employees (on the job less than two weeks) closely. • Communication preparedness. Know who will be calling for emergency help, who to call and when tocall. • Have a plan for emergencies, just in case someone becomes ill. • Consider scheduling work to avoid peak heat. For the official California heat regulations, visit the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) website. 1) This blog article is mostly talking about A. the importance of wearing sunscreen [B. tips](B. tips) to prevent dehydration [C. tips](C. tips) to prevent heat illness [D. weather](D. weather) patterns in Northern California 2) According to this blog article, there are special procedures to follow when the temperature A. exceeds 95 degrees B. exceeds triple digits [C. is](C. is) considered hot and dry D. exceeds 80 degrees 3) The author uses the phrase “go on high alert” to show that employers with outdoor work sites are A. stopping work on the jobsite B. more concerned about the heat C. pulling an alarm D. not doing anything 4) According to this blog article, what is considered a“new employee”? A. An employee on the job less than two weeks B. An employee on the job less thana month C. An employee on the job less than a year D. An employee on the job less than two months Here is an excerpt from ABC NorCal’s blog post “Celebrating Anne Quick's contribution to apprenticeship in California”. Read the blog article. Then do numbers 5 through 7. C

FAQs

What are the four sections of the ABC NorCal written exam?

The exam has four timed parts: reading comprehension, mathematics computation, applied mathematics, and language. You must score at least 70% on each section to proceed.

What materials are required to begin the study guide practice?

Collect pencil and paper, an 8-digit calculator only, and a stopwatch before starting.

What are the time limits and rules for taking the practice test?

Reading comprehension is 25 minutes, mathematics computation is 15 minutes (no calculator allowed), applied mathematics is 25 minutes, and language is 25 minutes. No breaks are allowed and cell phone use is strictly prohibited.

Sep 30, 2026

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