Specific Competencies and Skills Tested in this Assessment:
General Architecture and Construction Technical Skills
- Create and implement project plans considering available resources and requirements
- Read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings and documents
- Select and use tools, machinery, and equipment commonly used in design and construction
Construction Technical Skills
- Identify tools and materials needed to complete a construction project
- Demonstrate knowledge of craft and trade skills needed to complete construction projects effectively
- Understand and implement testing and inspection procedures to ensure the successful completion of a construction project
Academic Foundations
- Apply reading skills in an architecture and construction career environment
- Apply writing skills in an architecutre and construction career environment
- Apply mathematical skills in an architecture and construction career environment
- Apply science skills in an architecture and construction career environment
Systems
- Examine the relationship of roles and responsibilities between trades/professions to complete a job or project
- Apply industry standards and practices to ensure quality work
Communication
- Locate, organize, and reference written information from reliable sources to communicate with coworkers and clients
- Apply listening skills and interpret verbal and nonverbal behaviors to enhance communication with coworkers and clients
- Interpret and use tables, charts, and graphics to support written and oral communication
Information Technology Applications
- Use word processing, presentation, and email applications to prepare communications
- Use spreadsheet and database applications to manage and communicate data and information
Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Decision Making
- Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to locate good sources of information about problems and determine appropriate methods for investigating causes
- Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to determine root causes of problems and suggest solutions
Leadership and Teamwork
- Exhibit leadership practices to improve the quality of work and the work environment
- Work effectively in a team environment to improve the quality of work and the work environment
Safety, Health, and Environmental
- Identify and practice appropriate safety and health procedures for architecture and construction occupations
- Demonstrate appropriate emergency and first aid knowledge and procedures for architecture and construction occupations
- Identify and practice appropriate environmental procedures for architecture and construction occupations
Employability and Career Development
- Demonstrate employability skills related to a career in architecture and construction
- Pursue career development skills to advance in architecture and construction careers
Written Assessment:
Administration Time: 2 hours
Number of Questions: 97
Areas Covered:
General Arts and Communications Technical Skills: 15%
Construction Technical Skills: 15%
Academic Foundations: 15%
Systems: 6%
Ethic and Legal Responsibilities: 6%
Communications: 8%
Information Technology Applications: 5%
Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Decision Making: 7%
Leadership and Teamwork: 6%
Safety, Health, and Environmental: 8%
Employability and Career Development: 9%
Sample Questions:
The first step in any scientific experiment involves
- identification of the problem
- collection of the data
- preparation of a conclusion
- testing of the solution
An example of body language that conveys interest in what a speaker is saying is
- repeatedly gazing over the speaker’s shoulder
- crossing your arms
- stifling a yawn
- leaning forward slightly in the chair
A reliable source of career information and networking is
- a professional organization
- coworkers
- friends and family
- the Internet
One benefit of teamwork for employees is
- less responsibility
- higher pay
- greater work efficiency
- less training is required
Metal gauge (e.g., 20-gauge metal) refers to
- thickness
- length
- weight
- density
An email system is provided for employees by employers. The contents of electronic files on company equipment are legally considered property of the
- supervisor
- employee
- public
- employer
When composing a formal business email, avoid the use of
- abbreviations like LOL
- descriptive phrases
- exclamation points
- acronyms like OSHA
The moisture content in lumber needs to be measured because
- as moist lumber dries, it will contract
- moist lumber is more expensive
- the fasteners could rust on moist lumber
- moist lumber is easier to handle and store
The material best suited for footings is
- brick
- concrete
- stone
- concrete block
Gas lines are pressure tested with
- air
- water
- refrigerant
- natural gas