Apprenticeship Exam Apprenticeship Laws and Regulations

Question 1

Which US federal agency oversees registered apprenticeship programs?

Accepted Answer

Department of Labor (DOL)

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Department of Education

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Department of Commerce

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Department of Labor Standards

Question 2

What federal law created the national apprenticeship system in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The National Apprenticeship Act of 1937

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The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

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The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917

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The Workforce Innovation Act of 2014

Question 3

Which organization typically co-sponsors joint apprenticeship programs in the building trades?

Accepted Answer

Employers and trade unions

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Community colleges only

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Federal government and states

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Private training companies

Question 4

What does the term 'journeyworker wage rate' mean in apprenticeship?

Accepted Answer

The full pay rate that an apprentice earns upon completing their program

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The starting wage for a first-year apprentice

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The rate paid for overtime hours

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The minimum wage set by OSHA

Question 5

What is the minimum Related Technical Instruction (RTI) requirement for a registered apprenticeship program?

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144 hours per year

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100 hours per year

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200 hours per year

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80 hours per year

Question 6

Apprentices in the US must be at least what minimum age to participate in most registered apprenticeship programs?

Accepted Answer

16 years old

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18 years old

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15 years old

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17 years old