IBEW Aptitude Test Overview
This test has been designed by the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) in partnership with the National Electrical Association (NECA). Their goal to standardize the quality of the electrical practitioners and apprentices entering the profession. This timed test is administered to candidates who want to be certified and licensed technicians and electricians.
Occupational Outlook
Electricians are in Demand!
Jobs for electricians are projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Homes and businesses need wiring!
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Test Registration
Registration is a three-step process. You must complete each stage before proceeding to the next. The three stages are:
- File to qualify for the application.
- Take Electrical Training Alliance Aptitude Test.
- Undergo an in-person interview.
Registration requirements:
- You must be at least 18.
- Educational proof a yearly algebraic course with passing grades.
- High school diploma or GED.
- High school transcript.
Fees
There are no fees required to take this test – only an application is needed.
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IBEW Practice Questions
Reading Comprehension, Mechanical Comprehension and Mathematics
Electrician’s Salary
Average Electrician salary in Canada: $66,300
Entry level: starts at $55,470
Experienced Electricians: up to $81,491
Average Salary in United States: $55,190
Test Format
The Electrician Aptitude Test is a computerized format test (CBT) that must be taken in an accredited test centers. The test is administered by the Local Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. Help with taking a computerized test
Questions are multiple choice – Help with multiple choice
You will receive the address of the test center closest to you after your application is accepted.
This is a timed test. There are different times allotted for each section. The total time to complete the test is two hours thirty minutes.
On Test Day
Plan to arrive early at the test center. You are required so show photo ID to enter the test center.
What’s on the test
The test contains two separate sections which cover both the technical and verbal parts. Candidates will be required to answer some basic arithmetic questions and then some comprehension questions for language efficiency purposes.
Algebra & Functions: Candidates will be given 46 minutes to answer the 33 questions which will be contained in this section. This algebra section will have topics which include:
- Solving a linear equation of two variables.
- Working with expressions like subtraction, multiplication, division and polynomial factoring.
- Quadratic equations like square roots, quadratic formula, graphing and practical applications.
Reading Comprehension: Candidates will be given 51 minutes to answer 36 questions in this section. You are given short passages followed by questions.
To succeed on the test, you will need a basic understanding high school equations and algebra, and basic number operations.
You do not need to memorize formula, and no previous electrical work experience or knowledge is needed.
Calculators
There are no calculators allowed on this test. Candidates are not required to bring any calculators or any other similar device.
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Contents
Getting Started
How this study guide is organized 7
The IBEW Study Plan 8
Making a Study Schedule 11
Reading Comprehension
Self-Assessment 16
Answer Key 28
Help with Reading Comprehension 31
Main Idea and Supporting Details 34
Drawing Inferences And Conclusions 37
Mechanical Comprehension
Self Assessment 47
Answer Key 51
Tutorials 53
Lever 53
Pulleys 55
Wedge 56
Gears and Gear Trains 57
Mathematics
Self-Assessment 63
Answer Key 68
Basic Math Video Tutorials 73
Fraction Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts 73
Converting Fractions to Decimals 75
Solving One-Variable Linear Equations 79
Solving Two-Variable Linear Equations 80
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 82
Multiplying and Dividing Polynomials 83
Simplifying Polynomials 83
Factoring Polynomials 84
Quadratic equations 85
Percent Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts 87
Exponents: Tips, Shortcuts & Tricks 89
Types of Word Problems 94
Practice Test Questions Set 1
Answer Key 145
Practice Test Questions Set 2
Answer Key 207
Conclusion
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Date Published: Sunday, February 16th, 2020
Date Modified: Thursday, December 3rd, 2020