IBEW Math Aptitude Test Questions For Inside Wireman Electrician Apprenticeship

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[@Yungchris760]

Just got accepted into Local 332 and wanted to say this video definitely helped me out on what to generally expect. Super thanks to you man!

[@shakproot]

Hey I am very glad to hear that! Thank you for commenting and good luck to you on your new job!

[@anthonyrivas3523]

I just tested for 332 yesterday and this video did help. I did beast on the math but the reading I feel like I did alright.

[@Yungchris760]

@@anthonyrivas3523 good stuff bro! Really hope you get in. Just FYI its super slow right now, people are actually getting laid off from my understanding. Apparently it's like the slowest since 2008 so unfortunately all the apprentices in my class haven't even been appointed a contractor yet smh

[@anthonyrivas3523]

@@Yungchris760 i just passed! Any tips for the interview?

[@James_dtfllc]

Hey bro I have my test for local 332 next week. How were the questions?

[@shakproot]

BTW, EVERYTHING ON THE TEST IS MULTIPLE CHOICE! makes it muuuuuuch easier

[@Tonytone92]

This is very helpful information! Any other videos that are similar to this one?

[@jyoung1411]

hey can u fo a video on the Mechanical Reasoning part of the test???? pleaseee the study guide helps but gives no understanding

[@shakproot]

There was no mechanical reasoning on my Inside Wireman Test for the Local 124, sorry dawg

[@skow105]

This is very close to what is on the apprenticeship test. You also have numerical reasoning on it and Algebra. Study this video along with what I just added and also start studying on the reading comprehension as well.

[@Whyyoumadcuz__]

Im gonna sign up for “ IBEW 98 “ what parts of math should i study the most ? Algebra 1 / 2 ?

[@jsacodes916]

What sort of Reading Comprehension is on the test?

[@danielleokashka]

Bro explains shit better than half my teachers did 😂 Thank you man fr this is gonna help

[@ailffncoofsu4923]

"PEMDAS, ya dig"

[@shakproot]

UPDATE: I am currently working with a contractor through IBEW Local 124 and I am really enjoying the work so far. I will make an update video sometime in the near future going into more detail.

[@slickwilly6868]

How many different books did they give you for your study material? I plan on joining Local 474(Memphis)

[@shakproot]

@@slickwilly6868 ummm, maybe 1 booklet, but all the studying I did was making sure my algebra was all good and that's about it

[@thatpineappleguy]

Quick question, When applying how long did it take for them to reach back to you? I am also in the KC area.

[@shakproot]

@@thatpineappleguy so when I applied, I believe they reached out via mail within 2-3 weeks

[@erkhndrxx]

@@shakprootreally ? i applied on 5/08/24 to local 124 and i still haven’t heard back, you think i should give them a call

[@chickentwitch5324]

… wait… THATS IT?!?!

[@James_dtfllc]

I have my test in 3 weeks! I am going to continue to watch this video several times before! Wish me luck 👍🏾

[@America1st21]

I’m about to help someone study for this. Two corrections. The Q= problem #4. Also the graph for y = 1/3x should go through (0,0) Overall. Good practice thanks

[@SibukeleNgcibi]

Yeah I also noticed those questions

[@Hardawayfits]

If I dont pass this electrician test im leaving america 😅

[@lukelorraine941]

thank you for this im joining the ibew 130 and i needed this refresher o my algebra cuz im joining later most also taking test

[@Rylan_cockefair]

Bro thank you I came from listening to “professionals” in math and seen this video you explained everything so much better and easier to understand than them

[@Spacecow-ft1cr]

Thank bro I got my test in about 45 mins I’m outside just getting a lil refresher 😅

[@Rastatunechi495]

Get it fam

[@anthonyrivas3523]

Did you pass?

[@James_dtfllc]

Did you pass?

[@iandouglas3940]

Re. 9:58 to 11:17: the equation for this graph is y = 1/2x + 1 not y = 1/3x.

[@dreuxarv0574]

Bro I got a three day heads up on the date of my test, but thanks for help. This happen to anyone else?

[@Manchessollte421]

how are you better at explaining graphs than like every math teacher on youtube :( LOL

[@Foccal]

just got accepted into local 136, and this video was the closest thing I could find to being exactly like the test. I was never good at math but ended up scoring 8/9 after watching this video and practicing the problems shown.

[@shakproot]

Glad to hear that!

[@keithcostello4145]

Thank you! I have the test in 3 weeks and I'm needing all the help I can get.

[@James_dtfllc]

How did it go bro?

[@Christophhaa]

appreciate the heads up, it can be hard knowing what all to study 👍

[@z1lla4]

on question 4 did you make it up? cause my math must be wrong if that was a question on your test. my assumption is that it is QTB = MA + ZQ/Y because you multiple both fractions by Q. if im wrong please let me know I'm nervous on failing the test. nonetheless thanks for sharing

[@shakproot]

I made up all the questions and for that question specifically I didn't do it right😂

[@shakproot]

It seems like you know what you're doing, you'll be fine on the math portion, just make sure you know how to interpret graphs and equations that relate to graphs

[@z1lla4]

I bought the gan pdf study guide for the aptitude test and thought it would help but they don't mention some things like functions and graphs so I'm stressing out cramming everything before my test I appreciate your quick response 🙏

[@shakproot]

@@z1lla4 you're gonna be all good, no need to stress, just be ready for these problems to show up and remember how you solved them and you'll be all good

[@Manchessollte421]

fantastic, appreciate this video so much

[@tee-bee239]

Got my test tmr

[@markc207]

Thanks bro! Simplified everything for me.. this is even better than grade 9 algebra.

[@GFlakko]

Does anyone know if the quadratic formula is on there?

[@shakproot]

@@GFlakko For the local 124 test I did not have to solve any quadratic equations. The test is very basic algebra so you're all good 👍

[@stevenhawkings411]

Are you allowed to use a calculator on the test? I’ve seen online that you can’t but idk

[@shakproot]

From what I can remember, I didn't need a calculator for my test, you should be all good but if it says no calculator then it prolly is

[@danielsantana9873]

Great video! Do you think Khan academy is a good learning resource for trying to re learn math? I’m trying to get into IBEW local 357 in Vegas but I’m EXTREMELY TERRIBLE at math and I mean like 3rd grade math level, (which are the courses I’m currently taking on khan academy FYI) but will khan academy help me reach like college algebra type of math? I also heard that there is some geometry on these and trig but I’m not sure if that’s true. Need a lot of advice 😅

[@shakproot]

The math for first year apprentices doesn't get too difficult, khan academy is prolly a good way to freshen up math skills, algebra 1 is what you'd need to learn the basics of before you take an aptitude test I'd say

[@pinkie8721]

I'm in the exact same situation as you I wish us luck!

[@RussAaron]

This alone makes the test look easy🤣

[@abrahamperez8217]

Thank you man i got my test tomorrow morning!!

[@DavidAscarrunz]

Everything else makes sense thank you so much for this

[@PrestonTaylor-oh5zx]

Thanks appreciate it

[@hectorsoso2406]

Any classes or programs you would recommend??

[@shakproot]

For me, all I had to do was freshen up my math skills, but for the apprenticeship in general if you don't get in the first time then take classes pertaining to the electrical field. At MCC Penn Valley, they have a bunch of INTE electrical classes to choose from

[@Melljell]

I’m in Topeka, do you how that test goes?

[@shakproot]

I have no clue how the Topeka test is, but it should be similar to the local 124 test

[@tarajeefarnsworth8648]

Thank you! I appreciate your video.

[@bornsinner5944]

is it multiple choice? helpful vid btw

[@shakproot]

Yes, it is multiple choice, and thank you!

[@EchoesOfTheWeary]

When I applied for the apprenticeship in FL, I had to turn a certificate proof that I did algebra for a year. They gave me a paper on where I must go online in order to do the courses. There are 12+ courses in total with 25 lessons then a unit exam towards the end. You have to score 75% above with two chances if you fail you have to pay for it again and start all over. When I turned in my certificate and scheduled an appointment for the entry exam NOTHING I studied for or taught myself was in the Aptitude Exam

[@TarnishedLifter]

Taking my test In 30 minutes bro let’s see if all this studying paid off

[@shakproot]

You got this!!! If you're at Local 124, I'm in the building rn😂

[@TarnishedLifter]

@@shakproot Passed it bro🙏Local 278 test was a piece of cake ngl

[@DavidAscarrunz]

The letters are intimidating.. I just don’t understand dividing letters and moving letters around… :(

[@Davidge87]

ya that is really annoying.. i hope there aren't any questions like that... it just makes no sense to need to know how to move letters around.. give me numbers dammit!!

[@denvercharlebois699]

@@Davidge87 You need to know how to rearrange formula because ohms law and such have that type of stuff.

[@denvercharlebois699]

How accurate is this on the ibew aptitude test?

[@shakproot]

Very accurate, I took the tests and this covers, in basic terms, what you'll see on the math test. The problems on the test will be more difficult, but if you can grasp how to do each math section in the video, you'll be all good on the test

[@riggo4238]

Taking my test soon thanks for the info bro

[@shakproot]

Best of Luck to You!

[@Kevinp413]

Thank you for making these videos

[@joeshmoe8952]

Are you able to use a calculator for this test?

[@shakproot]

I don't remember using a calculator, and from what I remember a calculator isn't really necessary.

[@joeshmoe8952]

@@shakproot ok thanks

[@Whyyoumadcuz__]

Im looking to sign up for ibew 98 , what subjects should i study the most ?

[@shakproot]

I'd say just make sure you know how to move around variables (letters) in an equation and know how to interpret a graph and what its points or slope are

[@shakproot]

The English section was pretty easy for me, some say it's difficult, I'd say to make sure and take your time to understand what you're reading, I read slowly and had way enough time

[@jul1181]

got my test wednesday

[@grammar8619]

is this what the aptitude test would like or close to it?

[@shakproot]

These types of questions will be on the aptitude test

[@elnavegante64]

Do they let you use a calculator?

[@ellieo7164]

no

[@shakproot]

From what I remember, a calculator was not really needed

[@michaeldrozdowski6286]

The last question with the graph you made up is wrong. Its y=1/3x + 1 because the +1 intercepts on the y axis in your drawing..

[@Acts412jc]

No its y=1/2x +1 because at x=--2 y=0

[@avstin1]

Have my test in 2 weeks thanks for this video 🙏did you use iprep to study ?

[@shakproot]

I used Khan Academy to brush up on my math, but at the time, I had just recently taken a College Algebra class, so I was alright on my math pretty much

[@shakproot]

The examples in the video are very accurate to what you'll see, the questions will be harder though so make sure you understand the concept of the math

[@brianluong6319]

On number 4 I got a different answer. Q= (MA*Y)/(TB*Y-7)

[@shakproot]

Yeah, my #4 is wrong

[@ultralyrics1]

For #2 isn't (2x2)-1 = 3 not 5? Either way thank you for the video!

[@HuskyMike]

The "2" is for Question number 2. It's not part of the problem.

[@brianluong6319]

Have my test in 10 days

[@Ily.jj0]

What kinda boots u rocking? Green to this so not sure what the requirements r

[@shakproot]

I'm rockin my composite toe Sketchers boots that I got for free when I worked at Amazon😂😂 yeah I've been joked around with for wearing sketchers but it's all for fun

[@shakproot]

I'd say it depends on what shop you get contracted to work through, I'm with North Kansas City Electric and I think they are a perfect fit for me cuz F goin to a big shop to be on jobs with 1,200 other electricians

[@Ily.jj0]

@@shakproot yeah wouldn’t mind a smaller group but I’m just waiting to be assigned how long do you think that took you

[@shakproot]

@@Ily.jj0 I was on the waiting list for about 3 months I'm pretty sure, waitin on that Shon Lee phone call

[@Ily.jj0]

@@shakproot 🤣 that’s great shout out shon fr

[@booneboone9705]

Can you use a calculator?

[@shakproot]

You probably can, but from what I remember you don't need a calculator for any of it

[@booneboone9705]

@@shakprootI hope not, I'm horrible at math 😔

[@diegoguzman8843]

Guys this kinda of math problems were on the test, along with "if G is positive and greater than 2 then H will be? A:Negative, stay the same, positive, ect" I honestly think i didn't do good(math section). I think the test questions varies from the apprenticeship if you decide to take example if you take outside wireman/lineman, residential wireman, HVAC, tele communications, test then it'll be different.

[@America1st21]

#4 might wanna look at again

[@America1st21]

The ole Q = problem

[@shakproot]

Yeah you're right, I definitely did that wrong, was I supposed to multiply the Q to the z/y aswell?

[@denvercharlebois699]

@@shakproot I believe it should be Q= MAY/(TBY-Z)

[@denvercharlebois699]

The y has to be removed as well then the Q has to be factored .

[@CJ_Walks]

Yeah I definitely got confused because I couldn't follow his reasoning, and multiple approaches didn't show me that answer, but hey that gives me more specific prep work. Glad someone else questioned it. (Still a super helpful video)

[@Gutitfool]

Shouldntnit be q = ma/(tb-zy)? The q was supposed to be distributed to the other one in the parenthisis?

[@shakproot]

@@Gutitfool yep, there are numerous comments explaining the correct way to do it

[@Gutitfool]

@@shakproot thanks I wasnt sure

[@rc_kicks1091]

The last one is almost correct, the line has to cross at (0,0) lol. But thanks for the video!

[@BGE94]

Quick question. For problem #3, do you have numbers that replace those letters or is that how they appear. Example: m=sl+n / q Solve for q … Is there numbers involved or is that formulas you have to be aware of to understand and resolve

[@BGE94]

Also. Do u have to simplify and factor polynomials?

[@shakproot]

Problem #3 is incorrect on my part

[@shakproot]

@@BGE94 I don't think I did, the math was very algebra 1 and simple

[@LouBuckzz]

My aptitude test for local 164 was so much harder than this, barely any foil method problems, barely any linear equation problems either, just insane quadratic formulas shit caught me so off guard. The number patter were extremely easy tho. We didn’t even get scrap paper to do our work

[@shakproot]

Sorry to hear that, sounds like local 164 sucks considering they didn't even give you scrap paper

[@James_dtfllc]

I read one of your comments that you studied Khan Academy. I was wondering if you could clarify what modules you studied on Khan Academy. At the moment I am studying the pre algebra, and Algebra 1!

[@shakproot]

Good deal, I was studying between Algebra I and some others, but as long as you understand how to manipulate the equation, you should be chillin

[@James_dtfllc]

@@shakproot I appreciate it! 👍🏾

[@James_dtfllc]

@@shakproot do you remember doing any quadratic equations bro?

[@shakproot]

@@James_dtfllc no sir, the math does not get that complex, the hardest it gets, in my opinion, is when it wants you to interpret graphs like what the equation for the graph is and what equation makes the graph

[@James_dtfllc]

@@shakproot thanks bro I appreciate it again 👍🏾

[@josiahcarter2474]

Thanks for your video. My aptitude test is on the 25th for local 124! Just a quick question, did you see Any compound interest questions? like for example, job has 5$ in a bank. if he has a interest rate of 5%, how much money will he have in 3 years? Thanks for your help!

[@shakproot]

Welcome to 124, I hope you get in. There were no questions like that on the test.

[@josiahcarter2474]

@@shakproot thank you!

[@josiahcarter2474]

@@shakproot last question lol! did you see any converting percentages into fractions?

[@shakproot]

@@josiahcarter2474 I'm gonna say no on converting percentages into fractions, but I don't fully remember. I would say just study that a tiny bit just in case

[@josiahcarter2474]

thanks again!

[@Mho-Cooking]

Omggg bro.. im about to go and take the exam, I kid you not, you have helped me a lot with this video. Thank you so much. 🙏🏾

[@James_dtfllc]

How did you do? I have my test in 2 weeks!

[@shakproot]

I'm glad I was able to help!

[@Padilla1526]

@@shakproot what are the names of these problem so I can search it up on Khan academy

[@shakproot]

@@Padilla1526 I don't know for sure, sorry

[@kiranjotsidhu990]

i need enterance exam questions if anyone help me then msg me

[@ryanrodriguez-wright9216]

If you guys want to be over prepared, buy the iPrep IBEW aptitude test study course. Worth the money with plenty of practice tests and video explanations.

[@User-hv2sz]

Thanks for the video man. I have to relearn math on a 2 week notice for the aptitude test and this video made relearning math feel a lot less intimidating.

[@AHM0NSTER]

how did you do on the test?

[@User-hv2sz]

@@AHM0NSTER I'll be honest and say some questions I was not ready for because these guides never mentioned them. I don't think I did great but I still passed and will interview this month.

[@AHM0NSTER]

@@User-hv2sz I have my test scheduled for this sept 18 and my math knowledge is at 2nd grade level lol im studying as much as i can until then see where it gets me. btw wishing you nothing but the best ♥

[@User-hv2sz]

@@AHM0NSTER Appreciate you, best of luck to you as well, I'm sure you will do great!

[@shakproot]

Any questions you have about the apprenticeship let me know and I will answer all of them

[@BGE94]

Hey bro would you mind if we spoke through text or phone. I’m really serious about passing the test but have a bunch of questions for ya. If you don’t mind.

[@shakproot]

@@BGE94 go ahead and ask any questions you have, I dont mind if it's a long list, I'll answer them all to the best of my ability

[@BGE94]

@@shakproot thank you in advance my good man. I’m going for the test on the 25th, still got some time to rebrush on my math skills. Now, the study guide I was given was similar to the problems you had stated on your video. The real question is … how hard are the problems. Is it really mostly (y=mx+b) type of problems with some evaluation of expressions. I just feel like theres so many videos on this ibew test topic that I almost feel as if im misinforming with self. But tbh you’re video and what you’re stating sounds the most realistic to me.

[@BGE94]

I’m just really trying to figure out exactly what problems and solutions to study for. Rather than going nuts learning how to factor and work with polynomials again.

[@shakproot]

@@BGE94 yeah I gotcha, for my Local 124 math test, there were 2 very very easy math problems per math topic. So in the video I went over like 4 different math "topics" that are 100% going to be in the test, you will see about 2 questions per topic that are very very easy and then the rest you kinda have to think for.

Taking this test in a month for local 124 Kansas City can’t wait! Ty for the help!

[@simonmalm7432]

Did you ever get accepted?

[@shakproot]

Unfortunately I have not been accepted into IBEW, I am currently in college trying to get a certificate towards electrical applications so someone will be more interested to higher me.

[@arthurchavez78]

​@@shakproot how come you didnt get accepted ? I thought it was as simple as just applying and waiting your turn on the list?

[@shakproot]

@@arthurchavez78 , not that simple, experience prevails on getting accepted

[@shakproot]

@Arthur Chavez , it also depends on the demand of available spots to become an apprentice, right now there's a growing demand so hopefully, since I just did my reinterview, I'll get in this time around

[@Anonymous88895]

is the interview a huge reason to why some don’t get in ?