What’s on the IBEW aptitude test
Get to know the test’s sections, timing, scoring and test-day rules.
The ETA aptitude battery
- Algebra and reading
- No electrical knowledge required
- Part of the application process
Your test session
The aptitude batteryThe Electrical Training Alliance (ETA) aptitude battery tests algebra and reading.What to bringBring your photo ID. Pencils and other materials are provided.
- Photo ID; no calculator
- Algebra: 33 items, 46 minutes
- Break, then reading: 36 in 51 minutes
- Qualifying result
- Interview, then ranking
- Retest wait: confirm locally
The full Union Aptitude Prep$39once
- Number series trainer
- Algebra & functions with worked steps
- Reading comprehension sets
Paid once, no subscription. Ask for a refund within 7 days of buying if you’ve done less than 25% of the class.
Lessons in this chapter
3 lessons, about 5 minutes each
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The full class, $39 once.
Paid once, no subscription. Ask for a refund within 7 days of buying if you’ve done less than 25% of the class.
- Number series trainer
- Algebra & functions with worked steps
- Reading comprehension sets
Not affiliated with IBEW, NECA, ETA or any JATC. Original practice questions only.
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