DIR guidance says DAS 142 should be submitted at least 3 business days before apprentices are required. If apprentices are needed Friday, what is the latest business day to submit, assuming no holidays and counting backward three business days?
Correct Answer
B) Tuesday.
Counting back three business days before Friday gives Tuesday as the latest day in this simplified timing question.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Counting back three business days before Friday gives Tuesday as the latest day in this simplified timing question.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Monday.
Monday. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for das 142 timing.
Option C: Wednesday.
Wednesday. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for das 142 timing.
Option D: Thursday.
Thursday. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for das 142 timing.
Memory Technique
Scheduling Request contract math: approved scope is the ruler for das timing.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize DAS 142 timing from California Labor Code Section 1777.5; DIR Division of Apprenticeship. / DIR DAS public works apprenticeship guidance; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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