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DIR public works apprenticeship guidance uses a one-to-five apprentice-to-journeyman hour concept. If a craft has 100 journeyman hours, how many apprentice hours are needed?

Correct Answer

C) 20 apprentice hours.

One apprentice hour for every five journeyman hours means 100 / 5 = 20 apprentice hours.

Answer Options
A
10 apprentice hours.
B
15 apprentice hours.
C
20 apprentice hours.
D
25 apprentice hours.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

One apprentice hour for every five journeyman hours means 100 / 5 = 20 apprentice hours.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 10 apprentice hours.

10 apprentice hours. is below the supported result for apprentice ratio calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option B: 15 apprentice hours.

15 apprentice hours. is below the supported result for apprentice ratio calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option D: 25 apprentice hours.

25 apprentice hours. is above the supported result for apprentice ratio calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Memory Technique

Who controlled hour, who paid every, where is the Checking Apprentice-Hour record?

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Apprentice ratio calculation from California Labor Code Section 1777.5; DIR Division of Apprenticeship. / California Labor Code Section 1777.5; DIR DAS guidance; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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