RE: Draftsperson test exercise

2012-07-19 Thread RFletcher
I figured we would teach them FP so I wanted to see how they were at math and AutoCad. I gave tests (I made up) to a bunch of applicants graduating from a local technical school that taught AutoCad. The best result I had was one guy got 5 out of 10. I gave them the Q=K(^P) and asked them to

RE: Draftsperson test exercise

2012-07-19 Thread Bob
Mike, When I was in the position to hire I used to use two tests. The first one was a math test with simple word problems that used sprinkler terminology. For example, You are to design a tree type fire sprinkler system. The sprinkler heads are spaced 13'-0 on center along the branch lines,

RE: Draftsperson test exercise

2012-07-19 Thread George Church
AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Draftsperson test exercise Mike, When I was in the position to hire I used to use two tests. The first one was a math test with simple word problems that used sprinkler terminology. For example, You are to design a tree type fire sprinkler

RE: Draftsperson test exercise

2012-07-19 Thread Bob
www.firebyknight.com -Original Message- From: George Church [mailto:g...@rowesprinkler.com] Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:19 AM To: b...@firebyknight.com; sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Draftsperson test exercise Just so I know if I had a shot at a job- and I did pass

RE: Draftsperson test exercise

2012-07-19 Thread Timothy W Goins
www.firebyknight.com -Original Message- From: George Church [mailto:g...@rowesprinkler.com] Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:19 AM To: b...@firebyknight.com; sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Draftsperson test exercise Just so I know if I had a shot at a job- and I did pass

RE: Draftsperson test exercise

2012-07-19 Thread Ford, Charles
...@firebyknight.com; sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Draftsperson test exercise I would have said time to get a new clock. -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Thursday, July 19