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FOREMAN CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST
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FOREMAN CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TESTIf a foreman from a different trade approaches you claiming that one of your crew
members has been injured while working outside of his scope of work, what would be
the FIRST action you should take? - Answers -Get the crew member medical attention.
Which of the following is a true statement with respect to a foreman 's responsibility
related to his or her crew? - Answers -The foreman is responsible for anything that
occurs at the jobsite from the beginning of the work day/shift to the end of the work
day/shift.
Why is preparation so important in a negotiation? - Answers -Having time to prepare
and having a plan makes it easier to keep emotions in check.
The piping specifications required all wall penetrations to have a steel pipe sleeve.The
steam piping size is 4 inches SCH 80 carbon steel with 1 inch of fiberglass insulation.
What diameter of SCH 40 carbon steel sleeve is the minimum that you can use? -
Answers -8 inches
A member of your crew is being excessively loud and using inappropriate language. As
a foreman, what is the MOST effective course of action to take? - Answers -Explain to
them that their behavior is inappropriate and may be considered harassment by fellow
crew members and by management
What is the purpose of a separation notice? - Answers -The purpose of a separation
notice is to identify the circumstances surrounding a termination.
During the course of a project you have noticed that there is a greater than normal
number of Change Orders being submitted. Which of the following is the MOST
important step that you need to take? - Answers -Maintain an accurate Job Log in case
specific questions are asked about why the project was completed in the way it was
Which of the following prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, or national origin?
- Answers -The Civil Rights Act.
(Refer to Figure 1 when answering this question.) A pipe needs to come up in the wall
marked *. How far is the center of the wall from column line ? "C? "? - Answers -5 feet
and 9 inches.
After piping a water system, what is the FIRST step that should be taken? - Answers -
Test
You observe a crew member whose behavior is strange and unpredictable on the
jobsite. What is the FIRST thing you, as a foreman, should do? - Answers -Approach
the crew member and try to determine the cause of the strange behavior.
, Using drawing, what length is dim "G" - Answers -11 feet and 0 inches.
What should a foreman do if damage to a shipment is discovered AFTER the delivery
driver has left the job site? - Answers -Notify the Project Manager and note the damage
on the daily log
Which of the following represents an effective way to ensure that the job is progressing
within the allotted budget? - Answers -Keep a log of man hours used and compare it to
the percentage of the job completed
Under which conditions do most contracts indicate changes to the work are valid? -
Answers -Signed change order authorizing the scope and price
A blueprint is written with a scale of 1/4 inches equals 1 foot. A room scales out to 15
1/4inches. How many feet would the room be? - Answers -61 feet
Two mechanical contractors are working on a common steam line. Who is responsible
for lock out/tag out? - Answers -Each individual working on the steam line
What is the purpose of a "Separation Notice? " - Answers -To identify the circumstances
surrounding a termination
One of your crew members is a highly experienced journeyman who only wants to "do
things their own way." As a foreman, what is the BEST effective way to handle this
worker? - Answers -Listen to their ideas but make the final decision on how to proceed
yourself.
"Footing Drain: Furnish and install 4 inch drain tile or other type of material approved by
local code authority. The contractor is to furnish and place gravel in accordance with
requirements of local code authority. "According to the information above, which of the
following is the MOST accurate statement? - Answers -Footing drains shall be 4 inches.
According to the United Associations' Standard for Excellence, how should an employer
handle an ineffective employee? - Answers -Return them to the union hall with an
explanation of why they are being discharged.
While working at a jobsite, your crew members become hostile toward non-union
contractors doing the same type of work right next to them. How would you, as a
foreman, uphold the United Associations' Standard for Excellence in this situation? -
Answers -Tell your crew members that they are professionals and should act
professional.
Which of the following does NOT require a designated "Competent Person?" - Answers
-None of the above
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