Foreman Certification Practice Test|127
Q’s and A’s (UA Local 469 Foreman
Certification Practice Test Flash Cards)
If 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? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -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?
- -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? - -The purpose of a separation
notice is to identify the circumstances surrounding a termination.
-With which of the following costs should a foreman be MOST concerned? - -
Labor
-A(n) ________________ occurs when any condition or document modifies the
work as defined in the contract documents during the bidding process. - -
Change Order
-On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many
lanyards are required on a full body harness? - -2
-The client is not happy with part of the project and wants to make a
change. What actions should you take to ensure the client is happy while
ensuring that progress on your job continues? - -Stop working on that
portion of the job that is at issue and contact your supervisor.
, -Using drawing, what is the elevation of the top of the 24 x 18 duct? - -31
feet and 10 inches.
-On the project blueprint there is a bank of four pipe runs with each pipe
measuring three inches in diameter which measure 12 inches in length on
the blueprint. The scale used on the blueprint is 1/4 inch equals 1 foot. How
many feet of 3 inch pipe should be ordered to complete the runs? - -192 feet
-Using the formula below, what is the correct 45 offset when you have a
rolling offset where the roll is 8 inches and the rise is 6 inches? Formula:
Offset = roll 2 + rise2 - -10 inches.
-What is the first rule of negotiation? - -Understand the other person's
needs.
-Assume that you need to purchase 1,000 feet of pipe for your assigned
project. If pipe costs $1.25 per foot, what is the cost of purchasing 40% of
the total pipe needed? - -$500
-Which of the following describes the purpose of "Short Interval Planning? "
or "Look Ahead Planning"? - -Breaking the job into small manageable pieces.
-Which of the following correctly identifies what is included in legitimate
labor costs? - -Hourly wages, fringe benefit packages, payroll taxes,
insurance and safety costs,and small tools and consumables.
-Calculate the number of hangers needed to support 275 feet of pipe if you
need a hanger placed every 8 feet? - -35 hangers
-The bid documents associated with your project state, "Do not remove or
disturb any asbestos containing material (ACM). " You have three days
before a planned outage/shutdown to remove a 12-inch insulated gate valve
that you suspect has an asbestos covering. What should you do? - -Contact
your supervisor for proper procedures and instructions on how you should
proceed.
-When is it best to perform site safety inspections? - -Every day that work is
in progress.
-Using Figure 2, what is the elevation of "U" ? - --0 feet and 6 inches.
-Which of the following would be considered a prime contractor? - -A
contractor with whom the project owner has established a contract.
Q’s and A’s (UA Local 469 Foreman
Certification Practice Test Flash Cards)
If 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? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -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?
- -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? - -The purpose of a separation
notice is to identify the circumstances surrounding a termination.
-With which of the following costs should a foreman be MOST concerned? - -
Labor
-A(n) ________________ occurs when any condition or document modifies the
work as defined in the contract documents during the bidding process. - -
Change Order
-On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many
lanyards are required on a full body harness? - -2
-The client is not happy with part of the project and wants to make a
change. What actions should you take to ensure the client is happy while
ensuring that progress on your job continues? - -Stop working on that
portion of the job that is at issue and contact your supervisor.
, -Using drawing, what is the elevation of the top of the 24 x 18 duct? - -31
feet and 10 inches.
-On the project blueprint there is a bank of four pipe runs with each pipe
measuring three inches in diameter which measure 12 inches in length on
the blueprint. The scale used on the blueprint is 1/4 inch equals 1 foot. How
many feet of 3 inch pipe should be ordered to complete the runs? - -192 feet
-Using the formula below, what is the correct 45 offset when you have a
rolling offset where the roll is 8 inches and the rise is 6 inches? Formula:
Offset = roll 2 + rise2 - -10 inches.
-What is the first rule of negotiation? - -Understand the other person's
needs.
-Assume that you need to purchase 1,000 feet of pipe for your assigned
project. If pipe costs $1.25 per foot, what is the cost of purchasing 40% of
the total pipe needed? - -$500
-Which of the following describes the purpose of "Short Interval Planning? "
or "Look Ahead Planning"? - -Breaking the job into small manageable pieces.
-Which of the following correctly identifies what is included in legitimate
labor costs? - -Hourly wages, fringe benefit packages, payroll taxes,
insurance and safety costs,and small tools and consumables.
-Calculate the number of hangers needed to support 275 feet of pipe if you
need a hanger placed every 8 feet? - -35 hangers
-The bid documents associated with your project state, "Do not remove or
disturb any asbestos containing material (ACM). " You have three days
before a planned outage/shutdown to remove a 12-inch insulated gate valve
that you suspect has an asbestos covering. What should you do? - -Contact
your supervisor for proper procedures and instructions on how you should
proceed.
-When is it best to perform site safety inspections? - -Every day that work is
in progress.
-Using Figure 2, what is the elevation of "U" ? - --0 feet and 6 inches.
-Which of the following would be considered a prime contractor? - -A
contractor with whom the project owner has established a contract.
