Excavation Foreman CERTIFICATION
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
● BEPM - Butane, Ethane, Propane, Methane. Answer: What are the
natural gases?
● for all excavations at a depth of 5 feet or more. Answer: When is
shoring mandatory?
● electric - powerlines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables. Answer:
RED utility markings is
● communication - alarm or signal lines, cables or conduits. Answer:
ORANGE utility markings is
● gas - oil, steam, petroleum, or gaseous materials. Answer: YELLOW
utility markings is
● sewer - sewers and drain lines. Answer: GREEN utility markings is
● water - potable water. Answer: BLUE utility markings is
, ● slurry lines - reclaimed water, irrigation or slurry lines. Answer:
PURPLE utility markings is
● temporary survey markings. Answer: PINK utility markings is
● proposed excavation. Answer: WHITE utility markings is
● white proposed excavation, pink temp survey and purple slurry,
reclaimed and grey water and radioactive lines. Answer: Which utility
markings are seen but not as prominent?
● on 6" lifts. Answer: when are pneumatic tamper and pavement
breaker tamping foot used?
● on 6" to 12" lifts. Answer: When are vibratory plate compactor and
percussive whacker rammer used?
● Tracing wire is present. Answer: Why should you use caution digging
in area of plastic pipes?
● 811 for mark out. Answer: How do you notify utilities of the intent to
excavate?
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
● BEPM - Butane, Ethane, Propane, Methane. Answer: What are the
natural gases?
● for all excavations at a depth of 5 feet or more. Answer: When is
shoring mandatory?
● electric - powerlines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables. Answer:
RED utility markings is
● communication - alarm or signal lines, cables or conduits. Answer:
ORANGE utility markings is
● gas - oil, steam, petroleum, or gaseous materials. Answer: YELLOW
utility markings is
● sewer - sewers and drain lines. Answer: GREEN utility markings is
● water - potable water. Answer: BLUE utility markings is
, ● slurry lines - reclaimed water, irrigation or slurry lines. Answer:
PURPLE utility markings is
● temporary survey markings. Answer: PINK utility markings is
● proposed excavation. Answer: WHITE utility markings is
● white proposed excavation, pink temp survey and purple slurry,
reclaimed and grey water and radioactive lines. Answer: Which utility
markings are seen but not as prominent?
● on 6" lifts. Answer: when are pneumatic tamper and pavement
breaker tamping foot used?
● on 6" to 12" lifts. Answer: When are vibratory plate compactor and
percussive whacker rammer used?
● Tracing wire is present. Answer: Why should you use caution digging
in area of plastic pipes?
● 811 for mark out. Answer: How do you notify utilities of the intent to
excavate?
