EXCAVATION FOREMAN BOARD EVALUATION GUARANTEED PASS UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Question:
To be classified as type A, the soil cannot be
Answer:
All of the above (disturbed, part of a mixed layered system, subject to vibration, seeping water
Question:
When your trench is deeper than 4 ft and hazards may be present, air monitoring must be done
before entry
Answer:
True
Question:
A soil cannot be Type A if it is:
Answer:
All of the above
Question:
Which of the following are common soil classification tests?
Answer:
All except C
,Question:
A soils are usually clay and cemented soils such as caliche and hardpan
Answer:
True
Question:
Each of the following is Type B soil EXCEPT:
Answer:
Sand
Question:
The definition of type C-60 soil is provided by manufactures to allow the competent person an
opportunity to use vertical shores or other protective systems in accordance with tables provided by
the manufacture
Answer:
True
Question:
The most important distinction b/w stable rock types A&B and type C is:
Answer:
Degree of stability
Question:
A defining feature of stable rock is that it will:
Answer:
Remain intact while exposed
, Question:
OSHA requires that the competent person perform two visual and two manual test on a soil sample
fresh out of the ground and not impacted by weather conditions at the site
Answer:
False
Question:
Aluminum hydraulic shoring permits both installation and removal without entering the trench
Answer:
True
Question:
Shores must be pumped to a minimum of 750 pounds of pressure but more is recommended
Answer:
True
Question:
Type B soils afford how many options of protection?
Answer:
Four
Question:
Which soil type is the most common?
Answer:
Type B
Question:
EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Question:
To be classified as type A, the soil cannot be
Answer:
All of the above (disturbed, part of a mixed layered system, subject to vibration, seeping water
Question:
When your trench is deeper than 4 ft and hazards may be present, air monitoring must be done
before entry
Answer:
True
Question:
A soil cannot be Type A if it is:
Answer:
All of the above
Question:
Which of the following are common soil classification tests?
Answer:
All except C
,Question:
A soils are usually clay and cemented soils such as caliche and hardpan
Answer:
True
Question:
Each of the following is Type B soil EXCEPT:
Answer:
Sand
Question:
The definition of type C-60 soil is provided by manufactures to allow the competent person an
opportunity to use vertical shores or other protective systems in accordance with tables provided by
the manufacture
Answer:
True
Question:
The most important distinction b/w stable rock types A&B and type C is:
Answer:
Degree of stability
Question:
A defining feature of stable rock is that it will:
Answer:
Remain intact while exposed
, Question:
OSHA requires that the competent person perform two visual and two manual test on a soil sample
fresh out of the ground and not impacted by weather conditions at the site
Answer:
False
Question:
Aluminum hydraulic shoring permits both installation and removal without entering the trench
Answer:
True
Question:
Shores must be pumped to a minimum of 750 pounds of pressure but more is recommended
Answer:
True
Question:
Type B soils afford how many options of protection?
Answer:
Four
Question:
Which soil type is the most common?
Answer:
Type B
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