(2026) EXAM Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) (Latest
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Which of the following would be considered a primecontractor? - CORRECT
✔✔✔✔✔ D. A contractor with whom the project owner has established a contract.
Which of the following correctly identifies what is included in legitimate labor costs?
- CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ D. Hourly wages, fridge benefit packages, payroll taxes
insurance and safety costs, and small tools and consumables
Which in the following best illustrates the PRIMARY role of a foreman? - CORRECT
✔✔✔✔✔ B. To Effectively manage and lead the crew
As a foreman what should ALWAYS be your FIRST priority when planning a job? -
CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ D. Keeping the crew actively engaged in completing their work
As a foreman what should ALWAYS be your FIRST priority when planning of a
project? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ B. Developing a job strategy before the job begins
Which of the following describe the purpose of Short Interval Planning or Look ahead
planning? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ A. Breaking the job into small manageable pieces
Which of the following is the FIRST thing a foreman must do before beginning to
plan a job? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ A. Read all the project-related documents
Which of the following provides the BEST example of prefabrication? - CORRECT
✔✔✔✔✔ A. To Create a product in the shop and install it in the field
Which of the following is NOT required on a daily log? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ C.
The work completed by the individual crew members
Which of the following is NOT likely to lead to improved material handling? -
CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ D. Have all the materials and equipment delivered at the
beginning of the job
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,Which of the following purchasing procedures is MOST likely to reduce material
handling time? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ A. Bag and Tag all materials as appropriate
What should a foreman do if damage to he/she is discovered AFTER the delivery
driver has left the job site? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ C. Notify the Project manager and
note the damage on the daily log.
Which of the following location represents the BEST place to store job site materials
in a manner that enhance says productivity? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ D. As close to
the point of installation as possible
With which of the following costs should a foreman be MOST concerned? -
CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ A. Labor
Which of the following is NOT considered a DIRECT job cost? - CORRECT
✔✔✔✔✔ D. Home office overhead
An ______ occurs when any condition or document modifies the work as defined in
the contract during the BIDDING process - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ B. Addendum
Where can the requirements for "Job Close Out" be found? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ B.
Within the contract documents.
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? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ C. Maintain an accurate
job log in case specific questions are asked about why the project was completed in
ways it was.
A "Log Book" is the most appropriate place to document which of the following? -
CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ A. The events that occurred on the job site each day.
Certain steps are typically followed when starting a job. Among those listed below
which of the following options correctly identifies the order these steps should be
completed? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ C. Sketch, Layout, Order Material, Install.
When is the BEST time for a foreman to hold information sharing "Toolbox Safety
Talks" - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ D. Regularly on a weekly basis to address safety issues
and learn about new tools or materials
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, The bid documents associated with your project state, "Do not remove or disturb and
asbestos containing material. You have 3 days before a planned outage to remove a
12" insulated gate valve that you suspect has asbestos covering. What should you do?
- CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ C. Contact your supervisor for proper procedures and
instructions on how you should proceed.
While creating the rough layout for a piping project, you discover a problem with the
2" Hot Water Supply and Hot Water return piping. By following the design
specifications you determine that these pipes will be interfering with the sheet metal
subcontractors ductwork. Which of the following actions should the piping foreman
take? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ B. Report the interference to your project manager
As general rule, when is the BEST time for a foreman to schedule effecting meetings
with their work crew? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ C. At the beginning of the shift.
Which of the following represents an effective way to ensure that the job is
progressing within the allowed budget? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ D. Keep a log of man
used hours and compare it to the percentage of the job completed.
Assumes that each of those steps below must be taken at some point when ordering
materials.
A. Call Supply House with Lists.
B. Make a drawing.
C. List Materials'
D. Call for availability and prices - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ A. B,C,D,A
Which of the following is a true statement with respect to a foremans responsibility
related to his or she crew? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ D. The foreman is responsible for
anything that occurs at the job site from the beginning of the workday/shift to the end
of the workday/shift
After piping a water system, what is the FIRST step that should be taken? -
CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ A. Test
Refer to the figure below when answering this question. A pipe needs to come up in
the wall marked howfar is the center from the wall from column line C? - CORRECT
✔✔✔✔✔ B. 5 feet 9 inches
How far is it from the center of the pipe located in the wall marked to line D? -
CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ C. 35 feet 9 inches
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