UA FOREMAN CERTIFICATION
COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Why was the standard for excellence written? - ANS To set the UA apart from their non-union
competition, as a result of trends in the market place, and to refocus members and leadership
on why clients choose the UA
There are three main themes to the message of the SFE, what are they? - ANS A declaration
of who the UA is. A commitment about what they will do. A promise that clients can count on
them.
What are some of the duties of the membership of the UA as listed by the SFE? - ANS Show
up on time. Stay off cell phones while working. Have proper tools. Zero tolerance for drug and
alcohol abuse. Obey safety rules. Respect customer property. Dress appropriately. Follow client
rules. Put in a fair days work for a fair day's pay.
How is market share defined? - ANS The percentage of total available market.
For an average contractor, what percent of the total cost of a labor hour is the "on the check"
wages? - ANS Approximately 50%
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, Assume the total cost of a labor hour is $60. If a worker with just 30 minutes a day, how much
will this cost the contractor in one year's time? - ANS $60 per hour equals $1 per minute 1
times 30 minutes equals $30 per day. 5 days per week x $30 per day equals $150. $150 per
week times 50 weeks equals $7,500
What is a prime contractor? - ANS The contractor that has a direct contract with the project
owner.
If your company is the prime contractor, what subcontractors on the job site will you have to
manage? - ANS All of them
What is a fixed price contract? - ANS A contract that defines the scope of work and the price
for that work.
what are two skills or traits a foreman must have? - ANS Skilled in the work. Basic reading
writing and math skills. First aid training including CPR. Strong safety skills. Familiarity with
technical standards and an understanding of where to get information about standards.
Why must the foreman understand the scope of work? - ANS So he or she can protect it.
Who could your contact on a construction project be? - ANS Owner general contractor piping
contractor or construction manager.
What is the primary task of the foreman? - ANS To manage and lead the crew.
Name three characteristics great leaders share - ANS Open and honest. Willing to discuss
problems. Exceptional listeners. They welcome new ideas. They are role models. They are
flexible. They take personal responsibility and are accountable. They earn respect by respecting
others.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Why was the standard for excellence written? - ANS To set the UA apart from their non-union
competition, as a result of trends in the market place, and to refocus members and leadership
on why clients choose the UA
There are three main themes to the message of the SFE, what are they? - ANS A declaration
of who the UA is. A commitment about what they will do. A promise that clients can count on
them.
What are some of the duties of the membership of the UA as listed by the SFE? - ANS Show
up on time. Stay off cell phones while working. Have proper tools. Zero tolerance for drug and
alcohol abuse. Obey safety rules. Respect customer property. Dress appropriately. Follow client
rules. Put in a fair days work for a fair day's pay.
How is market share defined? - ANS The percentage of total available market.
For an average contractor, what percent of the total cost of a labor hour is the "on the check"
wages? - ANS Approximately 50%
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Assume the total cost of a labor hour is $60. If a worker with just 30 minutes a day, how much
will this cost the contractor in one year's time? - ANS $60 per hour equals $1 per minute 1
times 30 minutes equals $30 per day. 5 days per week x $30 per day equals $150. $150 per
week times 50 weeks equals $7,500
What is a prime contractor? - ANS The contractor that has a direct contract with the project
owner.
If your company is the prime contractor, what subcontractors on the job site will you have to
manage? - ANS All of them
What is a fixed price contract? - ANS A contract that defines the scope of work and the price
for that work.
what are two skills or traits a foreman must have? - ANS Skilled in the work. Basic reading
writing and math skills. First aid training including CPR. Strong safety skills. Familiarity with
technical standards and an understanding of where to get information about standards.
Why must the foreman understand the scope of work? - ANS So he or she can protect it.
Who could your contact on a construction project be? - ANS Owner general contractor piping
contractor or construction manager.
What is the primary task of the foreman? - ANS To manage and lead the crew.
Name three characteristics great leaders share - ANS Open and honest. Willing to discuss
problems. Exceptional listeners. They welcome new ideas. They are role models. They are
flexible. They take personal responsibility and are accountable. They earn respect by respecting
others.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
