Foreman Certification Practice Test
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? - AnswerGet 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? - AnswerThe 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? - AnswerHaving 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? -
Answer8 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? - AnswerExplain 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? - AnswerThe 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? -
AnswerLabor
A(n) ________________ occurs when any condition or document modifies the work as
defined in the contract documents during the bidding process. - AnswerChange Order
On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many lanyards are
required on a full body harness? - Answer2
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? - AnswerStop 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? - Answer31 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? - Answer192 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 -
Answer10 inches.
What is the first rule of negotiation? - AnswerUnderstand 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? -
Answer$500
Which of the following describes the purpose of "Short Interval Planning? " or "Look
Ahead Planning"? - AnswerBreaking the job into small manageable pieces.
Which of the following correctly identifies what is included in legitimate labor costs? -
AnswerHourly 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? - Answer35 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? - AnswerContact your supervisor for proper
procedures and instructions on how you should proceed.
When is it best to perform site safety inspections? - AnswerEvery day that work is in
progress.
Using Figure 2, what is the elevation of "U" ? - Answer-0 feet and 6 inches.
Which of the following would be considered a prime contractor? - AnswerA contractor
with whom the project owner has established a contract.
"Provide all pipe passing through footings, floors, slabs, and masonry walls with steel
pipe sleeves, the inside diameter of which shall be at least 1/2 inch greater than the
outside diameter of the pipe and covering passing through it. Sleeves in exterior walls,
slabs on earth, or in any slab which may be wet (after completion of the building) shall
be Schedule 40 PVC pipe and shall have the space between the pipe and the sleeves
caulked watertight. " According to the paragraph above, what is the minimum difference
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? - AnswerGet 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? - AnswerThe 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? - AnswerHaving 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? -
Answer8 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? - AnswerExplain 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? - AnswerThe 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? -
AnswerLabor
A(n) ________________ occurs when any condition or document modifies the work as
defined in the contract documents during the bidding process. - AnswerChange Order
On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many lanyards are
required on a full body harness? - Answer2
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? - AnswerStop 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? - Answer31 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? - Answer192 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 -
Answer10 inches.
What is the first rule of negotiation? - AnswerUnderstand 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? -
Answer$500
Which of the following describes the purpose of "Short Interval Planning? " or "Look
Ahead Planning"? - AnswerBreaking the job into small manageable pieces.
Which of the following correctly identifies what is included in legitimate labor costs? -
AnswerHourly 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? - Answer35 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? - AnswerContact your supervisor for proper
procedures and instructions on how you should proceed.
When is it best to perform site safety inspections? - AnswerEvery day that work is in
progress.
Using Figure 2, what is the elevation of "U" ? - Answer-0 feet and 6 inches.
Which of the following would be considered a prime contractor? - AnswerA contractor
with whom the project owner has established a contract.
"Provide all pipe passing through footings, floors, slabs, and masonry walls with steel
pipe sleeves, the inside diameter of which shall be at least 1/2 inch greater than the
outside diameter of the pipe and covering passing through it. Sleeves in exterior walls,
slabs on earth, or in any slab which may be wet (after completion of the building) shall
be Schedule 40 PVC pipe and shall have the space between the pipe and the sleeves
caulked watertight. " According to the paragraph above, what is the minimum difference
