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Which of the following would be considered a primecontractor? ✔Correct Answer-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
Answer-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 Answer-B. To
Effectively manage and lead the crew
As a foreman what should ALWAYS be your FIRST priority when planning a job? ✔Correct Answer-
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
Answer-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 Answer-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 Answer-A. Read all the project-related documents
Which of the following provides the BEST example of prefabrication? ✔Correct Answer-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 Answer-C. The work completed by
the individual crew members
Which of the following is NOT likely to lead to improved material handling? ✔Correct Answer-D.
Have all the materials and equipment delivered at the beginning of the job
Which of the following purchasing procedures is MOST likely to reduce material handling time?
✔Correct Answer-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 Answer-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 Answer-D. As close to the point of installation as possible
With which of the following costs should a foreman be MOST concerned? ✔Correct Answer-A.
Labor
Which of the following is NOT considered a DIRECT job cost? ✔Correct Answer-D. Home office
overhead
, An ______ occurs when any condition or document modifies the work as defined in the contract
during the BIDDING process ✔Correct Answer-B. Addendum
Where can the requirements for "Job Close Out" be found? ✔Correct Answer-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 Answer-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 Answer-
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
Answer-C. Sketch, Layout, Order Material, Install.
When is the BEST time for a foreman to hold information sharing "Toolbox Safety Talks" ✔Correct
Answer-D. Regularly on a weekly basis to address safety issues and learn about new tools or
materials
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 Answer-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 Answer-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 Answer-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 Answer-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 Answer-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 Answer-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 Answer-A. Test