FOREMAN CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
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?
Ans✓✓✓Get 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? Ans✓✓✓The 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? Ans✓✓✓Having 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? Ans✓✓✓8 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? Ans✓✓✓Explain 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? Ans✓✓✓The 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? Ans✓✓✓Labor
A(n) ________________ occurs when any condition or document
modifies the work as defined in the contract documents during the
bidding process. Ans✓✓✓Change Order
On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many
lanyards are required on a full body harness? Ans✓✓✓2
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? Ans✓✓✓Stop 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?
Ans✓✓✓31 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? Ans✓✓✓192 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 Ans✓✓✓10 inches.
What is the first rule of negotiation? Ans✓✓✓Understand 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? Ans✓✓✓$500
Which of the following describes the purpose of "Short Interval
Planning? " or "Look Ahead Planning"? Ans✓✓✓Breaking the job into
small manageable pieces.
Which of the following correctly identifies what is included in legitimate
labor costs? Ans✓✓✓Hourly 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? Ans✓✓✓35 hangers
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
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?
Ans✓✓✓Get 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? Ans✓✓✓The 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? Ans✓✓✓Having 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? Ans✓✓✓8 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? Ans✓✓✓Explain 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? Ans✓✓✓The 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? Ans✓✓✓Labor
A(n) ________________ occurs when any condition or document
modifies the work as defined in the contract documents during the
bidding process. Ans✓✓✓Change Order
On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many
lanyards are required on a full body harness? Ans✓✓✓2
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? Ans✓✓✓Stop 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?
Ans✓✓✓31 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? Ans✓✓✓192 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 Ans✓✓✓10 inches.
What is the first rule of negotiation? Ans✓✓✓Understand 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? Ans✓✓✓$500
Which of the following describes the purpose of "Short Interval
Planning? " or "Look Ahead Planning"? Ans✓✓✓Breaking the job into
small manageable pieces.
Which of the following correctly identifies what is included in legitimate
labor costs? Ans✓✓✓Hourly 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? Ans✓✓✓35 hangers
