UA FOREMAN CERTIFICATION COURSE QUESTIONS
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Why was the standard for excellence written? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-
Approximately 50%
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? - ANSWER-$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? - ANSWER-The contractor
that has a direct contract with the project owner.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS SCORED A+/ NEWEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 (Already Graded A+)|Brand New
Version|
Why was the standard for excellence written? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-
Approximately 50%
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? - ANSWER-$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? - ANSWER-The contractor
that has a direct contract with the project owner.
