UA FOREMAN TEST ONE AND TWO
ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Which of the following is a true statement with respect to a foreman 's
responsibility related to his or her crew?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 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?
,Answer: 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?
Answer: 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?
Answer: Labor
⩥ A(n) ________________ occurs when any condition or document
modifies the work as defined in the contract documents during the
bidding process.
Answer: Change Order
⩥ On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many
lanyards are required on a full body harness?
Answer: 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?
, Answer: 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?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 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
Answer: 10 inches.
⩥ What is the first rule of negotiation?
Answer: 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?
ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Which of the following is a true statement with respect to a foreman 's
responsibility related to his or her crew?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 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?
,Answer: 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?
Answer: 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?
Answer: Labor
⩥ A(n) ________________ occurs when any condition or document
modifies the work as defined in the contract documents during the
bidding process.
Answer: Change Order
⩥ On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many
lanyards are required on a full body harness?
Answer: 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?
, Answer: 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?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 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
Answer: 10 inches.
⩥ What is the first rule of negotiation?
Answer: 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?
