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UA FOREMAN CERTIFICATION COURSE QUESTIONS
WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS SCORED A+/NEWEST
UPDATE
Why was the standard for excellence written? - (answers)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? -
(answers)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? -
(answers)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? - (answers)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? - (answers)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? - (answers)$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
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What is a prime contractor? - (answers)The contractor that has a direct contract
with the project owner.
If your company is the prime contractor, what subcontractors on the job site will
you have to manage? - (answers)All of them
What is a fixed price contract? - (answers)A contract that defines the scope of
work and the price for that work.
what are two skills or traits a foreman must have? - (answers)Skilled in the work.
Basic reading writing and math skills. First aid training including CPR. Strong safety
skills. Familiarity with technical standards and an understanding of where to get
information about standards.
Why must the foreman understand the scope of work? - (answers)So he or she
can protect it.
Who could your contact on a construction project be? - (answers)Owner general
contractor piping contractor or construction manager.
What is the primary task of the foreman? - (answers)To manage and lead the
crew.
UA FOREMAN CERTIFICATION COURSE QUESTIONS
WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS SCORED A+/NEWEST
UPDATE
Why was the standard for excellence written? - (answers)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? -
(answers)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? -
(answers)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? - (answers)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? - (answers)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? - (answers)$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
, 2
What is a prime contractor? - (answers)The contractor that has a direct contract
with the project owner.
If your company is the prime contractor, what subcontractors on the job site will
you have to manage? - (answers)All of them
What is a fixed price contract? - (answers)A contract that defines the scope of
work and the price for that work.
what are two skills or traits a foreman must have? - (answers)Skilled in the work.
Basic reading writing and math skills. First aid training including CPR. Strong safety
skills. Familiarity with technical standards and an understanding of where to get
information about standards.
Why must the foreman understand the scope of work? - (answers)So he or she
can protect it.
Who could your contact on a construction project be? - (answers)Owner general
contractor piping contractor or construction manager.
What is the primary task of the foreman? - (answers)To manage and lead the
crew.
