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FOREMAN CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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? - correct-answer -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? - correct-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? - correct-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? - correct-answer -8 inches
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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? -
correct-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? - correct-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? -
correct-answer -Labor
A(n) ________________ occurs when any condition or document modifies the
work as defined in the contract documents during the bidding process. - correct-
answer -Change Order
On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many lanyards are
required on a full body harness? - correct-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
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on your job continues? - correct-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? - correct-
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? - correct-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 - correct-answer -10 inches.
What is the first rule of negotiation? - correct-answer -Understand the other
person's needs.
FOREMAN CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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? - correct-answer -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? - correct-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? - correct-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? - correct-answer -8 inches
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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? -
correct-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? - correct-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? -
correct-answer -Labor
A(n) ________________ occurs when any condition or document modifies the
work as defined in the contract documents during the bidding process. - correct-
answer -Change Order
On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many lanyards are
required on a full body harness? - correct-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
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on your job continues? - correct-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? - correct-
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? - correct-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 - correct-answer -10 inches.
What is the first rule of negotiation? - correct-answer -Understand the other
person's needs.
