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FOREMAN CERTIFICATION
PRACTICE TEST| COMPREHENSIVE
Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
While creating the rough layout for a piping project, you discover a problem with
the 2" Hot Water Supply and Hot Water Return piping. By following the design
specifications you determine that these pipes will be interfering with the sheet
metal subcontractor's 48" duct work. Which of the following actions should the
Piping Foreman take? - correct-answer - Report the interference to your project
manager.
When a "routing conflict" occurs between coordinated trades what strategy
should be applied to resolve the conflict? - correct-answer - Request information
from the engineer on how progress should proceed.
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What would be the FIRST step that should be taken after observing a pipe that is
dripping liquid in a chemical factory? - correct-answer - Barricade off the area.
When is the BEST time for a foreman to hold information sharing "Toolbox
SafetyTalks: " - correct-answer - Regularly on a weekly basis to address safety
issues and learn about new tools or materials.
Suppose you are a foreman on a job where one of your crew members was once
your foreman on another job. Despite being warned several times both verbally
and in writing, this crew member's productivity is not up to standard. What
should you, as the foreman do? - correct-answer - Terminate for cause.
What written document has priority over the Specifications Book? - correct-
answer - Local and state codes.
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Using drawing, what is the elevation of "P?" - correct-answer - 15 feet and 7
inches.
When is the best time to design a job-specific material handling plan? - correct-
answer - The best time is before the job starts.
Assume you are working with a 40 foot run of pipe with 1/8ths inches of pitch per
foot. What is the overall amount of pitch over the course of the run? - correct-
answer - 5 inches
Which of the following purchasing procedures is MOST likely to reduce material
handling time? - correct-answer - Bag and tag all materials as appropriate.
When rigging for lifting, it is important to know the weight of what is being
hoisted to ensure the safety of workers, equipment and the client's property. The
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formula below allows the calculation of load weights. Formula: Weight Per Foot =
(Outside Diameter) x (Wall Thickness) x (10)You are rigging to hoist a load of pipe.
Given the following information, what would be the total weight of the pipe?
Outside Diameter = 6 inches; Wall Thickness = 5/8 inches; Length = 4 feet -
correct-answer - 150 pounds
Which one of the following skills is MOST beneficial when interacting with other
employees? - correct-answer - Effective listening.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good leader? - correct-answer -
Dictatorial.
Assume that each of the steps below must be taken at some point when ordering
materials:
a. call supply house with lists.
b. make a drawing.
FOREMAN CERTIFICATION
PRACTICE TEST| COMPREHENSIVE
Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
While creating the rough layout for a piping project, you discover a problem with
the 2" Hot Water Supply and Hot Water Return piping. By following the design
specifications you determine that these pipes will be interfering with the sheet
metal subcontractor's 48" duct work. Which of the following actions should the
Piping Foreman take? - correct-answer - Report the interference to your project
manager.
When a "routing conflict" occurs between coordinated trades what strategy
should be applied to resolve the conflict? - correct-answer - Request information
from the engineer on how progress should proceed.
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What would be the FIRST step that should be taken after observing a pipe that is
dripping liquid in a chemical factory? - correct-answer - Barricade off the area.
When is the BEST time for a foreman to hold information sharing "Toolbox
SafetyTalks: " - correct-answer - Regularly on a weekly basis to address safety
issues and learn about new tools or materials.
Suppose you are a foreman on a job where one of your crew members was once
your foreman on another job. Despite being warned several times both verbally
and in writing, this crew member's productivity is not up to standard. What
should you, as the foreman do? - correct-answer - Terminate for cause.
What written document has priority over the Specifications Book? - correct-
answer - Local and state codes.
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Using drawing, what is the elevation of "P?" - correct-answer - 15 feet and 7
inches.
When is the best time to design a job-specific material handling plan? - correct-
answer - The best time is before the job starts.
Assume you are working with a 40 foot run of pipe with 1/8ths inches of pitch per
foot. What is the overall amount of pitch over the course of the run? - correct-
answer - 5 inches
Which of the following purchasing procedures is MOST likely to reduce material
handling time? - correct-answer - Bag and tag all materials as appropriate.
When rigging for lifting, it is important to know the weight of what is being
hoisted to ensure the safety of workers, equipment and the client's property. The
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formula below allows the calculation of load weights. Formula: Weight Per Foot =
(Outside Diameter) x (Wall Thickness) x (10)You are rigging to hoist a load of pipe.
Given the following information, what would be the total weight of the pipe?
Outside Diameter = 6 inches; Wall Thickness = 5/8 inches; Length = 4 feet -
correct-answer - 150 pounds
Which one of the following skills is MOST beneficial when interacting with other
employees? - correct-answer - Effective listening.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good leader? - correct-answer -
Dictatorial.
Assume that each of the steps below must be taken at some point when ordering
materials:
a. call supply house with lists.
b. make a drawing.
