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A member of your crew has come to you complaining that they are being harassed by another crew member. What is the FIRST step that you, as a foreman, should take? - ANSWERS-Document the event and bring it to the attention of supervisors. On average, what percentage of a message's impact comes from the words you say? - ANSWERS-7 % Which of the following locations represents the BEST place to store jobsite materials in a manner that enhances productivity? - ANSWERS- As close to the point of installation as possible What is the foreman's primary responsibility? - ANSWERS-To supervise and lead a group of workers. The 45 - degree offset is one of the most widely used formulas in layout. What is the formula for figuring this offset? - ANSWERS-None of the above.
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As a foreman, what should ALWAYS be your FIRST priority when planning for a job? - ANSWERS-Ensuring the safety of your crew and others on the jobsite. Which of the following provides the BEST example of prefabrication? - ANSWERS-To create a product in the shop and install it in the field. A crew member gets metal shavings in their eye and a flushing of the eye fails to help. What is the FIRST thing that you, as a foreman, should do? - ANSWERS-Have the crew member taken to receive immediate medical attention. What hanger size would be required for use with a 6 inch outside diameter pipe that is covered with 1 inch thick insulation? - ANSWERS- 8 inches How should the sides of a trench over 4 feet deep be excavated in order to ensure that it is safe to work in? - ANSWERS-Specific excavation rules only apply if a trench is over 5 feet deep.
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Which of the following is NOT likely to lead to improved material handling? - ANSWERS-Have all material and equipment delivered at the beginning of the job. When is it appropriate to include your subcontractors in jobsite meetings? - ANSWERS-All of the above "Provide all pipe passing through footings, floors, slabs, and masonry walls with steel pipe sleeves, the inside diameter of which shall be at least 1/2-inch greater than the outside diameter of the pipe and covering passing through it. Sleeves in exterior walls, slabs on earth, or in any slab which may be wet (after completion of the building) shall be Schedule 40 PVC pipe and shall have the space between the pipe and the sleeves caulkedwatertight."According to the paragraph above, when installing a sleeve in a poured slab roof what type of material should be used? - ANSWERS-SCH. 40 PVC. There are guidelines for installing the correct size of septic tank. Septic tanks shall have a minimum size of 1,500 gallons. If a larger size is required by local authorities, the contractor shall comply with local
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codes but allow in his or her bid for the cost associated with such increase in size. According to the paragraph above, who is responsible for installing the correct sized septic tank? - ANSWERS-Contractor. Using drawing, what is the elevation of the waste line below the sub- basement floor? - ANSWERS--4 feet and 6 inches. You and your crew of three journeymen started a job on Thursday and finished the job on the following Tuesday. No work was completed on Sunday. The first day you and your crew worked 10 hours. On all other days you and your crew worked 8 hours each day. Assume that all hours worked in excess of 8 hours are counted as overtime and that all overtime is counted as time-and-a-half. What is the total number of hours paid? - ANSWERS-188 hours paid What is the most common reason for back charges? - ANSWERS-Clean up Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)? - ANSWERS-To provide instructions for use of a chemical.
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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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Labor A(n) occurs when any condition or document modifies the work as defined in the contract documents during the bidding process. - ANSWERS-Change Order
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On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many lanyards are required on a full body harness? - ANSWERS- 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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-192 feet
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Calculate the number of hangers needed to support 275 feet of pipe if you need a hanger placed every 8 feet? - ANSWERS-35 hangers The bid documents associated with your project state, "Do not remove or disturb any asbestos containing material (ACM). " You have three days before a planned outage/shutdown to remove a 12-inch insulated gate valve that you suspect has an asbestos covering. What should you do? - ANSWERS-Contact your supervisor for proper procedures and instructions on how you should proceed. When is it best to perform site safety inspections? - ANSWERS-Every day that work is in progress. Using Figure 2, what is the elevation of "U"? - ANSWERS-- 0 feet and 6 inches. Which of the following would be considered a prime contractor? - ANSWERS-A contractor with whom the project owner has established a contract.
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"Provide all pipe passing through footings, floors, slabs, and masonry walls with steel pipe sleeves, the inside diameter of which shall be at least 1/2 inch greater than the outside diameter of the pipe and covering passing through it. Sleeves in exterior walls, slabs on earth, or in any slab which may be wet (after completion of the building) shall be Schedule 40 PVC pipe and shall have the space between the pipe and the sleeves caulked watertight. " According to the paragraph above, what is the minimum difference allowed between the outside diameter of a pipe and the sleeve? - ANSWERS-Sleeve is 1/2 inch larger than the pipe. A waste line is pitched at 1/8th inch per foot. It passes through two walls 72 feet apart. What is the difference in the elevation of the two sleeves? - ANSWERS-9 inches When reading a blueprint where should you look for help when you see a symbol that you do not recognize? - ANSWERS-Legend. Which of the following would be an acceptable course of action if the ground on a power cord has been compromised? - ANSWERS-Replace the end of the cord.
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Positive motivation should include such practices as: - ANSWERS- Praising workers for a job well done. What percent of the UA will be eligible to retire before 2027? - ANSWERS-55% Which statement about conflict is NOT true? - ANSWERS-Conflict must always be resolved. What standard is applied with respect to the abuse of substances on the jobsite? - ANSWERS-A zero tolerance policy has been established by the United Associations and it is applied to all locals. Which of the following is NOT required on a daily log? - ANSWERS- Weather conditions on the day of the log entry. Does the Civil Rights Act apply to your work area. - ANSWERS-Yes
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If a straight run travels through 5 rooms and each room is 80 feet long, how many feet of pipe would be needed to span the distance? - ANSWERS-400 feet Suppose you have a crew member who was late this morning for the 2nd time this week. What would be the MOST appropriate step to take with this crew member? - ANSWERS-Meet with the crew member in private and issue a warning. How long should short interval planning tasks be? - ANSWERS-No more than 10 days Which of the following should you, as a foreman, NOT allow an OSHA inspector to do on a job site? - ANSWERS-Walk around the job site unaccompanied Which of the following items is NOT one of the MINIMUM personal protective equipment requirements on the job? - ANSWERS-Ear plugs.
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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? - ANSWERS- Terminate for cause. What written document has priority over the Specifications Book? - ANSWERS-Local and state codes. Using drawing, what is the elevation of "P?" - ANSWERS- 15 feet and 7 inches. When is the best time to design a job-specific material handling plan? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-5 inches
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Which of the following purchasing procedures is MOST likely to reduce material handling time? - ANSWERS-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 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 - ANSWERS-150 pounds Which one of the following skills is MOST beneficial when interacting with other employees? - ANSWERS-Effective listening. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good leader? - ANSWERS-Dictatorial. Assume that each of the steps below must be taken at some point when ordering materials:
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Which of the following is NOT considered a direct job cost? - ANSWERS-Home office overhead. During the course of a project you have noticed that there is a greater than normal number of Change Orders being submitted. Which of the following is the MOST important step that you need to take? - ANSWERS-Maintain an accurate Job Log in case specific questions are asked about why the project was completed in the way it was Which of the following prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, or national origin? - ANSWERS-The Civil Rights Act. (Refer to Figure 1 when answering this question.) A pipe needs to come up in the wall marked *. How far is the center of the wall from column line? "C? "? - ANSWERS-5 feet and 9 inches. After piping a water system, what is the FIRST step that should be taken? - ANSWERS-Test
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You observe a crew member whose behavior is strange and unpredictable on the jobsite. What is the FIRST thing you, as a foreman, should do? - ANSWERS-Approach the crew member and try to determine the cause of the strange behavior. Using drawing, what length is dim "G" - ANSWERS- 11 feet and 0 inches. What should a foreman do if damage to a shipment is discovered AFTER the delivery driver has left the job site? - ANSWERS-Notify the Project Manager and note the damage on the daily log Which of the following represents an effective way to ensure that the job is progressing within the allotted budget? - ANSWERS-Keep a log of man hours used and compare it to the percentage of the job completed Under which conditions do most contracts indicate changes to the work are valid? - ANSWERS-Signed change order authorizing the scope and price
