What is the most common reason for back charges?
A. Clean up B. Hoisting C. Material handling D. Scaffolding
Clean up
Submittals are for:
A. Tools B. Pay requests C. Equipment and material D. Safety inspections
Equipment and material
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
When is personal cell phone use permitted?
A. Anytime B. During scheduled lunch and breaks C. Never during work hours D. Once every hou
During scheduled lunch and breaks
What should ALWAYS be your first priority in planning?
A. Making money B. Safety C. Keeping the crew busy D. Ordering material
Safety
You have a crew member who was late this morning for the 2nd time this week. How should you handle it?
n private, issue a warning
What is the standard regarding substance abuse?
Zero tolerance
What percentage of baby boomers will be eligible for retirement by 2017?
A. 64% B. 54% C. 14% D. 24%
14%
What is the average market share for UA Signatory Contractors?
A. 10-15% B. 25-30% C. 70-75% D. 15-20%
10-15%
What does CBA stand for?
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Who has the responsibility for accurate labor reporting?
A. Journeyworker B. Apprentice C. Foreman D. Project manager
Foreman
What is the purpose of a job completion checklist?
A. To submit to the general contractor B. To place in your job files C. To assist the foreman in assuring the job is complete D. To submit with the billing for retention
To assist the foreman in assuring the job is complete
What is the minimum ratio of active workers to retirees?
A. 2 workers to every 1 retiree B. 1 worker to every 1 retiree C. 1 worker to every 2 retirees D. 1 worker to every 3 retirees
2 workers to every 1 retiree
The Standard for Excellence speaks to three groups. Who are they?
Members, local unions, employers
When should Pre-Construction Planning occur?
Before the job begins
What is the best example of Ineffective Operations?
A. Supervision, planning and tool-related activities B. Late start/early finish C. Personal telephone calls and chit chat with crew members D. Actually installing the work
Personal telephone calls and chit chat with crew members
Which of the following pieces of information does NOT need to be included on a daily log?
A. Date B. Weather conditions C. Work done by individual crew members D. Deliveries
Work done by individual crew members
When is it permissible to make negative comments about your project manager or employer?
Never
What is the percentage of profit most contractors make before taxes?
A. 10-15% B. 20-25% C. 5-10% D. 3-5%
3-5%
What is the most important piece of job site documentation?
Daily log
What is gross margin?
A. Profit B. Difference between the dollar amount of the contract and the direct cost of doing the work C. Difference between estimated and expended labor D. Amount of markup on subcontractor costs
Difference between the dollar amount of the contract and the direct cost of doing the work
If your company is the prime contractor, what subcontractors are you required to manage?
All subcontractors
If your job has a productivity factor of .80 what does this indicate?
A. You are 20% over budget B. You are 20% under budget C. You are 20% ahead of schedule D. You are 20% behind schedule
You are 20% under budget
According to project owners around the country, was an area of concern about union construction?
A. Craftsmanship B. Training programs C. Ability to provide manpower D. Productivity
Productivity
What does the total cost of a labor hour include?
Hourly wage, fringe package, payroll taxes, insurance, safety costs and small tools and consumables