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The 2A Hoisting License Exam (MA) Study Guide is a concise, professional exam prep resource covering core regulations, equipment operation, and safety requirements. It includes focused review content and practice-style questions to support confident certification exam performance.

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2A HOISTING LICENSE EXAM (MA) – FULL
CERTIFICATION REVIEW & PRACTICE EXAM GRADED
A+
What is the purpose of a thimble at the end connection

Protects wire rope, maintains the diameter of the eye




What is the purpose of dig safe

To locate and mark member utilities




What is the minimum distance between your machine and an overhead power line

10ft up and up to 50,000 volts




When not in use what positions should the moving parts of the machine be placed

Lowered to the ground




Who is responsible for the safe operation of the machine

The operator




What is a tag line

A line used to control the loads being handled by hoisting equipment


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When can you carry a load over people

Never




What should you look for before starting work

Soft soil

Wet areas

Power lines

Wells

Under ground storage tanks




Who is allowed on the backhoe other than the operator

No one




At what intervals should your equipment be insepcted

Daily

Monthly for rigging equipment

90 day complete inspection




When do you need a gas test

Whenever you open the ground and smell gas

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Lost three things that are required when you refuel a machine

No open flames withen 25 ft

Fire extinguisher nearby

Ground the nozzle before refueling




List the 3 main superimposed loads you should be aware of

Weight of spoil pile

Weight of the machine

Traffic adjacent to work area




What is the best way to load a truck

Driver side of truck

Square to the truck body

Driver in truck




How should you carry the load with front end loader

Bucket low to ground

Bucket curled all the way back




How close to a marked utility can you dig with a machine

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