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Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License A Exam
(2026) EXAM TEST WITH LATEST
UPDATED (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
already passed!!
Who inspects the trench prior to and during excavation
..........ANSWER.......The competent person in charge of the excavation
Do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting machine
..........ANSWER.......Yes minimum 5 lbs
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment needs to be performed under
what requirements ..........ANSWER.......1998 section 9 of A.S.M.E code
What is the average hydraulic pressure of a front end loader with a 4" piston
..........ANSWER.......1,800 psi
When removing a battery from a Diesel engine, which terminal do you
remove first ..........ANSWER.......Negative
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What do you do if you dig up a gas line ..........ANSWER.......Stop shut off the
machine, evacuate the area, call the gas company, fire department, and
police, department of public saftey within 1 hour
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard ..........ANSWER.......27
What should be done when the boom of crane needs to be welded
..........ANSWER.......Get a ASME certified welder
When is it ok to remove saftey guards ..........ANSWER.......Only for
maintenance or repairs
What do you refer to when determining your equipment inspection and
maintenance procedures ..........ANSWER.......520 CMR 6:00
What does a class 1/C license cover ..........ANSWER.......Hydraulic boom with
out wire rope, fork lifts
What does one light or bell signal ..........ANSWER.......Stop
What does 2 light or bell signal ..........ANSWER.......Raise
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What does 3 light or bell signal ..........ANSWER.......Lower
What does 4 light or bell signal ..........ANSWER.......Lower slowly
What are boom stops ..........ANSWER.......A device to stop the boom from
tipping over backwards
What protects a worker in a trench ..........ANSWER.......Shoring or trench
box
What weight do you add to determine the weight of the lift
..........ANSWER.......Add the weight of the load to any straps or hooks
When digging how deep can you dig without shoring ..........ANSWER.......5'
How do you get a buried man out of a hole ..........ANSWER.......By hand
without the use of any shovels or tools
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How far does the spoil have to be from the edge of the hole
..........ANSWER.......2'
Before any excavation begins you must do what by law
..........ANSWER.......Notify dig safe
When does a dig safe expire ..........ANSWER.......30 days
What is a clutch disconnect ..........ANSWER.......It allows you to disconnect
the transmission power without putting in the clutch and use it off road only
What is a master disconnect ..........ANSWER.......It is a master switch that
shuts off all the electrical function in a machine
Before loading a machine onto a trailer be sure to check what
..........ANSWER.......Make sure wheels are chalked
How many pounds are in a ton? ..........ANSWER.......2,000 pounds
How close can you mechanically dig to a known utility?
..........ANSWER.......18 inches
Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License A Exam
(2026) EXAM TEST WITH LATEST
UPDATED (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
already passed!!
Who inspects the trench prior to and during excavation
..........ANSWER.......The competent person in charge of the excavation
Do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting machine
..........ANSWER.......Yes minimum 5 lbs
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment needs to be performed under
what requirements ..........ANSWER.......1998 section 9 of A.S.M.E code
What is the average hydraulic pressure of a front end loader with a 4" piston
..........ANSWER.......1,800 psi
When removing a battery from a Diesel engine, which terminal do you
remove first ..........ANSWER.......Negative
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What do you do if you dig up a gas line ..........ANSWER.......Stop shut off the
machine, evacuate the area, call the gas company, fire department, and
police, department of public saftey within 1 hour
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard ..........ANSWER.......27
What should be done when the boom of crane needs to be welded
..........ANSWER.......Get a ASME certified welder
When is it ok to remove saftey guards ..........ANSWER.......Only for
maintenance or repairs
What do you refer to when determining your equipment inspection and
maintenance procedures ..........ANSWER.......520 CMR 6:00
What does a class 1/C license cover ..........ANSWER.......Hydraulic boom with
out wire rope, fork lifts
What does one light or bell signal ..........ANSWER.......Stop
What does 2 light or bell signal ..........ANSWER.......Raise
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What does 3 light or bell signal ..........ANSWER.......Lower
What does 4 light or bell signal ..........ANSWER.......Lower slowly
What are boom stops ..........ANSWER.......A device to stop the boom from
tipping over backwards
What protects a worker in a trench ..........ANSWER.......Shoring or trench
box
What weight do you add to determine the weight of the lift
..........ANSWER.......Add the weight of the load to any straps or hooks
When digging how deep can you dig without shoring ..........ANSWER.......5'
How do you get a buried man out of a hole ..........ANSWER.......By hand
without the use of any shovels or tools
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How far does the spoil have to be from the edge of the hole
..........ANSWER.......2'
Before any excavation begins you must do what by law
..........ANSWER.......Notify dig safe
When does a dig safe expire ..........ANSWER.......30 days
What is a clutch disconnect ..........ANSWER.......It allows you to disconnect
the transmission power without putting in the clutch and use it off road only
What is a master disconnect ..........ANSWER.......It is a master switch that
shuts off all the electrical function in a machine
Before loading a machine onto a trailer be sure to check what
..........ANSWER.......Make sure wheels are chalked
How many pounds are in a ton? ..........ANSWER.......2,000 pounds
How close can you mechanically dig to a known utility?
..........ANSWER.......18 inches
