MA 1A Hoisting License Exam Prep
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A crane must always have at least ____ of a tank of fuel or it is
considered a deficiency by OSHA -
correct answer ✅50%
Most common type of cause of accident -
correct answer ✅Hit by falling object - 43%
Metal fatigue -
correct answer ✅A crane overloaded will lift successfully right up
until the day it fails with only a fraction of its true capacity
An underqualified or incompetent rigger can cause accidents due to
the following : -
correct answer ✅-Improper Calculations
-Poorly maintained rigging equipment
-Bad technique
An underqualified signal person can cause accidents due to the
following : -
correct answer ✅-Non standard or wrong signals
-Not following laws and company procedures
-Not checking radios or proper function
,MA 1A Hoisting License Exam Prep
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
-Dereliction of duties
Do not keep hook attached to load while travelling with load on
deck of a _________ _________ _________ -
correct answer ✅Carry deck crane
Do cranes need a fire extinguisher in the cab ? -
correct answer ✅Yes a 10 B-C
RT Cranes (Rough Terrain) -
correct answer ✅are only rated for pick and carry operations
have been known to tip over backwards with no load
Outrigger floats must be secured to ______ -
correct answer ✅pads
A durable legible _______ _______ must be secured to the crane -
correct answer ✅load chart
Unless approved by the manufacturer ____________
______________ _____________ ___________ are not supposed
,MA 1A Hoisting License Exam Prep
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
to lift over the front -
correct answer ✅Carrier mounted telescopic cranes
A crane that performs drag line, clam shell, drop ball magnet,
container handling, concrete bucket, and marine operations -
correct answer ✅does not require anti two block warning (unless
pile driving or hoisting people)
Crawler cranes -
correct answer ✅can be center mounted or offset mounted
Never assemble a crane ______________ ____________
_______________ -
correct answer ✅under power lines
Assembly / Disassembly Specific Hazards -
correct answer ✅-Ground Conditions
-Blocking
-Location of Blocking
-Verify assist crane loads
-Boom and Jib pick points
, MA 1A Hoisting License Exam Prep
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
-Center of Gravity
-Stability upon pin removal
-Snagging
-Struck by counterweights
-Boom hoist brake failure
-Loss of backward stability
-Wind speed or weather
-Cantilevered boom sections cant exceed rating for sections
Initial Inspection -
correct answer ✅Performed after manufacture
Frequent Inspection -
correct answer ✅Performed each shift or monthly
Periodic Inspection -
correct answer ✅Performed once within a 12 month period
depending on use severity
post assembly Inspection -
correct answer ✅After assembling a crawler crane
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A crane must always have at least ____ of a tank of fuel or it is
considered a deficiency by OSHA -
correct answer ✅50%
Most common type of cause of accident -
correct answer ✅Hit by falling object - 43%
Metal fatigue -
correct answer ✅A crane overloaded will lift successfully right up
until the day it fails with only a fraction of its true capacity
An underqualified or incompetent rigger can cause accidents due to
the following : -
correct answer ✅-Improper Calculations
-Poorly maintained rigging equipment
-Bad technique
An underqualified signal person can cause accidents due to the
following : -
correct answer ✅-Non standard or wrong signals
-Not following laws and company procedures
-Not checking radios or proper function
,MA 1A Hoisting License Exam Prep
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
-Dereliction of duties
Do not keep hook attached to load while travelling with load on
deck of a _________ _________ _________ -
correct answer ✅Carry deck crane
Do cranes need a fire extinguisher in the cab ? -
correct answer ✅Yes a 10 B-C
RT Cranes (Rough Terrain) -
correct answer ✅are only rated for pick and carry operations
have been known to tip over backwards with no load
Outrigger floats must be secured to ______ -
correct answer ✅pads
A durable legible _______ _______ must be secured to the crane -
correct answer ✅load chart
Unless approved by the manufacturer ____________
______________ _____________ ___________ are not supposed
,MA 1A Hoisting License Exam Prep
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
to lift over the front -
correct answer ✅Carrier mounted telescopic cranes
A crane that performs drag line, clam shell, drop ball magnet,
container handling, concrete bucket, and marine operations -
correct answer ✅does not require anti two block warning (unless
pile driving or hoisting people)
Crawler cranes -
correct answer ✅can be center mounted or offset mounted
Never assemble a crane ______________ ____________
_______________ -
correct answer ✅under power lines
Assembly / Disassembly Specific Hazards -
correct answer ✅-Ground Conditions
-Blocking
-Location of Blocking
-Verify assist crane loads
-Boom and Jib pick points
, MA 1A Hoisting License Exam Prep
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
-Center of Gravity
-Stability upon pin removal
-Snagging
-Struck by counterweights
-Boom hoist brake failure
-Loss of backward stability
-Wind speed or weather
-Cantilevered boom sections cant exceed rating for sections
Initial Inspection -
correct answer ✅Performed after manufacture
Frequent Inspection -
correct answer ✅Performed each shift or monthly
Periodic Inspection -
correct answer ✅Performed once within a 12 month period
depending on use severity
post assembly Inspection -
correct answer ✅After assembling a crawler crane
