MA 2A Hoisting Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 -
correct answer ✅To establish rules and regulations for safety of
the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery -
correct answer ✅520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-
54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit -
correct answer ✅Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon -
correct answer ✅Within 1 hour of incident
When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical
treatment sent to the engineering section of department of public
safety -
correct answer ✅Immediately After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in
accordance with requirements of what -
,MA 2A Hoisting Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅American society of mechanical engineering
(ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection -
correct answer ✅Wire ropes, bearings, gears, friction clutches,
brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material
handling and moving equipment -
correct answer ✅Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety
glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license -
correct answer ✅Height of lift exceed 10' or weight of load exceed
500 lbs or the capacity of the bucket is more than 1/4 cubic yard
What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines
when operating equipment -
correct answer ✅125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
, MA 2A Hoisting Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
How do you test the load brakes -
correct answer ✅Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle -
correct answer ✅Approach any vehicle to the side slow and square
How should you carry a load -
correct answer ✅Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig -
correct answer ✅Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do -
correct answer ✅Raise the bucket and put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a
sweeping motion -
correct answer ✅Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in
with front bucket
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 -
correct answer ✅To establish rules and regulations for safety of
the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery -
correct answer ✅520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-
54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit -
correct answer ✅Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon -
correct answer ✅Within 1 hour of incident
When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical
treatment sent to the engineering section of department of public
safety -
correct answer ✅Immediately After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in
accordance with requirements of what -
,MA 2A Hoisting Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅American society of mechanical engineering
(ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection -
correct answer ✅Wire ropes, bearings, gears, friction clutches,
brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material
handling and moving equipment -
correct answer ✅Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety
glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license -
correct answer ✅Height of lift exceed 10' or weight of load exceed
500 lbs or the capacity of the bucket is more than 1/4 cubic yard
What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines
when operating equipment -
correct answer ✅125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
, MA 2A Hoisting Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
How do you test the load brakes -
correct answer ✅Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle -
correct answer ✅Approach any vehicle to the side slow and square
How should you carry a load -
correct answer ✅Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig -
correct answer ✅Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do -
correct answer ✅Raise the bucket and put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a
sweeping motion -
correct answer ✅Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in
with front bucket
