MASS 2A-1C Hoisting Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
How many pounds in a ton? -
correct answer ✅2000 pounds
What type of equipment requires a
H/H license in Mass? -
correct answer ✅10 feet or either, 1/4 cu/yd 500 pounds
What type of system is used when working on de-energized
circuitry? -
correct answer ✅Lock out/Tag out
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in
accordance with what code? -
correct answer ✅1998 ASME Chapter IX
What type of protection is required for hoisting operation? -
correct answer ✅ROPS, Heat, Seatbelts, Shatterproof Glass, and
Hardhats
What regulatory authority governs hoisting in Mass? -
correct answer ✅520 CMR 6.00
, MASS 2A-1C Hoisting Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
What does CMR stand for? -
correct answer ✅Code of Massachusetts Regulation
What chapter applies to Hoisting? -
correct answer ✅Chapter 146 section 53-54A
When loading a 10 wheeler; how do you approach the truck? -
correct answer ✅Low and Slow, load front to back
How do you carry the load? -
correct answer ✅Close to the ground
How close can you mechanically dig to a known utility? -
correct answer ✅18"
When driving a loader down hill, what should you not do? -
correct answer ✅Raise the bucket or put the machine in neutral
When filling a trench should you use the backhoe bucket in a
sweeping motion? -
correct answer ✅No it can cause mechanical failure
& Answers (Grade A+)
How many pounds in a ton? -
correct answer ✅2000 pounds
What type of equipment requires a
H/H license in Mass? -
correct answer ✅10 feet or either, 1/4 cu/yd 500 pounds
What type of system is used when working on de-energized
circuitry? -
correct answer ✅Lock out/Tag out
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in
accordance with what code? -
correct answer ✅1998 ASME Chapter IX
What type of protection is required for hoisting operation? -
correct answer ✅ROPS, Heat, Seatbelts, Shatterproof Glass, and
Hardhats
What regulatory authority governs hoisting in Mass? -
correct answer ✅520 CMR 6.00
, MASS 2A-1C Hoisting Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
What does CMR stand for? -
correct answer ✅Code of Massachusetts Regulation
What chapter applies to Hoisting? -
correct answer ✅Chapter 146 section 53-54A
When loading a 10 wheeler; how do you approach the truck? -
correct answer ✅Low and Slow, load front to back
How do you carry the load? -
correct answer ✅Close to the ground
How close can you mechanically dig to a known utility? -
correct answer ✅18"
When driving a loader down hill, what should you not do? -
correct answer ✅Raise the bucket or put the machine in neutral
When filling a trench should you use the backhoe bucket in a
sweeping motion? -
correct answer ✅No it can cause mechanical failure
