MA Hoisting 2A (Laws, Hydraulics and
Trenching) Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Does hydraulic fluid expand or contract when heated? -
correct answer ✅Expands
How often should hydraulic fluid be checked? -
correct answer ✅Daily
You must call OPSI within ______ of an accident -
correct answer ✅1 hour
What is the fine for operating without a hoisting license? -
correct answer ✅$500-$3000 and 3 months in jail
What is the minimum distance from a powerline? -
correct answer ✅It depends on voltage
Where should operator manuals be kept? -
correct answer ✅In the cab of machine being operated
How often does a hoisting license have to be renewed? -
correct answer ✅Every 2 years
, MA Hoisting 2A (Laws, Hydraulics and
Trenching) Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
What state department enforces hoisting laws? -
correct answer ✅OPSI
True or False: When traveling the front bucket should be low and
curled back. -
correct answer ✅True
True or False: When digging across a slope, the spoil pile should be
placed down the slope. -
correct answer ✅False
True or False: It's not ok to straddle an open trench. -
correct answer ✅True
How often must a machine be inspected? -
correct answer ✅Daily
What do you do if you dig up a gas line? -
correct answer ✅Let gas vent, extinguish the flame, evacuate and
call 911
Trenching) Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Does hydraulic fluid expand or contract when heated? -
correct answer ✅Expands
How often should hydraulic fluid be checked? -
correct answer ✅Daily
You must call OPSI within ______ of an accident -
correct answer ✅1 hour
What is the fine for operating without a hoisting license? -
correct answer ✅$500-$3000 and 3 months in jail
What is the minimum distance from a powerline? -
correct answer ✅It depends on voltage
Where should operator manuals be kept? -
correct answer ✅In the cab of machine being operated
How often does a hoisting license have to be renewed? -
correct answer ✅Every 2 years
, MA Hoisting 2A (Laws, Hydraulics and
Trenching) Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
What state department enforces hoisting laws? -
correct answer ✅OPSI
True or False: When traveling the front bucket should be low and
curled back. -
correct answer ✅True
True or False: When digging across a slope, the spoil pile should be
placed down the slope. -
correct answer ✅False
True or False: It's not ok to straddle an open trench. -
correct answer ✅True
How often must a machine be inspected? -
correct answer ✅Daily
What do you do if you dig up a gas line? -
correct answer ✅Let gas vent, extinguish the flame, evacuate and
call 911
