2A Mass Hoisting License Review Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator? -
correct answer ✅It connects the car body to the tracks
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it?
-
correct answer ✅The equipment operator
What is the preferred sling angle of these angles -
correct answer ✅60 degrees, 45 degrees, 30 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called the? -
correct answer ✅Crown
A four foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every
_______of open trench -
correct answer ✅25 feet
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a
minimum of? -
correct answer ✅2 feet
,2A Mass Hoisting License Review Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? -
correct answer ✅For failure to pay excise tax
Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals? -
correct answer ✅ANSI/ASME
DOT stands for? -
correct answer ✅Department of Transportation
When do you do your walk-around of the equipment? -
correct answer ✅Before you start it
In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the second "one"
represent? -
correct answer ✅Depth or vertical rise
On a track machine the gears should be where -
correct answer ✅In the rear
When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load
levelers - before or after you make the lift? -
correct answer ✅Before you make the lift
,2A Mass Hoisting License Review Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
When backfilling an excavation you should use a -
correct answer ✅Small lift , shade the ditch
In the State of Massachusetts what criteria requires a hoisting
license? -
correct answer ✅The weight of the load exceeds 500 pounds, the
height of the load exceeds 10 feet, the capacity of the bucket
exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What type of safety system is used on de-energized circuits? -
correct answer ✅Lockout-Tagout Total De-energization system
In what time frame must the Department of Public Safety be
notified of a death involving hoisting equipment? -
correct answer ✅Within one hour
How many pounds in a ton? -
correct answer ✅2000 pounds
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in
accordance with the requirements of what? -
, 2A Mass Hoisting License Review Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅AWS (American Welding Society) formerly
Section 9 of the ASME codes (American Society of Mechanical
Engineers)
What items should be checked on a daily basis? -
correct answer ✅Fluid levels, hoses, tires, belts, horn, backup
system, brakes and controls
What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if
he extends his arm at shoulder height, makes a fist with his hand
and sticks his thumb up? -
correct answer ✅Boom up
What type of protection should be given to operators of material
handling and moving equipment? -
correct answer ✅Protection of Operator. Where the operator of an
excavating machine may be exposed to the elements or overhead
hazards, a suitable equipped cab for protection against such
conditions shall be provided
What law governs hoisting equipment in the State of
Massachusetts? -
correct answer ✅Chapter 146 of the General Laws
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator? -
correct answer ✅It connects the car body to the tracks
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it?
-
correct answer ✅The equipment operator
What is the preferred sling angle of these angles -
correct answer ✅60 degrees, 45 degrees, 30 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called the? -
correct answer ✅Crown
A four foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every
_______of open trench -
correct answer ✅25 feet
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a
minimum of? -
correct answer ✅2 feet
,2A Mass Hoisting License Review Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? -
correct answer ✅For failure to pay excise tax
Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals? -
correct answer ✅ANSI/ASME
DOT stands for? -
correct answer ✅Department of Transportation
When do you do your walk-around of the equipment? -
correct answer ✅Before you start it
In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the second "one"
represent? -
correct answer ✅Depth or vertical rise
On a track machine the gears should be where -
correct answer ✅In the rear
When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load
levelers - before or after you make the lift? -
correct answer ✅Before you make the lift
,2A Mass Hoisting License Review Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
When backfilling an excavation you should use a -
correct answer ✅Small lift , shade the ditch
In the State of Massachusetts what criteria requires a hoisting
license? -
correct answer ✅The weight of the load exceeds 500 pounds, the
height of the load exceeds 10 feet, the capacity of the bucket
exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What type of safety system is used on de-energized circuits? -
correct answer ✅Lockout-Tagout Total De-energization system
In what time frame must the Department of Public Safety be
notified of a death involving hoisting equipment? -
correct answer ✅Within one hour
How many pounds in a ton? -
correct answer ✅2000 pounds
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in
accordance with the requirements of what? -
, 2A Mass Hoisting License Review Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅AWS (American Welding Society) formerly
Section 9 of the ASME codes (American Society of Mechanical
Engineers)
What items should be checked on a daily basis? -
correct answer ✅Fluid levels, hoses, tires, belts, horn, backup
system, brakes and controls
What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if
he extends his arm at shoulder height, makes a fist with his hand
and sticks his thumb up? -
correct answer ✅Boom up
What type of protection should be given to operators of material
handling and moving equipment? -
correct answer ✅Protection of Operator. Where the operator of an
excavating machine may be exposed to the elements or overhead
hazards, a suitable equipped cab for protection against such
conditions shall be provided
What law governs hoisting equipment in the State of
Massachusetts? -
correct answer ✅Chapter 146 of the General Laws
