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2A HOISTING LICENSE ACTUAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2026-27
LATEST VERSION
What is the difference between the hydraulic system on a crane and the
system on a front end loader - ANSWER Check valves on a up lift Pistons
on cranes
Can blocking be placed under outrigger beams - ANSWER No only under
the jack pads
What are dipper stick extensions used for - ANSWER Are used to give
the backhoe additional digging depth
What does the articulate mean on a wheel loader - ANSWER Bends in
middle
What is the safest way to enter and exit a backhoe - ANSWER Facing
vehicle step down or up
Use hand and foot
holes Using 3 point
rule
When filling in a trench is it advisable to use the side of a backhoe
buckets in answering motion - ANSWER Don't use side of buckets
Scoop the fill up
Push it with front of bucket
How should you position the bucket when loading from a stockpile -
ANSWER Bucket parallel to the ground
What is a clutch disconnect - ANSWER Applies wheel brakes and
disconnects the torque converter at the same time
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What is load radius - ANSWER The horizontal distance from the center
line of the rotating equipment to the center of gravity of the load
Governs the lifting capacity of the machine
The shorter the radius the more the machine can handle
What must be done before persons are permitted to work underneath
or between parts of construction and or demolition equipment which
are suspended or held apart by the use of slings or hoist - ANSWER The
equipment must be blocked or cribbed in place
What is the minimum number of positions thy must be on all load
charts for boom cranes - ANSWER 4
When traveling cross slop with a front end loader and you starts to tip
what should you do - ANSWER Place bucket on ground
Steer down hill
What is the fulcrum point of a forklift - ANSWER Front axle
When operating a forklift the center of gravity must remain where -
ANSWER Inside the stability triangle
What is the angle of repose - ANSWER The angle of the spoil pile to the
ground
How does the fuel in a gas engine ignite - ANSWER
Air Combustion caused by spark
What does a governor do on an engine - ANSWER Limits rpm
What is the weakest part of a hydraulic system - ANSWER Hose
Why would you replace a hydraulic hose -
ANSWER Leak Blister
Swelling
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Bad end fitting
Excessive external
wear
What would cause the controls to feel spongy - ANSWER Air in
the system Low fluid
Kink in line
Bad filters
Too many Rpms
What is an excavation - ANSWER Hole in ground
When carrying a load on a fork truck what position should the forks be
in - ANSWER Close to the ground
Rolled back all the way
Industrial fork trucks have what type of steering - ANSWER Rear wheel
drive
What department enforces the hoisting laws in ma - ANSWER
Department of public safety engineering sections
How do you gain traction when driving a backhoe loader up a hill -
ANSWER Add material to bucket
What do white lines flags or stakes mean in work area - ANSWER Pre
mark lines for dig safe
If you cannot get all of your out riggers out all the way what should you
do - ANSWER Reposition the equipment before trying to make the lift
What precautions must be taken when working in the bacon it's of
overhead power lines
- ANSWER Proper barricades or warning
signs Notify the power company
Maintain proper clearance from the lines
2A HOISTING LICENSE ACTUAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2026-27
LATEST VERSION
What is the difference between the hydraulic system on a crane and the
system on a front end loader - ANSWER Check valves on a up lift Pistons
on cranes
Can blocking be placed under outrigger beams - ANSWER No only under
the jack pads
What are dipper stick extensions used for - ANSWER Are used to give
the backhoe additional digging depth
What does the articulate mean on a wheel loader - ANSWER Bends in
middle
What is the safest way to enter and exit a backhoe - ANSWER Facing
vehicle step down or up
Use hand and foot
holes Using 3 point
rule
When filling in a trench is it advisable to use the side of a backhoe
buckets in answering motion - ANSWER Don't use side of buckets
Scoop the fill up
Push it with front of bucket
How should you position the bucket when loading from a stockpile -
ANSWER Bucket parallel to the ground
What is a clutch disconnect - ANSWER Applies wheel brakes and
disconnects the torque converter at the same time
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What is load radius - ANSWER The horizontal distance from the center
line of the rotating equipment to the center of gravity of the load
Governs the lifting capacity of the machine
The shorter the radius the more the machine can handle
What must be done before persons are permitted to work underneath
or between parts of construction and or demolition equipment which
are suspended or held apart by the use of slings or hoist - ANSWER The
equipment must be blocked or cribbed in place
What is the minimum number of positions thy must be on all load
charts for boom cranes - ANSWER 4
When traveling cross slop with a front end loader and you starts to tip
what should you do - ANSWER Place bucket on ground
Steer down hill
What is the fulcrum point of a forklift - ANSWER Front axle
When operating a forklift the center of gravity must remain where -
ANSWER Inside the stability triangle
What is the angle of repose - ANSWER The angle of the spoil pile to the
ground
How does the fuel in a gas engine ignite - ANSWER
Air Combustion caused by spark
What does a governor do on an engine - ANSWER Limits rpm
What is the weakest part of a hydraulic system - ANSWER Hose
Why would you replace a hydraulic hose -
ANSWER Leak Blister
Swelling
, 3
Bad end fitting
Excessive external
wear
What would cause the controls to feel spongy - ANSWER Air in
the system Low fluid
Kink in line
Bad filters
Too many Rpms
What is an excavation - ANSWER Hole in ground
When carrying a load on a fork truck what position should the forks be
in - ANSWER Close to the ground
Rolled back all the way
Industrial fork trucks have what type of steering - ANSWER Rear wheel
drive
What department enforces the hoisting laws in ma - ANSWER
Department of public safety engineering sections
How do you gain traction when driving a backhoe loader up a hill -
ANSWER Add material to bucket
What do white lines flags or stakes mean in work area - ANSWER Pre
mark lines for dig safe
If you cannot get all of your out riggers out all the way what should you
do - ANSWER Reposition the equipment before trying to make the lift
What precautions must be taken when working in the bacon it's of
overhead power lines
- ANSWER Proper barricades or warning
signs Notify the power company
Maintain proper clearance from the lines
