4G HOISTING COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
ANSD SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔if you cannot see where the work is being done, don't move the equipment until you
have what. - ✔✔you have a signal person who has clear view of the operation being
done
✔✔who is responsible for the safe operation of the machine - ✔✔the operator
✔✔what should you do when operating on a public way - ✔✔fence off the area, set
cones, wear safety vest, have arrow boards.
✔✔what should you do with the equipment when you leave the work area - ✔✔park on
a firm level surface, chock wheels, secure the equipment, take the keys. Shut off the
master disconnect
✔✔if the value of the boom length falls between values listed on the chart you should
use - ✔✔the next greatest value
✔✔what mass code is used for hoisting - ✔✔520 CMR 600
✔✔at what intervals should your equipment be inspected - ✔✔every day for a circle
check, or at the start of every shift
✔✔how many cable clips are required on a cable and how are they installed -
✔✔minimum of 3 , U bolt on the dead saddle on the live
✔✔what is the purpose of a thimble - ✔✔to keep the loop in the eye from crushing
✔✔who is allowed on a mower other than the operator - ✔✔no one
✔✔what restricts the lifting capacity on hoisting equipment - ✔✔pressure relief valve
✔✔what does the color red mean in dig safe - ✔✔electric
✔✔what does the color yellow mean in dig safe - ✔✔gas , oil, steam
✔✔what does the color orange mean in dig safe - ✔✔communications
✔✔what does the color blue mean in dig safe - ✔✔potable water
✔✔what does the color purple mean in dig safe - ✔✔reclaimed water
, ✔✔what does the color green mean in dig safe - ✔✔sewer or drain
✔✔what does the color pink mean in dig safe - ✔✔survey markings
✔✔what is the master disconnect - ✔✔it is the master switch that disconnects all of the
electrical functions to the machine
✔✔is it mandatory to wear seatbelts - ✔✔yes
✔✔do all machines need a back up alarm - ✔✔yes
✔✔what are some instructions you should discuss with fellow workers before starting
work - ✔✔hand signals, where you will be working, what you will be doing
✔✔what is the hydraulic system over pressure maintained by - ✔✔pressure relief valve
✔✔whenever possible how is it best to work on a slope - ✔✔up or down , never
sideways and keep load low
✔✔what is the purpose of dig safe - ✔✔to notify utilities companies that a mark out is
needed
✔✔when is it permissable to work under a suspended load - ✔✔never
✔✔what should you do when someone enters your cushion of safety - ✔✔Stop and get
them out of it
✔✔what should hooks and shackles be made out of - ✔✔drop forged steel
✔✔do you need a hoisting license on private property - ✔✔yes
✔✔what should you know about the load you are lifting up and the machine - ✔✔how
much the load weighs and how much the machine can pick up
✔✔do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting machine - ✔✔yes a minimum of 5 B.C
✔✔all welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be performed in accordance with
what requirements - ✔✔1998 section 9 of the ASME code
✔✔when removing the terminals from the battery on a diesel engine, what terminal
should you remove first. - ✔✔negative terminal
ANSD SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔if you cannot see where the work is being done, don't move the equipment until you
have what. - ✔✔you have a signal person who has clear view of the operation being
done
✔✔who is responsible for the safe operation of the machine - ✔✔the operator
✔✔what should you do when operating on a public way - ✔✔fence off the area, set
cones, wear safety vest, have arrow boards.
✔✔what should you do with the equipment when you leave the work area - ✔✔park on
a firm level surface, chock wheels, secure the equipment, take the keys. Shut off the
master disconnect
✔✔if the value of the boom length falls between values listed on the chart you should
use - ✔✔the next greatest value
✔✔what mass code is used for hoisting - ✔✔520 CMR 600
✔✔at what intervals should your equipment be inspected - ✔✔every day for a circle
check, or at the start of every shift
✔✔how many cable clips are required on a cable and how are they installed -
✔✔minimum of 3 , U bolt on the dead saddle on the live
✔✔what is the purpose of a thimble - ✔✔to keep the loop in the eye from crushing
✔✔who is allowed on a mower other than the operator - ✔✔no one
✔✔what restricts the lifting capacity on hoisting equipment - ✔✔pressure relief valve
✔✔what does the color red mean in dig safe - ✔✔electric
✔✔what does the color yellow mean in dig safe - ✔✔gas , oil, steam
✔✔what does the color orange mean in dig safe - ✔✔communications
✔✔what does the color blue mean in dig safe - ✔✔potable water
✔✔what does the color purple mean in dig safe - ✔✔reclaimed water
, ✔✔what does the color green mean in dig safe - ✔✔sewer or drain
✔✔what does the color pink mean in dig safe - ✔✔survey markings
✔✔what is the master disconnect - ✔✔it is the master switch that disconnects all of the
electrical functions to the machine
✔✔is it mandatory to wear seatbelts - ✔✔yes
✔✔do all machines need a back up alarm - ✔✔yes
✔✔what are some instructions you should discuss with fellow workers before starting
work - ✔✔hand signals, where you will be working, what you will be doing
✔✔what is the hydraulic system over pressure maintained by - ✔✔pressure relief valve
✔✔whenever possible how is it best to work on a slope - ✔✔up or down , never
sideways and keep load low
✔✔what is the purpose of dig safe - ✔✔to notify utilities companies that a mark out is
needed
✔✔when is it permissable to work under a suspended load - ✔✔never
✔✔what should you do when someone enters your cushion of safety - ✔✔Stop and get
them out of it
✔✔what should hooks and shackles be made out of - ✔✔drop forged steel
✔✔do you need a hoisting license on private property - ✔✔yes
✔✔what should you know about the load you are lifting up and the machine - ✔✔how
much the load weighs and how much the machine can pick up
✔✔do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting machine - ✔✔yes a minimum of 5 B.C
✔✔all welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be performed in accordance with
what requirements - ✔✔1998 section 9 of the ASME code
✔✔when removing the terminals from the battery on a diesel engine, what terminal
should you remove first. - ✔✔negative terminal
