4G HOISTING EVALUATION EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS ANSD
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What is the angle of repose? - ✔✔34 degrees. The greatest angle above horizontal
at which material will stay without sliding or falling back to ground
✔✔At what position should the moving parts of the machine be in when not in use? -
✔✔Lowered to the ground and secured
✔✔Do you need a hoisting license on private property? - ✔✔Yes you need a license for
private property too
✔✔What should you know about the load you are picking up and your machine? -
✔✔How much the load weighs and how much your machine will pick up
✔✔What are some things you should check when trailering a machine? - ✔✔Height,
weight, and width of the machine being trailered, weight the trailer can carry, binders,
tow chains, permits, and hoisting brake
✔✔What is a trench? - ✔✔OSHA defines a trench as a narrow underground excavation
that is deeper than it is wide, and is no wider than 15 feet
✔✔When a lift truck is not in use, what should be done with the forks? - ✔✔Lowered to
the ground
✔✔What is an excavation? - ✔✔It's a cavity, opening, or cut in the earth by digging,
scooping, pushing or removing soil
✔✔Is it alright to undercut the sides of an excavation? - ✔✔No don't undercut the sides
✔✔Before operating any piece of hoisting equipment is important to have read what? -
✔✔The operator's manual
✔✔Do you need a hoisting license to transport hoisting equipment over the public road?
- ✔✔No, you only need a valid drivers license
✔✔How often must hoisting licenses be renewed? - ✔✔Every 2 years
✔✔Does the hoisting license need to be carried on the person who is operating hoisting
equipment? - ✔✔Yes it needs to be carried on them
✔✔On a backhoe, how far down do the stabilizers need to be for proper operation? -
✔✔As far as possible, with the rear wheels off the ground
, ✔✔What type of sling material would be best to use in reducing shock loading? -
✔✔Nylon Sling
✔✔What do you refer to when determining your equipments inspection and
maintenance procedures? - ✔✔Operating Procedures for Hoisting Machinery. All
hoisting machinery shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications
✔✔What is the purpose of a swing gear? - ✔✔To rotate
✔✔What is the weakest part of a hydraulic system? - ✔✔Hoses
✔✔What causes starving of a hydraulic system? - ✔✔Low fluid, dirty filter, leak, or
kinked hose
✔✔List some reasons why you would replace a hydraulic hose - ✔✔Broken, cracked,
chafed, bulging or leaking
✔✔What is considered superimposed weight around a trench or work area? - ✔✔Any
weight that is not normally their vehicles, spoils, etc
✔✔How do you test the load brakes? - ✔✔Pick test. Lift the load about 1 foot and hold it
for one minute
✔✔How should you approach the truck? - ✔✔Approach the vehicle slow and square
✔✔How should you carry the load? - ✔✔Carry the load about 12-18 inches off the
ground
✔✔How close to a marked utility can you dig? - ✔✔As close as possible, hand dig it
within 18" of any utility
✔✔When driving a wheel loader downhill, what should you NOT do? - ✔✔Raise the
bucket, transmission in neutral
✔✔When filling in a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoes bucket in a sweeping
motion? - ✔✔Don't use the side of the bucket, it could cause mechanical failure, scoop
it up or push the dirt in with the front bucket
✔✔Do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting machine? - ✔✔Yes, minimum 5lb B C
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What is the angle of repose? - ✔✔34 degrees. The greatest angle above horizontal
at which material will stay without sliding or falling back to ground
✔✔At what position should the moving parts of the machine be in when not in use? -
✔✔Lowered to the ground and secured
✔✔Do you need a hoisting license on private property? - ✔✔Yes you need a license for
private property too
✔✔What should you know about the load you are picking up and your machine? -
✔✔How much the load weighs and how much your machine will pick up
✔✔What are some things you should check when trailering a machine? - ✔✔Height,
weight, and width of the machine being trailered, weight the trailer can carry, binders,
tow chains, permits, and hoisting brake
✔✔What is a trench? - ✔✔OSHA defines a trench as a narrow underground excavation
that is deeper than it is wide, and is no wider than 15 feet
✔✔When a lift truck is not in use, what should be done with the forks? - ✔✔Lowered to
the ground
✔✔What is an excavation? - ✔✔It's a cavity, opening, or cut in the earth by digging,
scooping, pushing or removing soil
✔✔Is it alright to undercut the sides of an excavation? - ✔✔No don't undercut the sides
✔✔Before operating any piece of hoisting equipment is important to have read what? -
✔✔The operator's manual
✔✔Do you need a hoisting license to transport hoisting equipment over the public road?
- ✔✔No, you only need a valid drivers license
✔✔How often must hoisting licenses be renewed? - ✔✔Every 2 years
✔✔Does the hoisting license need to be carried on the person who is operating hoisting
equipment? - ✔✔Yes it needs to be carried on them
✔✔On a backhoe, how far down do the stabilizers need to be for proper operation? -
✔✔As far as possible, with the rear wheels off the ground
, ✔✔What type of sling material would be best to use in reducing shock loading? -
✔✔Nylon Sling
✔✔What do you refer to when determining your equipments inspection and
maintenance procedures? - ✔✔Operating Procedures for Hoisting Machinery. All
hoisting machinery shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications
✔✔What is the purpose of a swing gear? - ✔✔To rotate
✔✔What is the weakest part of a hydraulic system? - ✔✔Hoses
✔✔What causes starving of a hydraulic system? - ✔✔Low fluid, dirty filter, leak, or
kinked hose
✔✔List some reasons why you would replace a hydraulic hose - ✔✔Broken, cracked,
chafed, bulging or leaking
✔✔What is considered superimposed weight around a trench or work area? - ✔✔Any
weight that is not normally their vehicles, spoils, etc
✔✔How do you test the load brakes? - ✔✔Pick test. Lift the load about 1 foot and hold it
for one minute
✔✔How should you approach the truck? - ✔✔Approach the vehicle slow and square
✔✔How should you carry the load? - ✔✔Carry the load about 12-18 inches off the
ground
✔✔How close to a marked utility can you dig? - ✔✔As close as possible, hand dig it
within 18" of any utility
✔✔When driving a wheel loader downhill, what should you NOT do? - ✔✔Raise the
bucket, transmission in neutral
✔✔When filling in a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoes bucket in a sweeping
motion? - ✔✔Don't use the side of the bucket, it could cause mechanical failure, scoop
it up or push the dirt in with the front bucket
✔✔Do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting machine? - ✔✔Yes, minimum 5lb B C
