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MASSACHUSETTS 2A HOISTING LICENSE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2025 UPDATE | LATEST EXAM
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License - Correct-answer-A document issued by the Department to an individual
to operate a certain type and class of hoisting machinery.
Licensee - Correct-answer-A person who is 18 years of age or older, and has
completed the necessary requisites for licensure to operate hoisting machinery.
Manufacturer Approved Attachment - Correct-answer-Attachable Equipment
tailored to preform a particular task, designed or approved for use in accordance
with the equipment manufacturers specifications and operation safety
requirements.
Mechanical Failure - Correct-answer-Damage to or breakdown of Hoisting
Machinery which affects the capacity or safe operation of the equipment per the
manufacturers specifications
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Modification - Correct-answer-Alterations, extensions or repairs made to hoisting
machinery which alter the machinery's original structure
Operators Manual - Correct-answer-The Document created by the manufacturer
of thew hoisting machinery that contains the required procedures and forms for
the safe operation of hoisting machinery at the stated site pertaining to that
specific equipment
Placard - Correct-answer-A Department issued certificate posted on hoisting
machinery which acts as a notice of the unsafe condition of the machinery
Property Damage - Correct-answer-Damage of private or public property that
exceeds $5,000 per incident
Qualified Welder - Correct-answer-A welder certified by the American Welding
Society (AWS) or an acceptable alternative welding certification.
SAE - Correct-answer-Society of Automotive Engineers
MASSACHUSETTS 2A HOISTING LICENSE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2025 UPDATE | LATEST EXAM
WITH ANSWERS
License - Correct-answer-A document issued by the Department to an individual
to operate a certain type and class of hoisting machinery.
Licensee - Correct-answer-A person who is 18 years of age or older, and has
completed the necessary requisites for licensure to operate hoisting machinery.
Manufacturer Approved Attachment - Correct-answer-Attachable Equipment
tailored to preform a particular task, designed or approved for use in accordance
with the equipment manufacturers specifications and operation safety
requirements.
Mechanical Failure - Correct-answer-Damage to or breakdown of Hoisting
Machinery which affects the capacity or safe operation of the equipment per the
manufacturers specifications
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Modification - Correct-answer-Alterations, extensions or repairs made to hoisting
machinery which alter the machinery's original structure
Operators Manual - Correct-answer-The Document created by the manufacturer
of thew hoisting machinery that contains the required procedures and forms for
the safe operation of hoisting machinery at the stated site pertaining to that
specific equipment
Placard - Correct-answer-A Department issued certificate posted on hoisting
machinery which acts as a notice of the unsafe condition of the machinery
Property Damage - Correct-answer-Damage of private or public property that
exceeds $5,000 per incident
Qualified Welder - Correct-answer-A welder certified by the American Welding
Society (AWS) or an acceptable alternative welding certification.
SAE - Correct-answer-Society of Automotive Engineers
