2A MASS HOISTING TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT
• Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in
it?Answer; The equipment operator
• What is the preferred sling angle of these anglesAnswer; 60 degrees,
45 degrees, 30 degrees
• The top of the spoil pile is called the?Answer; Crown
• A four foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every
_______of open trenchAnswer; 25 feet
• Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum
of?Answer; 2 feet
• When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license?Answer; For failure to
pay excise tax
,• Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals?Answer; ANSI/ASME
• DOT stands for?Answer; Department of Transportation
• When do you do your walk-around of the equipment?Answer; Before
you start it
• In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the second "one"
represent?Answer; Depth or vertical rise
• On a track machine the gears should be whereAnswer; In the rear
• When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load
levelers - before or after you make the lift?Answer; Before you make the
lift
• When backfilling an excavation you should use aAnswer; Small lift ,
shade the ditch
• In the State of Massachusetts what criteria requires a hoisting
license?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?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?Answer; Within one hour
• How many pounds in a ton?Answer; 2000 pounds
• All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in
accordance with the requirements of what?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?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?Answer; Boom up
• What type of protection should be given to operators of material
handling and moving equipment?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
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT
• Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in
it?Answer; The equipment operator
• What is the preferred sling angle of these anglesAnswer; 60 degrees,
45 degrees, 30 degrees
• The top of the spoil pile is called the?Answer; Crown
• A four foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every
_______of open trenchAnswer; 25 feet
• Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum
of?Answer; 2 feet
• When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license?Answer; For failure to
pay excise tax
,• Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals?Answer; ANSI/ASME
• DOT stands for?Answer; Department of Transportation
• When do you do your walk-around of the equipment?Answer; Before
you start it
• In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the second "one"
represent?Answer; Depth or vertical rise
• On a track machine the gears should be whereAnswer; In the rear
• When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load
levelers - before or after you make the lift?Answer; Before you make the
lift
• When backfilling an excavation you should use aAnswer; Small lift ,
shade the ditch
• In the State of Massachusetts what criteria requires a hoisting
license?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?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?Answer; Within one hour
• How many pounds in a ton?Answer; 2000 pounds
• All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in
accordance with the requirements of what?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?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?Answer; Boom up
• What type of protection should be given to operators of material
handling and moving equipment?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
