MA 2A HOISTING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To establish rules and regulations
for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL
chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Lock out tag
out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Within 1 hour of
incident
When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical treatment sent to the engineering
section of department of public safety - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Immediately After the person has been
treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with requirements of what -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Wire ropes, bearings, gears,
friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and moving equipment -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over
protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Height of lift exceed 10' or weight of
load exceed 500 lbs or the capacity of the bucket is more than 1/4 cubic yard
What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when operating equipment - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅125,000 volts = 10'
, 250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one
minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Approach any vehicle to the
side slow and square
How should you carry a load - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Raise the
bucket and put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with front bucket
What are dip stick extensions used for - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They are extensions attached to the
dipper stick to give backhoe additional digging depth
When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅5 mph
What does articulate mean on a wheel loader - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Bends in the middle
What is dig safe - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It's the law
Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not exceed - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Red triangle with an orange center 25 mph
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To establish rules and regulations
for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL
chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Lock out tag
out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Within 1 hour of
incident
When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical treatment sent to the engineering
section of department of public safety - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Immediately After the person has been
treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with requirements of what -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Wire ropes, bearings, gears,
friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and moving equipment -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over
protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Height of lift exceed 10' or weight of
load exceed 500 lbs or the capacity of the bucket is more than 1/4 cubic yard
What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when operating equipment - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅125,000 volts = 10'
, 250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one
minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Approach any vehicle to the
side slow and square
How should you carry a load - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Raise the
bucket and put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with front bucket
What are dip stick extensions used for - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They are extensions attached to the
dipper stick to give backhoe additional digging depth
When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅5 mph
What does articulate mean on a wheel loader - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Bends in the middle
What is dig safe - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It's the law
Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not exceed - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Red triangle with an orange center 25 mph
