MASSACHUSETTS 2A HOISTING LICENSE FINAL
EXAM 2026/2027 BANK CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS ||ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the purpose of a thimble at the end connection -
....ANSWER...Protects wire rope, maintains the diameter
of the eye
What is the purpose of dig safe - ....ANSWER...To locate
and mark member utilities
What is the minimum distance between your machine and
an overhead power line - ....ANSWER...10ft up and up to
50,000 volts
,When not in use what positions should the moving parts of
the machine be placed - ....ANSWER...Lowered to the
ground
,Who is responsible for the safe operation of the machine -
....ANSWER...The operator
What is a tag line - ....ANSWER...A line used to control
the loads being handled by hoisting equipment
When can you carry a load over
people....ANSWER...Never
What should you look for before starting work -
....ANSWER...Soft soil Wet areas Power lines Wells Under
ground storage tanks
, Who is allowed on the backhoe other than the operator -
....ANSWER...No one
,At what intervals should your equipment be insepcted -
....ANSWER...Daily Monthly for rigging equipment 90 day
complete inspection
When do you need a gas test - ....ANSWER...Whenever
you open the ground and smell gas
Lost three things that are required when you refuel a
machine - ....ANSWER...No open flames withen 25 ft
Fire extinguisher nearby
Ground the nozzle before refueling
EXAM 2026/2027 BANK CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS ||ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the purpose of a thimble at the end connection -
....ANSWER...Protects wire rope, maintains the diameter
of the eye
What is the purpose of dig safe - ....ANSWER...To locate
and mark member utilities
What is the minimum distance between your machine and
an overhead power line - ....ANSWER...10ft up and up to
50,000 volts
,When not in use what positions should the moving parts of
the machine be placed - ....ANSWER...Lowered to the
ground
,Who is responsible for the safe operation of the machine -
....ANSWER...The operator
What is a tag line - ....ANSWER...A line used to control
the loads being handled by hoisting equipment
When can you carry a load over
people....ANSWER...Never
What should you look for before starting work -
....ANSWER...Soft soil Wet areas Power lines Wells Under
ground storage tanks
, Who is allowed on the backhoe other than the operator -
....ANSWER...No one
,At what intervals should your equipment be insepcted -
....ANSWER...Daily Monthly for rigging equipment 90 day
complete inspection
When do you need a gas test - ....ANSWER...Whenever
you open the ground and smell gas
Lost three things that are required when you refuel a
machine - ....ANSWER...No open flames withen 25 ft
Fire extinguisher nearby
Ground the nozzle before refueling
