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MA 2A-1C HOISTING LICENSE 2025/2026 EXAM
PREP BANK COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING
QUESTION AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWER
(VERIFIED)/GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED A+.
MA 2A-1C HOISTING
Ace your Massachusetts 2A-1C Hoisting License exam with this
targeted guide, designed to master load charts, equipment
safety, and state-specific regulations for operating cranes and
hoisting machinery. This resource delivers practical, scenario-
based questions and verified answers covering operational
procedures, site hazards, and Massachusetts licensing codes.
T or F: Hydraulic fluid compresses when heated ......
ANSWER ....... False it expands
T or F: One should check the hydraulic fluid level annually
...... ANSWER ....... False, needs to be checked
everyday
T or F: According to MA law equipment that lifts 10ft high and
over 400 lbs or 1/4 of a cubic yard of material requires a
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hoisting license ...... ANSWER ....... False, 500 lbs is the
limit
you must call OPSI within what time period of an accident
resulting in death occurs ...... ANSWER ....... 1 hour
what is the fine for operating without a license ......
ANSWER ....... $500-$3,000 or 3 months in jail
what is the minimum distance from a powerline? ......
ANSWER ....... it all depends on the voltage
T or F: operator manuals must be kept in the office ......
ANSWER ....... False
How often must a hoisting license be renewed? ......
ANSWER ....... every 2 years
What state department enforces hoisting laws? ......
ANSWER ....... OPSI: Office of Public Safety and
Inspections
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T or F: when traveling the front bucket should be low and
curled back ...... ANSWER ....... True
T or F: when digging across a slope the spoil pile should be
placed down the slope ...... ANSWER ....... False
T or F: It's not ok to straddle an open trench ...... ANSWER
....... True
How often must a machine be inspected? ...... ANSWER
....... Daily
What must you do if you dig up a gas line? ...... ANSWER
....... Let gas vent, evacuate the area, extinguish all
flame if possible, call gas company and 911
If your machine comes into contact with a powerline what
should you do? ...... ANSWER ....... if you cannot stay
put, hop from machine with both feet together and hop or
shuffle with feet touching
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When is protection required for a trench? ...... ANSWER
....... 5 feet or ask the competent person
Per OSHA, who must classify soil? ...... ANSWER .......
Competent person
What protection does shoring provide in a trench? ......
ANSWER ....... Prevents cave ins and adds material for
protection
A Trench box is a type of: ...... ANSWER ....... Shielding
Device
T or F: Sloping removes material for protection ......
ANSWER ....... True
T or F: The larger the grain size the less stable the material
...... ANSWER ....... True
MA 2A-1C HOISTING LICENSE 2025/2026 EXAM
PREP BANK COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING
QUESTION AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWER
(VERIFIED)/GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED A+.
MA 2A-1C HOISTING
Ace your Massachusetts 2A-1C Hoisting License exam with this
targeted guide, designed to master load charts, equipment
safety, and state-specific regulations for operating cranes and
hoisting machinery. This resource delivers practical, scenario-
based questions and verified answers covering operational
procedures, site hazards, and Massachusetts licensing codes.
T or F: Hydraulic fluid compresses when heated ......
ANSWER ....... False it expands
T or F: One should check the hydraulic fluid level annually
...... ANSWER ....... False, needs to be checked
everyday
T or F: According to MA law equipment that lifts 10ft high and
over 400 lbs or 1/4 of a cubic yard of material requires a
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hoisting license ...... ANSWER ....... False, 500 lbs is the
limit
you must call OPSI within what time period of an accident
resulting in death occurs ...... ANSWER ....... 1 hour
what is the fine for operating without a license ......
ANSWER ....... $500-$3,000 or 3 months in jail
what is the minimum distance from a powerline? ......
ANSWER ....... it all depends on the voltage
T or F: operator manuals must be kept in the office ......
ANSWER ....... False
How often must a hoisting license be renewed? ......
ANSWER ....... every 2 years
What state department enforces hoisting laws? ......
ANSWER ....... OPSI: Office of Public Safety and
Inspections
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T or F: when traveling the front bucket should be low and
curled back ...... ANSWER ....... True
T or F: when digging across a slope the spoil pile should be
placed down the slope ...... ANSWER ....... False
T or F: It's not ok to straddle an open trench ...... ANSWER
....... True
How often must a machine be inspected? ...... ANSWER
....... Daily
What must you do if you dig up a gas line? ...... ANSWER
....... Let gas vent, evacuate the area, extinguish all
flame if possible, call gas company and 911
If your machine comes into contact with a powerline what
should you do? ...... ANSWER ....... if you cannot stay
put, hop from machine with both feet together and hop or
shuffle with feet touching
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When is protection required for a trench? ...... ANSWER
....... 5 feet or ask the competent person
Per OSHA, who must classify soil? ...... ANSWER .......
Competent person
What protection does shoring provide in a trench? ......
ANSWER ....... Prevents cave ins and adds material for
protection
A Trench box is a type of: ...... ANSWER ....... Shielding
Device
T or F: Sloping removes material for protection ......
ANSWER ....... True
T or F: The larger the grain size the less stable the material
...... ANSWER ....... True
