Mass Hoisting Test Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
What is shoring
Correct Answer
Mechanically reinforcing the side walls of a trench to prevent cave ins
Question 2
What must be done before persons are permitted to work underneath or between partsoftware construction and or
demolition equipment which are suspended or held apart by the use of slings or hoist
Correct Answer
The equipment must be blocked or cribbed in place
Question 3
What is the purpose of dig safe
Correct Answer
To locate in mark member utilities
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,Question 4
On a track machine the gears should be where
Correct Answer
In the rear
Question 5
What must be stamped on all load rating plates
Correct Answer
Serial number of the lifting unit
Question 6
What type of protection should be given to operators of material handling and moving equipment
Correct Answer
Protection from the weather safety shatter proof glass heat in cold weather overhead protection
Question 7
Excavator
Correct Answer
Any entity including but not limited to a person partnership joint venture Trust Corporation Association public utility
company or state or local government body or public agency which performs excavation operations including the
excavation of trenches
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,Question 8
How much does a cubic foot of concrete weigh
Correct Answer
150 pounds
Question 9
When carrying a load on a Fork truck what position should the forks be in
Correct Answer
Close to the ground rolled back all the way
Question 10
What do you do with open holes or trenches at the end of the day
Correct Answer
Backfill them or cover them or attend them fence surround with 6 foot high minimum height fence with no openings
greater than 4 inches
Question 11
If you cannot see where the work is being done do not move the machine unless what
Correct Answer
You have a qualified signal person directing you
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, Question 12
What is considered to be a quick exit from a trench less than 25 foot in length
Correct Answer
Slop at one end stairs cut into the end of a trench stairs or benching not an appropriate option in type C soil
Question 13
How do you gain traction when driving a backhoe loader up a hill
Correct Answer
Add material to the loader bucket
Question 14
What is a clutch disconnect
Correct Answer
Applies wheel brakes and disconnects the tourque converter at the same time
Question 15
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license
Correct Answer
For failure to pay excise tax
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Question 1
What is shoring
Correct Answer
Mechanically reinforcing the side walls of a trench to prevent cave ins
Question 2
What must be done before persons are permitted to work underneath or between partsoftware construction and or
demolition equipment which are suspended or held apart by the use of slings or hoist
Correct Answer
The equipment must be blocked or cribbed in place
Question 3
What is the purpose of dig safe
Correct Answer
To locate in mark member utilities
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,Question 4
On a track machine the gears should be where
Correct Answer
In the rear
Question 5
What must be stamped on all load rating plates
Correct Answer
Serial number of the lifting unit
Question 6
What type of protection should be given to operators of material handling and moving equipment
Correct Answer
Protection from the weather safety shatter proof glass heat in cold weather overhead protection
Question 7
Excavator
Correct Answer
Any entity including but not limited to a person partnership joint venture Trust Corporation Association public utility
company or state or local government body or public agency which performs excavation operations including the
excavation of trenches
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,Question 8
How much does a cubic foot of concrete weigh
Correct Answer
150 pounds
Question 9
When carrying a load on a Fork truck what position should the forks be in
Correct Answer
Close to the ground rolled back all the way
Question 10
What do you do with open holes or trenches at the end of the day
Correct Answer
Backfill them or cover them or attend them fence surround with 6 foot high minimum height fence with no openings
greater than 4 inches
Question 11
If you cannot see where the work is being done do not move the machine unless what
Correct Answer
You have a qualified signal person directing you
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, Question 12
What is considered to be a quick exit from a trench less than 25 foot in length
Correct Answer
Slop at one end stairs cut into the end of a trench stairs or benching not an appropriate option in type C soil
Question 13
How do you gain traction when driving a backhoe loader up a hill
Correct Answer
Add material to the loader bucket
Question 14
What is a clutch disconnect
Correct Answer
Applies wheel brakes and disconnects the tourque converter at the same time
Question 15
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license
Correct Answer
For failure to pay excise tax
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