Summary MA 2A Exam Questions and answers GRADED A (2026) WITH RATIONEL

MA 2A Exam Questions and answers
GRADED A (2026) WITH RATIONEL
True or false, hydraulic fluid contracts when heated - correct answer ✅ False




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True or false, one should check the hydraulic fluid level annually - correct answer
False


True or false, according to MA law equipment that lifts to 10 ft high and 400 lbs or

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1/4 of a cubic yard of material requires a hoisting license - correct answer
False


You must call the Dept. of safety within what time period if an accident resulting
in death occurs
A) half an hour
B) 15 minutes


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C) 1 hour
D) don't call them - correct answer C) 1 hour


What is the fine for operating without a hoisting license
a) 1000 to 5000 dollars and 1 year in jail
b) 500 to 3000 dollars and or 3 months in jail


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c) 100-300 dollar fine and 3 months in jail
d) warning only if first offense - correct answer b) 500 to 3000 dollars and or 3
months in jail


what is the minimum distance from a power line

, MA 2A Exam Questions and answers
GRADED A (2026) WITH RATIONEL
a) 5 ft
b) 10 ft


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c) 50 ft
d) it depends on the voltage - correct answer d) it depends on the voltage




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true or false, operator manuals must be kept in the office - correct answer
false


how often must a hoisting license be renewed
a) annually
b) every 5 years


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c) every 2 years
d) never its good for life - correct answer c) every 2 years


What state dept enforces hoisting laws
a) OSHA
b) dept of public safety


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c) ASME
d) ANSI - correct answer b) dept of public safety




correct answer ✅
true or false, when traveling the front bucket should be low and curled back -
true