1B MA Hoisting License Practice Exam – Complete 100% Verified
Question Bank with Correct Answers | Massachusetts Department of
Public Safety (DPS) Standards
If you are operating a pile driver & you have to drop or lower the
hammer until it is resting on the ground before leaving the post, what
has happened? Driving was interrupted while the operator was
operating a pile driver
What device shall be provided for telescoping booms (except if the load
rating is independent of the boom length?) Boom Length Indicator
Why is a Boom Length Indicator provided? Telescoping Booms
What is the exception of needing the boom length indicator? if the load
rating is independent of the boom length
What is the radius of the crane? The horizontal distance from the
center of rotation of the crane with a freely suspended hoist line
The horizontal distance from the center of rotation of the crane with a
freely suspended hoist line is what? The radius of the crane
What shall be attached to the crane and easily accessible to the
operator while at the controls? The operator’s manual
The operator’s manual should be where when the operator is at the
controls? Attached to the crane & easily accessible to the operator
The BLANK is the ultimate strength of an object is divided by the safe
working load of that object The safety factor
The Safety Factor is the ultimate strength of an object is divided by
the safe working load of that object
To apply for a MA hoisting license, you must first get what? A DOT
Medical Card
What Does DOT stand for? Department Of Transportation
, What is the abbreviation for Department Of Transportation & when do
you need it? A DOT Medical card to apply for an MA hoisting license
Where should the hand signals chart be posted? On the job-site
What needs to be posted on the job-site Hand signals chart
Where is the capacity usually greater on a truck crane? The rear
What is significant about the rear of a crane? The capacity is usually
greater at the rear
What rating shall be used when the values fall between the ratings
shown on the load chart for the length? The next longer boom
length
When should the next longer boom length be used? When the rating
values fall between the ratings shown on the load chart for length
True or False: An operator is required to be protected with a cab when
exposed to overhead hazards True
When is the operator required to be protected with a cab? when
exposed to overhead hazards
Crane hoist lines using rotation resistant wire rope shall be capable of
supporting at least how many times the maximum intended load when
hoisting personnel in an approved personnel basket? 7 times
What is NOT a reason for an inspector to revoke or suspend a hoisting
license? Failure to check the equipment's tire pressure
True or False: Failure to check the equipment's tire pressure can result
in your hoisting license getting revoked or suspended False
True or False: Operating unsafety can result in your hoisting license
getting revoked or suspended True
True or Fales: Crane hoist lines using rotation resistant wire rope shall
be capable of supporting at least 3.5 times the maximum intended load
Question Bank with Correct Answers | Massachusetts Department of
Public Safety (DPS) Standards
If you are operating a pile driver & you have to drop or lower the
hammer until it is resting on the ground before leaving the post, what
has happened? Driving was interrupted while the operator was
operating a pile driver
What device shall be provided for telescoping booms (except if the load
rating is independent of the boom length?) Boom Length Indicator
Why is a Boom Length Indicator provided? Telescoping Booms
What is the exception of needing the boom length indicator? if the load
rating is independent of the boom length
What is the radius of the crane? The horizontal distance from the
center of rotation of the crane with a freely suspended hoist line
The horizontal distance from the center of rotation of the crane with a
freely suspended hoist line is what? The radius of the crane
What shall be attached to the crane and easily accessible to the
operator while at the controls? The operator’s manual
The operator’s manual should be where when the operator is at the
controls? Attached to the crane & easily accessible to the operator
The BLANK is the ultimate strength of an object is divided by the safe
working load of that object The safety factor
The Safety Factor is the ultimate strength of an object is divided by
the safe working load of that object
To apply for a MA hoisting license, you must first get what? A DOT
Medical Card
What Does DOT stand for? Department Of Transportation
, What is the abbreviation for Department Of Transportation & when do
you need it? A DOT Medical card to apply for an MA hoisting license
Where should the hand signals chart be posted? On the job-site
What needs to be posted on the job-site Hand signals chart
Where is the capacity usually greater on a truck crane? The rear
What is significant about the rear of a crane? The capacity is usually
greater at the rear
What rating shall be used when the values fall between the ratings
shown on the load chart for the length? The next longer boom
length
When should the next longer boom length be used? When the rating
values fall between the ratings shown on the load chart for length
True or False: An operator is required to be protected with a cab when
exposed to overhead hazards True
When is the operator required to be protected with a cab? when
exposed to overhead hazards
Crane hoist lines using rotation resistant wire rope shall be capable of
supporting at least how many times the maximum intended load when
hoisting personnel in an approved personnel basket? 7 times
What is NOT a reason for an inspector to revoke or suspend a hoisting
license? Failure to check the equipment's tire pressure
True or False: Failure to check the equipment's tire pressure can result
in your hoisting license getting revoked or suspended False
True or False: Operating unsafety can result in your hoisting license
getting revoked or suspended True
True or Fales: Crane hoist lines using rotation resistant wire rope shall
be capable of supporting at least 3.5 times the maximum intended load
