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NYC DOB HOISTING MACHINE OPERATOR CLASS A
LICENSE EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES.
HOISTING
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Hoisting Machine Operator Class A License Exam
with this focused practice resource. It supports review of hoisting equipment
operation, load handling, rigging principles, inspection procedures, safety
requirements, and applicable construction regulations. Use the material to reinforce
your technical knowledge, practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require
additional study. This resource is suited for hoisting machine operators, construction
equipment professionals, rigging personnel, and candidates preparing for the NYC
DOB Class A licensing examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: License Types & Qualifications (Questions 1–15)
A Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license allows operation of which
equipment?
A) Only mobile cranes under 10 tons
B) Only forklifts and telehandlers
C) Cranes with booms under 200 feet, derricks, and cableways
D) All hoisting machines without limitation of size or capacity
Answer: C) Cranes with booms under 200 feet, derricks, and cableways
Rationale: A Class A license is the basic license to operate cranes with
total boom less than 200 feet in length, derricks, and cableways. Class B
and C licenses cover different equipment categories.
What is the minimum age requirement for a Class A Hoisting Machine
Operator license?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
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C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: B) 18 years old
Rationale: Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years old to obtain a
Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license.
How many years of experience are required for a Class A Hoisting Machine
Operator license?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C) 3 years
Rationale: All applicants for a Class A basic hoisting machine operator
license must have at least three years of experience within the five years
prior to application.
How many years of the required experience must be in New York City or a
comparable urban area?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Answer: C) 2 years
Rationale: At least two (2) years of the required three (3) years of
experience must have been obtained in New York City.
Which certifications are required for a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator
license?
A) Only TLL (Telescopic boom cranes, swing cab)
B) Only TSS (Telescopic boom cranes, fixed cab)
C) Both TLL and TSS
D) TLL, TSS, and LAT
Answer: C) Both TLL and TSS
Rationale: To obtain or renew a Class A Hoist Machine Operator license,
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you must show a valid NCCCO certification card with TLL (Telescopic
boom cranes, swing cab) and TSS (Telescopic boom cranes, fixed cab)
certifications.
The Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license is valid for how many years?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C) 3 years
Rationale: The Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license has a term of 3
years.
What is the license fee for a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license?
A) $50.00
B) $100.00
C) $150.00
D) $200.00
Answer: C) $150.00**
**Rationale: The license fee for a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator
license is $150.00.
Which organization administers the certification examinations required for
NYC HMO licenses?
A) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
B) NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)
C) National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Answer: C) National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
(NCCCO)
Rationale: To become a licensed Class A Hoisting Machine Operator, the
applicant must pass the appropriate NCCCO written and practical
examinations.
A Class A license holder who wishes to operate a friction crane must:
A) Obtain a separate friction crane endorsement
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B) Pass at least one certification exam on a friction crane
C) Complete an additional 40-hour training course
D) Obtain a Class B license instead
Answer: B) Pass at least one certification exam on a friction crane
Rationale: Should an applicant or licensee wish to operate a friction
crane, they must have passed at least one of the certification exams on a
friction crane per 1 RCNY §104-09.
What is the renewal fee for a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license?
A) $50.00
B) $100.00
C) $150.00
D) $200.00
Answer: C) $150.00**
**Rationale: The renewal fee for a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator
license is $150.00.
The experience requirement for a Class A license must have been obtained:
A) On any type of construction equipment
B) On hoisting machines of a type authorized by a Class A license
C) On forklifts and telehandlers only
D) On any crane regardless of size
Answer: B) On hoisting machines of a type authorized by a Class A license
Rationale: The experience must have been obtained on hoisting machines
of a type authorized by a Class A license.
At least how many crane set-ups must be documented for a Class A license
application?
A) 25
B) 50
C) 75
D) 100
Answer: D) 100
Rationale: For a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license, the qualifying
NYC DOB HOISTING MACHINE OPERATOR CLASS A
LICENSE EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES.
HOISTING
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Hoisting Machine Operator Class A License Exam
with this focused practice resource. It supports review of hoisting equipment
operation, load handling, rigging principles, inspection procedures, safety
requirements, and applicable construction regulations. Use the material to reinforce
your technical knowledge, practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require
additional study. This resource is suited for hoisting machine operators, construction
equipment professionals, rigging personnel, and candidates preparing for the NYC
DOB Class A licensing examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: License Types & Qualifications (Questions 1–15)
A Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license allows operation of which
equipment?
A) Only mobile cranes under 10 tons
B) Only forklifts and telehandlers
C) Cranes with booms under 200 feet, derricks, and cableways
D) All hoisting machines without limitation of size or capacity
Answer: C) Cranes with booms under 200 feet, derricks, and cableways
Rationale: A Class A license is the basic license to operate cranes with
total boom less than 200 feet in length, derricks, and cableways. Class B
and C licenses cover different equipment categories.
What is the minimum age requirement for a Class A Hoisting Machine
Operator license?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
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C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: B) 18 years old
Rationale: Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years old to obtain a
Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license.
How many years of experience are required for a Class A Hoisting Machine
Operator license?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C) 3 years
Rationale: All applicants for a Class A basic hoisting machine operator
license must have at least three years of experience within the five years
prior to application.
How many years of the required experience must be in New York City or a
comparable urban area?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Answer: C) 2 years
Rationale: At least two (2) years of the required three (3) years of
experience must have been obtained in New York City.
Which certifications are required for a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator
license?
A) Only TLL (Telescopic boom cranes, swing cab)
B) Only TSS (Telescopic boom cranes, fixed cab)
C) Both TLL and TSS
D) TLL, TSS, and LAT
Answer: C) Both TLL and TSS
Rationale: To obtain or renew a Class A Hoist Machine Operator license,
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you must show a valid NCCCO certification card with TLL (Telescopic
boom cranes, swing cab) and TSS (Telescopic boom cranes, fixed cab)
certifications.
The Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license is valid for how many years?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C) 3 years
Rationale: The Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license has a term of 3
years.
What is the license fee for a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license?
A) $50.00
B) $100.00
C) $150.00
D) $200.00
Answer: C) $150.00**
**Rationale: The license fee for a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator
license is $150.00.
Which organization administers the certification examinations required for
NYC HMO licenses?
A) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
B) NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)
C) National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Answer: C) National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
(NCCCO)
Rationale: To become a licensed Class A Hoisting Machine Operator, the
applicant must pass the appropriate NCCCO written and practical
examinations.
A Class A license holder who wishes to operate a friction crane must:
A) Obtain a separate friction crane endorsement
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B) Pass at least one certification exam on a friction crane
C) Complete an additional 40-hour training course
D) Obtain a Class B license instead
Answer: B) Pass at least one certification exam on a friction crane
Rationale: Should an applicant or licensee wish to operate a friction
crane, they must have passed at least one of the certification exams on a
friction crane per 1 RCNY §104-09.
What is the renewal fee for a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license?
A) $50.00
B) $100.00
C) $150.00
D) $200.00
Answer: C) $150.00**
**Rationale: The renewal fee for a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator
license is $150.00.
The experience requirement for a Class A license must have been obtained:
A) On any type of construction equipment
B) On hoisting machines of a type authorized by a Class A license
C) On forklifts and telehandlers only
D) On any crane regardless of size
Answer: B) On hoisting machines of a type authorized by a Class A license
Rationale: The experience must have been obtained on hoisting machines
of a type authorized by a Class A license.
At least how many crane set-ups must be documented for a Class A license
application?
A) 25
B) 50
C) 75
D) 100
Answer: D) 100
Rationale: For a Class A Hoisting Machine Operator license, the qualifying
