2A Massachusetts Hoisting License Exam Questions & Verified Answers
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator? It connects the car body to the tracks.
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone The Equipment Operator
goes in it?
What is the preferred sling angle? 60 DEGREES
The top of the spoil pile is called the ? Crown
A four-foot (4) deep trench requires an additional ladder for 25 FEET
every ? open trench.
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a Two feet
minimum of ?
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? For failure to pay excise tax
Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals? ANSI/ASME
DOT stands for? Department of Transportation
When do you do your walk-around of the equipment? Before you start it.
In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the 2nd "one" Depth or vertical rise.
represent?
On a track machine the gears should be where? In the rear
When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or Before you make your lift.
load levelers-before or after you make the lift?
When backfilling an excavation, you should use a ? Small lift "Shade the ditch"
In the State of Massachusetts what criteria require a The weight of the load exceeds 500 Ibs. The height of the load exceeds 10 feet
hoisting license? capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
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, 2A Massachusetts Hoisting License Exam Questions & Verified Answers
What type of safety system is used on de-energized Lockout-Tagout Total De-energization system
circuits?
In what time frame must the Department of Public Safety Within one hour
be notified of a death involving hoisting equipment?
How many pounds in a ton? 2,000 lbs.
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be AWS (American Welding Society) formerly Section 9 of the ASME codes (American
done In accordance with the requirements of what? Society of Mechanical Engineers)
What items should be checked on a daily basis? Fluid levels,hoses, tires, belts, horn, backup systems, brakes and controls
What action does a signal person intend the operator to Boom up
perform if he extends his arm at shoulder height, makes a
fist with his hand and sticks his thumb up?
What type of protection should be given to operators of Protection of Operator. Where the operator of an excavating machine may be
material handling and moving equipment? exposed to the elements or overhead hazards, a suitable equipped cab for
protection against such conditions shall be provided.
What law governs hoisting equipment in the State of Chapter 146 of the General Laws 520 C.M.R. Section 6.00
Massachusetts?
How do you test the load brake on a LULL? Lift the load just off the ground and return the boom handle to the neutral position
How do you find the weight of a load? Shipping papers
Data tags
Use a scale to weigh the load
Calculate the weight
What must be stamped on all load rating plates? Serial number of the lifting unit
The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact Stay In the cab until the lines are de-energized
with an energized poWer line. There's no sign of any other
danger such as fire. What should you do?
Can you prohibit the Dept. of Public Safety from your No.
premises?
Before digging anywhere, who do you call and how much Dig-Safe
notice must you give? 72 hours-3 days minimum
30 days-maximum
How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited? High heat generated by compression Fuel under pressure
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What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator? It connects the car body to the tracks.
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone The Equipment Operator
goes in it?
What is the preferred sling angle? 60 DEGREES
The top of the spoil pile is called the ? Crown
A four-foot (4) deep trench requires an additional ladder for 25 FEET
every ? open trench.
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a Two feet
minimum of ?
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? For failure to pay excise tax
Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals? ANSI/ASME
DOT stands for? Department of Transportation
When do you do your walk-around of the equipment? Before you start it.
In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the 2nd "one" Depth or vertical rise.
represent?
On a track machine the gears should be where? In the rear
When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or Before you make your lift.
load levelers-before or after you make the lift?
When backfilling an excavation, you should use a ? Small lift "Shade the ditch"
In the State of Massachusetts what criteria require a The weight of the load exceeds 500 Ibs. The height of the load exceeds 10 feet
hoisting license? capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
Stuvia 2026-2027
, 2A Massachusetts Hoisting License Exam Questions & Verified Answers
What type of safety system is used on de-energized Lockout-Tagout Total De-energization system
circuits?
In what time frame must the Department of Public Safety Within one hour
be notified of a death involving hoisting equipment?
How many pounds in a ton? 2,000 lbs.
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be AWS (American Welding Society) formerly Section 9 of the ASME codes (American
done In accordance with the requirements of what? Society of Mechanical Engineers)
What items should be checked on a daily basis? Fluid levels,hoses, tires, belts, horn, backup systems, brakes and controls
What action does a signal person intend the operator to Boom up
perform if he extends his arm at shoulder height, makes a
fist with his hand and sticks his thumb up?
What type of protection should be given to operators of Protection of Operator. Where the operator of an excavating machine may be
material handling and moving equipment? exposed to the elements or overhead hazards, a suitable equipped cab for
protection against such conditions shall be provided.
What law governs hoisting equipment in the State of Chapter 146 of the General Laws 520 C.M.R. Section 6.00
Massachusetts?
How do you test the load brake on a LULL? Lift the load just off the ground and return the boom handle to the neutral position
How do you find the weight of a load? Shipping papers
Data tags
Use a scale to weigh the load
Calculate the weight
What must be stamped on all load rating plates? Serial number of the lifting unit
The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact Stay In the cab until the lines are de-energized
with an energized poWer line. There's no sign of any other
danger such as fire. What should you do?
Can you prohibit the Dept. of Public Safety from your No.
premises?
Before digging anywhere, who do you call and how much Dig-Safe
notice must you give? 72 hours-3 days minimum
30 days-maximum
How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited? High heat generated by compression Fuel under pressure
Stuvia 2026-2027
