2A/1C Hoisting License MA Exam
Questions & Answers
How many pounds are in a ton? - -2,000 pounds
-How close can you mechanically dig to a known utility? - -18 inches
-When driving a loader down hill, what should you not do? - -Raise the
bucket or put the machine in neutral
-When filling a trench should you use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping
motion? - -No it can cause mechanical failure
-What are the 3 points of contact? - -Two feet one hand, or two hands one
foot, on the ladder at all time
-Is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt? - -Yes
-What is the angle of the angle of repose? - -34 degrees
-How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard? - -27 cubic feet
-What regulatory authority governs hoisting in Mass? - -520 CMR 6.00
-What does CMR stand for? - -Code of Massachusetts Regulation
-What chapter applies to Hoisting? - -Chapter 146 section 53-54A
-Digsafe Red - -Electric
-Digsafe Gas, Oil, Steam, is what color? - -yellow
-what color is used for communications for digsafe? - -orange
-ANSI stands for? - -American National Standards Institute
-ASME stands for? - -American Society of Mechanical Engineers
-The purpose of 520 CMR 600 is to? - -Establish rules and regulations for
public safety.
-CFR stands for? - -Code of Federal Regulations
Questions & Answers
How many pounds are in a ton? - -2,000 pounds
-How close can you mechanically dig to a known utility? - -18 inches
-When driving a loader down hill, what should you not do? - -Raise the
bucket or put the machine in neutral
-When filling a trench should you use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping
motion? - -No it can cause mechanical failure
-What are the 3 points of contact? - -Two feet one hand, or two hands one
foot, on the ladder at all time
-Is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt? - -Yes
-What is the angle of the angle of repose? - -34 degrees
-How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard? - -27 cubic feet
-What regulatory authority governs hoisting in Mass? - -520 CMR 6.00
-What does CMR stand for? - -Code of Massachusetts Regulation
-What chapter applies to Hoisting? - -Chapter 146 section 53-54A
-Digsafe Red - -Electric
-Digsafe Gas, Oil, Steam, is what color? - -yellow
-what color is used for communications for digsafe? - -orange
-ANSI stands for? - -American National Standards Institute
-ASME stands for? - -American Society of Mechanical Engineers
-The purpose of 520 CMR 600 is to? - -Establish rules and regulations for
public safety.
-CFR stands for? - -Code of Federal Regulations