Mass hoisting license Test Questions
And All Accurate Answers.
Define load work radius? - Answer The area around a machine that should be barriicated because of
the load or swing
What are outriggers? - Answer Side extension that add Stability to the machine.
How far back from the edges of a trench should the spoils to be pilled - Answer 2feet
Is it permissible to straddle a trench with a backhoe? why? - Answer No. It could cause cave ins
What is a trench? - Answer A narrow excavation 5ft or more below ground surface.
An operator of an excavator working a short distance from where u are operating is rendered
unconscious when the bucket of his excavator hits an electrical line. After safetly securing your machine,
what is the first procedure for u to fallow. - Answer Determine if the electrical hazard still exists aboard
the excavator.
Where the operator of an excavating machine is exposed to overhead hazards what is required? -
Answer A cab with shatter proof glass.
What are quick exit requirements for a trench or excavation? - Answer Ladder, stairs, or a ramp within
25ft of a worker, ladders should be sticking out 3ft above the edge of trench.
Who is allowed to operate an excavating machine? - Answer Only a licensed operator
What must be done before starting a demolition of a building? - Answer The DPS is notified. Ensure
that the building is empty and all utilities are disconnected.
,What is an excavation? - Answer A cavity, opening or cut formed in the earth by digging scooping or
removing soil.
If the boom on your machine came in contact with high-tension electrical line, what do u do? - Answer
Stay in the machine. Call for help. If you have to jump out jump with all limbs together and shuffle away.
Call DPS with 1hr.
What points on your machine should u inspect everyday. - Answer Circle check, fluids, lights, tires ect.
Is it all right to undercut the sides of an excavation? - Answer No
List 3 possible sources of superimposed loads in the vicinity of a trench or excavation? - Answer Tools,
equipment, trucks, spoils and machinery.
What does ANSI stand for? - Answer American National Standards Institute
What does NIOSH stand for? - Answer National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
What does MUTCD stand for? - Answer Manual on Unified Traffic Control Devices
The machanical method of demolition by means of a swing weight, clam shell bucket, power shovel,
backhoe, front end loader, or tee bar, shall be done in accordance of what provision? - Answer No
more than 150ft in height, excluding chimneys,silos,towers. 1/3 of height must be protected below.
What is the best way to load a truck? - Answer From the side. Starting from front to rear.
How should u approach a truck? - Answer Slow and square.
How should u carry the load to the truck? - Answer Low to the ground no higher than 18"
, How should u position the bucket when loading from a stockpile? - Answer Parallel to the pile and low
to the ground.
When driving a loader down a hill. - Answer Raise the bucket
How far should u stay away from power lines. - Answer 10' up to125kv. 15'if 125 to250 and25ft
If over250kva
What can cause fishtailing when towing a trailer? - Answer Incorrect weight distribution, low tire
pressure, excessive speed, poor road condition.
When backfilling a trench Is it advisable to use the side of the bucket in a sweeping motion? - Answer
No it can cause mechanical failure.
What are dipper stick extensions used for? - Answer Attached to the backhoe to give additional digging
depth and range
When towing, not trailering, a backhoe or loader. What speed should u not exceed? - Answer 5mph
What does articulate mean on a loader? - Answer Bends in the middle
What is the safest way to enter or exit a backhoe? - Answer 3 points of contact, never face forward.
What is 3-points enter or exit method? - Answer 2 feet and 1 hand or 2 hands 1 foot
What is the left peddle for? - Answer Brake.
What is the right peddle for? - Answer Accelerator
And All Accurate Answers.
Define load work radius? - Answer The area around a machine that should be barriicated because of
the load or swing
What are outriggers? - Answer Side extension that add Stability to the machine.
How far back from the edges of a trench should the spoils to be pilled - Answer 2feet
Is it permissible to straddle a trench with a backhoe? why? - Answer No. It could cause cave ins
What is a trench? - Answer A narrow excavation 5ft or more below ground surface.
An operator of an excavator working a short distance from where u are operating is rendered
unconscious when the bucket of his excavator hits an electrical line. After safetly securing your machine,
what is the first procedure for u to fallow. - Answer Determine if the electrical hazard still exists aboard
the excavator.
Where the operator of an excavating machine is exposed to overhead hazards what is required? -
Answer A cab with shatter proof glass.
What are quick exit requirements for a trench or excavation? - Answer Ladder, stairs, or a ramp within
25ft of a worker, ladders should be sticking out 3ft above the edge of trench.
Who is allowed to operate an excavating machine? - Answer Only a licensed operator
What must be done before starting a demolition of a building? - Answer The DPS is notified. Ensure
that the building is empty and all utilities are disconnected.
,What is an excavation? - Answer A cavity, opening or cut formed in the earth by digging scooping or
removing soil.
If the boom on your machine came in contact with high-tension electrical line, what do u do? - Answer
Stay in the machine. Call for help. If you have to jump out jump with all limbs together and shuffle away.
Call DPS with 1hr.
What points on your machine should u inspect everyday. - Answer Circle check, fluids, lights, tires ect.
Is it all right to undercut the sides of an excavation? - Answer No
List 3 possible sources of superimposed loads in the vicinity of a trench or excavation? - Answer Tools,
equipment, trucks, spoils and machinery.
What does ANSI stand for? - Answer American National Standards Institute
What does NIOSH stand for? - Answer National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
What does MUTCD stand for? - Answer Manual on Unified Traffic Control Devices
The machanical method of demolition by means of a swing weight, clam shell bucket, power shovel,
backhoe, front end loader, or tee bar, shall be done in accordance of what provision? - Answer No
more than 150ft in height, excluding chimneys,silos,towers. 1/3 of height must be protected below.
What is the best way to load a truck? - Answer From the side. Starting from front to rear.
How should u approach a truck? - Answer Slow and square.
How should u carry the load to the truck? - Answer Low to the ground no higher than 18"
, How should u position the bucket when loading from a stockpile? - Answer Parallel to the pile and low
to the ground.
When driving a loader down a hill. - Answer Raise the bucket
How far should u stay away from power lines. - Answer 10' up to125kv. 15'if 125 to250 and25ft
If over250kva
What can cause fishtailing when towing a trailer? - Answer Incorrect weight distribution, low tire
pressure, excessive speed, poor road condition.
When backfilling a trench Is it advisable to use the side of the bucket in a sweeping motion? - Answer
No it can cause mechanical failure.
What are dipper stick extensions used for? - Answer Attached to the backhoe to give additional digging
depth and range
When towing, not trailering, a backhoe or loader. What speed should u not exceed? - Answer 5mph
What does articulate mean on a loader? - Answer Bends in the middle
What is the safest way to enter or exit a backhoe? - Answer 3 points of contact, never face forward.
What is 3-points enter or exit method? - Answer 2 feet and 1 hand or 2 hands 1 foot
What is the left peddle for? - Answer Brake.
What is the right peddle for? - Answer Accelerator
