MASS HOISTING TEST QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator - ANSWER It connects the car
body to the tracks
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it - ANSWER The
equipment operator
What is the preferred sling angle of these angles?
60 degrees
45 degrees
30 degrees - ANSWER 60 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called - ANSWER Crown
A four foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every _______of open trench -
ANSWER 25 feet
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of - ANSWER Two
feet
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license - ANSWER For failure to pay excise
tax
Who developed the massachusets crane hand signals - ANSWER American National
standards instatute /American society mechanical engineers
DOT stands for - ANSWER Department of transportation
When do you do your walk around of the equipment - ANSWER Before you start it
In the one to 1 sloping ratio what does the second one represent - ANSWER Depth or
vertical rise
On a track machine the gears should be where - ANSWER In the rear
When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizes or load levelers before or after
you make the lift - ANSWER Before you make your lift
When backfilling an excavation you should use a - ANSWER Small lift shade the ditch
, In the state of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license - ANSWER The
weight of the load exceeds 500 pounds the height of the load exceeds 10 feet the
capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What type of safety system is used on de energized circuits - ANSWER Lockout tagout
total de energization system
In what time frame must the department of Public Safety be notified of a death involving
hoisting equipment - ANSWER Within 1 hour
The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with and energized power line
there's no sign of any other dangers such as fire what should you do - ANSWER Stay in
the cab until the lines are de-energized
Can you prohibit the Department of Public Safety from your premises - ANSWER No
Before digging anywhere who do you call and how much notice must you give -
ANSWER Dig safe 72 hours 3 days minimum 30 days maximum
How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited - ANSWER Heat generated by compression
fuel under pressure
What do you do if your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground
power lines - ANSWER Stay on the machine warn people to stay away from the
machine try to break the contact call the power company notify the Department of Public
Safety within 1 hour
What do you do if you dig up a gas line - ANSWER Extinguish all open flames and lights
keep people away evacuate the building in the area do not bury the leak call utility
company call police and fire departments notify the Department of Public Safety within 1
hour of accident
Unless the operator takes account of boom deflection when lifted off the ground a
properly rigged load May do what - ANSWER Swing away from the crane
How many cubic feet in a cubic yard - ANSWER 27 cubic feet
How much does a cubic foot of concrete weigh - ANSWER 150 pounds
How much does a cubic foot of steel weigh - ANSWER 490 pounds
How many cubic yards in a block that measures 5 foot by 5 foot by 3 foot - ANSWER 5
times 5 times 3 equals 75 cubic feet / 27 equals 2.77 cubic yards
What does a class 1c license cover in the state of Massachusetts - ANSWER Any type
of hoisting equipment that has a hydraulic boom without wire rope
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator - ANSWER It connects the car
body to the tracks
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it - ANSWER The
equipment operator
What is the preferred sling angle of these angles?
60 degrees
45 degrees
30 degrees - ANSWER 60 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called - ANSWER Crown
A four foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every _______of open trench -
ANSWER 25 feet
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of - ANSWER Two
feet
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license - ANSWER For failure to pay excise
tax
Who developed the massachusets crane hand signals - ANSWER American National
standards instatute /American society mechanical engineers
DOT stands for - ANSWER Department of transportation
When do you do your walk around of the equipment - ANSWER Before you start it
In the one to 1 sloping ratio what does the second one represent - ANSWER Depth or
vertical rise
On a track machine the gears should be where - ANSWER In the rear
When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizes or load levelers before or after
you make the lift - ANSWER Before you make your lift
When backfilling an excavation you should use a - ANSWER Small lift shade the ditch
, In the state of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license - ANSWER The
weight of the load exceeds 500 pounds the height of the load exceeds 10 feet the
capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What type of safety system is used on de energized circuits - ANSWER Lockout tagout
total de energization system
In what time frame must the department of Public Safety be notified of a death involving
hoisting equipment - ANSWER Within 1 hour
The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with and energized power line
there's no sign of any other dangers such as fire what should you do - ANSWER Stay in
the cab until the lines are de-energized
Can you prohibit the Department of Public Safety from your premises - ANSWER No
Before digging anywhere who do you call and how much notice must you give -
ANSWER Dig safe 72 hours 3 days minimum 30 days maximum
How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited - ANSWER Heat generated by compression
fuel under pressure
What do you do if your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground
power lines - ANSWER Stay on the machine warn people to stay away from the
machine try to break the contact call the power company notify the Department of Public
Safety within 1 hour
What do you do if you dig up a gas line - ANSWER Extinguish all open flames and lights
keep people away evacuate the building in the area do not bury the leak call utility
company call police and fire departments notify the Department of Public Safety within 1
hour of accident
Unless the operator takes account of boom deflection when lifted off the ground a
properly rigged load May do what - ANSWER Swing away from the crane
How many cubic feet in a cubic yard - ANSWER 27 cubic feet
How much does a cubic foot of concrete weigh - ANSWER 150 pounds
How much does a cubic foot of steel weigh - ANSWER 490 pounds
How many cubic yards in a block that measures 5 foot by 5 foot by 3 foot - ANSWER 5
times 5 times 3 equals 75 cubic feet / 27 equals 2.77 cubic yards
What does a class 1c license cover in the state of Massachusetts - ANSWER Any type
of hoisting equipment that has a hydraulic boom without wire rope
