2A MASS HOISTING QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator? - CORRECT ANSWER -
It connects the car body to the tracks.
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The Equipment Operator
What is the preferred sling angle? - CORRECT ANSWER -60 DEGREES
The top of the spoil pile is called the ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Crown
ABfour-foot (4) deep trench requires an additional ladder for every ? open trench. - CORRECT ANSWER -
25 FEET
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Two feet
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? - CORRECT ANSWER -For failure to pay excise tax
Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSI/ASME
DOT stands for? -BCORRECT ANSWER -Department of Transportation
When do you do your walk-around of the equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you start it.
In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the 2nd "one" represent? -BCORRECT ANSWER -
Depth or vertical rise.
On a track machine the gears should be where? - CORRECT ANSWER -In the rear
,When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load levelers-
before or after you make the lift? - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you make your lift.
When backfilling an excavation, you should use a ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Small lift "Shade the ditch"
In the State of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The weight of the load exceeds 500 Ibs. The height of the load exceeds 10 feet capacity of the bucket ex
ceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What type of safety system is used on de-energized circuits? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lockout-
Tagout Total De-energization system
In what time frame must the Department of Public Safety be notified of a death involving hoisting equip
ment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Within one hour
How many pounds in a ton? - CORRECT ANSWER -2,000 lbs.
All welding and cuttingBon hoisting equipment shall be done In accordance with the requirements of wh
at? - CORRECT ANSWER -
AWS (American Welding Society) formerly Section 9 of the ASME codes (American Society of Mechanica
l Engineers)
What items should be checked on a daily basis? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Fluid levels,hoses, tires, belts, horn, backup systems, brakes and controls
What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he extends his arm at shoulder heig
ht, makes a fist with his hand and sticks his thumb up? - CORRECT ANSWER -Boom up
What type of protection should be given to operators of material handling and moving equipment? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Protection of Operator. Where the operator of an excavating machine may be 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 Massachusetts? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chapter 146 of the General Laws 520 C.M.R. Section 6.00
How do you test the load brake on a LULL? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shipping papers
Data tags
Use a scale to weigh the load
Calculate the weight
What must be stamped on all load rating plates? - CORRECT ANSWER -Serial number of the lifting unit
The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with an energized poWer line. There's no sign
of any other danger such as fire. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Stay In the cab until the lines are de-energized
Can you prohibit the Dept. of Public Safety from your premises? - CORRECT ANSWER -No.
Before digging anywhere, who do you call and how much notice must you give? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Dig-Safe
72 hours-3 days minimum
30 days-maximum
How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited? - CORRECT ANSWER -
High heat generated by compression Fuel under pressure
What do you do If your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground power line? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Stay on the machine
Warn people to stay away from the machine
Try to break the contact
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator? - CORRECT ANSWER -
It connects the car body to the tracks.
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The Equipment Operator
What is the preferred sling angle? - CORRECT ANSWER -60 DEGREES
The top of the spoil pile is called the ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Crown
ABfour-foot (4) deep trench requires an additional ladder for every ? open trench. - CORRECT ANSWER -
25 FEET
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Two feet
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? - CORRECT ANSWER -For failure to pay excise tax
Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSI/ASME
DOT stands for? -BCORRECT ANSWER -Department of Transportation
When do you do your walk-around of the equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you start it.
In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the 2nd "one" represent? -BCORRECT ANSWER -
Depth or vertical rise.
On a track machine the gears should be where? - CORRECT ANSWER -In the rear
,When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load levelers-
before or after you make the lift? - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you make your lift.
When backfilling an excavation, you should use a ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Small lift "Shade the ditch"
In the State of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The weight of the load exceeds 500 Ibs. The height of the load exceeds 10 feet capacity of the bucket ex
ceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What type of safety system is used on de-energized circuits? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lockout-
Tagout Total De-energization system
In what time frame must the Department of Public Safety be notified of a death involving hoisting equip
ment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Within one hour
How many pounds in a ton? - CORRECT ANSWER -2,000 lbs.
All welding and cuttingBon hoisting equipment shall be done In accordance with the requirements of wh
at? - CORRECT ANSWER -
AWS (American Welding Society) formerly Section 9 of the ASME codes (American Society of Mechanica
l Engineers)
What items should be checked on a daily basis? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Fluid levels,hoses, tires, belts, horn, backup systems, brakes and controls
What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he extends his arm at shoulder heig
ht, makes a fist with his hand and sticks his thumb up? - CORRECT ANSWER -Boom up
What type of protection should be given to operators of material handling and moving equipment? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Protection of Operator. Where the operator of an excavating machine may be 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 Massachusetts? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chapter 146 of the General Laws 520 C.M.R. Section 6.00
How do you test the load brake on a LULL? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shipping papers
Data tags
Use a scale to weigh the load
Calculate the weight
What must be stamped on all load rating plates? - CORRECT ANSWER -Serial number of the lifting unit
The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with an energized poWer line. There's no sign
of any other danger such as fire. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Stay In the cab until the lines are de-energized
Can you prohibit the Dept. of Public Safety from your premises? - CORRECT ANSWER -No.
Before digging anywhere, who do you call and how much notice must you give? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Dig-Safe
72 hours-3 days minimum
30 days-maximum
How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited? - CORRECT ANSWER -
High heat generated by compression Fuel under pressure
What do you do If your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground power line? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Stay on the machine
Warn people to stay away from the machine
Try to break the contact
