Mass Hoisting License Test Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+
Define load work radius? - Answers The area around a machine that should be barriicated
because of the load or swing
What are outriggers? - Answers Side extension that add Stability to the machine.
How far back from the edges of a trench should the spoils to be pilled - Answers 2feet
Is it permissible to straddle a trench with a backhoe? why? - Answers No. It could cause cave
ins
What is a trench? - Answers 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. - Answers 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?
- Answers A cab with shatter proof glass.
What are quick exit requirements for a trench or excavation? - Answers 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? - Answers Only a licensed operator
What must be done before starting a demolition of a building? - Answers The DPS is notified.
Ensure that the building is empty and all utilities are disconnected.
What is an excavation? - Answers 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? -
Answers 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. - Answers Circle check, fluids, lights,
tires ect.
Is it all right to undercut the sides of an excavation? - Answers No
List 3 possible sources of superimposed loads in the vicinity of a trench or excavation? -
Answers Tools, equipment, trucks, spoils and machinery.
What does ANSI stand for? - Answers American National Standards Institute
What does NIOSH stand for? - Answers National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
, What does MUTCD stand for? - Answers 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? -
Answers 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? - Answers From the side. Starting from front to rear.
How should u approach a truck? - Answers Slow and square.
How should u carry the load to the truck? - Answers Low to the ground no higher than 18"
How should u position the bucket when loading from a stockpile? - Answers Parallel to the pile
and low to the ground.
When driving a loader down a hill. - Answers Raise the bucket
How far should u stay away from power lines. - Answers 10' up to125kv. 15'if 125 to250 and25ft
If over250kva
What can cause fishtailing when towing a trailer? - Answers 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? -
Answers No it can cause mechanical failure.
What are dipper stick extensions used for? - Answers 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? - Answers
5mph
What does articulate mean on a loader? - Answers Bends in the middle
What is the safest way to enter or exit a backhoe? - Answers 3 points of contact, never face
forward.
What is 3-points enter or exit method? - Answers 2 feet and 1 hand or 2 hands 1 foot
What is the left peddle for? - Answers Brake.
What is the right peddle for? - Answers Accelerator
What is meant by the words coupling the brakes? - Answers Mechanically joining the brakes
peddles to use as one.
Define load work radius? - Answers The area around a machine that should be barriicated
because of the load or swing
What are outriggers? - Answers Side extension that add Stability to the machine.
How far back from the edges of a trench should the spoils to be pilled - Answers 2feet
Is it permissible to straddle a trench with a backhoe? why? - Answers No. It could cause cave
ins
What is a trench? - Answers 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. - Answers 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?
- Answers A cab with shatter proof glass.
What are quick exit requirements for a trench or excavation? - Answers 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? - Answers Only a licensed operator
What must be done before starting a demolition of a building? - Answers The DPS is notified.
Ensure that the building is empty and all utilities are disconnected.
What is an excavation? - Answers 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? -
Answers 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. - Answers Circle check, fluids, lights,
tires ect.
Is it all right to undercut the sides of an excavation? - Answers No
List 3 possible sources of superimposed loads in the vicinity of a trench or excavation? -
Answers Tools, equipment, trucks, spoils and machinery.
What does ANSI stand for? - Answers American National Standards Institute
What does NIOSH stand for? - Answers National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
, What does MUTCD stand for? - Answers 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? -
Answers 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? - Answers From the side. Starting from front to rear.
How should u approach a truck? - Answers Slow and square.
How should u carry the load to the truck? - Answers Low to the ground no higher than 18"
How should u position the bucket when loading from a stockpile? - Answers Parallel to the pile
and low to the ground.
When driving a loader down a hill. - Answers Raise the bucket
How far should u stay away from power lines. - Answers 10' up to125kv. 15'if 125 to250 and25ft
If over250kva
What can cause fishtailing when towing a trailer? - Answers 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? -
Answers No it can cause mechanical failure.
What are dipper stick extensions used for? - Answers 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? - Answers
5mph
What does articulate mean on a loader? - Answers Bends in the middle
What is the safest way to enter or exit a backhoe? - Answers 3 points of contact, never face
forward.
What is 3-points enter or exit method? - Answers 2 feet and 1 hand or 2 hands 1 foot
What is the left peddle for? - Answers Brake.
What is the right peddle for? - Answers Accelerator
What is meant by the words coupling the brakes? - Answers Mechanically joining the brakes
peddles to use as one.
