MASS 2A-1C Hoisting Questions and
Correct Answers 2025-2026 Rated A
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance
with what code? - ANS1998 ASME Chapter IX
Can you run a machine inside a building? - ANSYes with scrubbers,
adequate ventilation, and monitoring
Do all machine need a back-up alarm? - ANSYes
Do you need a fire extinguisher on a Hoisting machine? - ANSYes 5lb BC
minimum
How can weather effect your operation? - ANSWind can cause the boom to
bend, rain can obscure your vision or make soil soft, and electrical storms
can shut the machine down
How close can you mechanically dig to a known utility? - ANS18"
How do you carry the load? - ANSClose to the ground
How do you know the weight of the load? - ANSShipping papers, calculate,
or manufacturer information
How does fuel in a gas engine ignite? - ANSHeat, Spark and Combustion
, How is it best to work on a slope? - ANSUp and down the hill, not across
the slope
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard? - ANS27 cubic feet
How many pounds in a ton? - ANS2000 pounds
Is a hydraulic system high or low pressure? - ANSHigh
Is it mandatory to wear a hard hat? - ANSYes
Is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt? - ANSYes
May chains be used afore hoisting? - ANSNo, only chain slings
May hydraulic hoses be tightened under pressure? - ANSNo
Name 5 requirements for refueling hoisting equipment? - ANSShut off the
engine, transmission in Neutral, set the brake, no smoking and ensure all
parts are lowered to the ground
Scavenging air is what? - ANSTaking in air naturally
Supercharging air is what? - ANSSupercharging air is forcing in air
What are supper extensions used for? - ANSTo dig deeper
Correct Answers 2025-2026 Rated A
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance
with what code? - ANS1998 ASME Chapter IX
Can you run a machine inside a building? - ANSYes with scrubbers,
adequate ventilation, and monitoring
Do all machine need a back-up alarm? - ANSYes
Do you need a fire extinguisher on a Hoisting machine? - ANSYes 5lb BC
minimum
How can weather effect your operation? - ANSWind can cause the boom to
bend, rain can obscure your vision or make soil soft, and electrical storms
can shut the machine down
How close can you mechanically dig to a known utility? - ANS18"
How do you carry the load? - ANSClose to the ground
How do you know the weight of the load? - ANSShipping papers, calculate,
or manufacturer information
How does fuel in a gas engine ignite? - ANSHeat, Spark and Combustion
, How is it best to work on a slope? - ANSUp and down the hill, not across
the slope
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard? - ANS27 cubic feet
How many pounds in a ton? - ANS2000 pounds
Is a hydraulic system high or low pressure? - ANSHigh
Is it mandatory to wear a hard hat? - ANSYes
Is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt? - ANSYes
May chains be used afore hoisting? - ANSNo, only chain slings
May hydraulic hoses be tightened under pressure? - ANSNo
Name 5 requirements for refueling hoisting equipment? - ANSShut off the
engine, transmission in Neutral, set the brake, no smoking and ensure all
parts are lowered to the ground
Scavenging air is what? - ANSTaking in air naturally
Supercharging air is what? - ANSSupercharging air is forcing in air
What are supper extensions used for? - ANSTo dig deeper
