2A HOISTING EVALUATION EXAMS 2025 QUESTIONS ANSD
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What is the total force exerted on a 4" cylinder at 1,800 psi - ✔✔4x3.14=12.56 x
1,800 = 22,608 lbs of force
✔✔Where should the approved hand signals be posted - ✔✔On the machine
✔✔What is the weakest part of a hydraulic system - ✔✔Hoses
✔✔What causes starving of hydraulic system - ✔✔Low fluid, dirty filter, leaks, linked
hoses
✔✔Who has the right of way when operating equipment - ✔✔Pedestrian
✔✔Lost some reasons why you would replace a hose - ✔✔Broken, cracked, chafed,
bulging or leaking
✔✔What is considered superimposed weight around a trench or work area - ✔✔Any
weight that is not normally there, vehicles, spoil
✔✔If you cannot see where the work is being done, do not move unless you have
what? - ✔✔A signal person who has a clear view of the operation directing you
✔✔What is a tag line - ✔✔A line used to control the loads being handled by hoisting
equipment
✔✔When can you carry a load over someone - ✔✔Never
✔✔What are the purpose of mats, steel plates and timber pads - ✔✔Distribution of
weight
✔✔Who is responsible for safe operation of the machine - ✔✔The operator
✔✔What should you look for before starting work - ✔✔Soft soil, wet areas, power lines,
wells, dig safe marks for other utilities
✔✔What should you do with open trenches or holes at the end of the day - ✔✔Cover or
backfill unless you have fencing
✔✔What should you do when working on a public way - ✔✔Make area safe for public
with cones, signs, caution tape, saftey vests, and arrow board
, ✔✔What should you do with equipment when finished for the day - ✔✔Park on firm
level surface, chalk wheels, secure equipment, take the keys. Shut off master
disconnect
✔✔If the actual boom length falls between values listed on load chart you should use -
✔✔Next higher value
✔✔What MA code is used for hoisting - ✔✔520:CMR 6:00
✔✔At what intervals should equipment be inspected - ✔✔Every day do circle check,
start of every shift. Every 30 days for rigging. 90 days for full inspection
✔✔How many cable clips are required on a cable and how are they installed -
✔✔Minimum of 3, u bolt on the dead, saddle on the live
✔✔What is the purpose of a thimble - ✔✔to keep the loop in the eye from crushing
✔✔Can internal combustion engines be operated in a confined space - ✔✔Yes if
properly ventalated
✔✔Who is allowed on a lift truck other than operator - ✔✔No one
✔✔What restricts the lifting capacity of hoisting equipment - ✔✔Pressure relief valve
✔✔May hydraulic hoses be be tightened under pressure - ✔✔No
✔✔Is it mandatory to wear seatbelt - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Do all machines need backup alarms - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Is the hydraulic system a high or low pressure system - ✔✔High pressure
✔✔What do you do if you discover a defect while checking your machine - ✔✔Do not
use the machine until defect is repaired
✔✔What are some things you should discuss with fellow workers before starting work -
✔✔Hand signals, where you will be working, what you will be doing
✔✔What is the hydraulic system over pressure maintained by - ✔✔Pressure relief valve
✔✔Why is the load kept as low to the ground as possible when traveling - ✔✔For better
visibility and stability
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What is the total force exerted on a 4" cylinder at 1,800 psi - ✔✔4x3.14=12.56 x
1,800 = 22,608 lbs of force
✔✔Where should the approved hand signals be posted - ✔✔On the machine
✔✔What is the weakest part of a hydraulic system - ✔✔Hoses
✔✔What causes starving of hydraulic system - ✔✔Low fluid, dirty filter, leaks, linked
hoses
✔✔Who has the right of way when operating equipment - ✔✔Pedestrian
✔✔Lost some reasons why you would replace a hose - ✔✔Broken, cracked, chafed,
bulging or leaking
✔✔What is considered superimposed weight around a trench or work area - ✔✔Any
weight that is not normally there, vehicles, spoil
✔✔If you cannot see where the work is being done, do not move unless you have
what? - ✔✔A signal person who has a clear view of the operation directing you
✔✔What is a tag line - ✔✔A line used to control the loads being handled by hoisting
equipment
✔✔When can you carry a load over someone - ✔✔Never
✔✔What are the purpose of mats, steel plates and timber pads - ✔✔Distribution of
weight
✔✔Who is responsible for safe operation of the machine - ✔✔The operator
✔✔What should you look for before starting work - ✔✔Soft soil, wet areas, power lines,
wells, dig safe marks for other utilities
✔✔What should you do with open trenches or holes at the end of the day - ✔✔Cover or
backfill unless you have fencing
✔✔What should you do when working on a public way - ✔✔Make area safe for public
with cones, signs, caution tape, saftey vests, and arrow board
, ✔✔What should you do with equipment when finished for the day - ✔✔Park on firm
level surface, chalk wheels, secure equipment, take the keys. Shut off master
disconnect
✔✔If the actual boom length falls between values listed on load chart you should use -
✔✔Next higher value
✔✔What MA code is used for hoisting - ✔✔520:CMR 6:00
✔✔At what intervals should equipment be inspected - ✔✔Every day do circle check,
start of every shift. Every 30 days for rigging. 90 days for full inspection
✔✔How many cable clips are required on a cable and how are they installed -
✔✔Minimum of 3, u bolt on the dead, saddle on the live
✔✔What is the purpose of a thimble - ✔✔to keep the loop in the eye from crushing
✔✔Can internal combustion engines be operated in a confined space - ✔✔Yes if
properly ventalated
✔✔Who is allowed on a lift truck other than operator - ✔✔No one
✔✔What restricts the lifting capacity of hoisting equipment - ✔✔Pressure relief valve
✔✔May hydraulic hoses be be tightened under pressure - ✔✔No
✔✔Is it mandatory to wear seatbelt - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Do all machines need backup alarms - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Is the hydraulic system a high or low pressure system - ✔✔High pressure
✔✔What do you do if you discover a defect while checking your machine - ✔✔Do not
use the machine until defect is repaired
✔✔What are some things you should discuss with fellow workers before starting work -
✔✔Hand signals, where you will be working, what you will be doing
✔✔What is the hydraulic system over pressure maintained by - ✔✔Pressure relief valve
✔✔Why is the load kept as low to the ground as possible when traveling - ✔✔For better
visibility and stability
