2A HOISTING EXAMINATION TEST 2025 QUESTIONS ANSD
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔what is the slow moving vehicle placard - ✔✔a red triangle with an orange center
25 mph maximum speed
✔✔what type of hoisting license do you need to operate a manlift? - ✔✔no license
required if used specifically used to handle people
✔✔what type of hoisting license do you need to operate excavating equipment? -
✔✔valid drivers license
an appropriate class 2a, 2b, or 2c mass hoisting license
✔✔what is considered to be a quick exit from a trench less than 25' on length? -
✔✔slope at one end
stairs cut into the end of the trench
stairs or benching not an option in type c soil
✔✔what is shoring? - ✔✔mechanically reinforcing the side walls of the trench to prevent
cave-ins
✔✔what are outriggers? - ✔✔side extensions that add lateral stability to the machine
✔✔can blocking be placed under outrigger beams? - ✔✔no, only under the jack pads
✔✔what are the dipper stick extensions used for? - ✔✔dipper stick extensions are used
to give the backhoe additional digging depth
✔✔what does articulate mean on a wheel loader? - ✔✔bends in the middle
✔✔what is the safest way to enter and exit a backhoe? - ✔✔facing the vehicle, step up
or down
use hand and foot holds
use 3-point rule: 2 hands and a foot or 2 feet and a hand
✔✔when filling in a trench, is it advisable to use the side of a backhoe bucket in a
sweeping motion? - ✔✔don't use the side of the bucket as it could cause mechanical
failure
scoop the fill up instead
push it in with the front of the bucket
✔✔how should you position the bucket when loading from a stockpile? - ✔✔bucket
parallel to the ground
, ✔✔what is a clutch disconnect? - ✔✔applies wheel brakes and disconnects the torque
converter at the same time
✔✔what is load radius? - ✔✔the horizontal distance from the center line of the rotating
equipment to the center of the gravity of the load
governs the lifting capacity of the machine
the shorter the radius, the more the machine can handle
✔✔what must be done before persons are permitted to work underneath or between
parts of construction and or demolition equipment which are suspended or held apart by
the use of slings or a hoist? - ✔✔the equipment must be blocked or cribbed in place
✔✔what is the minimum number of positions that must be on all load charts for boom
cranes? - ✔✔4 positions minimum
✔✔what must be done before starting demolition of a building? - ✔✔call dig safe
make sure the bus;ding is empty
all utilities should be disconnected and locked out
✔✔how often must hoisting licenses be renewed? - ✔✔every 2 years
✔✔beside your hoisting license, what else must be in your possession when operating
the equipment? - ✔✔valid drivers license
✔✔what precautions must be taken when working in trenches? - ✔✔proper shoring
no standing water
ladders
gas test as necessary
✔✔is it allowable to undercut the sides of a trench? - ✔✔no it may cause collapse
"V" the trench out at the top
✔✔what are the parts of a wire rope clip? - ✔✔U bolt
saddle
nuts
✔✔when terminating a wire rope, the saddle goes on what side of the wire rope? -
✔✔the live or loaded side
✔✔how do you position a lull for lifting? - ✔✔level on firm bearing surface
✔✔what is the stability triangle? - ✔✔the distance between the two front wheels to a
point on the center of the rear axle
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔what is the slow moving vehicle placard - ✔✔a red triangle with an orange center
25 mph maximum speed
✔✔what type of hoisting license do you need to operate a manlift? - ✔✔no license
required if used specifically used to handle people
✔✔what type of hoisting license do you need to operate excavating equipment? -
✔✔valid drivers license
an appropriate class 2a, 2b, or 2c mass hoisting license
✔✔what is considered to be a quick exit from a trench less than 25' on length? -
✔✔slope at one end
stairs cut into the end of the trench
stairs or benching not an option in type c soil
✔✔what is shoring? - ✔✔mechanically reinforcing the side walls of the trench to prevent
cave-ins
✔✔what are outriggers? - ✔✔side extensions that add lateral stability to the machine
✔✔can blocking be placed under outrigger beams? - ✔✔no, only under the jack pads
✔✔what are the dipper stick extensions used for? - ✔✔dipper stick extensions are used
to give the backhoe additional digging depth
✔✔what does articulate mean on a wheel loader? - ✔✔bends in the middle
✔✔what is the safest way to enter and exit a backhoe? - ✔✔facing the vehicle, step up
or down
use hand and foot holds
use 3-point rule: 2 hands and a foot or 2 feet and a hand
✔✔when filling in a trench, is it advisable to use the side of a backhoe bucket in a
sweeping motion? - ✔✔don't use the side of the bucket as it could cause mechanical
failure
scoop the fill up instead
push it in with the front of the bucket
✔✔how should you position the bucket when loading from a stockpile? - ✔✔bucket
parallel to the ground
, ✔✔what is a clutch disconnect? - ✔✔applies wheel brakes and disconnects the torque
converter at the same time
✔✔what is load radius? - ✔✔the horizontal distance from the center line of the rotating
equipment to the center of the gravity of the load
governs the lifting capacity of the machine
the shorter the radius, the more the machine can handle
✔✔what must be done before persons are permitted to work underneath or between
parts of construction and or demolition equipment which are suspended or held apart by
the use of slings or a hoist? - ✔✔the equipment must be blocked or cribbed in place
✔✔what is the minimum number of positions that must be on all load charts for boom
cranes? - ✔✔4 positions minimum
✔✔what must be done before starting demolition of a building? - ✔✔call dig safe
make sure the bus;ding is empty
all utilities should be disconnected and locked out
✔✔how often must hoisting licenses be renewed? - ✔✔every 2 years
✔✔beside your hoisting license, what else must be in your possession when operating
the equipment? - ✔✔valid drivers license
✔✔what precautions must be taken when working in trenches? - ✔✔proper shoring
no standing water
ladders
gas test as necessary
✔✔is it allowable to undercut the sides of a trench? - ✔✔no it may cause collapse
"V" the trench out at the top
✔✔what are the parts of a wire rope clip? - ✔✔U bolt
saddle
nuts
✔✔when terminating a wire rope, the saddle goes on what side of the wire rope? -
✔✔the live or loaded side
✔✔how do you position a lull for lifting? - ✔✔level on firm bearing surface
✔✔what is the stability triangle? - ✔✔the distance between the two front wheels to a
point on the center of the rear axle
