2025 MASS HOISTING TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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 of these angles?
60 degrees
45 degrees
30 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER -60 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called - CORRECT ANSWER -Crown
ABfour foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every of 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 massachusets crane hand signals - CORRECT ANSWER -
American National standards instatute /American society mechanical engineers
DOT stands for - CORRECT ANSWER -Department of transportation
When do you do your walk around of the equipment - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you start it
,In the one to 1 sloping ratio what does the second one represent - CORRECT 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 stabilizes 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 pounds the height of the load exceeds 10 feet the capacity of the b
ucket exceeds 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 1 hour
How many pounds in a ton - CORRECT ANSWER -2,000lbs
All welding and cuttingBon hoisting equipment shall be done in accordance with the requirements of wh
at? - CORRECT ANSWER -
American weldingBsociety formerly of the American Society of mechanical engineers
What action dose the signal person intend the operator perform if he extends his arm at shoulder heigh
t, 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 from the weather safety shatter proof glass heat in cold weather overhead protection
, What law governs hoisting equipment in the state of Massachusetts - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chapter 146 of the general laws 520 CMR section 6
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 neutral position
How do you find the weight of a load - CORRECT ANSWER -
Shipping papers data tags use a scale to weigh 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 and energized power line there's no sign
of any other dangers such as fire what should you do - CORRECT ANSWER -
Stay in the cab until the lines are de-energized
Can you prohibit the Department 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 -
Heat generated by compression fuel under pressure
What do you do if your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground power lines -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Stay on the machine warn people to stay away from the machine try to break the contact call the power
company notify the Department of Public Safety within 1 hour
What do you do if you dig up a gas line - CORRECT ANSWERB-
Extinguish all open flames and lights keep people away evacuate the building in the area do not bury th
e leak call utility company call police and fire departments notify the Department of Public Safety within
1 hour of accident
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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 of these angles?
60 degrees
45 degrees
30 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER -60 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called - CORRECT ANSWER -Crown
ABfour foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every of 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 massachusets crane hand signals - CORRECT ANSWER -
American National standards instatute /American society mechanical engineers
DOT stands for - CORRECT ANSWER -Department of transportation
When do you do your walk around of the equipment - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you start it
,In the one to 1 sloping ratio what does the second one represent - CORRECT 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 stabilizes 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 pounds the height of the load exceeds 10 feet the capacity of the b
ucket exceeds 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 1 hour
How many pounds in a ton - CORRECT ANSWER -2,000lbs
All welding and cuttingBon hoisting equipment shall be done in accordance with the requirements of wh
at? - CORRECT ANSWER -
American weldingBsociety formerly of the American Society of mechanical engineers
What action dose the signal person intend the operator perform if he extends his arm at shoulder heigh
t, 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 from the weather safety shatter proof glass heat in cold weather overhead protection
, What law governs hoisting equipment in the state of Massachusetts - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chapter 146 of the general laws 520 CMR section 6
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 neutral position
How do you find the weight of a load - CORRECT ANSWER -
Shipping papers data tags use a scale to weigh 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 and energized power line there's no sign
of any other dangers such as fire what should you do - CORRECT ANSWER -
Stay in the cab until the lines are de-energized
Can you prohibit the Department 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 -
Heat generated by compression fuel under pressure
What do you do if your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground power lines -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Stay on the machine warn people to stay away from the machine try to break the contact call the power
company notify the Department of Public Safety within 1 hour
What do you do if you dig up a gas line - CORRECT ANSWERB-
Extinguish all open flames and lights keep people away evacuate the building in the area do not bury th
e leak call utility company call police and fire departments notify the Department of Public Safety within
1 hour of accident
