MASSACHUSETTS 2A HOISTING LICENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ACCURATE ACTUAL
EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE|500+ QUESTIONS|LATEST UPDATE 2025.
Hoisting machinery - CORRECT ANSWER Derricks, cableways, machinery used for
discharging cargoes, and temporary elevator cars used on excavation work or used for hoisting
building material, when the motive power to operate such machinery is mechanical and other
than steam, including but not limited to excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, uniloaders, skid
loader, skid steer loaders, compact loaders or similar devices, lattice cranes, derricks, cranes with
or without wire rope; all fork lifts, powered industrial lift trucks, overhead hoists (underhung),
overhead cranes, underhung cranes, monorail cranes, lifting devices, cableways, powered
platforms and any other equipment that has the minimum capability of hoisting the load higher
than ten feet, and either the capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds or the capacity of
the bucket exceeds ¼ cubic yards; overhead bridge cranes, electric or air driven hoists, pendant
controlled hoists, specialty equipment as categorized by license grade in 520 CMR 6.00.
Incident - CORRECT ANSWER A situation that results in serious injury, property damage, or
any condition that is necessary for the preservation of the public health or safety
Injury and Incident Documentation - CORRECT ANSWER A form furnished by the
Department detailing all specific information regarding any serious injury, property damage or
mechanical failure that may have occurred.
in-service training - CORRECT ANSWER A Company program that has been approved by the
department and required for issuance of a company license by those companies that has been
exempt from hoisting license requirements
Inspector - CORRECT ANSWER A District Engineering Inspector employed by the
Department
Instructor - CORRECT ANSWER An Individually duly licensed b y the Department as a
hoisting machinery operator who educates and trains licensees and apprentice licensees in the
operation of hoisting machinery
,License - CORRECT ANSWER A document issued by the Department to an individual to
operate a certain type and class of hoisting machinery.
Licensee - CORRECT ANSWER A person who is 18 years of age or older, and has completed
the necessary requisites for licensure to operate hoisting machinery.
Manufacturer Approved Attachment - CORRECT ANSWER Attachable Equipment tailored to
preform a particular task, designed or approved for use in accordance with the equipment
manufacturers specifications and operation safety requirements.
Mechanical Failure - CORRECT ANSWER Damage to or breakdown of Hoisting Machinery
which affects the capacity or safe operation of the equipment per the manufacturers
specifications
Modification - CORRECT ANSWER Alterations, extensions or repairs made to hoisting
machinery which alter the machinery's original structure
Operators Manual - CORRECT ANSWER The Document created by the manufacturer of thew
hoisting machinery that contains the required procedures and forms for the safe operation of
hoisting machinery at the stated site pertaining to that specific equipment
Placard - CORRECT ANSWER A Department issued certificate posted on hoisting machinery
which acts as a notice of the unsafe condition of the machinery
Property Damage - CORRECT ANSWER Damage of private or public property that exceeds
$5,000 per incident
Qualified Welder - CORRECT ANSWER A welder certified by the American Welding Society
(AWS) or an acceptable alternative welding certification.
SAE - CORRECT ANSWER Society of Automotive Engineers
,Serious Injury - CORRECT ANSWER A personal injury/illness that results in death,
dismemberment, significant disfigurement, permanent loss of the use of a body organ, member,
function, or system, a compound fracture, or other significant injury/illness
Short Term Rental Entity - CORRECT ANSWER A person or organization approved by the
Department who is in the business of renting compact hoisting machinery for which a temporary
permit is required
Short-term Rental Entity Facilitator - CORRECT ANSWER An employee of the short-term
rental entity who holds a Massachusetts hoisting license issued by the Department and is
responsible for the written and practical training, examinations, and issuance of temporary
permits.
Signal Person - CORRECT ANSWER A trained individual qualified in the use of signals to
direct the operator of hoisting machinery and warn of possible or existing hazards through the
use of hand signals, audible signals, or flashing lights
Temporary Permit - CORRECT ANSWER A non-renewable permit to operate compact hoisting
machinery, with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 8,000 pounds, issued by a Department
approved short-term rental entity for no more than 14 consecutive days.
Temporary Permit Holder - CORRECT ANSWER A person who is 18 years of age or older,
holds a valid driver's license, and has obtained a temporary permit to operate compact hoisting
machinery with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 8,000 pounds.
Training Facility - CORRECT ANSWER A site, including buildings and machinery located
thereon, that has been approved by the Department to train individuals in the safe operation of
hoisting machinery and may also provide courses in continuing education for individuals
licensed to operate hoisting machinery
Raise Load Vertically - CORRECT ANSWER With either forearm vertical, forefinger pointing
up, move hand in small horizontal circle.
, Lower Load Vertically - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended downward, forefinger
pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circle.
Move Load In Horizontally - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended, hand raised and
open towards direction of movement, move hand in direction of required movement
Move Load Out Horizontally - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended, hand raised
and open toward direction of movement, move hand in direction of required movement.
Raise Boom - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended horizontally, fingers closed,
point thumb upward.
Lower Boom - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended horizontally, fingers closed,
point thumb Downward.
Swing - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended horizontally, point with forefinger to
direction of desired swing rotation.
Arm/Dipperstick Inward - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs
inward.
Arm/Dipperstick Outward - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs
outward.
Retract Telescopic Boom - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs
inward.
Extend telescoping boom - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs
outward.
Close Bucket - CORRECT ANSWER Hold one hand closed and stationary. with forefinger
pointing horizontally at Rotate other hand in small vertical circle closed hand.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ACCURATE ACTUAL
EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE|500+ QUESTIONS|LATEST UPDATE 2025.
Hoisting machinery - CORRECT ANSWER Derricks, cableways, machinery used for
discharging cargoes, and temporary elevator cars used on excavation work or used for hoisting
building material, when the motive power to operate such machinery is mechanical and other
than steam, including but not limited to excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, uniloaders, skid
loader, skid steer loaders, compact loaders or similar devices, lattice cranes, derricks, cranes with
or without wire rope; all fork lifts, powered industrial lift trucks, overhead hoists (underhung),
overhead cranes, underhung cranes, monorail cranes, lifting devices, cableways, powered
platforms and any other equipment that has the minimum capability of hoisting the load higher
than ten feet, and either the capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds or the capacity of
the bucket exceeds ¼ cubic yards; overhead bridge cranes, electric or air driven hoists, pendant
controlled hoists, specialty equipment as categorized by license grade in 520 CMR 6.00.
Incident - CORRECT ANSWER A situation that results in serious injury, property damage, or
any condition that is necessary for the preservation of the public health or safety
Injury and Incident Documentation - CORRECT ANSWER A form furnished by the
Department detailing all specific information regarding any serious injury, property damage or
mechanical failure that may have occurred.
in-service training - CORRECT ANSWER A Company program that has been approved by the
department and required for issuance of a company license by those companies that has been
exempt from hoisting license requirements
Inspector - CORRECT ANSWER A District Engineering Inspector employed by the
Department
Instructor - CORRECT ANSWER An Individually duly licensed b y the Department as a
hoisting machinery operator who educates and trains licensees and apprentice licensees in the
operation of hoisting machinery
,License - CORRECT ANSWER A document issued by the Department to an individual to
operate a certain type and class of hoisting machinery.
Licensee - CORRECT ANSWER A person who is 18 years of age or older, and has completed
the necessary requisites for licensure to operate hoisting machinery.
Manufacturer Approved Attachment - CORRECT ANSWER Attachable Equipment tailored to
preform a particular task, designed or approved for use in accordance with the equipment
manufacturers specifications and operation safety requirements.
Mechanical Failure - CORRECT ANSWER Damage to or breakdown of Hoisting Machinery
which affects the capacity or safe operation of the equipment per the manufacturers
specifications
Modification - CORRECT ANSWER Alterations, extensions or repairs made to hoisting
machinery which alter the machinery's original structure
Operators Manual - CORRECT ANSWER The Document created by the manufacturer of thew
hoisting machinery that contains the required procedures and forms for the safe operation of
hoisting machinery at the stated site pertaining to that specific equipment
Placard - CORRECT ANSWER A Department issued certificate posted on hoisting machinery
which acts as a notice of the unsafe condition of the machinery
Property Damage - CORRECT ANSWER Damage of private or public property that exceeds
$5,000 per incident
Qualified Welder - CORRECT ANSWER A welder certified by the American Welding Society
(AWS) or an acceptable alternative welding certification.
SAE - CORRECT ANSWER Society of Automotive Engineers
,Serious Injury - CORRECT ANSWER A personal injury/illness that results in death,
dismemberment, significant disfigurement, permanent loss of the use of a body organ, member,
function, or system, a compound fracture, or other significant injury/illness
Short Term Rental Entity - CORRECT ANSWER A person or organization approved by the
Department who is in the business of renting compact hoisting machinery for which a temporary
permit is required
Short-term Rental Entity Facilitator - CORRECT ANSWER An employee of the short-term
rental entity who holds a Massachusetts hoisting license issued by the Department and is
responsible for the written and practical training, examinations, and issuance of temporary
permits.
Signal Person - CORRECT ANSWER A trained individual qualified in the use of signals to
direct the operator of hoisting machinery and warn of possible or existing hazards through the
use of hand signals, audible signals, or flashing lights
Temporary Permit - CORRECT ANSWER A non-renewable permit to operate compact hoisting
machinery, with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 8,000 pounds, issued by a Department
approved short-term rental entity for no more than 14 consecutive days.
Temporary Permit Holder - CORRECT ANSWER A person who is 18 years of age or older,
holds a valid driver's license, and has obtained a temporary permit to operate compact hoisting
machinery with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 8,000 pounds.
Training Facility - CORRECT ANSWER A site, including buildings and machinery located
thereon, that has been approved by the Department to train individuals in the safe operation of
hoisting machinery and may also provide courses in continuing education for individuals
licensed to operate hoisting machinery
Raise Load Vertically - CORRECT ANSWER With either forearm vertical, forefinger pointing
up, move hand in small horizontal circle.
, Lower Load Vertically - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended downward, forefinger
pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circle.
Move Load In Horizontally - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended, hand raised and
open towards direction of movement, move hand in direction of required movement
Move Load Out Horizontally - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended, hand raised
and open toward direction of movement, move hand in direction of required movement.
Raise Boom - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended horizontally, fingers closed,
point thumb upward.
Lower Boom - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended horizontally, fingers closed,
point thumb Downward.
Swing - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended horizontally, point with forefinger to
direction of desired swing rotation.
Arm/Dipperstick Inward - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs
inward.
Arm/Dipperstick Outward - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs
outward.
Retract Telescopic Boom - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs
inward.
Extend telescoping boom - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs
outward.
Close Bucket - CORRECT ANSWER Hold one hand closed and stationary. with forefinger
pointing horizontally at Rotate other hand in small vertical circle closed hand.
