MASSACHUSETTS 2B HOISTING LICENSE EXAM PREP GUIDE 2026 CORE EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND SAFETY CONCEPTS AND SOLVED ITEMS

MASSACHUSETTS 2B HOISTING LICENSE
EXAM PREP GUIDE 2026 CORE EQUIPMENT
OPERATION AND SAFETY CONCEPTS AND
SOLVED ITEMS

◉ What is the MA law that covers hoisting?
Answer: 520 CMR 6.00


◉ The larger the grain size the less stable the material.
Answer: True


◉ When given a slope ratio the first number given represents
"______" and the second number represents the vertical.
Answer: Horizontal or the run


◉ What is the slope ratio for type C Soils?
Answer: Slope ratio is 1.5 : 1


◉ How far back from the edge of trench must a spoil pile be?
Answer: 2 feet back from the edge of trench

, ◉ For which trench depth does federal OSHA require a protective
system to be used?
Answer: Greater than 5 feet


◉ Which type of protective system protects the worker from a
collapse?
Answer: Shielding


◉ Which type of protective systems prevent a collapse from
starting?
Answer: Shoring


◉ Major types of soil are:
Answer: Clay and sand


◉ Cohesive soils are primarily made up of:
Answer: Clay


◉ Determining the soil type is the responsibility of the:
Answer: Competent person


◉ How much does soil weigh per cubic foot?