Massachusetts 1B Hoisting License EXAM
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1. When can you use a chain sling? - ANSWER ✔ When you use a chain sling
according to 29CFR 1926
2. What does a chain sling according to 29CFR 1926 let you do? - ANSWER
✔ Use a chain sling
3. Why do most mobile crane accidents happen? - ANSWER ✔ Poor
Operation
4. What does poor operation cause the most of? - ANSWER ✔ Mobile Crane
Accidents
5. What happens to the loads center of gravity when its lifted? - ANSWER ✔
The center of gravity moves directly under the boom point sheave
6. What has to happen to the center of gravity for it to move directly under the
boom point sheave? - ANSWER ✔ The loads center of gravity was lifted
7. How much is the percentage of tipping, per the crawler crane's stability
rating? - ANSWER ✔ 75%
,8. 75% is there percentage of tipping for? - ANSWER ✔ Per the crawler cranes
stability rating
9. According to MA regulations on hoisting equipment operation, what is the
required source of information regarding the operation of equipment? -
ANSWER ✔ The operators manual
10.The operators manual is the required source for what - ANSWER ✔ The
operation of equipment; according to MA regulations on hoisting equipment
operation
11.True or False: If an operator is operating hoisting equipment without a
problem, but an inspector from OPSI demands that operation stop, the
operators judgment can override the inspector. Operation does not need to
stop in that case. - ANSWER ✔ False
12.the preferred sling angle - ANSWER ✔ 60 degrees
13.category 1 operator aids - ANSWER ✔ Boom hoist limiting device
Luffing Jib limiting device
Anti-two block device
14.category two operator aids - ANSWER ✔ jib angle indicator
load weighing device
outrigger stabilizer sensor
hoist drum rotation indicator
,15.daily inspection - ANSWER ✔ crane is inspected daily before hoisting a
load no copy of inspection needed
16.monthly inspection - ANSWER ✔ performed 1 per month dated copy of
inspection must be kept for 3 months
17.annual inspection - ANSWER ✔ performed 1 every 12 months booming
down is required inspection of entire rope is required signed and dated
copies of inspection must be kept for one year
18.rope removal criteria - ANSWER ✔ loop formations
loose wires
core exposed
cork screwing
kinks
crushing
bird caging
19.wire rope grades - ANSWER ✔ Plow steel
improved plow steel
extra improved plow steel 15% stronger than IPS
XX plow steel 10% stronger than XIPS
20.Load chart is accurate when - ANSWER ✔ crane is setup with 1% of
LEVEL
outriggers are extended
load chart is for particular crane
21.Lifting people - ANSWER ✔ only lift people with a crane if no other way is
available
, rigging must be rated 5x the lift weight
rotation resistant rope must be rated 10x the lift weight
never exceed 50% crane capacity when lifting people
22.Hoisting Regulations CMR - ANSWER ✔ 520 CMR 6.00 et seq
23.What use does CMR 6.01 Exclude - ANSWER ✔ Exclusive Agricultural
Use
24.Compact Hoisting Machine - ANSWER ✔ GVW less than 10k lbs,
exclusing Class 1, Class 3, and Class 4. Temporary permist use shall not
exceed GVW 8k lbs
25.Hoisting Machine - ANSWER ✔ Higher than 10 feet AND loads greater
than 500lbs OR the bucket capacity exceeds 1/4 cubic yards
26.Qualified Welder - ANSWER ✔ certified by the America Welding Society
or alternative welding certification
27.Number of Con Ed Hours - ANSWER ✔ 4
28.Type of Con Ed Hours - ANSWER ✔ 2 hours of regulatory and industry
standard training
2 hours of equipment specific training
29.What MGL Governs hoisting? - ANSWER ✔ 146 SS 67
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. When can you use a chain sling? - ANSWER ✔ When you use a chain sling
according to 29CFR 1926
2. What does a chain sling according to 29CFR 1926 let you do? - ANSWER
✔ Use a chain sling
3. Why do most mobile crane accidents happen? - ANSWER ✔ Poor
Operation
4. What does poor operation cause the most of? - ANSWER ✔ Mobile Crane
Accidents
5. What happens to the loads center of gravity when its lifted? - ANSWER ✔
The center of gravity moves directly under the boom point sheave
6. What has to happen to the center of gravity for it to move directly under the
boom point sheave? - ANSWER ✔ The loads center of gravity was lifted
7. How much is the percentage of tipping, per the crawler crane's stability
rating? - ANSWER ✔ 75%
,8. 75% is there percentage of tipping for? - ANSWER ✔ Per the crawler cranes
stability rating
9. According to MA regulations on hoisting equipment operation, what is the
required source of information regarding the operation of equipment? -
ANSWER ✔ The operators manual
10.The operators manual is the required source for what - ANSWER ✔ The
operation of equipment; according to MA regulations on hoisting equipment
operation
11.True or False: If an operator is operating hoisting equipment without a
problem, but an inspector from OPSI demands that operation stop, the
operators judgment can override the inspector. Operation does not need to
stop in that case. - ANSWER ✔ False
12.the preferred sling angle - ANSWER ✔ 60 degrees
13.category 1 operator aids - ANSWER ✔ Boom hoist limiting device
Luffing Jib limiting device
Anti-two block device
14.category two operator aids - ANSWER ✔ jib angle indicator
load weighing device
outrigger stabilizer sensor
hoist drum rotation indicator
,15.daily inspection - ANSWER ✔ crane is inspected daily before hoisting a
load no copy of inspection needed
16.monthly inspection - ANSWER ✔ performed 1 per month dated copy of
inspection must be kept for 3 months
17.annual inspection - ANSWER ✔ performed 1 every 12 months booming
down is required inspection of entire rope is required signed and dated
copies of inspection must be kept for one year
18.rope removal criteria - ANSWER ✔ loop formations
loose wires
core exposed
cork screwing
kinks
crushing
bird caging
19.wire rope grades - ANSWER ✔ Plow steel
improved plow steel
extra improved plow steel 15% stronger than IPS
XX plow steel 10% stronger than XIPS
20.Load chart is accurate when - ANSWER ✔ crane is setup with 1% of
LEVEL
outriggers are extended
load chart is for particular crane
21.Lifting people - ANSWER ✔ only lift people with a crane if no other way is
available
, rigging must be rated 5x the lift weight
rotation resistant rope must be rated 10x the lift weight
never exceed 50% crane capacity when lifting people
22.Hoisting Regulations CMR - ANSWER ✔ 520 CMR 6.00 et seq
23.What use does CMR 6.01 Exclude - ANSWER ✔ Exclusive Agricultural
Use
24.Compact Hoisting Machine - ANSWER ✔ GVW less than 10k lbs,
exclusing Class 1, Class 3, and Class 4. Temporary permist use shall not
exceed GVW 8k lbs
25.Hoisting Machine - ANSWER ✔ Higher than 10 feet AND loads greater
than 500lbs OR the bucket capacity exceeds 1/4 cubic yards
26.Qualified Welder - ANSWER ✔ certified by the America Welding Society
or alternative welding certification
27.Number of Con Ed Hours - ANSWER ✔ 4
28.Type of Con Ed Hours - ANSWER ✔ 2 hours of regulatory and industry
standard training
2 hours of equipment specific training
29.What MGL Governs hoisting? - ANSWER ✔ 146 SS 67
