MASSACHUSETTS 2B HOISTING LICENSE
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND FULL
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ When placing a load make sure the landing point can. Answer: is
level and can support the weight of the load.
◉ When approaching the landing the load should be kept in what
position. Answer: As low as possible
◉ Do not retract forks from the load until. Answer: the weight is
secure on the landing point
◉ Once the load is placed and the forks are free, the boom should be
what?. Answer: Lowered/retracted to the carry position
◉ When shutting down the machine, what should be done with the
controls. Answer: cycle them to relieve pressure
◉ When parking on an incline. Answer: wheels should be blocked
◉ When working on equipment. Answer: Attach a "DO NOT
OPERATE" tag
, ◉ Hydraulic fluid, under pressure, can do what harm. Answer:
penetrate skin
◉ PPE for common maintenance should include. Answer: Protective
eye-ware and hand-ware
◉ Before conducting maintenance, hydraulic pressure. Answer:
should be relieved
◉ When checking battery, never check terminals by doing what?.
Answer: placing a metal object between them
◉ Tire and wheel checks should include. Answer: Pressure,
cuts/punctures, wear, valve stems, rims lug nuts
◉ When torquing bolts, what guide should be used. Answer:
Manufacturers specs
◉ hand signal to raise a tines?. Answer: With forearm vertical,
forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles.
◉ hand signal to lower a tines?. Answer: With arm extended, palm
down, lower arm vertically.
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND FULL
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ When placing a load make sure the landing point can. Answer: is
level and can support the weight of the load.
◉ When approaching the landing the load should be kept in what
position. Answer: As low as possible
◉ Do not retract forks from the load until. Answer: the weight is
secure on the landing point
◉ Once the load is placed and the forks are free, the boom should be
what?. Answer: Lowered/retracted to the carry position
◉ When shutting down the machine, what should be done with the
controls. Answer: cycle them to relieve pressure
◉ When parking on an incline. Answer: wheels should be blocked
◉ When working on equipment. Answer: Attach a "DO NOT
OPERATE" tag
, ◉ Hydraulic fluid, under pressure, can do what harm. Answer:
penetrate skin
◉ PPE for common maintenance should include. Answer: Protective
eye-ware and hand-ware
◉ Before conducting maintenance, hydraulic pressure. Answer:
should be relieved
◉ When checking battery, never check terminals by doing what?.
Answer: placing a metal object between them
◉ Tire and wheel checks should include. Answer: Pressure,
cuts/punctures, wear, valve stems, rims lug nuts
◉ When torquing bolts, what guide should be used. Answer:
Manufacturers specs
◉ hand signal to raise a tines?. Answer: With forearm vertical,
forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles.
◉ hand signal to lower a tines?. Answer: With arm extended, palm
down, lower arm vertically.
