MASSACHUSETTS 1C HOISTING LICENSE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|| GRADED A+|| LATEST
UPDATE
T or F: Hydraulic fluid compresses when heated -CORRECTANSWER False it expands
T or F: One should check the hydraulic fluid level annually -CORRECTANSWER False,
needs to be checked everyday
T or F: According to MA law equipment that lifts 10ft high and over 400 lbs or 1/4 of a
cubic yard of material requires a hoisting license -CORRECTANSWER False, 500 lbs is
the limit
you must call OPSI within what time period of an accident resulting in death occurs -
CORRECTANSWER 1 hour
what is the fine for operating without a license -CORRECTANSWER $500-$3,000 or 3
months in jail
what is the minimum distance from a powerline? -CORRECTANSWER it all depends on
the voltage
,T or F: operator manuals must be kept in the office -CORRECTANSWER False
How often must a hoisting license be renewed? -CORRECTANSWER every 2 years
What state department enforces hoisting laws? -CORRECTANSWER OPSI: Office of
Public Safety and Inspections
T or F: when traveling the front bucket should be low and curled back -
CORRECTANSWER True
T or F: when digging across a slope the spoil pile should be placed down the slope -
CORRECTANSWER False
T or F: It's not ok to straddle an open trench -CORRECTANSWER True
How often must a machine be inspected? -CORRECTANSWER Daily
What must you do if you dig up a gas line? -CORRECTANSWER Let gas vent,
evacuate the area, extinguish all flame if possible, call gas company and 911
If your machine comes into contact with a powerline what should you do? -
CORRECTANSWER if you cannot stay put, hop from machine with both feet together
and hop or shuffle with feet touching
, When is protection required for a trench? -CORRECTANSWER 5 feet or ask the
competent person
Per OSHA, who must classify soil? -CORRECTANSWER Competent person
What protection does shoring provide in a trench? -CORRECTANSWER Prevents cave
ins and adds material for protection
A Trench box is a type of: -CORRECTANSWER Shielding Device
T or F: Sloping removes material for protection -CORRECTANSWER True
T or F: The larger the grain size the less stable the material -CORRECTANSWER True
T or F: Type B soils require a 1:1 slope ratio -CORRECTANSWER True
T or F: It's ok to leave spoil piles right up against the edge of a trench -
CORRECTANSWER False
T or F: Suffocation only occurs when a person's face is buried in a cave in -
CORRECTANSWER False, you limbs can suffocate you aswell
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|| GRADED A+|| LATEST
UPDATE
T or F: Hydraulic fluid compresses when heated -CORRECTANSWER False it expands
T or F: One should check the hydraulic fluid level annually -CORRECTANSWER False,
needs to be checked everyday
T or F: According to MA law equipment that lifts 10ft high and over 400 lbs or 1/4 of a
cubic yard of material requires a hoisting license -CORRECTANSWER False, 500 lbs is
the limit
you must call OPSI within what time period of an accident resulting in death occurs -
CORRECTANSWER 1 hour
what is the fine for operating without a license -CORRECTANSWER $500-$3,000 or 3
months in jail
what is the minimum distance from a powerline? -CORRECTANSWER it all depends on
the voltage
,T or F: operator manuals must be kept in the office -CORRECTANSWER False
How often must a hoisting license be renewed? -CORRECTANSWER every 2 years
What state department enforces hoisting laws? -CORRECTANSWER OPSI: Office of
Public Safety and Inspections
T or F: when traveling the front bucket should be low and curled back -
CORRECTANSWER True
T or F: when digging across a slope the spoil pile should be placed down the slope -
CORRECTANSWER False
T or F: It's not ok to straddle an open trench -CORRECTANSWER True
How often must a machine be inspected? -CORRECTANSWER Daily
What must you do if you dig up a gas line? -CORRECTANSWER Let gas vent,
evacuate the area, extinguish all flame if possible, call gas company and 911
If your machine comes into contact with a powerline what should you do? -
CORRECTANSWER if you cannot stay put, hop from machine with both feet together
and hop or shuffle with feet touching
, When is protection required for a trench? -CORRECTANSWER 5 feet or ask the
competent person
Per OSHA, who must classify soil? -CORRECTANSWER Competent person
What protection does shoring provide in a trench? -CORRECTANSWER Prevents cave
ins and adds material for protection
A Trench box is a type of: -CORRECTANSWER Shielding Device
T or F: Sloping removes material for protection -CORRECTANSWER True
T or F: The larger the grain size the less stable the material -CORRECTANSWER True
T or F: Type B soils require a 1:1 slope ratio -CORRECTANSWER True
T or F: It's ok to leave spoil piles right up against the edge of a trench -
CORRECTANSWER False
T or F: Suffocation only occurs when a person's face is buried in a cave in -
CORRECTANSWER False, you limbs can suffocate you aswell
