Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License A Exam
(2026) EXAM TEST WITH LATEST
UPDATED (QUESTIONS
inspected - ANSWER//Every day do circle check, start of every shift. Every 30
days for rigging. 90 days for full inspection How many cable clips are required
on a cable and how are they installed - ANSWER//Minimum of 3, u bolt on the
dead, saddle on the live What is the purpose of a thimble - ANSWER//to keep
the loop in the eye from crushing Can internal combustion engines be
operated in a confined space - ANSWER//Yes if properly ventalated Who is
allowed on a lift truck other than operator - ANSWER//No one What restricts
the lifting capacity of hoisting equipment - ANSWER//Pressure relief valve
May hydraulic hoses be be tightened under pressure - ANSWER//No Is it
mandatory to wear seatbelt - ANSWER//Yes Do all machines need backup
alarms - ANSWER//Yes Is the hydraulic system a high or low pressure system
- ANSWER//High pressure What do you do if you discover a defect while
checking your machine - ANSWER//Do not use the machine until defect is
repaired What are some things you should discuss with fellow workers before
starting work - ANSWER//Hand signals, where you will be working, what you
will be doing What is the hydraulic system over pressure maintained by -
ANSWER//Pressure relief valve Why is the load kept as low to the ground as
possible when traveling - ANSWER//For better visibility and stability When
ever possible, how is it best to work on slope. - ANSWER//Up or down, never
sideways and keep load low What is the purpose of dig safe - ANSWER//To
notify utility companies that a mark out is needed What is the ergress of a
trench - ANSWER//There must be a ladder, ramp or stairs within 25 feet of
every worker What is the angle of repose - ANSWER//The greatest angle
above horizontal at which material will stay without sliding or falling back to
the ground 34 degrees above horizontal At which position should the moving
parts of the machine be in when not in use - ANSWER//Lowered to the
ground and secured At what depth is it required to have a ladder or stairs in
trench - ANSWER//4' When is it permissible to work under a suspended load -
ANSWER//Never What is the primary purpose of stabilizers - ANSWER//To
level and stabilize the machine What impact does weather have on your
operation - ANSWER//Wind can cause boom to bend, rain can obscure your
vision and make soul soft, electrical storms shut down operations What
should you do when someone enters your area of saftey - ANSWER//Stop
and have them leave work area What does fuel injectors do? -
ANSWER//Distribute metered amount of fuel to each cylinder What should
hooks and shackles be made of - ANSWER//Drop forged steel Do you need
hoisting license on private property - ANSWER//Yes What should you know
about the load you are picking up and your machine - ANSWER//How much
the load weighs and how much your machine will pick up Who inspects the
trench prior to and during excavation - ANSWER//The competent person in
charge of the excavation Do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting
machine - ANSWER//Yes minimum 5 lbs All welding and cutting on hoisting
equipment needs to be performed under what requirements - ANSWER//1998
section 9 of A.S.M.E code What is the average hydraulic pressure of a front
, end loader with a 4" piston - ANSWER//1,800 psi When removing a battery
from a Diesel engine, which terminal do you remove first -
ANSWER//Negative What do you do if you dig up a gas line - ANSWER//Stop
shut off the machine, evacuate the area, call the gas company, fire
department, and police, department of public saftey within 1 hour How many
cubic feet are in a cubic yard - ANSWER//27 What should be done when the
boom of crane needs to be welded - ANSWER//Get a ASME certified welder
When is it ok to remove saftey guards - ANSWER//Only for maintenance or
repairs What do you refer to when determining your equipment inspection and
maintenance procedures - ANSWER//520 CMR 6:00 What does a class 1/C
license cover - ANSWER//Hydraulic boom with out wire rope, fork lifts What
does one light or bell signal - ANSWER//Stop What does 2 light or bell signal -
ANSWER//Raise What does 3 light or bell signal - ANSWER//Lower What
does 4 light or bell signal - ANSWER//Lower slowly What are boom stops -
ANSWER//A device to stop the boom from tipping over backwards What
protects a worker in a trench - ANSWER//Shoring or trench box What weight
do you add to determine the weight of the lift - ANSWER//Add the weight of
the load to any straps or hooks When digging how deep can you dig without
shoring - ANSWER//5' How do you get a buried man out of a hole -
ANSWER//By hand without the use of any shovels or tools How far does the
spoil have to be from the edge of the hole - ANSWER//2' Before any
excavation begins you must do what by law - ANSWER//Notify dig safe When
does a dig safe expire - ANSWER//30 days What is a clutch disconnect -
ANSWER//It allows you to disconnect the transmission power without putting
in the clutch and use it off road only What is a master disconnect -
ANSWER//It is a master switch that shuts off all the electrical function in a
machine Before loading a machine onto a trailer be sure to check what -
ANSWER//Make sure wheels are chalked How many pounds are in a ton? -
ANSWER//2,000 pounds How close can you mechanically dig to a known
utility? - ANSWER//18 inches When driving a loader down hill, what should
you not do? - ANSWER//Raise the bucket or put the machine in neutral When
filling a trench should you use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion? -
ANSWER//No it can cause mechanical failure What are the 3 points of contact?
- ANSWER//Two feet one hand, or two hands one foot, on the ladder at all
time Is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt? - ANSWER//Yes What is the angle of
the angle of repose? - ANSWER//34 degrees How many cubic feet are in a
cubic yard? - ANSWER//27 cubic feet What regulatory authority governs
hoisting in Mass? - ANSWER//520 CMR 6.00 What does CMR stand for? -
ANSWER//Code of Massachusetts Regulation What chapter applies to
Hoisting? - ANSWER//Chapter 146 section 53-54A Digsafe Red -
ANSWER//Electric Digsafe Gas, Oil, Steam, is what color? - ANSWER//yellow
what color is used for communications for digsafe? - ANSWER//orange ANSI
stands for? - ANSWER//American National Standards Institute ASME stands
for? - ANSWER//American Society of Mechanical Engineers The purpose of
520 CMR 600 is to? - ANSWER//Establish rules and regulations for public
safety. CFR stands for? - ANSWER//Code of Federal Regulations The safest
sling angle is? - ANSWER//60 or 90 degrees(whichever answer is on the test-
it won't have both) or the closets to that(could be 59 or 63 degrees) When do
hoisting licenses need to be renewed? - ANSWER//every 2 years When can
an excavator straddle a ditch? - ANSWER//Never Pile of spoils should be
(2026) EXAM TEST WITH LATEST
UPDATED (QUESTIONS
inspected - ANSWER//Every day do circle check, start of every shift. Every 30
days for rigging. 90 days for full inspection How many cable clips are required
on a cable and how are they installed - ANSWER//Minimum of 3, u bolt on the
dead, saddle on the live What is the purpose of a thimble - ANSWER//to keep
the loop in the eye from crushing Can internal combustion engines be
operated in a confined space - ANSWER//Yes if properly ventalated Who is
allowed on a lift truck other than operator - ANSWER//No one What restricts
the lifting capacity of hoisting equipment - ANSWER//Pressure relief valve
May hydraulic hoses be be tightened under pressure - ANSWER//No Is it
mandatory to wear seatbelt - ANSWER//Yes Do all machines need backup
alarms - ANSWER//Yes Is the hydraulic system a high or low pressure system
- ANSWER//High pressure What do you do if you discover a defect while
checking your machine - ANSWER//Do not use the machine until defect is
repaired What are some things you should discuss with fellow workers before
starting work - ANSWER//Hand signals, where you will be working, what you
will be doing What is the hydraulic system over pressure maintained by -
ANSWER//Pressure relief valve Why is the load kept as low to the ground as
possible when traveling - ANSWER//For better visibility and stability When
ever possible, how is it best to work on slope. - ANSWER//Up or down, never
sideways and keep load low What is the purpose of dig safe - ANSWER//To
notify utility companies that a mark out is needed What is the ergress of a
trench - ANSWER//There must be a ladder, ramp or stairs within 25 feet of
every worker What is the angle of repose - ANSWER//The greatest angle
above horizontal at which material will stay without sliding or falling back to
the ground 34 degrees above horizontal At which position should the moving
parts of the machine be in when not in use - ANSWER//Lowered to the
ground and secured At what depth is it required to have a ladder or stairs in
trench - ANSWER//4' When is it permissible to work under a suspended load -
ANSWER//Never What is the primary purpose of stabilizers - ANSWER//To
level and stabilize the machine What impact does weather have on your
operation - ANSWER//Wind can cause boom to bend, rain can obscure your
vision and make soul soft, electrical storms shut down operations What
should you do when someone enters your area of saftey - ANSWER//Stop
and have them leave work area What does fuel injectors do? -
ANSWER//Distribute metered amount of fuel to each cylinder What should
hooks and shackles be made of - ANSWER//Drop forged steel Do you need
hoisting license on private property - ANSWER//Yes What should you know
about the load you are picking up and your machine - ANSWER//How much
the load weighs and how much your machine will pick up Who inspects the
trench prior to and during excavation - ANSWER//The competent person in
charge of the excavation Do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting
machine - ANSWER//Yes minimum 5 lbs All welding and cutting on hoisting
equipment needs to be performed under what requirements - ANSWER//1998
section 9 of A.S.M.E code What is the average hydraulic pressure of a front
, end loader with a 4" piston - ANSWER//1,800 psi When removing a battery
from a Diesel engine, which terminal do you remove first -
ANSWER//Negative What do you do if you dig up a gas line - ANSWER//Stop
shut off the machine, evacuate the area, call the gas company, fire
department, and police, department of public saftey within 1 hour How many
cubic feet are in a cubic yard - ANSWER//27 What should be done when the
boom of crane needs to be welded - ANSWER//Get a ASME certified welder
When is it ok to remove saftey guards - ANSWER//Only for maintenance or
repairs What do you refer to when determining your equipment inspection and
maintenance procedures - ANSWER//520 CMR 6:00 What does a class 1/C
license cover - ANSWER//Hydraulic boom with out wire rope, fork lifts What
does one light or bell signal - ANSWER//Stop What does 2 light or bell signal -
ANSWER//Raise What does 3 light or bell signal - ANSWER//Lower What
does 4 light or bell signal - ANSWER//Lower slowly What are boom stops -
ANSWER//A device to stop the boom from tipping over backwards What
protects a worker in a trench - ANSWER//Shoring or trench box What weight
do you add to determine the weight of the lift - ANSWER//Add the weight of
the load to any straps or hooks When digging how deep can you dig without
shoring - ANSWER//5' How do you get a buried man out of a hole -
ANSWER//By hand without the use of any shovels or tools How far does the
spoil have to be from the edge of the hole - ANSWER//2' Before any
excavation begins you must do what by law - ANSWER//Notify dig safe When
does a dig safe expire - ANSWER//30 days What is a clutch disconnect -
ANSWER//It allows you to disconnect the transmission power without putting
in the clutch and use it off road only What is a master disconnect -
ANSWER//It is a master switch that shuts off all the electrical function in a
machine Before loading a machine onto a trailer be sure to check what -
ANSWER//Make sure wheels are chalked How many pounds are in a ton? -
ANSWER//2,000 pounds How close can you mechanically dig to a known
utility? - ANSWER//18 inches When driving a loader down hill, what should
you not do? - ANSWER//Raise the bucket or put the machine in neutral When
filling a trench should you use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion? -
ANSWER//No it can cause mechanical failure What are the 3 points of contact?
- ANSWER//Two feet one hand, or two hands one foot, on the ladder at all
time Is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt? - ANSWER//Yes What is the angle of
the angle of repose? - ANSWER//34 degrees How many cubic feet are in a
cubic yard? - ANSWER//27 cubic feet What regulatory authority governs
hoisting in Mass? - ANSWER//520 CMR 6.00 What does CMR stand for? -
ANSWER//Code of Massachusetts Regulation What chapter applies to
Hoisting? - ANSWER//Chapter 146 section 53-54A Digsafe Red -
ANSWER//Electric Digsafe Gas, Oil, Steam, is what color? - ANSWER//yellow
what color is used for communications for digsafe? - ANSWER//orange ANSI
stands for? - ANSWER//American National Standards Institute ASME stands
for? - ANSWER//American Society of Mechanical Engineers The purpose of
520 CMR 600 is to? - ANSWER//Establish rules and regulations for public
safety. CFR stands for? - ANSWER//Code of Federal Regulations The safest
sling angle is? - ANSWER//60 or 90 degrees(whichever answer is on the test-
it won't have both) or the closets to that(could be 59 or 63 degrees) When do
hoisting licenses need to be renewed? - ANSWER//every 2 years When can
an excavator straddle a ditch? - ANSWER//Never Pile of spoils should be
