Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License Exam Study Guide
2026 Exam UPDATED EXAM ACTUAL LATEST
VERSIONS 65 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT) A+ GRADED ASSURED
"Cheif" of Inspections - CORRECT ANSWER: Mechanical of the Department of Public safety
ANSI - CORRECT ANSWER: American National Standards Institute
Apprentice License - CORRECT ANSWER: A Document Issued by the Department upon proof
of registration at a training facility and with the Division of Apprentice Training
Apprentice Licensee - CORRECT ANSWER: A Person, who is 18 years of age of older,
Arm/Dipperstick Inward - CORRECT ANSWER: With both hands clenched, point thumbs
inward.
Arm/Dipperstick Outward - CORRECT ANSWER: With both hands clenched, point thumbs
outward.
ASME - CORRECT ANSWER: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Cargo - CORRECT ANSWER: A Load, quantity, or volume that can be processed or transported
Certificate of Completion - CORRECT ANSWER: A Uniform certificate issued by a training
facility to a licensee upon the satisfactory completion of a continuing education curriculum
, Close Bucket - CORRECT ANSWER: Hold one hand closed and stationary. with forefinger
pointing horizontally at Rotate other hand in small vertical circle closed hand.
commisioner - CORRECT ANSWER: The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety
Compact Hoisting Machinery - CORRECT ANSWER: Hoisting Machinery with a gross vehicle
weight not exceeding 10,000 lb
Company license - CORRECT ANSWER: A license issued by an Exempt Company that has a
Department approved in-service training program and which is only valid for hoisting machinery
used on company property
Company property - CORRECT ANSWER: Property which is owned or under the care and
control of a tenant company under a lease or rental agreement
Competant person - CORRECT ANSWER: One who is capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous,
or dangerous, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate such
conditions
Counter-rotate - CORRECT ANSWER: Place hand on head indicating side or reverse track or
wheel rotation. Move hand in vertical circle indicating forward other hand in vertical circle
indicating rotation of other track or wheel.
DAT - CORRECT ANSWER: The Division of Apprentice Training
Department of Public Safety - CORRECT ANSWER: Department of Public Safety
DOT - CORRECT ANSWER: Department of Transportation
2026 Exam UPDATED EXAM ACTUAL LATEST
VERSIONS 65 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT) A+ GRADED ASSURED
"Cheif" of Inspections - CORRECT ANSWER: Mechanical of the Department of Public safety
ANSI - CORRECT ANSWER: American National Standards Institute
Apprentice License - CORRECT ANSWER: A Document Issued by the Department upon proof
of registration at a training facility and with the Division of Apprentice Training
Apprentice Licensee - CORRECT ANSWER: A Person, who is 18 years of age of older,
Arm/Dipperstick Inward - CORRECT ANSWER: With both hands clenched, point thumbs
inward.
Arm/Dipperstick Outward - CORRECT ANSWER: With both hands clenched, point thumbs
outward.
ASME - CORRECT ANSWER: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Cargo - CORRECT ANSWER: A Load, quantity, or volume that can be processed or transported
Certificate of Completion - CORRECT ANSWER: A Uniform certificate issued by a training
facility to a licensee upon the satisfactory completion of a continuing education curriculum
, Close Bucket - CORRECT ANSWER: Hold one hand closed and stationary. with forefinger
pointing horizontally at Rotate other hand in small vertical circle closed hand.
commisioner - CORRECT ANSWER: The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety
Compact Hoisting Machinery - CORRECT ANSWER: Hoisting Machinery with a gross vehicle
weight not exceeding 10,000 lb
Company license - CORRECT ANSWER: A license issued by an Exempt Company that has a
Department approved in-service training program and which is only valid for hoisting machinery
used on company property
Company property - CORRECT ANSWER: Property which is owned or under the care and
control of a tenant company under a lease or rental agreement
Competant person - CORRECT ANSWER: One who is capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous,
or dangerous, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate such
conditions
Counter-rotate - CORRECT ANSWER: Place hand on head indicating side or reverse track or
wheel rotation. Move hand in vertical circle indicating forward other hand in vertical circle
indicating rotation of other track or wheel.
DAT - CORRECT ANSWER: The Division of Apprentice Training
Department of Public Safety - CORRECT ANSWER: Department of Public Safety
DOT - CORRECT ANSWER: Department of Transportation
