Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License A Exam (2026) EXAM TEST WITH LATEST UPDATED (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) already passed!!

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Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License A Exam
(2026) EXAM TEST WITH LATEST
UPDATED (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
already passed!!

Who inspects the trench prior to and during excavation
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..........ANSWER. ......The competent person in charge of the excavation k k k k k k k




Do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting machine
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..........ANSWER. ......Yes minimum 5 lbs k k k




All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment needs to be performed under
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what requirements ..........ANSWER. ....1998 section 9 of A.S.M.E code
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What is the average hydraulic pressure of a front end loader with a 4" piston
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..........ANSWER. ....... ,800 psi k




When removing a battery from a Diesel engine, which terminal do
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you remove first ..........ANSWER.
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What do you do if you dig up a gas line ..........ANSWER..... Stop shut off the
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machine, evacuate the area, call the gas company, fire department, and
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police, department of public saftey within 1 hour
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How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard ..........ANSWER. .... 27
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What should be done when the boom of crane needs to be welded
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..........ANSWER. ......Get a ASME certified welder k k k k




When is it ok to remove saftey guards ..........ANSWER. .... Only for
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maintenance or repairs k k




What do you refer to when determining your equipment inspection and
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maintenance procedures ..........ANSWER. .... 520 CMR 6:00
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What does a class 1/C license cover ..........ANSWER. .... Hydraulic boom with
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out wire rope, fork lifts
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What does one light or bell signal ..........ANSWER ..... Stop
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What does 2 light or bell signal ..........ANSWER. .... Raise
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What does 3 light or bell signal ..........ANSWER. .... Lower
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What does 4 light or bell signal ..........ANSWER. .... Lower slowly
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What are boom stops ..........ANSWER ...... A device to stop the boom from
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tipping over backwardsk k




What protects a worker in a trench ..........ANSWER...... Shoring or trench
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What weight do you add to determine the weight of the lift
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..........ANSWER. ......Add the weight of the load to any straps or hooks k k k k k k k k k k




When digging how deep can you dig without shoring ..........ANSWER. .... 5'
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How do you get a buried man out of a hole ..........ANSWER. .... By hand
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without the use of any shovels or tools
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How far does the spoil have to be from the edge of the hole
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..........ANSWER. ......2'



Before any excavation begins you must do what by law
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..........ANSWER. ......Notify dig safe k k




When does a dig safe expire ..........ANSWER. .....30 days
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What is a clutch disconnect ..........ANSWER. .... It allows you to disconnect
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the transmission power without putting in the clutch and use it off road only
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What is a master disconnect ..........ANSWER. .... It is a master switch that
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shuts off all the electrical function in a machine
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Before loading a machine onto a trailer be sure to check what
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..........ANSWER. ......Make sure wheels are chalked k k k k




How many pounds are in a ton? ..........ANSWER. .... 2,000 pounds
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How close can you mechanically dig to a known utility?
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..........ANSWER. ......18 inches k