MA HOISTING ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026
▶ What are out riggers. Answer: Side extensions that add lateral stability
to the machine
▶ Can blocking be placed under outrigger beams. Answer: No only under
the jack pads
▶ What are dipper stick extensions used for. Answer: Are used to give the
backhoe additional digging depth
▶ What does the articulate mean on a wheel loader. Answer: Bends in
middle
▶ What is the safest way to enter and exit a backhoe. Answer: Facing
vehicle step down or up
Use hand and foot holes
Using 3 point rule
▶ When filling in a trench is it advisable to use the side of a backhoe
buckets in answering motion. Answer: Don't use side of buckets
Scoop the fill up
Push it with front of bucket
▶ How should you position the bucket when loading from a stockpile.
Answer: Bucket parallel to the ground
▶ What is a clutch disconnect. Answer: Applies wheel brakes and
disconnects the torque converter at the same time
▶ What is load radius. Answer: The horizontal distance from the center
line of the rotating equipment to the center of gravity of the load
Governs the lifting capacity of the machine
The shorter the radius the more the machine can handle
, ▶ What must be done before persons are permitted to work underneath or
between parts of construction and or demolition equipment which are
suspended or held apart by the use of slings or hoist. Answer: The
equipment must be blocked or cribbed in place
▶ What is the minimum number of positions thy must be on all load charts
for boom cranes. Answer: 4
▶ What must be done before starting demolition of a building. Answer: Call
dig safe
Make sure the building is empty
All utilites should be disconnected
▶ How often must hoisting licenses be renewed. Answer: Every two years
▶ Beside your hoisting license what should be in your possession.
Answer: Valid drivers license
▶ What precautions must be taken when working in trenches. Answer:
Proper shoring
No standing water
Ladders
Gas test as necessary
▶ Is it allowable to undercut the sides of a trench. Answer: No it may
cause collapse
V the trench
▶ What are the parts of a wire rope clip. Answer: U bolt
Saddle
Nuts
▶ When terminating a wire rope the saddle goes on what side of the wire
rope. Answer: The live or loaded side
▶ How do you position a lull for lifting. Answer: Level on a firm bearing
surface
▶ What is the stability triangle. Answer: The distance between the two
front wheels to s point on the center of the rear axle
AND COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026
▶ What are out riggers. Answer: Side extensions that add lateral stability
to the machine
▶ Can blocking be placed under outrigger beams. Answer: No only under
the jack pads
▶ What are dipper stick extensions used for. Answer: Are used to give the
backhoe additional digging depth
▶ What does the articulate mean on a wheel loader. Answer: Bends in
middle
▶ What is the safest way to enter and exit a backhoe. Answer: Facing
vehicle step down or up
Use hand and foot holes
Using 3 point rule
▶ When filling in a trench is it advisable to use the side of a backhoe
buckets in answering motion. Answer: Don't use side of buckets
Scoop the fill up
Push it with front of bucket
▶ How should you position the bucket when loading from a stockpile.
Answer: Bucket parallel to the ground
▶ What is a clutch disconnect. Answer: Applies wheel brakes and
disconnects the torque converter at the same time
▶ What is load radius. Answer: The horizontal distance from the center
line of the rotating equipment to the center of gravity of the load
Governs the lifting capacity of the machine
The shorter the radius the more the machine can handle
, ▶ What must be done before persons are permitted to work underneath or
between parts of construction and or demolition equipment which are
suspended or held apart by the use of slings or hoist. Answer: The
equipment must be blocked or cribbed in place
▶ What is the minimum number of positions thy must be on all load charts
for boom cranes. Answer: 4
▶ What must be done before starting demolition of a building. Answer: Call
dig safe
Make sure the building is empty
All utilites should be disconnected
▶ How often must hoisting licenses be renewed. Answer: Every two years
▶ Beside your hoisting license what should be in your possession.
Answer: Valid drivers license
▶ What precautions must be taken when working in trenches. Answer:
Proper shoring
No standing water
Ladders
Gas test as necessary
▶ Is it allowable to undercut the sides of a trench. Answer: No it may
cause collapse
V the trench
▶ What are the parts of a wire rope clip. Answer: U bolt
Saddle
Nuts
▶ When terminating a wire rope the saddle goes on what side of the wire
rope. Answer: The live or loaded side
▶ How do you position a lull for lifting. Answer: Level on a firm bearing
surface
▶ What is the stability triangle. Answer: The distance between the two
front wheels to s point on the center of the rear axle
