MASS 1A HOISTING EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Where should a license or temporary permit be located during time of operation of equipment -
(answer) Shall be carried ON the person at all times; in the case of a temporary permit the person shall
also carry their drivers license
Whats the fine for violating section 53, 53a or 54 - (answer) No less than $500 and no more than
$3,000, or by imprisonment of no more than 3 months, or both fine and imprisonment
Whats the fine for permitting an unlicensed person to operate machinery - (answer) No less than
$1,000 and no more than $3,000, or imprisonment of no more than 3 months, or both fine and
imprisonment
Whats the fine for violating section 42 to 51, or prevents an inspector from entering the premises -
(answer) No less than $10 no more than $300, or by imprisonment of upto 3 months
Whats the purpose of 520CMR 6.00 - (answer) To establish reasonable requirements to protect the
public safety of the citizens of the commonwealth from the hazards inherent in the operation of
housting machinery by establishing min standards neccessary to obtain a hoisting machinery operators
license or temp permit
ANSI - (answer) American National Standards Institute
Apprentice license - (answer) A document issued by the dept upon proof of registratio at a training
facility and with the division of apprentice training within the dept of labor standards, which enables the
holder to operate hoisting machinery under the direct guidance and supervision of a duly licensed
person licensed to operate the category of hoisting machinery for which documentation is issued
ASME - (answer) American Society of Mechanical Engineers
cargo - (answer) A load, quantity or volume that can be processed or transported
Apprentice licensee - (answer) A person, 18 or older, registered with the dept of labor standards and
has obtained an apprentice license to operate while under direct guidance and supervision of a duly
licensed person
,MASS 1A HOISTING EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Chief - (answer) The chief of inspections-mechanical of the dept of public safety
Compact hoisting machinery - (answer) Machinery wirh a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 10,000
lbs, excluding Class 1, Class 3 and Class 4 hoisting machinery as listed in 520CMR 6.10. Machinery
operated under temp permit may not exceed 8,000lbs
DAT - (answer) Division of Apprentice Training
Department - (answer) Dept of Public Safety
DOT - (answer) Department of Transportation
Emergency procedure - (answer) Actions required to be taken when imminent danger may occur to
prevent damage to life, property, or to public safety
Company license - (answer) Issued by an exempt company that has a dept approved in service training
program and is only valid for machinery used on company property
fork lift - (answer) Any mobile powered truck used to carry, push, lift, stack or tier materials,
EXCLUDING earth moving, over the road haulage trucks and equipment which was designed to move
earth but modified to accept forks
Hoisting machinery - (answer) Derricks, cableways, machinery used for discharging cargoes, and temp
elevator cars used on excavation work or hoisting building materials, when the motive power to operate
such machinery is mechanical and other than steam, and any other equipment that has the MIN
capability of hoisting a load HIGHER THAN 10 FT, and either the capability of lifting loads GREATER THAN
500 LBS or the capacity of the bucket EXCEEDS 1/4 CUBIC YARDS; overhead bridge cranes, electric or air
driven hoists, specialty equipment as catagorized under 520CMR 6.00
incedent - (answer) A situation that results in serious injury, property damage or any condition that is
necessary for the preservation of the public health or safety
, MASS 1A HOISTING EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Injury and incedent documentation - (answer) A form furnished by the department detailing all specific
info regarding any serious injury, property damage or mechanical failure that may have occurred
inspector - (answer) A District Engineering Inspector employed by the Department
Manufacturer approved attachment - (answer) Attachable equipment tailored to perform a particular
task, designed or approved for use in accordance with the equipment manufacturers spec's. If the
manufacturer doesnt exist, a MASS registered professional engineer shall review and approve in writing
the actions and reasons for said specs to the attachable equipment
mechanical failure - (answer) Damage to or breakdown of hoisting machinery which affects the
capacity or safe operation of the equipment per the manufacturers specifications
1% - (answer) If a crane is out of level by 1%, you can lose upto 50% capacity
3300 pounds - (answer) Pounds weight of one cubic yard of soil
125 pounds - (answer) Weight of one cubic foot of soil
operator's manual - (answer) The document created by the manufacturer of the hoisting equip. That
contains the required procedures and forms for the safe operatiob of hoisting machinery ar the stated
site pertaining to that spec. Equip.
placard - (answer) A dept issued certificate posted on machinery which acts as a notice of the unsafe
conditiob of the machinery
Property Damage - (answer) Damage of private or public property that exceeds $5,000 per incident
qualified welder - (answer) A welder certified by the American Welding Society (AWS)
DETAILED ANSWERS
Where should a license or temporary permit be located during time of operation of equipment -
(answer) Shall be carried ON the person at all times; in the case of a temporary permit the person shall
also carry their drivers license
Whats the fine for violating section 53, 53a or 54 - (answer) No less than $500 and no more than
$3,000, or by imprisonment of no more than 3 months, or both fine and imprisonment
Whats the fine for permitting an unlicensed person to operate machinery - (answer) No less than
$1,000 and no more than $3,000, or imprisonment of no more than 3 months, or both fine and
imprisonment
Whats the fine for violating section 42 to 51, or prevents an inspector from entering the premises -
(answer) No less than $10 no more than $300, or by imprisonment of upto 3 months
Whats the purpose of 520CMR 6.00 - (answer) To establish reasonable requirements to protect the
public safety of the citizens of the commonwealth from the hazards inherent in the operation of
housting machinery by establishing min standards neccessary to obtain a hoisting machinery operators
license or temp permit
ANSI - (answer) American National Standards Institute
Apprentice license - (answer) A document issued by the dept upon proof of registratio at a training
facility and with the division of apprentice training within the dept of labor standards, which enables the
holder to operate hoisting machinery under the direct guidance and supervision of a duly licensed
person licensed to operate the category of hoisting machinery for which documentation is issued
ASME - (answer) American Society of Mechanical Engineers
cargo - (answer) A load, quantity or volume that can be processed or transported
Apprentice licensee - (answer) A person, 18 or older, registered with the dept of labor standards and
has obtained an apprentice license to operate while under direct guidance and supervision of a duly
licensed person
,MASS 1A HOISTING EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Chief - (answer) The chief of inspections-mechanical of the dept of public safety
Compact hoisting machinery - (answer) Machinery wirh a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 10,000
lbs, excluding Class 1, Class 3 and Class 4 hoisting machinery as listed in 520CMR 6.10. Machinery
operated under temp permit may not exceed 8,000lbs
DAT - (answer) Division of Apprentice Training
Department - (answer) Dept of Public Safety
DOT - (answer) Department of Transportation
Emergency procedure - (answer) Actions required to be taken when imminent danger may occur to
prevent damage to life, property, or to public safety
Company license - (answer) Issued by an exempt company that has a dept approved in service training
program and is only valid for machinery used on company property
fork lift - (answer) Any mobile powered truck used to carry, push, lift, stack or tier materials,
EXCLUDING earth moving, over the road haulage trucks and equipment which was designed to move
earth but modified to accept forks
Hoisting machinery - (answer) Derricks, cableways, machinery used for discharging cargoes, and temp
elevator cars used on excavation work or hoisting building materials, when the motive power to operate
such machinery is mechanical and other than steam, and any other equipment that has the MIN
capability of hoisting a load HIGHER THAN 10 FT, and either the capability of lifting loads GREATER THAN
500 LBS or the capacity of the bucket EXCEEDS 1/4 CUBIC YARDS; overhead bridge cranes, electric or air
driven hoists, specialty equipment as catagorized under 520CMR 6.00
incedent - (answer) A situation that results in serious injury, property damage or any condition that is
necessary for the preservation of the public health or safety
, MASS 1A HOISTING EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Injury and incedent documentation - (answer) A form furnished by the department detailing all specific
info regarding any serious injury, property damage or mechanical failure that may have occurred
inspector - (answer) A District Engineering Inspector employed by the Department
Manufacturer approved attachment - (answer) Attachable equipment tailored to perform a particular
task, designed or approved for use in accordance with the equipment manufacturers spec's. If the
manufacturer doesnt exist, a MASS registered professional engineer shall review and approve in writing
the actions and reasons for said specs to the attachable equipment
mechanical failure - (answer) Damage to or breakdown of hoisting machinery which affects the
capacity or safe operation of the equipment per the manufacturers specifications
1% - (answer) If a crane is out of level by 1%, you can lose upto 50% capacity
3300 pounds - (answer) Pounds weight of one cubic yard of soil
125 pounds - (answer) Weight of one cubic foot of soil
operator's manual - (answer) The document created by the manufacturer of the hoisting equip. That
contains the required procedures and forms for the safe operatiob of hoisting machinery ar the stated
site pertaining to that spec. Equip.
placard - (answer) A dept issued certificate posted on machinery which acts as a notice of the unsafe
conditiob of the machinery
Property Damage - (answer) Damage of private or public property that exceeds $5,000 per incident
qualified welder - (answer) A welder certified by the American Welding Society (AWS)
