1B MASS HOISTING ACTUAL EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What can you exceed the cranes load range? Answer: Never
◉ What OSHA Regulation govern crane operations? Answer: 1926.550
◉ What ASME Regulations govern crane operations? Answer: B30.5
◉ What is OSHA's definition of a crane's function? Answer: To hoist
and swing loads at various radii
◉ Whats is the most common maximum crane loading safety factor?
Answer: 85%
◉ Why do we need standards? Answer: To assure that everyone goes
home in the same condition they came in
◉ Which condition is an example of "structural" failure? Answer: When
the boom breaks
, ◉ What percentage of tipping is a crawler cranes stability rated at?
Answer: 75
◉ The point at which a crane tips is called. Answer: Tipping axis
◉ According to Massachusetts regulations as it pertains to hoisting
equipment devices to prevent the boom from falling over backward shall
be considered adequate for this purpose? Answer: False
◉ What are two main factors that limit the capacity of modern day
cranes. Answer: Structural strength and stability
◉ What is the major reason for most mobile crane accidents? Answer:
Poor operation
◉ When are you required to use cranes outriggers? Answer: When the
operators manual or load chart specifies that you need them
◉ Under what circumstances can you lift the crane off the ground with
the outriggers? Answer: When the operators manual says you can
◉ Can a boom bend(deflect) under normal operating conditions?
Answer: Yes
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What can you exceed the cranes load range? Answer: Never
◉ What OSHA Regulation govern crane operations? Answer: 1926.550
◉ What ASME Regulations govern crane operations? Answer: B30.5
◉ What is OSHA's definition of a crane's function? Answer: To hoist
and swing loads at various radii
◉ Whats is the most common maximum crane loading safety factor?
Answer: 85%
◉ Why do we need standards? Answer: To assure that everyone goes
home in the same condition they came in
◉ Which condition is an example of "structural" failure? Answer: When
the boom breaks
, ◉ What percentage of tipping is a crawler cranes stability rated at?
Answer: 75
◉ The point at which a crane tips is called. Answer: Tipping axis
◉ According to Massachusetts regulations as it pertains to hoisting
equipment devices to prevent the boom from falling over backward shall
be considered adequate for this purpose? Answer: False
◉ What are two main factors that limit the capacity of modern day
cranes. Answer: Structural strength and stability
◉ What is the major reason for most mobile crane accidents? Answer:
Poor operation
◉ When are you required to use cranes outriggers? Answer: When the
operators manual or load chart specifies that you need them
◉ Under what circumstances can you lift the crane off the ground with
the outriggers? Answer: When the operators manual says you can
◉ Can a boom bend(deflect) under normal operating conditions?
Answer: Yes
