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MASSACHUSETTS 2B HOISTING LICENSE
ACTUAL EXAM| LATEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS| 2026/2027 MOST RECENT
AND COMPLETE VERSION ALREADY GRADED
A+/ BRAND NEW!!!!
What does the color red mean on a dig safe marking? - ANSWER: Electric
Using my own machine on my own property does not require a hoisting license in
MA. - ANSWER: False
80% sand is what type soil? - ANSWER: "C-type" soil
If I prevent a DPS inspector from doing his job, I could be fined up to: -
ANSWER: $3000
How old must you be to get a hoisting license? - ANSWER: 18
Grade 70 chains are ok to use for lifting. - ANSWER: False
The slope ratio of type B soil is: - ANSWER: 1:1, (45 degrees)
A trench must be tested for hazardous atmosphere if it is deeper than: - ANSWER:
4 feet
Per OSHA, who must classify soil? - ANSWER: Competent person
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I should dig into a bank at a 45 degree angle - ANSWER: True
Operator manuals must be kept in the office - ANSWER: False
If I rent equipment, what must I have? - ANSWER: A valid MA hoisting license
on my person
When is protection in a trench required? - ANSWER: 5 feet or less depending on
the soil
What protection is required according to Jackie's Law? - ANSWER: At least a 6 ft
fence or 3/4" steel metal plates
How wide can the bottom of an excavation be to be considered a trench? -
ANSWER: At most 15ft wide
When setting up a backhoe on outriggers, the backhoe should be: - ANSWER:
Low as possible but tires free of the ground and level
When I renew my license after passing the 2A, 2B, or 2C State exams I will need a
4 hr. Continuing Education course to renew? - ANSWER: True
If an excavation does not start within 30 days of notification to Digsafe.... -
ANSWER: Markings become invalid
It is not ok to straddle an open trench. - ANSWER: True
MASSACHUSETTS 2B HOISTING LICENSE
ACTUAL EXAM| LATEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS| 2026/2027 MOST RECENT
AND COMPLETE VERSION ALREADY GRADED
A+/ BRAND NEW!!!!
What does the color red mean on a dig safe marking? - ANSWER: Electric
Using my own machine on my own property does not require a hoisting license in
MA. - ANSWER: False
80% sand is what type soil? - ANSWER: "C-type" soil
If I prevent a DPS inspector from doing his job, I could be fined up to: -
ANSWER: $3000
How old must you be to get a hoisting license? - ANSWER: 18
Grade 70 chains are ok to use for lifting. - ANSWER: False
The slope ratio of type B soil is: - ANSWER: 1:1, (45 degrees)
A trench must be tested for hazardous atmosphere if it is deeper than: - ANSWER:
4 feet
Per OSHA, who must classify soil? - ANSWER: Competent person
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I should dig into a bank at a 45 degree angle - ANSWER: True
Operator manuals must be kept in the office - ANSWER: False
If I rent equipment, what must I have? - ANSWER: A valid MA hoisting license
on my person
When is protection in a trench required? - ANSWER: 5 feet or less depending on
the soil
What protection is required according to Jackie's Law? - ANSWER: At least a 6 ft
fence or 3/4" steel metal plates
How wide can the bottom of an excavation be to be considered a trench? -
ANSWER: At most 15ft wide
When setting up a backhoe on outriggers, the backhoe should be: - ANSWER:
Low as possible but tires free of the ground and level
When I renew my license after passing the 2A, 2B, or 2C State exams I will need a
4 hr. Continuing Education course to renew? - ANSWER: True
If an excavation does not start within 30 days of notification to Digsafe.... -
ANSWER: Markings become invalid
It is not ok to straddle an open trench. - ANSWER: True
