MASS 2A-IC HOISTING EXAM (ACTUAL
2026/2027 UPDATED) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
How many pounds in a ton? - <<<Answers>>>2000 pounds
What type of equipment requires a
H/H license in Mass? - <<<Answers>>>10 feet or either, 1/4
cu/yd 500 pounds
What is the hydraulic over pressure maintained by? -
<<<Answers>>>Pressure relief valve
Do all machine need a back-up alarm? - <<<Answers>>>Yes
What should hooks, and shackles be made of? -
<<<Answers>>>Forged steel
How do you know the weight of the load? -
<<<Answers>>>Shipping papers, calculate, or manufacturer
information
, What do fuel injectors do? - <<<Answers>>>Distribute a
metered amount of fuel to each cylinder
What do you need to know before you make a pick? -
<<<Answers>>>Net weight, machines capacity and what the
load weighs
How can weather effect your operation? -
<<<Answers>>>Wind can cause the boom to bend, rain can
obscure your vision or make soil soft, and electrical storms
can shut the machine down
What do you check when trailering a machine? -
<<<Answers>>>Height of the machine, the trailer and the
bridges you must go under
Do you need a fire extinguisher on a Hoisting machine? -
<<<Answers>>>Yes 5lb BC minimum
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard? -
<<<Answers>>>27 cubic feet
When removing a battery from a diesel motor, which terminal
do you remove first? - <<<Answers>>>Negative
2026/2027 UPDATED) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
How many pounds in a ton? - <<<Answers>>>2000 pounds
What type of equipment requires a
H/H license in Mass? - <<<Answers>>>10 feet or either, 1/4
cu/yd 500 pounds
What is the hydraulic over pressure maintained by? -
<<<Answers>>>Pressure relief valve
Do all machine need a back-up alarm? - <<<Answers>>>Yes
What should hooks, and shackles be made of? -
<<<Answers>>>Forged steel
How do you know the weight of the load? -
<<<Answers>>>Shipping papers, calculate, or manufacturer
information
, What do fuel injectors do? - <<<Answers>>>Distribute a
metered amount of fuel to each cylinder
What do you need to know before you make a pick? -
<<<Answers>>>Net weight, machines capacity and what the
load weighs
How can weather effect your operation? -
<<<Answers>>>Wind can cause the boom to bend, rain can
obscure your vision or make soil soft, and electrical storms
can shut the machine down
What do you check when trailering a machine? -
<<<Answers>>>Height of the machine, the trailer and the
bridges you must go under
Do you need a fire extinguisher on a Hoisting machine? -
<<<Answers>>>Yes 5lb BC minimum
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard? -
<<<Answers>>>27 cubic feet
When removing a battery from a diesel motor, which terminal
do you remove first? - <<<Answers>>>Negative
