2026 MASS HOISTING TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator - CORRECT ANSWER -
It connects the car body to the tracks
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it - CORRECT ANSWER -
The equipment operator
What is the preferred sling angle of these angles?
60 degrees
45 degrees
30 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER -60 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called - CORRECT ANSWER -Crown
A four foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every _______of open trench -
CORRECT ANSWER -25 feet
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER -Two feet
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license - CORRECT ANSWER -For failure to pay excise tax
Who developed the massachusets crane hand signals - CORRECT ANSWER -
American National standards instatute /American society mechanical engineers
DOT stands for - CORRECT ANSWER -Department of transportation
When do you do your walk around of the equipment - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you start it
, In the one to 1 sloping ratio what does the second one represent - CORRECT ANSWER -
Depth or vertical rise
On a track machine the gears should be where - CORRECT ANSWER -In the rear
When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizes or load levelers before or aſter you make the liſt
- CORRECT ANSWER -Before you make your liſt
When backfilling an excavation you should use a - CORRECT ANSWER -Small liſt shade the ditch
In the state of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license - CORRECT ANSWER -
The weight of the load exceeds 500 pounds the height of the load exceeds 10 feet the capacity of the b
ucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What type of safety system is used on de energized circuits - CORRECT ANSWER -
Lockout tagout total de energization system
In what time frame must the department of Public Safety be notified of a death involving hoisting equip
ment - CORRECT ANSWER -Within 1 hour
How many pounds in a ton - CORRECT ANSWER -2,000lbs
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WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator - CORRECT ANSWER -
It connects the car body to the tracks
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it - CORRECT ANSWER -
The equipment operator
What is the preferred sling angle of these angles?
60 degrees
45 degrees
30 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER -60 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called - CORRECT ANSWER -Crown
A four foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every _______of open trench -
CORRECT ANSWER -25 feet
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER -Two feet
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license - CORRECT ANSWER -For failure to pay excise tax
Who developed the massachusets crane hand signals - CORRECT ANSWER -
American National standards instatute /American society mechanical engineers
DOT stands for - CORRECT ANSWER -Department of transportation
When do you do your walk around of the equipment - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you start it
, In the one to 1 sloping ratio what does the second one represent - CORRECT ANSWER -
Depth or vertical rise
On a track machine the gears should be where - CORRECT ANSWER -In the rear
When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizes or load levelers before or aſter you make the liſt
- CORRECT ANSWER -Before you make your liſt
When backfilling an excavation you should use a - CORRECT ANSWER -Small liſt shade the ditch
In the state of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license - CORRECT ANSWER -
The weight of the load exceeds 500 pounds the height of the load exceeds 10 feet the capacity of the b
ucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What type of safety system is used on de energized circuits - CORRECT ANSWER -
Lockout tagout total de energization system
In what time frame must the department of Public Safety be notified of a death involving hoisting equip
ment - CORRECT ANSWER -Within 1 hour
How many pounds in a ton - CORRECT ANSWER -2,000lbs
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