Massachusetts 1B Hoisting License Exam Prep
Questions with Correct Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
1. manufacturer's specification
Answer: all hoisting machinery shall be operated in accor- dance with the
2. inoperable and secure
Answer: maintenance repair and refueling shall be done when the machine is
3. daily
Answer: visual inspection shall be made of wire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and other parts subject to wear on all hoisting
machinery to ensure against development of unsafe conditions
4. 2
Answer: factory of safety. all parts of the crane and supports shall be designed, main-
tained, and constructed to withstand all stresses resulting from intended use with a safety
factor of not less than
5. exceed
1/
18
,Answer: wind speed must not manufacturer's recommendations for
continued work operations.
6. chocked or blocked
Answer: when the pile driver is not in use, the hammer shall be
in the leads or lowered to the ground
7. determine load weight before attempting any lift
Answer: the single most important precaution in rigging and hoisting is to
8. defective components, failure to destroy defective components, using un- safe
equipment, hazardous wind conditions, hazardous weather conditions, electrical
contact, hoist line not plumb
Answer: common hoisting and rigging hazards include
9. use a shackle
Answer: whenever 2 or more rigging ropes or straps are to be placed over a hook
10. A) rig loads to prevent any parts from shifting or dislodging during the lift
B) keep the load under control at all times with taglines
C) never wrap the hoist rope around the load
D) the load line should be brought over the load's center of gravity before the lift is
started
2/
18
, E) make sure that everyone stands clear when loads are being lifted, lowered, and freed
of slings
**CORRECT ANSWER**
F) all the above when rigging, lifting and landing loads
11. Mass. Dept. of Public Safety within one hour
Answer: in the event of death occurring in which hoist equipment is involved, who must be
notified
12. more than 500lbs.; higher than 10 feet; bucket can handle more thand 1/4 yard of
materials
Answer: according to chapter 146 what type of equipment requires a license to operate
13. wheel or track excavating equipment including all 2B & 2C equipment
Answer: what type of equipment can your run with a 2A License
14. a valid drivers license, DOT medical card, and appropriate hoisting li- cense.
Answer: what must you be in possession of when your are operating a crane in
Massachusetts
15. Daily, Monthly (documented), and annually (Third Party)
Answer: how often does the operator inspect his equipment?
16. Four
3/
18
Questions with Correct Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
1. manufacturer's specification
Answer: all hoisting machinery shall be operated in accor- dance with the
2. inoperable and secure
Answer: maintenance repair and refueling shall be done when the machine is
3. daily
Answer: visual inspection shall be made of wire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and other parts subject to wear on all hoisting
machinery to ensure against development of unsafe conditions
4. 2
Answer: factory of safety. all parts of the crane and supports shall be designed, main-
tained, and constructed to withstand all stresses resulting from intended use with a safety
factor of not less than
5. exceed
1/
18
,Answer: wind speed must not manufacturer's recommendations for
continued work operations.
6. chocked or blocked
Answer: when the pile driver is not in use, the hammer shall be
in the leads or lowered to the ground
7. determine load weight before attempting any lift
Answer: the single most important precaution in rigging and hoisting is to
8. defective components, failure to destroy defective components, using un- safe
equipment, hazardous wind conditions, hazardous weather conditions, electrical
contact, hoist line not plumb
Answer: common hoisting and rigging hazards include
9. use a shackle
Answer: whenever 2 or more rigging ropes or straps are to be placed over a hook
10. A) rig loads to prevent any parts from shifting or dislodging during the lift
B) keep the load under control at all times with taglines
C) never wrap the hoist rope around the load
D) the load line should be brought over the load's center of gravity before the lift is
started
2/
18
, E) make sure that everyone stands clear when loads are being lifted, lowered, and freed
of slings
**CORRECT ANSWER**
F) all the above when rigging, lifting and landing loads
11. Mass. Dept. of Public Safety within one hour
Answer: in the event of death occurring in which hoist equipment is involved, who must be
notified
12. more than 500lbs.; higher than 10 feet; bucket can handle more thand 1/4 yard of
materials
Answer: according to chapter 146 what type of equipment requires a license to operate
13. wheel or track excavating equipment including all 2B & 2C equipment
Answer: what type of equipment can your run with a 2A License
14. a valid drivers license, DOT medical card, and appropriate hoisting li- cense.
Answer: what must you be in possession of when your are operating a crane in
Massachusetts
15. Daily, Monthly (documented), and annually (Third Party)
Answer: how often does the operator inspect his equipment?
16. Four
3/
18
