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MASS 2A-1C HOISTING EXAM NEWEST 2024 -2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What do you do in the event of a gas line is rupture? - ANSWER- Evacuate building; call fire police and gas co. Notify the DPS within one hour.
Can guards or safety appliances be removed from hoisting equipment? - ANSWER- Only for service. Machine must be shut down and tagged out.
Name 5 basic components of a hydraulic system? - ANSWER- Reservoir, pump, pressure relief valve, hoses, piston, manifold.
A diesel engine is running away, and its engine is exceeding its RPM, How can you stop the engine quickly? - ANSWER- Smother the air intake. A fire extinguisher will do the job.
How many pounds in a regular ton? - ANSWER- 2000 lbs.
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When should the angle of repose be flattened? - ANSWER- When the pile is to steep or the soil is wet.
What is a requirement on a nylon sling, chain, or wire rope? - ANSWER- A rating tag.
What weights do you add to determine the weight of a lift? - ANSWER- Everything below the lifting pin.
How do you shorten a chain for hoisting? - ANSWER- You don't. Get a shorter chain.
What is number 1 fuel oil? - ANSWER- Kerosene.
What is number 2 fuel oil? - ANSWER- Diesel.
When would you use number one fuel oil and why? - ANSWER- In the winter to thin the fuel and keep it from jelling and to fire hotter.
In the event that a gas line, electric line, or other utility line has been struck by the excavating equipment, the operator shall notify the DPS within what time frame? - ANSWER- 1 Hour. 2 / 4
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S.A.E. hand signals shall be used when excavating. Define the
acronym: S.A.E - ANSWER- society Automotive Engineers.
How close to utility lines can you dig to by machine? - ANSWER- 2ft.
Do you have to mark the area to be excavated prior to notifying Dig Safe? - ANSWER- Yes.
What size fire extinguisher is required on hoisting equipment? - ANSWER- 5lb B C.
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuits? - ANSWER- A lock out - tag out system.
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in accordance with the requirements of what? - ANSWER- A.S.M.E. Chapter 9.
76) What items should be checked on a daily inspection? - ANSWER- Brakes and backup alarms, lights, hoses, tires, tracks, fluids, horn. (Circle check) 3 / 4
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What type of protection should be given to operators of material handling and moving equipment? - ANSWER- A cab to protect from weather, heat in the winter, shatterproof glass.
What regulatory authority governs hoisting and excavating machinery? - ANSWER- Department of Public Safety 520 CMR 6.00
What is the purpose of 520 CMR 6.00? - ANSWER- The safety of the public and the operator.
Before digging anywhere, whom do you call? And how much notice is required? - ANSWER- Dig Safe. A 72-hour notice is required.
How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited? - ANSWER- Through compression.
How many cubic feet in a cubic yard? - ANSWER- 27
What does a class 1/C license cover? - ANSWER- A hydraulic boom with no cable.
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