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1
Q

ReA violation of any provision of Section 53, 53A, or 54 shall be punishable by?

A

Either or both:
- a fine of not less than $500, and not more than $3,000
- imprisonment for not more than 3 months
- above fine and imprisonment

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2
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ANSI is the abbreviation for what?

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ANSI: American National Standards Institure

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3
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ASME is the abbreviation for what?

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ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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4
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Cargo means….

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A load, quantity, or volume that can be processed or transported.

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5
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Certificate of Completion is a uniform certificate issued by a training facility to a licensee upon the satisfactory completion of a continuing education curriculum. TRUE/FALSE?

A

TRUE

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6
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The Chief is the….

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Chief of Inspections - Mechanical of the Department of Public Safety

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7
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A document issued by the Dept. upon proof of registration at a training facility and with the Division of Apprentice Training within the Dept. of Labor Standards, which enables the holder to operate the category of hoisting machinery for which the documentation is issued is called what?

A

an Apprentice License

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8
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A person, 18 years or older, who is registered with the Dept of Labor Standards, and has obtained an apprentice license to operate hoisting machinery while under direct guidance and supervision of a duly licensed person is called what?

A

an Apprentice Licensee

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9
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Who is responsible for inspecting a trench daily?

A

the Operator

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10
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What does the swing motor do?

A

Rotates main frame

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11
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Trench box must extend 18” above the excavation. TRUE or FALSE?

A

True

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12
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What is the optimal ratio for anti-freeze in a diesel engine?

A

50/50

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13
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Hydraulic hoses can be tightened under pressure. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

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14
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What is the most important thing you should know about the load you are picking up?

A

its weight

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15
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The hydraulic system is a high-pressure system. TRUE/FALSE

A

TRUE

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16
Q

What is the weakest part of the hydraulic system?

A

the hoses

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17
Q

What is the function of the hydraulic tank in the hydraulic system?
- supply
- expansion
- cooling
- all of the above

A

all of the above

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18
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What agency must notify a utility company that excavation marks need to be made?
- OSHA
- Dig Safe
- DPS

A

Dig Safe

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19
Q

If a person is operating equipment with no license in their possession, it is a violation of what:
- law
- regulation
- regulation and law
- none of the above

A

regulation and law

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20
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If someone is operating hoisting equipment without a hoisting license, they must notify the DPS with a driver’s license. TRUE or FALSE?

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FALSE

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21
Q

Hydraulic Relief Valve (what does it do)?
- slow the swing
- improve digging
- safety prevent accidents
- none of the above

A

None of the Above

22
Q

Optimal safe angle for lift is?
- 70
- 25
- 90
- 65

A

90

23
Q

What is max outer markings for Dig Safe?

A

50 feet

24
Q

What is the correct mixture for anti-freeze in a diesel engine?
- 25/75
- 75/25
- 80/20
- 50/50

A

50/50

25
Q

What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator?

A

It connects the car body to the tracks

26
Q

Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it?
- the site foreperson
- the general foreman
- the equipment operatore

A

The Equipment Operator

27
Q

What is the preferred sling angle of these angles (excavators)?
- 60 degrees
- 45 degrees
- 30 degrees

A

60 degrees

28
Q

The top of the spoil pile is called the what?
- the top
- the crown
- the peak
- none of the above

A

Crown

29
Q

A four foot (4’) deep trench requires an additional ladder for every how many feet of open trench?

A

25 feet

30
Q

Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of how many feet?
- two feet
- ten feet
- six feet
- 50 feet

A

two feet

31
Q

When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license?
- for failure to come to work everyday
- for failure to pay excise tax
- for any reason he/she wants

A

for failure to pay excise tax

32
Q

Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals?
- OSHA
- Department of Transportation
- ANSI and ASME
- none of the above

A

ANSI and ASME

33
Q

DOT stands for what?
- Dept of Trades
- Division of Transportation
- Department of Transportation

A

Department of Transportation

34
Q

When do you do your walk-around of the equipment?

A

before you start it

35
Q

In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the 2nd “one” represent?

A

depth or vertical rise

36
Q

On a track machine the gears should be where?
- in the rear
- in the front
- in the middle

A

In the rear

37
Q

When load leveling, when do you deploy your stabilizers or lead levelers – before or after you make the lift?

A

BEFORE you make the lift

38
Q

When backfilling an excavation, you should use a what?

A

small lift to “shade the ditch”

39
Q

In the state of Massachusetts, what criteria require hoisting licenses?
- when the weigh of the load exceeds 500 llbs
- when the height of the load exceeds 10 feet
- when the capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
- all of the above

A

all of the above

40
Q

What type of safety system is used on de-energized circuits?

A

lockout-tagout Total de-energization system

41
Q

In what time frame must the Dept. of Public Safety be notified of a death involving hoisting equipment?
- within 3 days
- within 1 week
- within the same day
- within 1 hour

A

within one hour

42
Q

How many pounds in a ton?
- 1,000
- 2,000
- 5,000
- 10,000

A

2,000 lbs

43
Q

All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in accordance with the requirments of AWS (American Welding Society, formerly Section 9 of the ASME codes, American Society of Mechanical Engineers). TRUE or FALSE?

A

True

44
Q

What items should be checked on a daily basis?
- fluid levels, hoses, and tires
- belts, horn, and backup systems
- brakes and controls
- all of the above

A

all of the above

45
Q

What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he extends his arm at shoulder height, makes a fist with is hand, and sticks his thumb up?

A

boom up

46
Q

Where the operator of an excavating machine may be exposed to the elements or overhead hazards, a suitable equipped cab for protection against such elements must be provided. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

47
Q

Both Chapter 146 of the General Laws and 520 C.M.R. Section 6.00 are laws that govern hoisting equipment in the State of Massachusetts. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

48
Q

How do you test the load brake on a LULL?
- Lift the load just off the ground, its good
- step on the brake while operating
- lift the load just off the ground and return the boom handle to the neutral position.

A
  • lift the load just off the ground and return the boom handle to the neutral position.
49
Q

You can find the weight of a load from?
- shipping papers
- data tags
- a scale to weigh the load
- by calculating the weight
- all of the above

A

all of the above

50
Q

What must stamped on all load rating plates?
- date and time stamp
- manufacturer’s logo
- serial number of the lifting unit
- all of the above

A
  • serial number of the lifting unit
51
Q

NOT A QUESTION…. JUST REMEMBER….
If the load being carried obscures the operator’s vision, he should drive the forklift in reverse, looking backwards in the direction of travel. When such reverse operation if necessary, slower speeds should be used, since it is not as convenient to operate the controls while looking backwards.

A

Hydraulics (1 decks)

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