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MA 4B Hoisting Exam Questions and Answers: A Comprehensive Guide, Exams of Engineering

Nevada State CollegeEngineering

A comprehensive set of questions and answers for the ma 4b hoisting exam. it covers various aspects of hoisting operations, including safety procedures, equipment usage, and regulations. The questions delve into practical applications and theoretical knowledge, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field.

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MA 4B Hoisting Exam Questions And
Answers
What attaches the auger to the drill? -
correct answer ✅A Screw or Pin
Maximum safe travel speed of a side boom? -
correct answer ✅5mph
What is the purpose of flights on an auger? -
correct answer ✅Remove the spoils from the hole
What is the purpose of mud in a drilling operation? -
correct answer ✅To cool the drill and stabilize the hole
How are the spoils removed from the flights? -
correct answer ✅By swinging the machine away from the hole,
lower to the ground and reverse the drill
What are the auger flights attached by? -
correct answer ✅Welds
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What attaches the auger to the drill? - correct answer ✅A Screw or Pin Maximum safe travel speed of a side boom? - correct answer ✅5mph What is the purpose of flights on an auger? - correct answer ✅Remove the spoils from the hole What is the purpose of mud in a drilling operation? - correct answer ✅To cool the drill and stabilize the hole How are the spoils removed from the flights? - correct answer ✅By swinging the machine away from the hole, lower to the ground and reverse the drill What are the auger flights attached by? - correct answer ✅Welds

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What is the purpose of shear pins? - correct answer ✅Protects the auger on a post hole digger How often should you check the head on a caisson drill? - correct answer ✅After every hole When is it safe to extend the boom of a concrete truck? - correct answer ✅When the out riggers are fully extended and on firm, level ground What must be used on every piece of a reducer or rubber hose? - correct answer ✅Safety cable or strap What is a thrust block used for? - correct answer ✅It supports the weight of vertical sections in vertical runs How far must you stay away from electrical lines with a concrete pump? - correct answer ✅17ft

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Sling Safety Factor - correct answer ✅5 to 1 Chain Safety Factor - correct answer ✅4 to 1 Ideal sling angel - correct answer ✅60 degrees Emergency stop signals can be given by.. - correct answer ✅Anyone ANSI standard for side boom - correct answer ✅B30. What is the purpose of counterweights on a side boom? - correct answer ✅Increase stability What must be engaged on a side boom while holding a load? - correct answer ✅Boom dog

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How many wraps of wire rope shall remain on the drum at all times during hoisting operations of a side boom? - correct answer ✅Two full wraps The drum diameter must not be less than __ times the rope diameter - correct answer ✅ 10 ADSC - correct answer ✅Association of Drill Shaft Contractors PIF - correct answer ✅Pressure injected footing Define tramming - correct answer ✅Walking drill rig across site FOPS - correct answer ✅Falling object protective system

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OSHA 1926.800 -

correct answer ✅The casing must extend 42" plus or minus 3" above ground level Forbidden maneuvers while drilling - correct answer ✅Swing Boom Tramming Two types of carrier systems for drill rigs - correct answer ✅Track and wheeled Name 4 drilling tools - correct answer ✅Auger Bucket Hammer CFA ( continuous flight auger ) 2 types of fall protection - correct answer ✅Barricades/hand rails

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Casing 42" above ground level What does the mast head do - correct answer ✅Runs main and auxiliary rope through the top of the boom