MASS Practice Test
Updated for October 2026The MASS test is administered by individual utility companies. Your score on the MASS exam is often transferable between different utility companies that use the EEI testing standard, valid for several years.
MASS Practice Test Questions
Prepare for the MASS - Test exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
MASS Test Dig Safe Regulations
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MASS Test Equipment Components and Inspection
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MASS Test Load Charts and Capacity
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MASS Test MA Laws and Regulations
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MASS Test Safe Operating Procedures
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MASS Test Standard Hand Signals
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MASS Assembling Objects
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MASS Dig Safe Regulations
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MASS Electrical Safety and Power Line Awar...
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MASS Equipment Components and Inspection
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MASS Load Charts and Capacity
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MASS MA Laws and Regulations
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MASS Test Rigging and Slings
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MASS Mathematical Usage
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MASS Mechanical Concepts
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MASS Power Plant Safety
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MASS Safe Operating Procedures
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MASS Spatial Reasoning Principles
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MASS Standard Hand Signals
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MASS Technical Reading Comprehension
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MASS Test Assembling Objects
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MASS Test Power Plant Safety
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MASS Exam Flashcards
Quick review for the Maintenance Positions Selection System
🧠What does the MASS test measure?
The MASS test measures aptitude for power plant maintenance jobs like mechanics and electricians.
START MASS PRACTICE TEST🔧What are the 4 main sections?
The four sections are Assembly, Mechanical Concepts, Reading Comprehension, and Math Usage.
GET MASS EXAM PREP⏱️How long is the MASS exam?
The total testing time is approximately 4 hours, including instructions and breaks.
REVIEW MASS QUESTIONS⚙️What is Mechanical Concepts?
It tests understanding of basic mechanical principles like gears, pulleys, and levers.
TRY MASS MOCK EXAM📖Is reading comprehension hard?
It involves reading technical passages and answering questions to test information retention.
ACCESS MASS STUDY GUIDE🔢Can I use a calculator?
No, calculators are generally not permitted on the MASS Math Usage section.
PRACTICE MASS TEST NOWMASS Exam Study Guide
This comprehensive MASS study guide helps you understand the key components of the EEI MASS test.
MASS Score Calculator
Total Scored Questions
150
105 out of 150 correct
70%
Required to Pass: ~70% (Estimated)
Since the utility company covers the MASS test fee, your only investment is in preparation materials to ensure you pass.
MASS Test Day Checklist
- ✓Valid Photo ID
- ✓Confirmation Email
- ✓Arrive 30mins Early
- ✓No Calculator (usually)
- ✓Glasses (if needed)
- ✓Comfortable Clothes
- ✓Water Bottle
- ✓Positive Mindset
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MASS Renewal Requirements
Validity
Varies
Transferable
Yes
Passing the MASS exam at one EEI-member utility often qualifies you at others, meaning you may not need to retest when changing jobs.
- +Industry-recognized credential boosts your resume
- +Higher earning potential (10-20% salary increase on average)
- +Demonstrates commitment to professional development
- +Opens doors to advanced career opportunities
- −Exam preparation requires significant time investment (4-8 weeks)
- −Certification fees can be $100-$400+
- −May require continuing education to maintain
- −Some employers may not require certification
Sample MASS Test Practice Questions
Try these questions from our free MASS Test practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
Why is a permit-to-work system used for high-risk maintenance tasks?
- A. To slow down production
- B. To formally document hazards, controls, and authorization before work begins
- C. To assign parking spaces
- D. To track lunch breaks
Answer: B. To formally document hazards, controls, and authorization before work begins
Permit-to-work ensures hazards are identified and controls authorized so work proceeds only under safe conditions.
If a load chart lists capacities for 'fully extended outriggers,' using mid-extended outriggers means you must:
- A. Use the lower mid-extended capacity column instead
- B. Use the same numbers
- C. Increase the rated capacity
- D. Ignore the outrigger setting
Answer: A. Use the lower mid-extended capacity column instead
Reduced outrigger spread narrows the stability base, so a separate, lower capacity column applies.
Which of the figures below is a rotation of the original figure and NOT a mirror image? (Image showing one original asymmetrical 3D object and four other 3D objects would be here)
- A. Figure A
- B. Figure B
- C. Figure C
- D. Figure D
Answer: B. Figure B
Figure B is the only object that can be achieved by rotating the original object in space. Figures A, C, and D are mirror images (or enantiomorphs), meaning their features are reversed as if seen in a mirror, and they cannot be superimposed on the original through rotation alone.
An operator has a valid Dig Safe ticket and a yellow line has been painted on the ground, indicating a natural gas pipeline. What is the mandatory procedure for digging within the 'tolerance zone' of this marking?
- A. The operator may use a small backhoe bucket if a spotter is present.
- B. Excavation must be performed using non-mechanical means, such as hand digging.
- C. Mechanical digging is permitted as long as it does not go deeper than the frost line.
- D. The gas company must be on-site to supervise any mechanical excavation.
Answer: B. Excavation must be performed using non-mechanical means, such as hand digging.
The tolerance zone is defined as the width of the utility plus 18 inches on each side. Within this zone, Massachusetts law explicitly prohibits the use of mechanized equipment to prevent damage. Excavators must use non-mechanical means, like hand tools or vacuum excavation, to carefully expose the utility.
MASS Questions and Answers
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