Forklift Operator Mock Exam 1

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1. What happens to a lift truck's stability as the load is raised higher?

   1. Stability does not change at all
   2. Only steering becomes lighter
   3. The truck becomes less stable
   4. The truck becomes more stable

2. Which surface condition does Ontario guidance list as a lift truck hazard?

   1. Level concrete floors
   2. Freshly swept floors
   3. Painted aisle lines
   4. Uneven surfaces

3. When turning a counterbalanced lift truck, which part swings out and can strike people or racks?

   1. The rear of the truck
   2. The overhead guard
   3. The fork carriage
   4. The front wheels

4. What separates a Class 4 truck from a Class 5 truck?

   1. Class 4 runs on electricity; Class 5 runs on propane fuel
   2. Class 4 has cushion tires; Class 5 has pneumatic tires
   3. Class 4 is for outdoor use; Class 5 is for indoor use only
   4. Class 4 lifts people; Class 5 is limited to lifting loads

5. Under Ontario guidance, may a lift truck be used to raise a worker on a construction project?

   1. Yes, for jobs shorter than 15 minutes
   2. Yes, if the worker wears a harness
   3. Yes, with any pallet on the forks
   4. No, not on a construction project

6. A worker on the platform needs to reach a spot a little farther along the rack. What should the operator do?

   1. Lower the platform first, then reposition the truck
   2. Drive slowly forward with the platform still raised
   3. Tell the worker to lean out over the guardrail
   4. Tilt the mast forward to gain the extra reach

7. A worker believes the lift truck they are told to use has failing brakes. What may they do under the OHSA?

   1. Refuse the work and leave the workplace for the rest of the day
   2. Call the manufacturer and wait at home for a reply
   3. Refuse the work and report it to the supervisor or employer
   4. Use the truck but only at half speed until it is fixed

8. Before anyone gets on a lift truck work platform, what should be done?

   1. A check that the platform is painted bright red
   2. A test drive around the warehouse at full speed
   3. A trial lift to check reach, mast and clearances
   4. A trial lift with two extra workers on board

9. Battery acid splashes into a worker's eye. How long should the eye be flushed with lukewarm water?

   1. About 2 minutes
   2. At least 30 minutes
   3. About 30 seconds
   4. Until it stops stinging

10. When a lift truck is leased rather than bought, who must make sure it complies with the regulations?

    1. Nobody, because leased trucks are exempt
    2. The supplier, under OHSA s. 31(1)
    3. The joint health and safety committee
    4. Only the operator assigned to the truck

11. A tall machine on a pallet could tip while being stored. What does Ontario law require?

    1. It must be moved only at night shifts
    2. It may be stored as is if it is clearly labelled
    3. It may be stored if it is under 2 m tall
    4. It must be secured against tipping or falling

12. A loaded truck must stop quickly while carrying an unstrapped load. What is the main risk of a sudden stop?

    1. The tires can lose air pressure
    2. The horn can stop working
    3. The load can slide off the forks
    4. The battery can disconnect itself

13. How do you test the parking brake during the operational check?

    1. Look at the lever to see that it is still painted and clearly labelled
    2. Pull it on while travelling at full speed down an aisle
    3. Check that it holds the truck against slight acceleration
    4. Press the horn while the parking brake is applied

14. Why must battery charging areas be well ventilated?

    1. Charging gives off steam that rusts the forks
    2. Charging gives off hydrogen, which can explode
    3. Charging releases propane from the battery
    4. Charging makes the floor slippery with oil

15. What must you check about a ramp before driving a loaded truck onto it?

    1. That it has been painted within the last year by the owner
    2. That it faces north so the sun does not blind the operator
    3. That its slope does not exceed the truck's maximum permissible slope
    4. That nobody has used it yet on the current shift at all

16. While loading a trailer you notice a gap opening between the trailer and the dock. What should you do?

    1. Keep loading but only lighter pallets
    2. Drive faster over the gap so the wheels cross it
    3. Stop loading until the trailer is secured
    4. Fill the gap with a spare wooden pallet

17. What must be true of a dock plate (bridge plate) before you drive over it?

    1. It is newer than the trailer it is placed against for loading today
    2. It is designed for the loaded truck's weight and firmly in place
    3. It is painted yellow on at least one of its sides
    4. It is wider than the trailer's rear door opening

18. At about what height should forks or a load be carried when travelling?

    1. Touching the floor so it cannot slide off
    2. About 1 m, so the operator can see under it
    3. As high as the overhead guard allows
    4. About 10–15 cm (4–6 in) above the floor

19. Why should the load be kept close to the front wheels?

    1. It makes the forks easier to clean
    2. It keeps the lift truck more stable
    3. It lets the operator see over the load
    4. It allows faster travel up any ramp

20. A crate is much heavier at one end. How should you place it on the forks?

    1. Heavier end toward the front wheels, mast tilted back
    2. Heavier end toward the fork tips, mast tilted forward
    3. Heavier end hanging off one side to balance the truck
    4. Lighter end toward the mast so the weight is spread out

21. Under Ontario guidance, about how many hours of use usually meets the yearly capacity examination requirement on a single shift?

    1. 500 hours
    2. 10,000 hours
    3. 200 hours
    4. 2000 hours

22. Besides tipping, what can overloading a lift truck cause?

    1. Lower fuel consumption
    2. A faster top speed
    3. Loss of steering control
    4. Better traction on ramps

23. In B.C., what must an operator do before leaving the controls of mobile equipment unattended?

    1. Engage at least two braking or parking means, chocking wheels if needed
    2. Sound the horn twice and turn on the flashing lights before walking away
    3. Lower the seat and lock the cab, even if the parking brake is released
    4. Tell a co-worker nearby, who then becomes responsible for the truck

24. After opening a new cylinder's valve, you hear hissing that lasts about ten seconds. What does this mean?

    1. This is normal on every tank
    2. There is probably a leak
    3. The cylinder is filling up
    4. The engine is warming up

25. You must move carpet rolls or drums that do not sit on pallets. What does guidance recommend?

    1. Carry the load balanced across the very tips of the forks
    2. Tie the load to the mast with a strap or rope
    3. Use the proper attachment for that kind of load
    4. Ask a co-worker to ride along and steady it

26. After stopping to park, how should the forks be left?

    1. Lowered and tilted back toward the mast
    2. Level at knee height for quick pickup
    3. Raised a little so they are easy to see
    4. Lowered to the ground and tilted forward

27. In B.C., what must a lift truck have before backing up when the operator cannot see directly behind it?

    1. A flag on the mast that is at least two metres high
    2. A rear-facing seat for a passenger to watch behind
    3. A back-up alarm plus a walk-around, signaller or similar step
    4. Only a mirror, which replaces any other precaution

28. Halfway up a ramp, you realize you need to go the other way. What should you do?

    1. Turn around but lower the forks first
    2. Turn around only if the truck is empty
    3. Continue to level ground before turning around
    4. Turn the truck around on the ramp slowly

29. Where must a signaller stand when guiding a lift truck in Ontario?

    1. In full view of the operator and clear of the path of travel
    2. On the back of the truck so they can see over the load
    3. Directly in front of the forks so the operator can follow them
    4. Out of sight, giving signals with a whistle only

30. Before driving onto an incline, what does Ontario guidance say you should do?

    1. Turn sideways at the bottom of it
    2. Accelerate before reaching the incline
    3. Stop before entering the incline
    4. Raise the load before the incline

31. You find a hydraulic hose dripping during the pre-use check. What should you do?

    1. Report it to the supervisor right away
    2. Wipe it dry and start your shift as planned
    3. Wrap it in tape and tell the next driver
    4. Use the truck until the drip gets worse

32. What does lateral stability refer to?

    1. Resistance to tipping over sideways
    2. Resistance to tipping forward onto the forks
    3. How quickly the truck can stop on a ramp
    4. How far the mast can tilt back from vertical

33. What is the guideline limit for the height difference between the two fork tips?

    1. Any difference is fine
    2. 3% of the blade length
    3. Half the blade thickness
    4. 10% of the blade length

34. On a rough terrain lift truck, what share of nameplate capacity may the platform, load and people weigh together?

    1. All of it
    2. One-half
    3. Two-thirds
    4. One-third

35. When should water be added to a flooded lead-acid battery?

    1. Before charging, so it boils evenly
    2. During charging, to keep it cool
    3. Only when the battery is frozen
    4. After it is fully charged and has cooled

36. When should an operator inspect a lift truck?

    1. Every day, at the start of each shift
    2. Only when a new operator is assigned to it
    3. Once a month, when the mechanic visits
    4. Only after the truck has been in a collision

37. What should the horn check confirm?

    1. It is quieter than the back-up alarm so it does not startle
    2. It plays a different sound for each operator on the shift
    3. It works and is loud enough to hear over workplace noise
    4. It sounds at least once every minute while the truck moves

38. Which seat belt condition passes the daily check?

    1. Belt is tucked behind the seat so it stays out of the way
    2. Belt is missing, as long as the operator drives slowly
    3. Belt and buckle work, with no visible wear or damage
    4. Belt is cut short so the operator can get off more quickly

39. A worker on the platform cannot quite reach the ceiling. What is not allowed?

    1. Calling the supervisor to plan another way to reach it
    2. Asking the operator to lower the platform to floor level
    3. Standing on the guardrail or a ladder on the platform
    4. Stopping work and asking for a taller elevating platform

40. Which description matches the Ontario law's definition of a competent person?

    1. Has been chosen by co-workers as the most experienced operator on shift
    2. Holds a certificate from any training provider, whatever the truck or the workplace
    3. Has worked for the same employer for at least one year without injury
    4. Qualified by knowledge, training and experience, knows the law and the hazards