Forklift Operator Mock Exam 2

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1. Why should a propane lift truck not work inside a closed trailer for long periods?

   1. Propane trucks cannot reverse in trailers
   2. The trailer floor will melt from the heat
   3. Propane freezes inside trailers in summer
   4. Exhaust can build up without ventilation

2. A loaded truck must travel on a grade steeper than 5%. In general, which way should the load point?

   1. Uphill
   2. Toward the nearest wall
   3. Whichever way the operator prefers
   4. Downhill

3. When may a load be raised or lowered?

   1. Only when moving in reverse
   2. Only when travelling below 5 km/h
   3. Whenever the operator is careful
   4. Only when the truck is stopped

4. A pallet has a broken bottom runner. What should you do?

   1. Lift it carefully from the broken side
   2. Stack it at the top where it carries less
   3. Move it quickly before it gets worse
   4. Do not move it as is; the pallet is unsafe

5. When refuelling a gasoline lift truck in Ontario, how far must ignition sources be from the dispensing point?

   1. At least 50 cm
   2. At least 30 m
   3. At least 3 m
   4. At least 1 m

6. 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

7. Who must sign the record of a lift truck's load-capacity examination in Ontario?

   1. The competent person who did the examination
   2. The operator who drives the truck most often
   3. Any worker who was present on the day of the test
   4. The truck salesperson who sold it to the employer

8. Which class covers rough terrain lift trucks used on uneven outdoor ground?

   1. Class 3
   2. Class 7
   3. Class 1
   4. Class 2

9. Where must a parked lift truck or its load never be left?

   1. In a parking spot marked off with yellow floor lines
   2. In front of fire exits, stairways or fire equipment
   3. At a charging station that is approved for it
   4. Inside the designated lift truck parking zone

10. To whom should an operator demonstrate their skills before being judged competent?

    1. A customer who receives the loads at the dock
    2. The worker's family doctor during a medical check
    3. A person with expert knowledge of safe lift truck operation
    4. Any co-worker who happens to be on the same shift

11. What should pedestrians do before crossing in front of a lift truck?

    1. Walk quickly under the raised forks to save time
    2. Make eye contact with the driver so their presence is known
    3. Assume the driver has seen them and keep walking
    4. Wave from behind the truck and expect the driver to hear them

12. 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

13. 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

14. May you raise a load while the lift truck is on an incline?

    1. Yes, if the incline is less than 10 degrees
    2. Yes, if the truck is parked with the brake on
    3. No, do not elevate a load on an incline
    4. Yes, if someone holds the load steady for you

15. Under B.C.'s regulation, may an operator walk away from a raised load?

    1. Yes, if the operator returns within five minutes or less
    2. Yes, if the engine is left running to hold it up
    3. Only if it is landed safely or secured against movement
    4. Yes, if a warning cone is placed under the load

16. What protection must a lift truck work platform have to keep people from falling?

    1. Nothing, if the lift is under 2 m
    2. A rope tied loosely across the open side of it
    3. Guardrails or a travel restraint system
    4. A non-slip mat with no edges at all

17. A load extends above the load backrest. When may you lift it?

    1. Only if it weighs less than half the rated capacity
    2. Whenever the mast is tilted fully forward
    3. Only if no part of it can slide back toward the operator
    4. Whenever the operator wears a hard hat

18. Why should you check floor and elevator weight limits before driving onto them?

    1. Heavy trucks make the floor too noisy to work near
    2. The truck's battery drains faster on weak floors
    3. The structure must carry both the truck and its load
    4. Weight limits only apply to the truck's tires

19. 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

20. When should the wheels of a parked lift truck be chocked?

    1. Never, because the brake is always enough
    2. Only at the end of the week
    3. Only when it is parked indoors
    4. When there is a risk of the truck moving

21. In Ontario, how far must every part of a lift truck stay from a 100,000-volt power line?

    1. At least 3 m
    2. At least 0.5 m
    3. At least 1 m
    4. At least 2 m

22. 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

23. In Ontario, where must a gasoline engine on mobile equipment be refuelled?

    1. Inside, near the loading dock door
    2. Outdoors, with the engine stopped
    3. Indoors, with the engine idling
    4. Anywhere, if the operator is quick

24. A mechanic needs to work under a lift truck's raised forks. What must be done first?

    1. Leave the engine running so they stay up
    2. Ask the operator to hold the lift lever
    3. Raise them higher so there is more room
    4. Securely support them with approved blocks

25. You are carrying a load up a ramp. Which direction do you travel?

    1. Forward, with the forks raised as high as possible
    2. In reverse, with the load pointing downhill
    3. In reverse, zigzagging to reduce the slope
    4. Forward, with the load pointing uphill

26. Once a loaded lift truck is on the elevator, what should the operator do?

    1. Leave the truck running and ride the next elevator up
    2. Stay seated with the engine running and the forks partly raised
    3. Raise the load so it does not touch the elevator walls
    4. Set the brakes, lower the load, neutral, power off, get off

27. How long must Ontario load-capacity examination records be kept?

    1. At least a year, and long enough to keep the two latest records
    2. For the life of the operator's employment only
    3. Only until the next daily circle check has been completed and signed
    4. Exactly 30 days, then they must be destroyed

28. 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

29. Under B.C.'s regulation, what must an operator do while the equipment is in use, after the pre-shift check?

    1. Only check the fuel gauge once every hour
    2. Leave all monitoring to the maintenance crew
    3. Keep monitoring its performance and report defects
    4. Nothing more until the next shift's pre-use inspection

30. In Ontario, how often must a lift truck's ability to handle its maximum rated load be thoroughly examined?

    1. Before first use, then as the maker recommends and at least yearly
    2. Only once, when the truck is brand new from the factory
    3. Every five years, or sooner if the truck is in an accident
    4. Only when an inspector orders it after a complaint

31. Which test can find cracks in the heel of a fork?

    1. Tapping the fork and listening for a ring
    2. Lifting a full load to see if it bends
    3. Magnetic particle or dye penetrant testing
    4. Measuring the fork's length with a tape

32. How wide should the forks be spread under a pallet?

    1. As wide as the load allows, evenly spaced from the centre
    2. At any width, because fork spacing does not affect balance
    3. One fork in the pallet and one fork outside it for balance
    4. As close together as possible, both near one side of the pallet

33. What should the operator use to carry out the pre-operational check, according to Ontario guidance?

    1. Memory alone, after the first month
    2. A list written by the last operator
    3. The truck dealer's sales brochure
    4. A checklist provided by the employer

34. In an Ontario industrial workplace, what must a worker be on before a lift truck may raise them?

    1. A proper work platform meeting the regulation
    2. A ladder leaned against the raised carriage
    3. The forks themselves, holding the mast
    4. A wooden pallet placed securely across both forks

35. In British Columbia, what must lift truck operator training meet?

    1. Clause 6 of CSA standard B335-15
    2. A WorkSafeBC online quiz only
    3. The ICBC Class 5 road test
    4. The manufacturer's sales brochure

36. Which conduct does the OHSA forbid for a lift truck operator?

    1. Sounding the horn before entering a blind intersection
    2. Reporting a near miss to the supervisor
    3. Racing another operator to see who is faster
    4. Wearing the seat belt during the shift

37. Why should the truck driver be asked to turn off the trailer's engine during loading?

    1. To reduce exhaust fumes and prevent movement
    2. To let the lift truck battery recharge
    3. To save fuel for the delivery company that owns the trailer
    4. Because the radio disturbs the operator

38. 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

39. What should you do as you approach a corner or blind intersection?

    1. Flash the lights and keep going
    2. Raise the load to see over it
    3. Slow down and sound the horn
    4. Speed up to clear it quickly

40. What sign must a personnel work platform have under Ontario's regulation?

    1. One showing the load that may be applied
    2. One showing the operator's licence number
    3. One showing the date the truck was built
    4. One showing the company's phone number