Forklift Operator Mock Exam 4

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1. How much of the load's length should the forks engage before lifting?

   1. Only the front edge
   2. At least two-thirds
   3. Exactly one-half
   4. At least one-quarter

2. Who else, besides operators, should be told about lift truck hazards and rules?

   1. Only the workplace's first aid attendants
   2. Only visitors who sign the guest book at the front desk
   3. No one, because pedestrians are not at risk
   4. Supervisors and workers who work near lift trucks

3. 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

4. Which gear practice does Ontario guidance give for driving on inclines?

   1. Turn off the engine and let gravity do the work
   2. Shift to neutral to let the truck roll freely
   3. Use the highest gear and the fastest speed
   4. Operate in gear, never coasting in neutral

5. 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

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. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. A walk-behind electric pallet truck controlled by a pedestrian belongs to which truck class?

    1. Class 7, rough terrain lift trucks for outdoor sites
    2. Class 5, internal combustion pneumatic tire trucks
    3. Class 1, electric motor rider counterbalanced trucks
    4. Class 3, electric motor hand trucks

11. In B.C., how far may a unitized load project above the fork carriage or backrest?

    1. No more than the full height of the load
    2. Any height, if the mast is tilted back
    3. No more than half the load's height
    4. No more than one metre in every case

12. 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

13. What is the minimum distance from a 200,000-volt power line in Ontario?

    1. 1.5 m
    2. 10 m
    3. 3 m
    4. 4.5 m

14. 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

15. After a work refusal is investigated, the worker still has reasonable grounds to believe the truck is unsafe. What happens next?

    1. The worker may keep refusing and an inspector is notified
    2. The joint committee votes to settle the refusal
    3. The refusal ends and the worker must use the truck
    4. The supervisor's decision is final and cannot be reviewed

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. Where must the lift truck operator be while a person is on the raised platform?

    1. In the office logging the job
    2. On a break nearby, within earshot
    3. Up on the platform helping
    4. At the controls the whole time

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. 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

23. An empty lift truck goes up a ramp. Which way do the forks point?

    1. Sideways
    2. Downhill
    3. Uphill
    4. It does not matter

24. What is the correct way to place a load and back away?

    1. Drop it from a short height, then reverse at normal speed
    2. Drag the forks out along the floor while reversing
    3. Tilt forward to set it down, then back out with forks level
    4. Back out with the forks still tilted fully backward

25. Who operates the lift truck controls when a worker is raised on a platform without its own controls?

    1. The raised worker, using hand signals only
    2. Nobody; the truck is left in gear
    3. Another worker who attends the controls
    4. Any passer-by who sees the lift

26. Which steps help keep a trailer from rolling away from the dock?

    1. Set the brakes, chock the wheels and use a trailer restraint
    2. Keep the dock door half closed while loading it
    3. Park the trailer at a slight angle to the dock door
    4. Leave the trailer's engine running so the driver can react quickly

27. A lift truck will be left unattended. What does Ontario law require?

    1. It must be left running so the next operator can start quickly
    2. It must be immobilized and secured against accidental movement
    3. It must be covered with a tarp to keep the controls dry
    4. It must be parked facing the nearest exit with its lights on

28. 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

29. Manitoba's code of practice recommends retraining certified operators at what interval?

    1. Once, when first hired
    2. Every five years
    3. At least every three years
    4. Only when they change employers

30. When should a lift truck platform be used to raise workers?

    1. Only when other means such as scaffolds or lifts are not available
    2. Only on night shifts when the warehouse is quieter than usual
    3. Whenever it is quicker than setting up a ladder or a scaffold
    4. Any time a worker asks, as long as the job takes under an hour

31. Where must your hands, arms, head and legs be while the truck is moving?

    1. Resting on the overhead guard
    2. Outside, to feel for obstacles
    3. Free to signal to pedestrians
    4. Inside the operator compartment

32. A load is slightly over the truck's rated capacity. What do guidelines say about adding weight to the counterweight?

    1. Never add weight to the counterweight to handle an overload
    2. Have a co-worker stand on the back of the truck while lifting
    3. Add weight only if the load will travel less than 10 metres
    4. Add sandbags until the rear wheels stay firmly on the ground

33. Which location is a poor place to park a lift truck?

    1. Away from heat sources and aisles
    2. In the marked lift truck parking area
    3. Next to a stairway or exit door
    4. On level ground with the forks down

34. In Ontario, how must a lift truck be moved when the operator does not have a full view of the path?

    1. Only with the forks raised high enough to see under the load
    2. Only after the operator honks three times and waits five seconds
    3. Only if the operator has more than five years of experience
    4. Only as directed by a competent signaller in the operator's view

35. A co-worker asks for a ride to the far end of the warehouse on your lift truck. What is the rule?

    1. No riders unless the truck has a seat designed for a passenger
    2. Riders may stand on the forks if they hold on to the load backrest
    3. Riders may sit on the counterweight at walking speed
    4. Riders are allowed if the trip is shorter than 50 metres

36. A lift truck receives a new attachment that could change how it handles loads. What must follow?

    1. A new paint job on the counterweight
    2. A longer daily circle check only
    3. Nothing until the yearly exam
    4. A new load-capacity examination

37. Before entering an elevator with a lift truck, what should you confirm about its floor?

    1. It is covered with a rubber mat
    2. It has been mopped within the hour
    3. It is lower than the building floor
    4. It is level with the building floor

38. Under B.C.'s regulation, which maintenance records must be kept?

    1. Only the records of new tire purchases for the truck
    2. Only records of fuel used each week
    3. Those for work that affects safe performance
    4. None, if the truck is under warranty

39. Bollards and fences that separate pedestrian walkways from lift truck aisles are which kind of control?

    1. Elimination of the lift truck from the building
    2. Engineering control (a physical barrier)
    3. Personal protective equipment worn by workers
    4. Administrative control such as a written rule

40. 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