Forklift Operator Practice Test 2

All 25 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. 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

2. 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

3. What is the correct order of the first shutdown steps?

   1. Put the lever in neutral while rolling, then step off and set the brake
   2. Stop completely, set the parking brake, put the direction lever in neutral
   3. Lower the forks while moving, then stop and leave the key in place
   4. Turn off the power first, then coast to a stop and set the brake

4. 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

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. While a load is in the raised position, what does Ontario's regulation require?

   1. The operator may step off to guide the load
   2. The controls must be attended by an operator
   3. The truck may be left unattended if the brake is on
   4. A second load may be stacked on top of it

7. A lift truck is modified in a way that affects its capacity. What is required?

   1. A note in the operator's daily log and a slower speed limit for the first month
   2. Written approval from the maker or an engineer, and updated capacity plates
   3. Approval from the shift supervisor and a sticker that says modified
   4. Nothing, as long as the truck passes the next daily circle check

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. What should an employer's record of a competent operator include?

    1. A photo of the operator and the colour of the truck used in training
    2. Only the operator's name and the date the training invoice was paid
    3. Skills shown, truck classes assessed, assessor's name and affiliation, and date
    4. The operator's provincial driving record and the number of years since they were hired

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Why should you avoid turning the steering wheel sharply at speed?

    1. A sharp turn wears out the horn and the back-up alarm
    2. Turning sharply uses more fuel than driving in a straight line
    3. A sharp turn at speed can tip the truck or spill the load
    4. Sharp turns are only a problem on trucks with cushion tires

16. A small amount of battery acid has spilled on the floor. What is used to neutralize it?

    1. Fresh electrolyte, to dilute the acid that spilled
    2. Bleach, poured directly onto the spilled acid
    3. A suitable neutralizer such as baking soda solution
    4. A bucket of sawdust, swept into the nearest drain

17. 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

18. In British Columbia, how long must the employer keep records of defects reported by operators?

    1. At least 2 years
    2. At least 30 days
    3. Only until the defect is fixed
    4. At least 6 months

19. A fork is slightly bent. Who should repair it?

    1. The operator, with a hammer
    2. Only the fork manufacturer
    3. The next shift supervisor
    4. Any welder in the shop

20. 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

21. 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

22. How close to railway tracks may you park a lift truck?

    1. Directly beside the rail
    2. Anywhere, if the brake is on
    3. No closer than 1 m
    4. No closer than 3 m

23. 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

24. 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

25. Why does Ontario guidance say operator training alone is not enough?

    1. Because trained operators cause more accidents than untrained ones do
    2. It must sit inside a wider program with supervision, procedures and safe design
    3. Because training must be repeated every month to stay valid
    4. Because only the truck manufacturer is allowed to train operators