Forklift Operator Practice Test 4

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1. 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

2. 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

3. Which information does a lift truck's capacity plate show?

   1. The date of the operator's last training course and the trainer
   2. The fuel price and the cost of a new battery
   3. Rated capacity at a stated load centre and lift height
   4. The name of the supervisor on the current shift

4. 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

5. How should a lift truck cross railway tracks?

   1. Anywhere, straight across at speed
   2. Backwards, with the forks dragging
   3. Only with the load raised high
   4. At a designated crossing, at an angle

6. 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

7. How do you check the lift mechanism during the pre-use check?

   1. Lift a full rated load and drive with it to the end of the aisle
   2. Raise the forks halfway and leave them there for the whole shift
   3. Raise the forks to full height, then lower them completely
   4. Listen to the engine at idle without touching the lift control

8. 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

9. 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

10. What protective equipment should you wear when changing a propane cylinder?

    1. No equipment, because the tank is already closed
    2. A dust mask and a pair of thin cotton gloves
    3. Eye protection and leather or insulated gloves
    4. Hearing protection only, since the tank is loud

11. A fork's angle has opened from 90° to 94°. What does guidance say?

    1. It only matters if the fork tip has also visibly cracked through
    2. It exceeds the 3° limit, so the fork must be dealt with
    3. It is within limits, because up to 10° is acceptable for any fork
    4. It is fine, because a wider angle helps hold the load more firmly

12. How should the forks be positioned before entering a pallet?

    1. Tilted forward, mast leaning out
    2. Tilted back, with the forks raised
    3. Level, with the mast upright
    4. Uneven, one higher than the other

13. 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

14. 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

15. A worker was assessed only on a sit-down counterbalanced truck. What does that assessment cover?

    1. Any electric truck, but not propane-powered ones
    2. Any truck at the same site, whatever its class
    3. Every class of lift truck used anywhere in Canada
    4. Only the class of truck the worker was assessed on

16. A heavy load is raised high and the operator tilts the mast forward. Which kind of stability is most at risk?

    1. None, because the truck is stopped
    2. Longitudinal, tipping forward
    3. Lateral, tipping to the left
    4. Lateral, tipping to the right

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. What safety equipment should a battery charging area have?

    1. An eyewash station and a safety shower
    2. A vending machine and a first aid poster
    3. A floor drain and a garden hose only
    4. A propane tank and a spare fuel hose

23. Who should service and maintain lift trucks?

    1. Only qualified people, following the maker's schedule
    2. Only the newest worker, to help them learn faster
    3. Whoever is on shift when the problem is noticed
    4. Any operator who has finished a lift truck training course

24. 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

25. 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