Forklift Operator Practice Test 5

All 25 questions in this test

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1. 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

2. Which method may you use to check a propane connection for leaks?

   1. A lit match held near the valve
   2. A lighter flame passed around the hose
   3. Smelling the valve with your face against it
   4. Soap and water solution or a leak detector

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Your sit-down lift truck starts to tip over. What do safety guidelines tell you to do?

   1. Stay in the truck, held by the seat belt
   2. Jump clear on the downhill side
   3. Stand up and lean against the tip
   4. Jump clear on the uphill side

7. 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

8. 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

9. A trailer is parked at the dock without its tractor. What may be needed before a lift truck enters it?

   1. Nothing, because uncoupled trailers cannot move
   2. A jack stand to support the front of the trailer
   3. A ramp built from pallets under the rear wheels
   4. A second lift truck to hold the rear doors

10. What should be done before connecting or disconnecting charger clamps from a battery?

    1. Turn the charger to its maximum setting
    2. Pour water over the battery terminals
    3. Unplug or turn off the charger
    4. Touch both terminals to test the charge

11. 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

12. 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

13. On what surface should a lift truck stand when it raises a work platform?

    1. Any surface, if the brake is set
    2. Loose gravel, for better grip
    3. A ramp, angled toward the work
    4. Firm, flat and level ground

14. 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

15. Where should workers get on and off a lift truck work platform?

    1. At floor level, with the platform lowered
    2. From a ladder while the platform is still raised
    3. By climbing up the mast channels
    4. From a nearby rack or mezzanine

16. Except during a test, when may material handling equipment be loaded beyond its maximum rated load?

    1. For short distances under 10 metres
    2. When extra counterweight has been added
    3. When an experienced operator is driving
    4. Never

17. 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

18. 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

19. With no load on the forks, how do you go down a ramp?

    1. Forward, forks pointing downhill
    2. Forward, forks raised to eye level
    3. Sideways, with the mast tilted out
    4. In reverse, forks pointing uphill

20. 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

21. In what order are the two parts of the pre-use check usually done?

    1. Operational check while driving, then a visual check at the end of the shift
    2. Visual check only, because operational checks are done by mechanics
    3. Visual check with the truck off, then an operational check with the key on
    4. Operational check first with the forks raised, then the visual walk-around

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. When shutting down an electric lift truck for the day, how do you shut off its fuel supply?

    1. Disconnect the battery
    2. Drain the hydraulic oil
    3. Close the propane valve
    4. Open the radiator cap