Forklift Operator Practice Test 7

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1. Under Ontario's industrial regulation, who may operate a lift truck at work?

   1. Only a worker who has passed a government-run written test
   2. Any worker who is 16 or older and has read the manual
   3. Any worker who holds a valid Ontario driver's licence
   4. A competent person, or a trainee accompanied by one

2. What should the horn check confirm?

   1. It is quieter than the back-up alarm so it does not startle
   2. It plays a different sound for each operator on the shift
   3. It works and is loud enough to hear over workplace noise
   4. It sounds at least once every minute while the truck moves

3. How often should forks get a thorough inspection by a trained person?

   1. Every six months
   2. Only when they break
   3. Every five years
   4. Once, when new

4. 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

5. When should water be added to a flooded lead-acid battery?

   1. Before charging, so it boils evenly
   2. During charging, to keep it cool
   3. Only when the battery is frozen
   4. After it is fully charged and has cooled

6. What does Ontario's regulation say about a load passing over people?

   1. No part of a load may pass over any worker
   2. It may pass over workers who wear hard hats
   3. It may pass over workers if the horn sounds
   4. It may pass over workers for a few seconds

7. 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

8. During the circle check you find one fork tip noticeably higher than the other. What does this suggest?

   1. A low tire on the steering axle only
   2. The mast needs to be tilted further back
   3. A bent or damaged fork that must be reported
   4. Normal wear that needs no attention or report

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

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

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. 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

12. When a lift truck could contact a live power line, what extra safeguard does Ontario require?

    1. A worker posted in the operator's view to warn of the minimum distance
    2. Rubber tires on the truck, which make contact with lines safe
    3. A sign on the truck saying the operator knows where the power lines are
    4. Driving at walking speed with the horn sounding at all times

13. A lift truck must be parked on a slope for a short time. What extra step is needed?

    1. Block (chock) the wheels
    2. Raise the forks slightly
    3. Turn the steering fully
    4. Leave the engine running

14. A lift truck not designed for hoisting people raises a work platform. What load limit applies?

    1. Any load, if the platform has guardrails
    2. Less than half of the truck's maximum rated load
    3. Up to the full rated load shown on the plate
    4. Up to three-quarters of the rated load on the plate

15. When setting lift truck speed limits and exclusion zones, what should a traffic plan take into account?

    1. Braking distance of a loaded truck and how far a load could fall
    2. The time it takes to recharge a lift truck battery
    3. The operator's favourite route and preferred travel speed
    4. Only the width of the widest truck in the fleet and the aisle widths

16. Why is a propane leak near a pit or a basement stairwell especially dangerous?

    1. Propane is heavier than air and collects in low areas
    2. Propane is harmless once it mixes with any amount of air
    3. Propane is lighter than air and rises out through the roof
    4. Propane turns into a liquid puddle as soon as it touches air

17. Which factors does Ontario guidance say affect lift truck stability?

    1. Speed, acceleration, sharp turns, height, grades and load security
    2. Outside air temperature and the time of day the work is done
    3. The colour of the truck and the brand of its tires and seat
    4. The operator's age and the number of hours left in the shift

18. What must you check about a ramp before driving a loaded truck onto it?

    1. That it has been painted within the last year by the owner
    2. That it faces north so the sun does not blind the operator
    3. That its slope does not exceed the truck's maximum permissible slope
    4. That nobody has used it yet on the current shift at all

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. When changing a propane cylinder, why do you close the valve and run the engine until it stops?

    1. To empty the fuel hose before disconnecting it
    2. To test the horn while the engine is running
    3. To charge the battery for the next operator
    4. To warm the new cylinder before connecting it

25. 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