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Objective

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 34mins

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Class
Date
1.

SDCB forklifts are known for their:

a)

compact design and maneuverability

b)

high fuel efficiency

c)

advanced safety features

d)

all of the above

2.

Explain the difference between OSHA Class 1, Class 2, Class 4, and Class 5 forklifts.

a)

Class 1 forklifts are electric motor rider trucks, Class 2 are electric motor narrow aisle trucks, Class 4 are internal combustion engine trucks with solid tires, and Class 5 are internal combustion engine trucks with pneumatic tires.

b)

Class 1 forklifts are internal combustion engine trucks with pneumatic tires, Class 2 are electric motor narrow aisle trucks, Class 4 are electric motor rider trucks, and Class 5 are internal combustion engine trucks with solid tires.

c)

Class 1 forklifts are electric motor narrow aisle trucks, Class 2 are electric motor rider trucks, Class 4 are internal combustion engine trucks with pneumatic tires, and Class 5 are internal combustion engine trucks with solid tires.

d)

Class 1 forklifts are internal combustion engine trucks with solid tires, Class 2 are electric motor rider trucks, Class 4 are electric motor narrow aisle trucks, and Class 5 are internal combustion engine trucks with pneumatic tires.

3.

Identify and describe basic features of vertical mast forklifts.

a)

Vertical mast forklifts have a compact design and are ideal for narrow aisles.

b)

Vertical mast forklifts are primarily used for outdoor heavy lifting.

c)

Vertical mast forklifts are designed for high-speed operations.

d)

Vertical mast forklifts are mainly used in construction sites.

4.

What year was the world's first mass-produced lift created?

a)

1917

b)

1920

c)

1930

d)

1940

5.

What powered the world's first mass-produced lift?

a)

Internal-combustion (IC) engine

b)

Electric motor

c)

Steam engine

d)

Hydraulic system

6.

What is the function of the flat tines known as forks on modern forklifts?

a)

To lift and move materials up and down on a vertical mast.

b)

To dig holes in the ground.

c)

To sweep the floor.

d)

To cut materials into smaller pieces.

7.

What does OSHA 1910.178 require for all forklift operators?

a)

All forklift operators must be trained.

b)

Forklift operators must have a college degree.

c)

Forklift operators must be over 50 years old.

d)

Forklift operators must work only during the day.

8.

Which of the following is a requirement for forklift operators?

a)

Proper use

b)

How a forklift operates

c)

Forklift controls and instrumentation

d)

All of the above

9.

Explain the proper use of a forklift.

a)

A forklift should be used to lift and transport heavy loads safely.

b)

A forklift is used for personal transportation.

c)

A forklift is used to dig holes.

d)

A forklift is used to paint walls.

10.

A forklift operates by:

a)

lifting and moving heavy loads using hydraulic systems and forks.

b)

flying in the air to transport goods.

c)

swimming through water to carry items.

d)

digging into the ground to find buried objects.

11.

What are some common hazards associated with forklift operation?

a)

Falling loads

b)

Slips and trips

c)

Collisions

d)

All of the above

12.

Understanding load dynamics and balancing in forklift operation is important because:

a)

it ensures safety and prevents accidents.

b)

it increases the speed of operation.

c)

it reduces the need for maintenance.

d)

it allows for more cargo to be carried at once.

13.

Inspections and maintenance should be performed on a forklift:

a)

Daily

b)

Weekly

c)

Monthly

d)

Annually

14.

What are warehouse forklifts primarily designed for?

a)

Outdoor use

b)

Indoor use

c)

Both indoor and outdoor use

15.

Fill in the blank: Conventional forklifts have either pneumatic or hard rubber tires and cleaner emissions than ________ forklifts.

a)

rough-terrain

b)

electric

c)

diesel

d)

gasoline

16.

What is the position of the engine in IC-powered forklifts?

a)

The engine is mounted low and underneath the operator’s seat.

b)

The engine is mounted on the roof of the forklift.

c)

The engine is located at the back of the forklift.

d)

The engine is placed in front of the operator’s seat.

17.

Where is the battery positioned in battery-powered forklifts?

a)

The battery is positioned below the seat and far back.

b)

The battery is positioned in the front compartment.

c)

The battery is positioned on the roof of the forklift.

d)

The battery is positioned on the side panels.

18.

Which type of forklifts are typically used in open warehouses or well-ventilated areas?

a)

IC-powered forklifts

b)

Battery-powered forklifts

19.

What is the vertical mast in a forklift?

a)

A horizontal structure

b)

An upright structure mounted to the chassis

c)

A control lever

d)

A hydraulic fluid reservoir

20.

What provides the force that raises the carriage and load in a forklift?

a)

Control lever

b)

Hydraulic lift cylinder

c)

Vertical mast

d)

Return lines

21.

To lower the carriage, a lever is pushed to open a _______.

a)

control valve

b)

pressure gauge

c)

hydraulic pump

d)

safety lock

22.

What does Free fork height (FFH) refer to?

a)

The distance the forks can be raised without increasing the overall height of the mast.

b)

The distance from the ground to the top of the mast when the mast is completely lowered.

c)

The maximum height the mast can reach.

23.

The overall lowered height (OALH) is the distance from the ground to the top of the mast when the mast is _________?

a)

completely lowered.

b)

partially raised.

c)

fully extended.

d)

at half height.

24.

What does Maximum fork height (MFH) refer to?

a)

The distance from the ground to the forks when the mast is fully extended.

b)

The weight capacity of the forklift.

c)

The speed at which the forklift can travel.

d)

The type of fuel used by the forklift.

25.

What is the Overall raised height (OARH)?

a)

The distance from the floor to the top of the carriage backrest when the mast is fully extended.

b)

The height of the forklift when the mast is retracted.

c)

The distance from the ground to the top of the operator's cabin.

d)

The maximum height the forks can reach when fully loaded.

26.

What does Side shift allow the operator to do?

a)

Move the carriage right or left using a hydraulic lever.

b)

Lift the load vertically.

c)

Tilt the mast forward or backward.

d)

Rotate the load 360 degrees.

27.

What is a characteristic of a Single (Simplex) Stage mast?

a)

It has two sections

b)

It is used for high lift heights

c)

It has one channel with an outer rail and an inner rail that slides up and down

d)

It is perfect for moving loads inside of tractor-trailers

28.

The MFH for a Two (Duplex) Stage mast is approximately ____.

a)

88 inches

b)

90 inches

c)

85 inches

d)

92 inches

29.

What is the maximum fork height (MFH) of a Three (Triplex) Stage mast?

a)

189"

b)

200"

c)

240"

d)

150"

30.

A Four (Quad) Stage mast can lift loads up to an MFH of _______.

a)

240

b)

200

c)

300

d)

180

31.

What powers a Class 1 vertical mast forklift?

a)

An electric motor

b)

A diesel engine

c)

A gasoline engine

d)

A propane engine

32.

How many pneumatic or solid tires does a Class 1 vertical mast forklift have?

a)

3 or 4

b)

2

c)

5

d)

6

33.

In what type of applications are Class 1 vertical mast forklifts used?

a)

Warehouse applications where air quality and sound are a concern

b)

Outdoor construction sites

c)

Heavy-duty mining operations

d)

Agricultural fields

34.

Where are Class 1 vertical mast forklifts commonly found?

a)

Storage and retail warehouse environments

b)

Construction sites

c)

Outdoor lumber yards

d)

Dockyards

35.

What type of engine does a Class 4 forklift use?

a)

Electric

b)

IC engine (LPG, gasoline, or diesel)

c)

Solar

d)

Hybrid

36.

Class 2 forklifts are ______ and are used in places that won’t accommodate larger lifts.

a)

Electric

b)

Gas-powered

c)

Diesel

d)

Hydraulic

37.

What type of engine does a Class 5 vertical mast forklift have?

a)

Smaller IC engine

b)

Larger IC engine

c)

Electric engine

38.

Class 5 forklifts have ______ tires.

a)

Pneumatic

b)

Solid

c)

Foam-filled

d)

Cushion

39.

What is the part labeled as 'Mast' in the forklift diagram?

a)

Mast

b)

Fork

c)

Cab

d)

Counterweight

40.

Which part of the forklift is responsible for lifting the load?

a)

Lift Cylinders

b)

Forks

c)

Counterweight

d)

Mast

41.

Identify the part labeled as 'Counterweight' in the forklift diagram.

a)

Counterweight

b)

Mast

c)

Forks

d)

Cab

42.

What is the function of the 'Tilt Cylinders' in a forklift?

a)

To tilt the mast and load backrest.

b)

To lift the load vertically.

c)

To stabilize the forklift during operation.

d)

To control the speed of the forklift.

43.

Which part of the forklift is labeled as 'Power Source'?

a)

Power Source

b)

Mast

c)

Forks

d)

Counterweight

44.

What is the structure on which the forks are mounted?

a)

Carriage

b)

Counterbalance

c)

Class

d)

Carriage Backrest

45.

What serves as a higher backstop for loads lifted with the forks?

a)

Carriage

b)

Counterbalance

c)

Class

d)

Carriage Backrest

46.

A designation for Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) is called a _______.

a)

Class

b)

Type

c)

Model

d)

Category

47.

Fill in the blank: Any weight behind the fulcrum, or front axle, that serves to offset the load is called a _______.

a)

Counterbalance

b)

Lever

c)

Fulcrum

d)

Load

48.

A _______ is a weight, usually mounted on the very rear of the forklift, that provides any additional weight needed to counterbalance the lifting capacity.

a)

Counterweight

b)

Ballast

c)

Load

d)

Anchor

49.

A _______ is the roof of a ROPS, specifically engineered and designed to protect the forklift’s cab and operator from falling items.

a)

Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS)

b)

Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)

c)

Cab Guard

d)

Safety Roof

50.

Fill in the blank: _______ is also known as Free Lift Height; the distance the forks can be raised without increasing the overall height of the mast.

a)

Free Fork Height

b)

Maximum Fork Height

c)

Lift Extension Height

d)

Mast Elevation Height

51.

A _______ is a single-acting hydraulic cylinder on a SDCB forklift that can only lift the load.

a)

Hydraulic Lift Cylinder

b)

Hydraulic Tilt Cylinder

c)

Hydraulic Steering Cylinder

d)

Hydraulic Brake Cylinder

52.

What is the designation given to forklifts that use the combustion of gasoline, diesel, or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) to power the engine?

a)

Electric Forklifts

b)

Internal Combustion (IC)

c)

Hydraulic Forklifts

d)

Manual Forklifts

53.

What is a control typically located to the right of the forklift’s steering wheel, which may have between two and four levers?

a)

Pedal

b)

Lever

c)

Button

d)

Switch

54.

What is the term for the maximum weight the machine can lift based on a load’s center?

a)

Load limit

b)

Load capacity

c)

Weight limit

d)

Maximum load

55.

What is the feature on SDCB forklifts that tilts the mast, normally limited to 20 degrees forward and 10 degrees rearward?

a)

Mast Tilt

b)

Mast Shift

c)

Mast Angle

d)

Mast Rotation

56.

Fill in the blank: The distance from the ground to the top of the carrying surface of the forks when the mast is fully extended is called _______.

a)

Maximum Fork Height

b)

Minimum Fork Height

c)

Average Fork Height

d)

Standard Fork Height

57.

The distance from the ground to the top of the mast when the mast is completely lowered is called _______.

a)

Overall Lowered Height

b)

Mast Base Height

c)

Ground Clearance

d)

Lower Mast Length

58.

The distance from the floor to the top of the carriage backrest extension when the mast is fully extended is called _______.

a)

Overall Raised Height

b)

Maximum Fork Height

c)

Lift Height

d)

Mast Height

59.

What is a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)?

a)

A stationary machine used for lifting

b)

A mobile, power-propelled truck used to carry, lift, push, pull, stack, or tier materials

c)

A type of crane

d)

A manual cart

60.

Fill in the blank: All PITs are regulated under _______.

a)

OSHA 1910.178

b)

OSHA 1926.602

c)

OSHA 1910.120

d)

OSHA 1910.147

61.

What is the function of a Side Shift in a forklift?

a)

To lift the load vertically

b)

To move the carriage and load to the right or left

c)

To increase speed

d)

To stabilize the load

62.

The (a)   is a distinguishing feature of SDCB forklifts.

Choose from the below words

single-stage hydraulic

tilting mast

vertical mast

carriage side shift

63.

The (a)   is a distinguishing feature of SDCB forklifts.

Choose from the below words

single-stage hydraulic

tilting mast

vertical mast

carriage side shift

64.

What is the primary difference between the different types of masts?

a)

The number of hydraulic cylinders

b)

Load capacity

c)

The number of sections

d)

The size and strength of the chains

65.

What is the primary difference between the different types of masts?

a)

The number of hydraulic cylinders

b)

Load capacity

c)

The number of sections

d)

The size and strength of the chains

66.

(a)   are all factors that influence what mast type is chosen for a job.

Choose from the below words

Forklift class, load capacity, horsepower, and work surface

Workspace, ceiling height, shelf/rack height, and load size

Ceiling height, load capacity, landing surface, and load height

Ceiling height, shelf/rack height, forklift class, and workspace

67.

______ are all factors that influence what mast type is chosen for a job.

Choose from the below words

Forklift class, load capacity, horsepower, and work surface

Workspace, ceiling height, shelf/rack height, and load size

Ceiling height, load capacity, landing surface, and load height

Ceiling height, shelf/rack height, forklift class, and workspace

68.

The mast of a vertical-mast forklift can be tilted (a)   .

Choose from the below words

5 degrees rearward

10 degrees rearward

15 degrees rearward

20 degrees rearward