MASSACHUSETTS 1C HOISTING LICENSE EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PASS 100%
How much weight needs to be behind the front axle in order to lift a 4000 lb load?
- ANSWER 4000 lbs
The center of gravity is what? - ANSWER the point all wight is distributed equally.
What is the stability triangle? - ANSWER imaginary line between the two front
tires and the center of the rear axle
When picking up an object the center of gravity does what? - ANSWER shifts
forward.
Factors that affect the stability of an object - ANSWER Terrain, weight
distribution, dynamic forces when in motion, wheel base of lift,
When going up a hill, which side of the lift should the load be? - ANSWER The
uphill side
How should a slope be approached? - ANSWER straight on
, Load charts indicate what - ANSWER the capacity of the forklift based on the
angle and extension of the boom.
Where should the tank be oriented on a liquid propane powered forklift? -
ANSWER The relief valve should be pointing up in the 12 o'clock position
Pivot point on a forklift - ANSWER front wheels
Jerky movements can be avoided by - ANSWER feathering controls
What equipment falls under a 1C license? - ANSWER Hydraulic telescoping
booms without wire ropes and forklifts
hand signal to move the tines in or out? - ANSWER With the arm extended, palm
down, point forefinger in the direction of the movement.
hand signal to "dog everything" pause an action? - ANSWER Clasp hands in front
of body
hand signal to stop? - ANSWER Extend both arms, palms down
hand signal to extend boom (telescoping booms) - ANSWER both fists in front of
body with thumbs pointing out
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PASS 100%
How much weight needs to be behind the front axle in order to lift a 4000 lb load?
- ANSWER 4000 lbs
The center of gravity is what? - ANSWER the point all wight is distributed equally.
What is the stability triangle? - ANSWER imaginary line between the two front
tires and the center of the rear axle
When picking up an object the center of gravity does what? - ANSWER shifts
forward.
Factors that affect the stability of an object - ANSWER Terrain, weight
distribution, dynamic forces when in motion, wheel base of lift,
When going up a hill, which side of the lift should the load be? - ANSWER The
uphill side
How should a slope be approached? - ANSWER straight on
, Load charts indicate what - ANSWER the capacity of the forklift based on the
angle and extension of the boom.
Where should the tank be oriented on a liquid propane powered forklift? -
ANSWER The relief valve should be pointing up in the 12 o'clock position
Pivot point on a forklift - ANSWER front wheels
Jerky movements can be avoided by - ANSWER feathering controls
What equipment falls under a 1C license? - ANSWER Hydraulic telescoping
booms without wire ropes and forklifts
hand signal to move the tines in or out? - ANSWER With the arm extended, palm
down, point forefinger in the direction of the movement.
hand signal to "dog everything" pause an action? - ANSWER Clasp hands in front
of body
hand signal to stop? - ANSWER Extend both arms, palms down
hand signal to extend boom (telescoping booms) - ANSWER both fists in front of
body with thumbs pointing out
