forklift Operator Certification Exam Questions
With Complete Solutions
Sitdown types - ANSWER--have 4 wheels
-also have 3 wheel versions
greater maneuverability
stand up models - ANSWER-for use in tight spaces
counterbalance forklift fall under - ANSWER-Class 1,4,5,7
rough terrain forklifts fall under - ANSWER-Class 7
Most common type of forks - ANSWER-ITA & Shaft
Diff styles of Forks - ANSWER-- lumber
- folding
-gypsum
-drum
-block
-spark retardant
When does a standard fork has to be replaced? - ANSWER-As soon as the thickness of
the blade is worn past 90% the thickness of the shank
Specialized Forklift Attachments - ANSWER--side shift
-hydraulic fork positioners
- swing carriage
-truss boom
- bucket
-push pull
-bale clamp
-general purpose clamp
-barrell and roll clamp
- rotation carriage clamp
-turnable fork clamp
True or False: An added attachment will normally reduce the forklift lifting capacity? -
ANSWER-True
, Where are the drive wheels and axle located on a vertical mast forklift? - ANSWER-In
front of the forklift, just behind the carriage
T or F: On a vertical mast lift are the two front wheels the only ones equipped with the
brake? - ANSWER-True
For telehandlers which type of steer is for loading position and tight maneuvering only? -
ANSWER-Circle Steer
Tilt cylinders - ANSWER-- attach to the upright channels
- activated from cab
- extend or retract and tilt
- double action, two way
-both extend and retract functions are hydraulically powered
Roll Over Protective Struction (ROPS) - ANSWER-only found on units with side
mounted compartment
ROPS - ANSWER-- designed to protect
reduce the risk of injury
- MUST wear a seatbelt
T or F: ROPS will still work if you don't wear a seatbelt - ANSWER-false
What kind of tires are found on forklifts? - ANSWER-solid, cushion, pneumatic
Solid tires - ANSWER-- hard solid rubber
- pressed on to the wheel hub
- no tread
- Primarily used indoors on hard, level, improved surfaces such as concrete
Cushion Tires - ANSWER-- hard solid rubber core
- provides a smoother ride and improved traction
- designed for indoor use but could be use on improved outdoor surfaces such as
asphalt
Pneumatic Tires - ANSWER-- Filled with air, nitrogen, liquid ballast, or foam
- designed for outdoor applications on non-improved road surfaces such as compacted
road base
what are outriggers used for? - ANSWER-- to provide greater stability to uneven
grounds
Free light is the distance your forks can travel upwards from the ______ without the
second stage of your mast increasing height - ANSWER-lowest point/ground
What load center rating does most forklifts have? - ANSWER-24 inch (600 milimeters)