Mobile Plant Operator MCQs

Mobile Plant Operator MCQs

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1: When approaching a four-way stop area you should:

A.   Slow the vehicle down

B.   Blow your horn

C.   Prepare to come to a complete stop

D.   All of the above

2: How high should a load be carried?

A.   Touching the ground

B.   2-6 inches

C.   6-9 inches

D.   2 feet or more

3: Before loading or unloading a trailer at a loading dock you should:

A.   Inspect the floor of the trailer to ensure that it will support the full weight of lift truck and load

B.   Chock the wheels of the trailer

C.   Make sure the dock plates, boards, and ramps are in place and secure

D.   All of the above

4: You can stand under the forks, If the engine of the lift truck is turned off?

A.   True

B.   False

5: Which of the following is NOT a type of lift truck?

A.   Gasoline powered

B.   Diesel powered

C.   Air cooled powered

D.   Electric powered

6: In order to solve an "inch pound equation" you must use information provided on the data plate.

A.   True

B.   False

7: What procedure do you follow when the load on your forklift obscures your view in front?

A.   Dismount, check that the way is clear, then drive slowly forward sounding the horn

B.   Travel in reverse looking in the direction of travel

C.   Raise the load so that you can see under it

D.   None of the above

8: When entering or mounting the truck the operator should gain support from

A.   The steering wheel, the step and the seat

B.   The overhead guard rail, the step and the seat

C.   The steering wheel, the step and the overhead guard rail

D.   None of the above

9: Which of the points below affect the stability of a forklift?

A.   Driving too fast

B.   Load too heavy

C.   Driving on an incline

D.   All of the above

10: From which position in a narrow aisle should a forklift approach a narrow corner?

A.   From the inside of the aisle

B.   From the outside of the aisle

C.   From the middle of the aisle

D.   None of the above

11: In what position should a gas cylinder safety valve be when fitted to a forklift?

A.   At the top

B.   At the bottom

C.   Mid-point

D.   None of the above

12: Is it permissible to park your forklift on a ramp or slope?

A.   Only if left in gear

B.   Only if wheel chocks are used

C.   Only if the forks are on the ground

D.   None of the above

13: Is it permissible for any person to operate a forklift?

A.   Only if a holder of a driver's license

B.   Only if trained and authorized to do so

C.   Yes, but only temporarily

D.   None of the above

14: Are you allowed to turn a forklift on a ramp or slope?

A.   Only if the forklift is not loaded

B.   Only if traveling down the ramp

C.   Only if traveling up the ramp

D.   Not at any time

15: How often is a forklift operator required to check the brakes?

A.   Pre-operation

B.   Weekly

C.   Monthly

D.   None of the above