What is the maximum rated speed for a platform lift?
o A) 30 feet per minute
o B) 40 feet per minute
o C) 50 feet per minute
o D) 60 feet per minute
o ANSWER : B) 40 feet per minute
2. What is the typical operating pressure for hydraulic platform lifts?
o A) 100-200 PSI
o B) 200-400 PSI
o C) 400-600 PSI
o D) 600-800 PSI
o ANSWER : B) 200-400 PSI
3. Platform lifts must comply with which code?
o A) IBC only
o B) ASME A17.1
o C) NFPA 70
o D) All of the above
o ANSWER : D) All of the above
4. What NEC article covers platform lift electrical requirements?
o A) Article 620
o B) Article 625
o C) Article 630
o D) Article 640
, o ANSWER : A) Article 620
5. What is the minimum platform size for a wheelchair platform lift?
o A) 30" x 40"
o B) 32" x 48"
o C) 36" x 48"
o D) 40" x 60"
o ANSWER : C) 36" x 48"
6. Hydraulic relief valves must be set at what percentage of maximum
pressure?
o A) 110%
o B) 125%
o C) 140%
o D) 150%
o ANSWER : C) 140%
7. What is the maximum travel distance for an enclosed platform lift?
o A) 12 feet
o B) 14 feet
o C) 18 feet
o D) 23 feet
o ANSWER : B) 14 feet
8. Platform lift control circuits typically operate at:
o A) 12V DC
o B) 24V DC
o C) 120V AC
o D) Any of the above
o ANSWER : D) Any of the above
9. Platform lifts must have a minimum load capacity of:
o A) 450 pounds
, o B) 550 pounds
o C) 600 pounds
o D) 750 pounds
o ANSWER : D) 750 pounds
10.What is the minimum factor of safety for hydraulic cylinders?
o A) 3:1
o B) 4:1
o C) 5:1
o D) 8:1
o ANSWER : C) 5:1
11.Emergency stop buttons must be what color?
o A) Yellow
o B) Red
o C) Orange
o D) Black
o ANSWER : B) Red
12.What type of wire rope is typically used in platform lifts?
o A) 6x19 IWRC
o B) 6x37 IWRC
o C) 8x19 IWRC
o D) Any of the above
o ANSWER : D) Any of the above
13.Hydraulic power units must include:
o A) Pressure relief valve
o B) Check valve
o C) Lowering valve
o D) All of the above
, o ANSWER : D) All of the above
14.Platform lift doors must have a minimum clear width of:
o A) 30 inches
o B) 32 inches
o C) 34 inches
o D) 36 inches
o ANSWER : B) 32 inches
15.What is the typical voltage for platform lift motors?
o A) 120V single-phase
o B) 208V three-phase
o C) 480V three-phase
o D) Any of the above
o ANSWER : D) Any of the above
16.What is the minimum headroom clearance required above a
platform lift?
o A) 72 inches
o B) 78 inches
o C) 80 inches
o D) 84 inches
o ANSWER : C) 80 inches
17.Hydraulic fluid used in platform lifts must be:
o A) Fire-resistant
o B) Non-toxic
o C) Temperature stable
o D) All of the above
o ANSWER : D) All of the above
18.Platform lift controls must be mounted at what maximum height?
o A) 42 inches
o A) 30 feet per minute
o B) 40 feet per minute
o C) 50 feet per minute
o D) 60 feet per minute
o ANSWER : B) 40 feet per minute
2. What is the typical operating pressure for hydraulic platform lifts?
o A) 100-200 PSI
o B) 200-400 PSI
o C) 400-600 PSI
o D) 600-800 PSI
o ANSWER : B) 200-400 PSI
3. Platform lifts must comply with which code?
o A) IBC only
o B) ASME A17.1
o C) NFPA 70
o D) All of the above
o ANSWER : D) All of the above
4. What NEC article covers platform lift electrical requirements?
o A) Article 620
o B) Article 625
o C) Article 630
o D) Article 640
, o ANSWER : A) Article 620
5. What is the minimum platform size for a wheelchair platform lift?
o A) 30" x 40"
o B) 32" x 48"
o C) 36" x 48"
o D) 40" x 60"
o ANSWER : C) 36" x 48"
6. Hydraulic relief valves must be set at what percentage of maximum
pressure?
o A) 110%
o B) 125%
o C) 140%
o D) 150%
o ANSWER : C) 140%
7. What is the maximum travel distance for an enclosed platform lift?
o A) 12 feet
o B) 14 feet
o C) 18 feet
o D) 23 feet
o ANSWER : B) 14 feet
8. Platform lift control circuits typically operate at:
o A) 12V DC
o B) 24V DC
o C) 120V AC
o D) Any of the above
o ANSWER : D) Any of the above
9. Platform lifts must have a minimum load capacity of:
o A) 450 pounds
, o B) 550 pounds
o C) 600 pounds
o D) 750 pounds
o ANSWER : D) 750 pounds
10.What is the minimum factor of safety for hydraulic cylinders?
o A) 3:1
o B) 4:1
o C) 5:1
o D) 8:1
o ANSWER : C) 5:1
11.Emergency stop buttons must be what color?
o A) Yellow
o B) Red
o C) Orange
o D) Black
o ANSWER : B) Red
12.What type of wire rope is typically used in platform lifts?
o A) 6x19 IWRC
o B) 6x37 IWRC
o C) 8x19 IWRC
o D) Any of the above
o ANSWER : D) Any of the above
13.Hydraulic power units must include:
o A) Pressure relief valve
o B) Check valve
o C) Lowering valve
o D) All of the above
, o ANSWER : D) All of the above
14.Platform lift doors must have a minimum clear width of:
o A) 30 inches
o B) 32 inches
o C) 34 inches
o D) 36 inches
o ANSWER : B) 32 inches
15.What is the typical voltage for platform lift motors?
o A) 120V single-phase
o B) 208V three-phase
o C) 480V three-phase
o D) Any of the above
o ANSWER : D) Any of the above
16.What is the minimum headroom clearance required above a
platform lift?
o A) 72 inches
o B) 78 inches
o C) 80 inches
o D) 84 inches
o ANSWER : C) 80 inches
17.Hydraulic fluid used in platform lifts must be:
o A) Fire-resistant
o B) Non-toxic
o C) Temperature stable
o D) All of the above
o ANSWER : D) All of the above
18.Platform lift controls must be mounted at what maximum height?
o A) 42 inches
