1B MA Hoisting License
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,1. What is the primary purpose of a pre-operation inspection?
A. To warm up the engine
B. To check operator skills
C. To identify mechanical or safety defects
D. To increase fuel efficiency
Answer: C
Rationale: Pre-operation inspections ensure equipment is safe and
functional before use.
2. When should a forklift be inspected?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Before each shift
D. After refueling only
Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA and MA hoisting rules require inspections before
each shift.
3. What does the load capacity plate show?
A. Tire pressure
B. Oil level
C. Maximum safe lifting capacity
D. Battery voltage
Answer: C
Rationale: The capacity plate shows safe lifting limits based on load
configuration.
, 4. The center of gravity of a load should be kept:
A. Outside the forks
B. Close to the forklift mast
C. At the fork tips
D. Behind the rear axle
Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the load close improves stability.
5. What should you do before lifting a load?
A. Rev the engine
B. Tilt forks forward
C. Ensure load is stable and secure
D. Raise forks quickly
Answer: C
Rationale: Stability prevents load shifting and accidents.
6. When traveling with a load, forks should be:
A. Raised high
B. Fully vertical
C. Low to the ground (4–6 inches)
D. Touching the ground
Answer: C
Rationale: Low forks improve balance and prevent tipping.
7. When driving up a ramp with a load, the load should face:
A. Downhill
B. Sideways
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correct Answers
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,1. What is the primary purpose of a pre-operation inspection?
A. To warm up the engine
B. To check operator skills
C. To identify mechanical or safety defects
D. To increase fuel efficiency
Answer: C
Rationale: Pre-operation inspections ensure equipment is safe and
functional before use.
2. When should a forklift be inspected?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Before each shift
D. After refueling only
Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA and MA hoisting rules require inspections before
each shift.
3. What does the load capacity plate show?
A. Tire pressure
B. Oil level
C. Maximum safe lifting capacity
D. Battery voltage
Answer: C
Rationale: The capacity plate shows safe lifting limits based on load
configuration.
, 4. The center of gravity of a load should be kept:
A. Outside the forks
B. Close to the forklift mast
C. At the fork tips
D. Behind the rear axle
Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the load close improves stability.
5. What should you do before lifting a load?
A. Rev the engine
B. Tilt forks forward
C. Ensure load is stable and secure
D. Raise forks quickly
Answer: C
Rationale: Stability prevents load shifting and accidents.
6. When traveling with a load, forks should be:
A. Raised high
B. Fully vertical
C. Low to the ground (4–6 inches)
D. Touching the ground
Answer: C
Rationale: Low forks improve balance and prevent tipping.
7. When driving up a ramp with a load, the load should face:
A. Downhill
B. Sideways
