MA HOISTING EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ What is the fulcrum point of a forklift. Answer: Front axle
▶ When operating a forklift the center of gravity must remain where.
Answer: Inside the stability triangle
▶ What is the angle of repose. Answer: The angle of the spoil pile to the
ground
▶ How does the fuel in a gas engine ignite. Answer: Air
Combustion caused by spark
▶ What does a governor do on an engine. Answer: Limits rpm
▶ What is the weakest part of a hydraulic system. Answer: Hose
▶ Why would you replace a hydraulic hose. Answer: Leak
Blister
Swelling
Bad end fitting
Excessive external wear
▶ What would cause the controls to feel spongy. Answer: Air in the system
Low fluid
Kink in line
Bad filters
Too many Rpms
▶ What is an excavation. Answer: Hole in ground
▶ When carrying a load on a fork truck what position should the forks be in.
Answer: Close to the ground
Rolled back all the way
WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ What is the fulcrum point of a forklift. Answer: Front axle
▶ When operating a forklift the center of gravity must remain where.
Answer: Inside the stability triangle
▶ What is the angle of repose. Answer: The angle of the spoil pile to the
ground
▶ How does the fuel in a gas engine ignite. Answer: Air
Combustion caused by spark
▶ What does a governor do on an engine. Answer: Limits rpm
▶ What is the weakest part of a hydraulic system. Answer: Hose
▶ Why would you replace a hydraulic hose. Answer: Leak
Blister
Swelling
Bad end fitting
Excessive external wear
▶ What would cause the controls to feel spongy. Answer: Air in the system
Low fluid
Kink in line
Bad filters
Too many Rpms
▶ What is an excavation. Answer: Hole in ground
▶ When carrying a load on a fork truck what position should the forks be in.
Answer: Close to the ground
Rolled back all the way
