MASSACHUSETTS 1C HOISTING
LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question :Single most important safety factor of operation
CORRECT ANSWER :Operator
Question :Accidents happen because
CORRECT ANSWER :Use with known defect, unsafe route,
unsafe loads, unsafe operating techniques
Question :When is it safe to operate forklift outside of drivers'
seat
CORRECT ANSWER :Never
Question :Bystanders within danger range of machine
CORRECT ANSWER :Operator's responsibility
Question :Essential for safe operation
CORRECT ANSWER :Smooth turns, starts and stops
Question :Feathering
CORRECT ANSWER :Move load slowly
Question :Defect found on machine
CORRECT ANSWER :Contact supervisor
Question :Bystanders in danger zone with raised load
CORRECT ANSWER :Sound horn and ask them to move
Question :Pivot point of forklift
CORRECT ANSWER :Front axle
Question :Teeter totter
CORRECT ANSWER :Leverage
Question :Safe load limits on specific forklifts
CORRECT ANSWER :Should never be exceeded
Question :Forks pick up load
CORRECT ANSWER :Center of gravity moves forward
Question :Forward tipping happens when
CORRECT ANSWER :Center of gravity is on the opposite
side of the front axle
Question :Momentum is created by
CORRECT ANSWER :Starting, stopping and turning
Question :Stability is affected by
CORRECT ANSWER :weight distribution, axle length, and
wheel base
Question :Dangers increase as forklift is raised
CORRECT ANSWER :Tipping, loss of steering, momentum
Question :What force causes the forklift to tip forward when
brakes are hit
CORRECT ANSWER :Momentum
Question :Center of gravity goes beyond stability area
CORRECT ANSWER :Tipping
Question :Forks in front
CORRECT ANSWER :Can't keep machine from tipping
backwards
Question :Lift load straight up and down
CORRECT ANSWER :Mast Forklift
Question :Steering capacity for high speeds on highways
CORRECT ANSWER :Front wheels fixed, rear wheels steer
Question :Short turning radius at high speeds can overturn
machine from