Forklift Operator Knowledge Test (OSHA 1910.178)
Inspection and maintenance: practice questions
Our Forklift operator bank has 27 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
How should a pre-operation (pre-start) check be done, according to the eTool?
- A check by a supervisor once a week
- A visual check with the key off, then an operational check with the engine running
- Only a visual check from the operator's seat
- Only an operational check while driving loaded, since defects show up under load
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B. A visual check with the key off, then an operational check with the engine running — The operator should conduct a pre-start visual check with the key off, then an operational check with the engine running.
Question 2
What should be checked on an electric truck during inspection?
- Engine oil, radiator and air filter
- Spark plugs and fuel filter
- Cables and connectors, battery restraints, electrolyte levels and hood latch
- Engine oil, coolant, radiator, air filter and the fan belt
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C. Cables and connectors, battery restraints, electrolyte levels and hood latch — For electric trucks the eTool lists cables and connectors for frayed or exposed wires, battery restraints, electrolyte levels and the hood latch. Oil, radiator and air filter are combustion-engine checks.
Question 3
During inspection of an LP-gas truck, which way should the tank's pressure relief valve point?
- Down
- Toward the operator
- Up
- Toward the mast
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C. Up — The eTool's LP checks include a properly mounted tank with the pressure relief valve pointing up, sound hoses and restraint brackets, and no dents or leaks.