Associated Knowledge Assessment Paper 1 - Answers

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LTG4 (ABA Code A7)

PEDESTRIAN REACH TRUCK

- MEDIUM LEVEL

Associated Knowledge AssessmentPaper 1 - Answers

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Associated Knowledge Assessment Paper 1 - AnswersPedestrian Reach Truck - Medium Level

25 QuestionsPass Mark 80%Time Allowed: 30 Minutes

1. This assessment paper consists of 5 open questions and 20 multiple-choice questions.

2. All bold questions must be answered correctly.3. Each correct answer is worth a score of 4 marks.4. You are advised to attempt all 25 questions.5. Read each question carefully before answering.6. Do not use any reference material, confer with other course

members, copy any information contained within the examination papers, or ask the instructor for clarifi cation of any questions asked.

7. Please ensure that all mobile phones or other communication devices are turned off.

8. The instructor will advise you when there are fi ve minutes of the allocated time remaining.

9. When you have completed the assessment, turn your paper over and wait until advised.

10. If you have any questions, please ask the instructor now.

When the instructor indicates the assessment has started, turn over the page to begin answering the questions.

Good luck.

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Open Questions

Suggested answers are provided below.

1. Name 4 main safety checks you would make before loading or unloading a lorry.

A. Lorry brakes applied or wheels chockedB. Lorry bed condition, width, height, level and curtains out of the

wayC. Lorry driver - where is he/she and what is requiredD. A support stand is positioned on an unsupported semi-trailer

2. Give 4 examples of places where you should not park an industrial lift truck.

A. In or near doorwaysB. Near switches and electricity boardsC. Near fi refi ghting equipmentD. Blind cornersE. InclinesF. Loading baysG. Wet or muddy areasH. Soft ground or generally in the way of other obstructions

3. In relation to a truck’s capacity, which 3 items of information must be printed on a rated capacity plate?

A. Lifting capacityB. Load centreC. Stacking height

4. The Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 gives 4 responsibilities/duties of operators and employees. What are they?

A. Duty of safety to themselvesB. Duty of safety to othersC. Co-operation with management on aspects of safetyD. Not to interfere, misuse, abuse, be reckless or modify anything

provided for Health and Safety or Welfare



5. State 2 reasons why is it important that loaded pallets are placed tight to one another and against the headboard when loading a lorry.

A. To ensure the full load does not move during transport, especially when braking

B. To ensure that the lorry can get a full load

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The truck’s maximum carrying capacity will be reduced when:

A. The load centre is increasedB. The load centre is decreasedC. The load obscures your viewD. When travelling in reverse

2. Lift trucks are more likely to turn over sideways when they are:

A. Loaded and driven slowly around cornersB. Loaded and driven quickly in a straight lineC. When braking hardD. Unladen and turning sharply

3. From the list below select the last thing the operator should do before moving off:

A. Put their seat belt onB. Engage driveC. Look aroundD. Sound the horn

4. The operator should only safely step off the pedestrian pallet platform:

A. Immediately on reaching the pick positionB. Once the full pick has been completedC. Once a full observation has been carried out for vehicles,

pedestrians and fl oor conditionD. When told to do so by the Warehouse Manager



5. Who is responsible for checking that the lift truck is in good working order before use?

A. The managementB. The maintenance departmentC. The operatorD. The insurer

6. What position should a lift truck’s mast be in to comply with the manufacturer’s stated lifting capacity?

A. Slightly tilted backwards with the truck on level groundB. It doesn’t matter as the mast angle does not affect the rated

capacityC. Slightly tilted forwards with the truck on level groundD. Vertical with the truck on level ground

7. What is the difference between Net weight and Gross weight?

A. Net weight = the product only: Gross weight = the weight of the product, pallet and packaging

B. Net weight = the weight of the load: Gross weight = the weight of the load and the pallet

C. They are both the same and refer to the weight of the truckD. Gross weight only applies to live loads

8. What is meant by the term ‘load centre’ as it applies to lift trucks?

A. The width that the forks should be set on the carriage plateB. The length of the truck and the loadC. The measurement to the middle of the loadD. It is the measurement given forward from the front face of the

fork arms to the centre of gravity of the load

9. Prior to operating a lift truck in the working environment, the operator must have written authorisation issued by:

A. The instructor who carried out the trainingB. The employerC. The lift truck supplierD. The lift truck manufacturer



10. Enforcement of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 is the responsibility of:

A. The Health and Safety Commission (HSC)B. The European Commission’s United Inspectors (ECU)C. The Health and Safety Executive and Local AuthoritiesD. The Police

11. In normal circumstances, if the load on the forks obscures your view, you should:

A. Dismount, check that the way is clear, then drive slowly forward, sounding the horn

B. Travel in reverse, looking in the direction of travelC. Ask your Supervisor to guide you with hand signalsD. Proceed forward very slowly, leaning to one side so that you can

see better

12. When are you permitted to ride on a pallet truck machine?

A. When it is fi tted with an approved rider platformB. To increase productivityC. Following a risk assessmentD. When time dictates

13. Before starting to load a lorry or trailer from a dock leveller, the lift truck operator must check that:

A. The lorry driver has checked the loadB. The lorry’s tyre pressures are correct for the weight of the loadC. The destination of the lorryD. The lorry driver is aware that loading is to take place, the lorry

engine is turned off, the lorry parking brake(s) are applied and the lorry wheels chocked (if necessary)



14. Where no other option is available, a low-level pallet truck must always be driven across traffi c calming speed bumps, drainage gullies, etc.:

A. As quickly as possibleB. With forks trailingC. Slowly and, if possible, diagonallyD. Straight onto the obstacle

15. When turning with a load at height, why is there an increased risk of the truck tipping over?

A. Stability is reducedB. The load centre will increaseC. The combined centre of gravity moves forwardD. The longitudinal stability is increased

16. In winter months loads stacked outside may be covered in ice and snow, the effect of this will:

A. Increase the carrying capacity of the truckB. Make no change to the truck or weight of the loadC. Increase the weight of the loadD. Increase the friction between the pallet and the forks

17. While operating a lift truck what would you do if you saw some rubbish/dunnage lying in a gangway or warehouse location?

A. Inform the supervisorB. Park the truck in a safe place and remove the obstructionC. Inform the other truck operators and get it moved at break timeD. Ignore it as the next shift have cleaners who will move it

18. Why would you switch to pedestrian mode? (i.e. dismount from the platform)

A. To save battery wearB. To enable greater manoeuvring at a lower speedC. Site rulesD. It’s safer to use in pedestrian mode



19. What is the purpose of the large button on top of the tiller arm?

A. It is a safety device to protect against the operator being run over by the machine

B. It controls the lights on the equipmentC. It controls lift heightD. It assists steering

20. When the load centre is increased:

A. The load carrying capacity is not affectedB. The load carrying capacity is increasedC. The load carrying capacity is not affected if it is a live loadD. The load carrying capacity is reduced

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