CFA CFA Battery & Electric Forklift Safety

Question 1

When charging a lead-acid forklift battery, what safety action must be taken first?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the charger before connecting or disconnecting the battery

Answer

Add distilled water before starting the charge

Answer

Check the battery voltage with a multimeter

Answer

Remove the battery from the forklift and store it outdoors

Question 2

What gas is released by lead-acid batteries during the charging process that creates a fire hazard?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen

Answer

Carbon monoxide

Answer

Nitrogen dioxide

Answer

Methane

Question 3

What is the minimum recommended ventilation requirement for a battery charging area?

Accepted Answer

Adequate airflow to prevent accumulation of explosive hydrogen gas

Answer

No special ventilation is required if the room is large

Answer

A single exhaust fan running once per shift

Answer

Open windows on at least one side of the building

Question 4

How should an operator handle a battery that shows cracks or leaking electrolyte?

Accepted Answer

Remove the battery from service immediately and report it

Answer

Continue using it until the next scheduled maintenance

Answer

Tape the crack and monitor for further leakage

Answer

Add extra distilled water to dilute the leaking acid

Question 5

What type of water should be added to a lead-acid forklift battery to maintain electrolyte levels?

Accepted Answer

Distilled water

Answer

Tap water

Answer

Softened water

Answer

Filtered well water

Question 6

An electric forklift battery should NOT be charged if its state of charge is above what percentage?

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

20%

Answer

30%

Answer

50%