CLT CLT Material Handling & Equipment 2

Question 1

What is the primary safety concern when operating a forklift with the load elevated while traveling?

Accepted Answer

The center of gravity shifts upward, increasing the tip-over risk

Answer

Raising the forks with a load elevates the forklift's center of gravity, significantly increasing the risk of tipping over, especially when turning or traveling on uneven surfaces.

Question 2

Which conveyor system uses a slight incline to allow items to move without a motor?

Accepted Answer

Gravity roller conveyor

Answer

Gravity roller conveyors use slightly inclined rollers that allow items to move downhill by gravity without any power source, making them energy-efficient.

Question 3

What is the purpose of wheel chocks when a truck is positioned at a loading dock?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the truck from rolling away during loading and unloading

Answer

Wheel chocks are wedge-shaped blocks placed against truck tires to prevent the vehicle from rolling while being loaded or unloaded, preventing deadly 'trailer creep' accidents.

Question 4

What does the term 'load center' mean in forklift operations?

Accepted Answer

The horizontal distance from the fork face to the load's center of gravity

Answer

The load center is the horizontal distance from the front face of the forks to the load's center of gravity, standardized at 24 inches for typical pallets.

Question 5

Which warehouse system uses computer-controlled equipment to automatically store and retrieve items in high-density configurations without traditional aisles?

Accepted Answer

Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS)

Answer

An Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) uses robotic cranes or shuttles controlled by computers to store and retrieve inventory automatically, maximizing density and throughput.

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CLT CLT Material Handling & Equipment 2