Free PITO Equipment Operation & Controls Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary function of the forklift’s control lever?

Accepted Answer

To raise, lower, and tilt the forks

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To control the forklift’s speed.

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To steer the forklift.

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To apply the brakes.

Question 2

Why is it important to check the forklift’s controls before operating?

Accepted Answer

To ensure safe and efficient operation

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To impress supervisors.

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Because controls rarely fail.

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To avoid cleaning the forklift.

Question 3

What does the horn on a powered industrial truck indicate?

Accepted Answer

To alert others of the forklift’s presence

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To start the engine.

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To control the forks.

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To operate the brakes.

Question 4

How should the operator use the parking brake on a powered industrial truck?

Accepted Answer

Always when the truck is parked

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Only if parking on a slope.

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Never use the parking brake.

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Only during operation.

Question 5

What is the function of the tilt control on a forklift?

Accepted Answer

To tilt the mast and stabilize loads

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To move the forklift forward.

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To stop the forklift.

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To lift the load.

Question 6

How do you operate the directional control on a powered industrial truck?

Accepted Answer

It selects forward or reverse drive

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It controls the forks.

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It operates the horn.

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It applies the parking brake.

Question 7

What should an operator do if a control does not respond properly?

Accepted Answer

Report the issue and stop using the truck

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Ignore it and continue working.

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Try to fix it themselves.

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Remove the control.

Question 8

Why is it important to know the load capacity indicated on the forklift’s data plate?

Accepted Answer

To prevent accidents by not exceeding capacity

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Because it looks official.

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To lift heavier loads than recommended.

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It is not important to know.

Question 9

How should an operator control the forks when picking up a load?

Accepted Answer

Position forks evenly and lift smoothly

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Insert forks unevenly and lift quickly.

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Lift the load by tilting the mast forward.

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Lift with the forks tilted backwards.