MEWP Sample Operators Test Company* Date of your scheduled class* MM slash DD slash YYYY Name* First Last Email* Carefully read each question and all possible answers before making your choice Some answer choices may include “all of the above” or “none of the above” and only reading the first answers offered might cause you to miss the question Highlight the best answer and pick only one You must score at least 80% to pass 1. Who is authorized to operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform?* A. Anyone who knows how to turn one on and raise it up. B. Anyone that has their forklift certification. C. Someone who is authorized by their company and who has been trained in accordance with the OSHA standards for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms. D. Anyone with 30 days or more experience on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms. 2. If your Mobile Elevating Work Platform loses power and you are stuck in the air you should:* A. Yell for help and have a qualified person use the ground controls to lower you down. B. Carefully climb out of the platform and down a nearby structure. C. Carefully climb down the Mobile Elevating Work Platform if possible. D. Slide down a rope if you have one. 3. What percent of Mobile Elevating Work Platform accidents are caused by operator error?* A. 20-25% B. 47-50% C. 70-75% D. 85-88% 4. How often must a Mobile Elevating Work Platform be inspected by the operator?* A. It is not required, unless it is malfunctioning. B. Before every shift in which the Mobile Elevating Work Platform will be used. C. Once per week. D. Once a month. 5. How far do you need to stay away from any electrical conductor?* A. It doesn’t matter as long as you avoid direct contact. B. 10 feet for every 100 volts. C. At least 40 feet. D. The distance varies with the voltage encountered; the higher the voltage the further the distance required to be away from it. 6. The four main hazards in operating an Mobile Elevating Work Platforms are:* A. Tip-over, poor maintenance, poor planning and bad judgment. B. Tip-over, fall, collision and electrocution. C. Tip-over, mechanical failure, lightning strikes and speeding. D. Lack of focus, poor maintenance, low tire pressure and pedestrians. 7. What should you do if someone is too close to your Mobile Elevating Work Platform:* A. Continue your work, using caution not to drop anything on them. B. Tell them they are in danger and will be working at their “own risk” if they don’t move. C. Stop operation immediately, ask them to move to a safe area and do not continue operating until they are at a safe distance. D. Ignore them and hope they go away soon. 8. To gain additional working height when working on a Mobile Elevating Work Platform it is acceptable to:* A. Step or climb on the rail, but only if you have a lanyard and harness on. B. Place a ladder or other device on the platform, but only if fully secured. C. Have a forklift lift up the Mobile Elevating Work Platform. D. None of the above is correct. 9. When using the ground controls to bring a stranded Mobile Elevating Work Platform operator to the ground you should:* A. Look over the situation to be sure there are no electrical or other dangers to you or the stranded operator before proceeding. B. Call 911. C. Attempt to climb up into the basket. D. Disconnect the battery and all fuel sources first. 10. Which is a correct statement about moving when elevated in a Mobile Elevating Work Platform?* A. You may move slowly and carefully when elevated, if your Mobile Elevating Work Platform was designed to move when elevated. B. You must NEVER move any distance when elevated under any condition. C. You may only move if you are within ten feet of the ground. D. None of the above statements are true. Scissor Lift Section1. Which is a correct statement about scissor lifts?* A. They are less dangerous than boom lifts, anyone can learn to use one in only a few minutes. B. They should only be used as a backup, if a boom lift is not available. C. They are designed for a maximum side slope of approximately 30%. D. Many of them have a “pothole protection” device to help prevent tip-overs. 2. Which is a correct statement about fall protection in scissor lifts?* A. You should never use fall protection in a scissor lift. B. The use of fall protection in scissor lifts is determined on a company by company basis, some companies may require it; others may not. You must follow your company or job site rules regarding its use. C. Fall protection is always required in scissor lifts by OSHA. D. Fall protection is only required in scissor lifts when they are elevated above ten feet. 3. Which is a correct statement about scissor lifts?* A. Many scissor lifts have a “pull out” platform which allows operators to get closer to what they are working on without moving the scissor lift. B. Scissor lifts with a “pull out” platform will have a reduced capacity on the “pull out” portion of the platform. C. Weight should be evenly distributed on the platform of a scissor lift. D. All of the above statements are true. 4. Which is a correct statement about scissor lifts?* A. If you are trained to use a scissor lift, you can run any make and model scissor lift without additional instruction of any type. B. If you are trained to use a boom lift you can also use a scissor lift because they are less complex. C. If you were trained on one make and model of scissor lift and then you are asked to run a different make and model of scissor lift, you will need to get familiarized with it before operating it. D. None of the above statements are true. 5. The data plate on a scissor lift will give you what information?* A. How high the scissor lift will elevate. B. The lifting capacity of the scissor lift. C. The weight of the scissor lift. D. All of the above statements are true. Boom Lift Section1. Which is a correct statement?* A. Boom lifts can only elevate straight up, just like a scissor lift. B. Boom lifts can elevate and extend their operator platform in many different directions according to the needs of the job. C. Boom lifts are not flexible and can’t be used for as many jobs as scissor lifts. D. Boom lifts have a “pothole protection” device to help prevent tip-overs. 2. Which is a correct statement about fall protection in boom lifts?* A. You should never use fall protection in a boom lift. B. The use of fall protection in boom lifts is determined on a company by company basis, some companies may require it; others may not. C. Fall protection is always required by OSHA in boom lifts. D. Fall protection is only required in boom lifts when they are above ten feet. 3. Which is a correct statement about boom lifts?* A. Some large boom lifts have capacity charts, not just a standard data plate, which shows safe and accepted elevations and extensions. B. Some boom lifts have different lifting capacities depending on how far up or out they will be going. C. Going beyond the limits of capacity charts or data plates can kill or injure you or others. D. All of the above statements are true. 4. Which is a correct statement about boom lifts?* A. If you are trained to use a boom lift, you can run any make and model of boom lift without additional instruction of any type. B. If you are trained to use a boom lift, you can also use a scissor lift because they are less complex. C. If you were trained on one make and model of boom lift and then you are asked to run a different make and model of boom lift, you will need to get familiarized with it before operating it. D. None of the above statements are true. 5. The data plate on a boom lift will give you what information?* A. How high the boom lift will elevate. B. The lifting capacity of the boom lift and how much it weighs. C. The weight of the boom lift. D. All of the above statements are true.