MATERIAL HANDLING

TRAINING TEST

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Please select the one choice that best answers the question.

1. The first step on any board handling job is a _______________.

a. determination of where the board is to be stocked.

b. thorough inspection and walk through of the site.
c. full inspection of the boom truck.
d. none of the above.

2. When doing an inspection of the jobsite, you need to check _____________.

a. entrances d. walkways
b. stairs e. scaffolding
c. balconies f. all of the above

3. When evaluating the jobsite for stocking by boom truck, you need to look at:

a. ground stability d. level ground

b. entry points e. underground utilities
c. overhead exposures f. all of the above

4. On commercial high-rises ______________ may be used instead of a forklift or boom truck.

a. elevator c. catapult
b. crane d. all but c

5. If material needs to be loaded on top of an elevator and there is not an operator, you should:

a. load it safely and operate the elevator yourself.

b. load it and have your partner ride on top of the elevator with the material.
c. call your dispatcher.
d. none of the above.

6. When working on or near the edge of an open building, you are required to wear________.

a. hard hats c. lanyards

b. safety harnesses d. all of the above

7. When stacking gypsum board in a wood-framed building always make sure:

 a. the wooden floor joists run perpendicular to the length of the board pile.
b. the weight of the pile is carried directly to the ground by loadbearing walls.
c. check with the contractor to see if the board is to be flat stocked or on end.
d. all of the above.

8. Before the actual board hauling is done, it is important to always:

a. drink a lot of water.

b. mark the stacks of drywall.
c. do stretching and warm up exercises.
d. none of the above.

9. When using a drywall dolly, the floors must be capable of supporting a concentrated weight
of up to (a) __________________.

a. ½ ton (1000 lbs.)

b. ton (2000 lbs.)
c. 2 tons (4000 lbs.)
d. none of the above

10. Always carry bundles of drywall along the long edge in one hand, tilting the body in such
a way to allow the bundle to lean against you at the shoulder. Always keep the other hand
free unless:

a. the bundle is too heavy to carry.

b. the bundle is not in control and about to fall away.
c. you are in a position to set it down by leaning it up against a wall.
d. both b & c

11. If you pull the board off of a dolly too fast, what could possibly happen?

a. You could have an avalanche.

b. The suction could pull an unwanted bundle with it.
c. Nothing.
d. All of the above.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS EITHER TRUE OR FALSE

1. It is a good idea to clean the pathway where you will be stocking.

a. true b. false

2. When laying board horizontally on the floor it shall be protected from floor moisture or
water by placing dunnage strips parallel to its ends a minimum of every two feet and leveled
to prevent warping.

a. true b. false

3. It is not necessary to clean up after stocking a job because the drywall hangers will clean up
when they are finished.
 a. true b. false

4. It is a good idea to get a customer’s or superintendent’s signature on the ticket if possible.

a. true b. false

5. You do not need to mark all of the stacks of drywall if you were not able to get anyone to
sign the ticket.

a. true b. false

6. When you load and unload a drywall dolly you should always block the wheels.

a. true b. false

7. A walk-up is when the board has to be carried up stairs and is the most desirable way of
delivering board.

a. true b. false

8. Putting your hands on top of the board when carrying it throws off your center of gravity.

a. true b. false

9. It is permitted for an employee to ride in any “materials only” hoist or on top of an elevator
is this is the only means of transportation.

a. true b. false