Chapter 11 Test Study Guide All Questions

48. Which of the following was developed to force entry on locks with collars? A. A-tool B. J-tool C. K-tool D. Shove knife

A. A-tool

8. Which of the following is the most common type of cutting tool? A. Axe B. Handsaw C. Power saw D. Halligan tool

A. Axe

13. Which of the following should be equipped with kickback protection and brakes for safety? A. Chain saw B. Rotary saw C. Circular saw D. Reciprocating saw

A. Chain saw

33. Which of the following is MOST accurate about the care and maintenance of power equipment? A. Check electrical cords for damage B. Ensure tools will start automatically C. Repair blades that are damaged or worn D. Replace ground prong on three prong plugs

A. Check electrical cords for damage

23. Where should the blades of a saw be stored? A. Clean and dry environment B. Open space for quick retrieval C. On the ground to lower injury risk D. Placed in a closed area, but at eye level

A. Clean and dry environment

41. Which of the following is used to lock single or double-swinging doors? A. Drop bar B. Chain lock C. Door limiter D. Surface bolt

A. Drop bar

10. Which of the following is a common handsaw? A. Hacksaw B. Chain saw C. Circular saw D. Reciprocating saw

A. Hacksaw

19. Which of the following is a combination of a flat-head axe and Halligan tool? A. Irons B. Truck set C. Shove knife D. Strongback

A. Irons

6. Which of the following are portable or detachable locking devices? A. Padlocks B. Drop bars C. Door limiters D. Surface bolts

A. Padlocks

5. Which of the following has a variety of types available including night latch, dead bolt, and vertical dead bolt? A. Rim B. Mortise C. Cylindrical D. Multiple bolts

A. Rim

52. When forcing overhead doors, which of the following is BEST to use? A. Rotary saw B. Prying tool C. Cutting torch D. Pick-head axe

A. Rotary saw

47. How much clearance is needed when using a K-tool? A. inch (13 mm) B. 1 inch (25 mm) C. 1 inches (38 mm) D. 2 inches (51 mm)

A. inch (13 mm)

18. When striking surfaces may cause metal chips or splinters to fly into the air, firefighters should: A. use proper eye protection. B. cover item with a drop cloth. C. stand to one side when striking. D. use small movements not large ones.

A. use proper eye protection.

27. When operating power tools, a firefighter should never carry the tool more than: A. 5 feet (1.5 m). B. 10 feet (3 m). C. 15 feet (4.6 m). D. 20 feet (6.1 m).

B. 10 feet (3 m).

15. A hydraulic spreader tip can be spread as much as: A. 28 inches (711 mm). B. 32 inches (800 mm). C. 36 inches (914 mm). D. 48 inches (1219 mm).

B. 32 inches (800 mm).

12. The blades of a rotary saw may spin at more than: A. 4,000 rpm. B. 6,000 rpm. C. 8,000 rpm. D. 10,000 rpm.

B. 6,000 rpm.

29. How are wooden handles of forcible entry tools preserved? A. A coat of paint or varnish B. A coat of boiled linseed oil C. Application of chromium or metal surface D. Washing with mild detergent and wiping dry

B. A coat of boiled linseed oil

4. Which type of lock is found in private residences, commercial buildings, and industrial buildings? A. Circular B. Mortise C. Cylindrical D. Multiple bolts

B. Mortise

39. Where are the hinges of an outward swinging door mounted? A. Inside B. Outside C. One side D. Both sides

B. Outside

16. Which of the following is an example of a push/pull tool? A. Hux bar B. Pike pole C. Drywall saw D. Battering ram

B. Pike pole

46. When is a K-tool used? A. To cut a padlock B. To pull lock cylinders C. To cut a section out of a panel D. To make an opening near a lock

B. To pull lock cylinders

55. Which of the following prevents glass from shattering and falling out of frame? A. Fixed B. Wire glass C. Multi-pane D. Multiple panel

B. Wire glass

17. A striking tool is a basic hand tool with: A. a single-piece of high-carbon steel. B. a weighted head attached to handle. C. a handle made of wood or fiberglass. D. one end beveled into single wedge or fork.

B. a weighted head attached to handle.

40. A double swinging door secured by a mortise lock can be pried to: A. break open. B. let the bolt slip past receiver. C. turn knob to retract latch bolt. D. operate with doorknob or lever.

B. let the bolt slip past receiver.

36. Breaking door glass gives the ability for a firefighter to: A. ventilate the structure. B. reach inside and unlock door. C. open a window next to door. D. place a charged hoseline inside.

B. reach inside and unlock door.

45. Cutting padlocks is a proper way to force entry on: A. sliding doors. B. security doors. C. swinging doors. D. double swinging doors.

B. security doors.

24. How should an axe blade be carried if not in a scabbard? A. Behind the body B. Over the shoulder C. Away from the body D. Tool head close to the ground

C. Away from the body

7. Which of the following consists of a frame-mounted plate with a shaft and knob and hinged u-shaped shackle that mounts on the door? A. Padlocks B. Drop bars C. Door limiter D. Surface bolts

C. Door limiter

1. Which of the following statements about forcible entry is MOST accurate? A. Forcible entry should only be used in structural buildings. B. Forcible entry causes minimal damage when applied properly. C. Forcible entry will cause significant damage even done properly. D. Forcible entry can be used even when normal means of access are available.

C. Forcible entry will cause significant damage even done properly.

21. Which of the following should be done before and after using a saw? A. Check RPM B. Replace blade C. Full inspection D. Tighten blade spindle

C. Full inspection

20. To prevent injury when using a tool, position yourself so that your weight is: A. slightly forward. B. slightly backward. C. balanced on both feet. D. leaning the direction of the task.

C. balanced on both feet.

30. Cutting edges on axes should be inspected for: A. wetness or swelling. B. rust, tarnish, or dirt. C. chips, cracks, or spurs. D. cracks, blisters, or splinters.

C. chips, cracks, or spurs.

9. When using a cutting torch, a charged hoseline must be in place during the cutting operation to: A. force open the door or window. B. hold open an electromagnetic door. C. cool the metal and control any sparks. D. balance and weigh down the item being cut.

C. cool the metal and control any sparks.

28. Wooden handles on tools should be inspected for: A. paint flaws or markings. B. rust, tarnish, or chipping. C. cracks, blisters, or splinters. D. wetness, swelling, or dryness.

C. cracks, blisters, or splinters.

43. To force entry on a sliding door, break the glass with an axe or: A. cut lock with saw. B. pry door from side frame. C. lift sliding panel up and out of track. D. use Halligan to spread door panels apart.

C. lift sliding panel up and out of track.

38. When forcing an inward swinging door, use another technique if the door is: A. wood or plastic. B. glass or aluminum. C. metal or metal-clad. D. fiberglass or made with synthetic fiber.

C. metal or metal-clad.

37. Most hinges on swinging doors are mounted on ___ that permits swinging in one or both directions. A. inside B. outside C. one side D. both sides

C. one side

35. Damage when forcing a door can be justified by severity of emergency and: A. manpower available. B. seriousness of injury. C. speed needed for entry. D. tools needed for the job.

C. speed needed for entry.

26. When entering a building, carefully reposition pike pole and carry it: A. on shoulder. B. ahead of body. C. with head upright. D. blade forward and toward ground.

C. with head upright.

22. How is control of a saw maintained? A. Strap tools together B. Carry tool away from the body C. More than one firefighter should handle the saw D. Account for the twisting caused by spinning blade

D. Account for the twisting caused by spinning blade

42. Where on a door should a firefighter strike to break a tempered plate glass door? A. Middle B. Eye-level C. Top corner D. Bottom corner

D. Bottom corner

11. Which the following comes in small battery-powered units? A. Hacksaw B. Chain saw C. Rotary saw D. Circular saw

D. Circular saw

50. Which of the following is inserted into a lock shackle and struck with a maul or flat-head axe until the padlock shackles break? A. Rambar B. Pick axe C. Halligan tool D. Duck-billed lock breaker

D. Duck-billed lock breaker

25. Which of the following can be nested together for tool combinations? A. Pike pole and hook B. Maul and sledgehammer C. Power saw and handsaw D. Halligan tool and flat-head axe

D. Halligan tool and flat-head axe

2. Which of the following personnel determines where to perform forcible entry? A. Fire Chief B. Firefighter C. Safety Officer D. Incident Commander

D. Incident Commander

44. Which of the following has one or two panels that slide into an adjacent wall? A. Boston door B. Hide-away door C. Exterior patio door D. Interior pocket door

D. Interior pocket door

3. Which of the following should be done after "try before you pry"? A. Pry the door or window B. Force a window to reach lock on door C. Determine correct tool to force entry D. Look for lockbox near the main entrance

D. Look for lockbox near the main entrance

14. Which of the following is most often constructed from a single-piece of high-carbon steel, approximately 30 to 36 inches (762 mm to 900 mm)? A. Pushing tools B. Striking tools C. Sharpening tools D. Manual prying tools

D. Manual prying tools

49. Which of the following provides firefighters rapid access to outward swinging latch doors? A. A-tool B. J-tool C. K-tool D. Shove knife

D. Shove knife

34. How should forcible entry to open a door begin? A. Remove the hinge pins B. Pry the door from the jamb C. Force a window to access lock D. Try to open door in normal fashion

D. Try to open door in normal fashion

31. Which of the following are components that have not been protected from rust or corrosion? A. Power tools B. Plated surfaces C. Fiberglass handles D. Unprotected metal surfaces

D. Unprotected metal surfaces

54. Forcing the wrong window in a structure can: A. decrease fire growth. B. help with ventilation. C. further injure victims inside. D. draw fire to uninvolved sections.

D. draw fire to uninvolved sections.

53. The type of forcible entry used on fire doors is similar to forcing: A. padlocks. B. swinging doors. C. security gates and doors. D. overhead or sliding doors.

D. overhead or sliding doors.

32. When caring for an unprotected metal surface, use a metal file to: A. hide defects. B. remove dirt and rust. C. make blade edge sharp. D. remove burrs from cutting edge.

D. remove burrs from cutting edge.

51. When cutting a lock with a power saw, one firefighter should ___ the lock with a set of locking pliers and chain. A. cut B. move C. breach D. stabilize

D. stabilize

Gates should be pried or cut when forcing entry to cause less damage. True False

False

The pumping mechanism for hydraulic prying tools can only be powered. True False

False

Cutting around a lock is another way to open a resisting door. True False

True

Nontraditional types of locks provide a higher level of security. True False

True

Security barriers block escape routes for both firefighters and occupants. True False

True

Which of the following was designed to cut behind the protective collar of a lock cylinder and maintain a hold so the lock cylinder can be pried? Select one: a. A-tool b. Shove knife c. J-tool d. K-tool

a. A-tool

Which of the following types of windows has double-strength glass? a. Awning b. Sliding c. Jalousie d. Casement

a. Awning

Which of the following is the proper way to force entry on security doors and gates? Select one: a. Cut the padlock b. Break hinges off with a rambar c. Break with an axe d. Strike bottom corner with a pick-head axe

a. Cut the padlock

Which of the following may have a key pad, card reader, or fingerprint activated screen? Select one: a. Electronic keyless or digital locks b. Tubular dead bolt locks c. Mortise locks d. Multiple bolt locks

a. Electronic keyless or digital locks

Which of the following is made of laminated glass and advanced polymer? a. Hurricane windows b. High-security windows c. Horizontal sliding windows d. HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) windows

a. Hurricane windows

Which of the following is 30 times stronger than acrylic and impossible to break? a. Lexan® b. Aluminum c. Polycarbonite d. Laminated glass

a. Lexan®

Which of the following should be done to prevent injury when using a saw? a. Maintain situational awareness b. Keep blades dull to prevent chipping c. Use a combination of tools with saws d. Wear two pairs of gloves when operating

a. Maintain situational awareness

Which of the following should be done to prevent injury when using a saw? Select one: a. Maintain situational awareness b. Wear two pairs of gloves when operating c. Use a combination of tools with saws d. Keep blades dull to prevent chipping

a. Maintain situational awareness

How should a striking tool be carried? Select one: a. With tool head close to ground b. Behind the body c. Place edges away from the body d. Over the shoulder

a. With tool head close to ground

Shutting off the power to a structure will release a (an) ___ lock. Select one: a. electromagnetic b. rim c. mortise d. cylindrical

a. electromagnetic

Forcible entry in double-hung windows depends on: Select one: a. how the window is locked and material sash frames are made of. b. when the fire began. c. why entry through the window is needed. d. how many locks are present

a. how the window is locked and material sash frames are made of.

Which of the following is MOST accurate about forcing gates? Select one: a. Most gates cannot be forced and another means of entry must be used b. An apparatus bumper can be used to force a gate open c. Gate should be pried or cut to avoid damage d. Most gates require a key pad code for entry

b. An apparatus bumper can be used to force a gate open

Which of the following is a wedge-shaped tool used to force a padlock? Select one: a. Cutting torch b. Duck-billed lock breaker c. Bam-bam tool d. Rotary saw

b. Duck-billed lock breaker

Which of the following is an example of a push/pull tool? a. Hux bar b. Pike pole c. Drywall saw d. Battering ram

b. Pike pole

Which of the following types of walls is designed to limit fire spread? Select one: a. Lexan® or plastic sheets b. Plaster or gypsum partition walls c. Wood particle or ply boards d. Hard wood

b. Plaster or gypsum partition walls

Which of the following is faster to use when breaching a brick wall? Select one: a. Prying tool b. Power tool c. Battering ram d. Sledgehammer

b. Power tool

Which of the following is a hydraulic device used to force open a door? Select one: a. Halligan tool b. Rabbit tool c. Flat-head axe d. Rambar

b. Rabbit tool

Which of the following is MOST accurate about the care and maintenance of forcible entry tools? Select one: a. Keep tools freshly painted b. Report damage to tools according to department procedures c. Continue using damaged tools, avoiding damaged areas d. Test tool design and function before use

b. Report damage to tools according to department procedures

When is a K-tool used? a. To cut a padlock b. To pull lock cylinders c. To cut a section out of a panel d. To make an opening near a lock

b. To pull lock cylinders

Irons are a combination of a ___ and Halligan tool. Select one: a. handsaw b. flat-head axe c. pick-head axe d. power saw

b. flat-head axe

When checking power equipment, ensure that fuel, engine oil, and hydraulic fluid are ___ and at proper level. Select one: a. warm b. fresh c. used d. cool

b. fresh

When performing forcible entry to open a door begin with: Select one: a. maximum damage and proceed to minimum damage. b. minimum damage and proceed to maximum damage. c. breaking window near a door to reach lock inside. d. sizing up windows in the structure.

b. minimum damage and proceed to maximum damage.

How should an axe blade be carried if not in a scabbard? a. Behind the body b. Over the shoulder c. Away from the body d. Tool head close to the ground

c. Away from the body

Which of the following can attack bonding material in blades causing them to deteriorate and violently shatter during use? Select one: a. Hydrogen cyanide b. Alkalines c. Hydrocarbons d. Acids

c. Hydrocarbons

Which of the following is usually gasoline powered with changeable blades for cutting? Select one: a. Circular saw b. Handsaw c. Rotary saw d. Reciprocating saw

c. Rotary saw

Which of the following is used to create an opening for a penetrating nozzle? Select one: a. Halligan tool b. Rotary saw c. Stitch drill d. Sledge hammer

c. Stitch drill

Which of the following is the term used for two boards connected with long carriage bolts? Select one: a. Security bars and grilles b. Shutters c. Strongbacks d. Hopper windows

c. Strongbacks

To prevent injury when using a tool, position yourself so that your weight is: Select one: a. slightly forward. b. slightly backward. c. balanced on both feet. d. leaning the direction of the task.

c. balanced on both feet.

A barbed wired fence should be cut with a (an): a. axe. b. rotary saw. c. bolt cutter. d. cutting torch.

c. bolt cutter.

A barbed wired fence should be cut with a (an): Select one: a. rotary saw. b. axe. c. bolt cutter. d. cutting torch.

c. bolt cutter.

After the throttle on a rotary saw is released, the blade will: Select one: a. speed up. b. wind down slowly. c. continue rotating. d. stop abruptly.

c. continue rotating.

When using a cutting torch, a charged hoseline must be in place during the cutting operation to: a. force open the door or window. b. hold open an electromagnetic door. c. cool the metal and control any sparks. d. balance and weigh down the item being cut.

c. cool the metal and control any sparks.

Wooden handles on tools should be inspected for: a. paint flaws or markings. b. rust, tarnish, or chipping. c. cracks, blisters, or splinters. d. wetness, swelling, or dryness.

c. cracks, blisters, or splinters.

When performing forcible entry to open a door begin with: a. sizing up windows in the structure. b. breaking window near a door to reach lock inside. c. minimum damage and proceed to maximum damage. d. maximum damage and proceed to minimum damage.

c. minimum damage and proceed to maximum damage.

Most hinges on swinging doors are mounted on ___ that permits swinging in one or both directions. a. inside b. outside c. one side d. both sides

c. one side

While cutting a wall made of wood with an axe and shattering it with a sledge hammer, a firefighter should next: Select one: a. remove any insulation. b. wait for further orders. c. pry it with a crow bar. d. look for interior obstructions.

c. pry it with a crow bar.

Question text Which of the following is used as the traditional approach to breaching a brick wall? a. Axe b. Crow bar c. Sledgehammer d. Battering ram

d. Battering ram

Which of the following makes faster, rougher cuts when breaching a floor? Select one: a. Rotary saw b. Cutting torch c. Axe d. Chain saw

d. Chain saw

Which of the following may have a key pad, card reader, or fingerprint activated screen? a. Mortise locks b. Multiple bolt locks c. Tubular dead bolt locks d. Electronic keyless or digital locks

d. Electronic keyless or digital locks

To force entry on a door with a drop bar, insert the blade of a ___ into the opening and lift bar. Select one: a. rotary saw b. pick-head axe c. flat-head axe d. handsaw

d. handsaw