IFSTA EOFF 6th Ed Chapter 11 Forcible Entry Test and Quiz

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

False

Interior pocket doors can be forced with the same technique used for sliding doors. Select one: True False

False

Interior walls are more difficult to breach than exterior walls. Select one: True False

False

The best entry point into a burning building is to force entry through windows. Select one: True False

False

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

False

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

True

No single forcible entry tool handles all situations. Select one: True False

True

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

True

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

True

How are wooden handles of forcible entry tools preserved? Select one: a. A coat of boiled linseed oil b. Application of chromium or metal surface c. Washing with mild detergent and wiping dry d. A coat of paint or varnish

a. A coat of boiled linseed oil

Which of the following was developed to force entry on locks with collars? Select one: a. A-tool b. K-tool c. J-tool d. Shove knife

a. A-tool

How is control of a saw maintained? Select one: a. Account for the twisting caused by spinning blade b. Strap tools together c. Carry tool away from the body d. More than one firefighter should handle the saw

a. Account for the twisting caused by spinning blade

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

a. Away from the body

Which of the following is the most common type of cutting tool? Select one: a. Axe b. Handsaw c. Power saw d. Halligan tool

a. Axe

When performing forcible entry on casement windows, the first step is to: Select one: a. Break lowest pane of glass b. Unlock and operate crank c. Cut screen in area d. Remove screen

a. Break lowest plane of glass

Which of the following should be done after "try before you pry"? Select one: a. Look for lockbox near the main entrance b. Determine correct tool to force entry c. Pry the door or window d. Force a window to reach lock on door

a. Look for lockbox near the main entrance

Which of the following should be done to prevent injury when using a saw? Select one: 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

When caring for an unprotected metal surface, use a metal file to: Select one: a. Remove burrs from cutting edge. b. Hide defects. c. Make blade edge sharp. d. Remove dirt and rust.

a. Remove burrs from cutting edge

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

a. Report damage to tools according to department

When forcing overhead doors, which of the following is BEST to use? Select one: a. Rotary saw b. Prying tool c. Pick-head axe d. Cutting torch

a. Rotary saw

Which of the following makes clean cuts when breaching a floor? Select one: a. Rotary saw b. Pry bar c. Axe d. Chain saw

a. Rotary saw

Cutting padlocks is a proper way to force entry on: Select one: a. Double swinging doors. b. Security doors. c. Sliding doors. d. Swinging doors.

a. Security doors

Who must determine what effect breaching will have on making an opening in the structural integrity of interior walls? Select one: a. Supervisors b. Business owners c. Insurance adjusters d. Firefighters

a. Supervisors

Which of the following are components that have not been protected from rust or corrosion? Select one: a. Unprotected metal surfaces b. Power tools c. Plated surfaces d. Fiberglass handles

a. Unprotected metal surfaces

How much clearance is needed when using a K-tool? Select one: a. ½ inch (13 mm) b. 2 inches (51 mm) c. 1 inch (25 mm) d. 1 ½ inches (38 mm)

a. ½ inch (13 mm)

When operating power tools, a firefighter should never carry the tool more than: Select one: a. 5 feet (1.5 m). b. 10 feet (3 m). c. 20 feet (6.1 m). d. 15 feet (4.6 m).

b. 10 foot (3m).

The blades of a rotary saw may spin at more than: Select one: a. 8,000 rpm. b. 6,000 rpm. c. 10,000 rpm. d. 4,000 rpm.

b. 6,000 rpm

Which of the following should be equipped with kickback protection and brakes for safety? Select one: a. Circular saw b. Chain saw c. Rotary saw d. Reciprocating saw

b. Chain saw

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? Select one: a. Padlocks b. Door limiter c. Surface bolts d. Drop bars

b. Door limiter

Which of the following statements about forcible entry is MOST accurate? Select one: a. Forcible entry will cause significant damage even done properly. b. Forcible entry causes minimal damage when applied properly. c. Forcible entry can be used even when normal means of access are available. d. Forcible entry should only be used in structural buildings.

b. Forcible entry causes minimal damage when applied properly

Which of the following should be done before and after using a saw? Select one: a. Replace blade b. Full inspection c. Check RPM d. Tighten blade spindle

b. Full inspection

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

b. Hurricane windows

Which of the following is a combination of a flat-head axe and Halligan tool? Select one: a. Shove knife b. Irons c. Strongback d. Truck set

b. Irons

A double swinging door secured by a mortise lock can be pried to: Select one: 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

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)? Select one: a. Pushing tools b. Manual prying tools c. Striking tools d. Sharpening tools

b. Manual prying tools

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

b. Minimum damage and proceed to maximum damage

The type of forcible entry used on fire doors is similar to forcing: Select one: a. Swinging doors. b. Overhead or sliding doors c. Security gates and doors. d. Padlocks.

b. Overhead or sliding doors

When cutting a lock with a power saw, one firefighter should ___ the lock with a set of locking pliers and chain. Select one: a. Move b. Stabilize c. Breach d. Cut

b. Stabilize

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

b. Strongbacks

Which of the following prevents glass from shattering and falling out of frame? Select one: a. Multi-pane b. Wire glass c. Fixed d. Multiple panel

b. Wire glass

Breaking door glass gives the ability for a firefighter to: Select one: a. Open a window next to door. b. Reach inside and unlock door. c. Place a charged hoseline inside. d. Ventilate the structure.

b. reach inside and unlock door

A hydraulic spreader tip can be spread as much as: Select one: a. 28 inches (711 mm). b. 48 inches (1219 mm). c. 32 inches (800 mm). d. 36 inches (914 mm).

c. 32 inches (800 mm)

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

c. Awning

A barbed wired fence should be cut with a (an): Select one: a. Axe. b. Rotary saw. c. Bolt cutter. d. Cutting torch.

c. Bolt cutter

Which the following comes in small battery-powered units? Select one: a. Rotary saw b. Chain saw c. Circular saw d. Hacksaw

c. Circular saw

Where should the blades of a saw be stored? Select one: a. Open space for quick retrieval b. On the ground to lower injury risk c. Clean and dry environment d. Placed in a closed area, but at eye level

c. Clean and dry environment

When using a cutting torch, a charged hoseline must be in place during the cutting operation to: Select one: a. Force open the door or window. b. Balance and weigh down the item being cut. c. Cool the metal and control any sparks. d. Hold open an electromagnetic door.

c. Cool the metal and control any sparks

Wooden handles on tools should be inspected for: Select one: a. Rust, tarnish, or chipping. b. Paint flaws or markings. c. Cracks, blisters, or splinters. d. Wetness, swelling, or dryness.

c. Cracks, blisters, or splinters

Which of the following is inserted into a lock shackle and struck with a maul or flat-head axe until the padlock shackles break? Select one: a. Pick axe b. Rambar c. Duck-billed lock breaker d. Halligan tool

c. Duck-billed lock breaker

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

c. Electronic keyless or digital locks

Which of the following can be nested together for tool combinations? Select one: a. Pike pole and hook b. Maul and sledgehammer c. Halligan tool and flat-head axe d. Power saw and handsaw

c. Halligan tool and flat-head axe

Which of the following personnel determines where to perform forcible entry? Select one: a. Fire Chief b. Firefighter c. Incident Commander d. Safety Officer

c. Incident commander

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

c. Lexan

To force entry on a sliding door, break the glass with an axe or: Select one: a. Use Halligan to spread door panels apart. b. Cut lock with saw. c. Lift sliding panel up and out of track. d. Pry door from side frame.

c. Lift sliding panel up and out of track

Which type of lock is found in private residences, commercial buildings, and industrial buildings? Select one: a. Circular b. Multiple bolts c. Mortise d. Cylindrical

c. Mortise

Most hinges on swinging doors are mounted on ___ that permits swinging in one or both directions. Select one: a. Outside b. Inside c. One side d. Both sides

c. One side

Where are the hinges of an outward swinging door mounted? Select one: a. Both sides b. Outside c. One side d. Inside

c. Outside

Which of the following are portable or detachable locking devices? Select one: a. Drop bars b. Surface bolts c. Padlocks d. Door limiters

c. Padlocks

A chain-link fence should be cut quickly with a (an): Select one: a. Cutting torch. b. Bolt cutter. c. Rotary saw. d. Axe.

c. Rotary saw

A striking tool is a basic hand tool with: Select one: a. A handle made of wood or fiberglass. b. One end beveled into single wedge or fork. c. A single-piece of high-carbon steel. d. A weighted head attached to handle.

d. A weighted head attached to a handle

Exterior walls made of wood can be cut or breached with a (an): Select one: a. Jackhammer. b. Battering ram. c. Hacksaw or other power tool. d. Axe or sledgehammer.

d. Axe or sledgehammer

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

d. Balanced on both feet

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

d. Battering ram

Where on a door should a firefighter strike to break a tempered plate glass door? Select one: a. Top corner b. Middle c. Eye-level d. Bottom corner

d. Bottom corner

Which of the following should be used to force entry with a rotary saw on a high-security window? Select one: a. Masonry blade b. Large-tooth blade c. Aluminum oxide blade d. Carbide-tipped, medium-toothed blade

d. Carbide-tipped, medium-toothed blade

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 is MOST accurate about the care and maintenance of power equipment? Select one: a. Repair blades that are damaged or worn b. Ensure tools will start automatically c. Replace ground prong on three prong plugs d. Check electrical cords for damage

d. Check electrical cords for damage

Cutting edges on axes should be inspected for: Select one: a. Cracks, blisters, or splinters. b. Rust, tarnish, or dirt. c. Wetness or swelling. d. Chips, cracks, or spurs.

d. Chips, cracks, or spurs

How are the grates removed from Vacant Protection Systems (VPS)? Select one: a. Make opening near lock with rotary saw b. Break and pry up out of frame c. Use a sharp tool and lift out of frame d. Cut mounting tabs or bolt heads off frame

d. Cut mounting tabs or bold heads off frame

Forcing the wrong window in a structure can: Select one: a. Decrease fire growth. b. Further injure victims inside. c. Help with ventilation. d. Draw fire to uninvolved sections.

d. Draw fire to uninvolved sections

Which of the following is used to lock single or double-swinging doors? Select one: a. Surface bolt b. Door limiter c. Chain lock d. Drop bar

d. Drop bar

Which of the following is designed to resist breaching using forcible entry tools? Select one: a. Wooden walls with metal studs b. Lath and plaster walls with wooden frame c. Metal walls with metal frame d. Gypsum walls with Lexan®

d. Gypsum walls with Lexan

Which of the following is a common handsaw? Select one: a. Circular saw b. Reciprocating saw c. Chain saw d. Hacksaw

d. Hacksaw

Which of the following is MOST accurate about using a rotary saw to breach a metal wall? Select one: a. Cut the smallest square possible to prevent further damage b. Only use conventional tools c. Leave the utilities on in the structure d. Have charged hoseline available in case of sparks

d. Have charged hoseline available in case of sparks

Which of the following has one or two panels that slide into an adjacent wall? Select one: a. Boston door b. Exterior patio door c. Hide-away door d. Interior pocket door

d. Interior pocket door

When forcing an inward swinging door, use another technique if the door is: Select one: a. Wood or plastic. b. Metal or metal-clad. c. Fiberglass or made with synthetic fiber. d. Glass or aluminum.

d. Metal or metal-clad

Security gates may contain ___ that slow down entry. Select one: a. Guard dogs b. Civilians c. Electric fences d. Padlocks

d. Padlocks

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

d. Pike pole

Which of the following types of windows requires forcible entry by breaking the glass or cutting out a panel? Select one: a. Sliding b. Casement c. Awning d. Projecting

d. Projecting

Which of the following has a variety of types available including night latch, dead bolt, and vertical dead bolt? Select one: a. Cylindrical b. Multiple bolts c. Mortise d. Rim

d. Rim

Which of the following provides firefighters rapid access to outward swinging latch doors? Select one: a. K-tool b. J-tool c. A-tool d. Shove knife

d. Shove knife

Damage when forcing a door can be justified by severity of emergency and: Select one: a. Seriousness of injury. b. Manpower available. c. Tools needed for the job. d. Speed needed for entry.

d. Speed needed for entry

Which of the following can be used to create an opening for a penetrating nozzle? Select one: a. Pry bar b. Rotary saw c. Chain saw d. Stitch drill

d. Stitch drill

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

d. To pull lock cylinders

How should forcible entry to open a door begin? Select one: a. Remove the hinge pins b. Force a window to access lock c. Pry the door from the jamb d. Try to open door in normal fashion

d. Try to open door in normal fashion

When striking surfaces may cause metal chips or splinters to fly into the air, firefighters should: Select one: a. Stand to one side when striking. b. Cover item with a drop cloth. c. Use small movements not large ones. d. Use proper eye protection.

d. Use proper eye protection

When entering a building, carefully reposition pike pole and carry it: Select one: a. Blade forward and toward ground. b. Ahead of body. c. On shoulder. d. With head upright.

d. With head upright