Chapter 9 - Forcible Entry Practice Questions!

Which method is safe to use when carrying an axe?

Blade pointing away from your body

Which is a safety practice for carrying a power tool?

Carry the tool to the area where it will be operated before starting it.

What should be done to minimize damage caused during forcible entry?

First try to open the door normally.

Which type of windows may require a sledge hammer or battering ram to break?

Fixed windows.

Which type of forcible entry tool is made of ridged, heavy gauge wire designed to fit through the space between double-swinging doors? (401)

J-tool.

Which forcible entry tool has a V-blade and us used to pull lock cylinders?

K-tool

What will happen if the blade on the axe head is extremely sharp and ground too thin?

Pieces of the blade may break off when performing forcible entry.

Which type of tool works as a lever to provide a mechanical advantage when forcing entry?

Prying.

The term "irons" refers to: (383)

a flat-head axe and halligan tool.

What BEST describes reinforced gypsum walls? (411)

a layer of lexan reinforcement is installed on the the back of the wallboard.

What would provide greater force at the working end of a prying tool? (378)

a longer handle on the tool.

What would NOT be the purpose for stationing a firefighter at a door that has been forced during interior fire fighting operations? (388)

act as RIC for firefighters on the hose line.

A pick-head air is very effective for chopping through: (374)

aluminum siding.

Forcible entry techniques used to gain access to a building:

are employed when it is not possible to enter using normal methods.

Which statement about breaching brick or concrete block walls is true? (409)

breaching with a battering ram can be slow and labor-intensive.

Forcible entry through walls is a process called: (408)

breaching.

What would be a typical method for facing open a single-casement window? (406)

break the lowest pane, clear the shards, cut the screen, and reach in to unlock the window.

What is one of the fastest and least destructive techniques for facing locked doors? (396)

breaking the door's glass.

When breaking door glass as part of forcible entry, firefighters must consider that: (396)

breaking the glass will have the same effect on the flow path as opening the door and the glass cannot be "unbroken".

Interior plaster or gypsum partition walls:

can often be breached using hand tools or saws.

What BEST describes saw blades that are used with rotary saws? (378)

carbide-tipped teeth blades are less prone to dulling after heavy use.

What type of saw is useful for clearing down trees and limbs to clear access routes after a natural disaster? (378)

chain saw.

Breaking window glass to make entry to a structure can be hazardous because it may create flying glass shards and:

change the flow path within the structure.

What is a care and maintenance guideline for the wooden handles of forcible entry tools? (386)

check the tightness of the tool head.

Before breaching an exterior wall, firefighters must consider:

collapse hazards and location of concealed utilities.

What is typically involved in forcing overhead doors? (403)

cut an opening, lift the door, and prop the door open.

If inward swinging doors are metal or metal-lad in a metal frame and cannot be forced by prying, what would the next option for forcible entry likely be? (397)

cut around the lock.

Which of the following is the BEST way to remove a padlock with "toe and heel" locking? (394)

cut both sides of the shackle.

What type of cutting tool must have a charged hose line in place while in use? (375)

cutting torch.

The most common type of locking or latching mechanisms found in residential homes are:

cylindrical locks.

Which option would be the simplest and least destructive method to gain entry through outward-swinging doors? (397)

drive the pins out of the hinges.

A hydraulic door opener is: (380)

easily slipped into a narrow opening such as between a door and doorframe.

Always use _______ when operating any power saw during forcible entry operations. (377)

eye, hearing, and hand protection.

Which two tools are often used in combination with each other for forcible entry and are referred to as the "irons?"

flat-head axe and Halligan tool.

The two most common type of cutting tools used by firefighters are the pick-head axe and the: (373)

flat-head axe.

The easiest way to breach modern deadbolts in a wood residential door is to: (391)

force the door itself.

What is NOT considered to be a guideline for safe use of forcible entry tools? (383)

forcible entry should only be conducted by truck companies.

What type of prying tool can be either manual or powered and works by pumping fluid through special high-pressure hoses? (379)

hydraulic.

What type of locking device has flush bolts installed in the edge of one side of a set of double doors? (394)

internal-mounted bolt.

Manual bolt cutters can safely be used to cut: (374)

iron bars.

How does a K-tool work? (400)

it bites onto a lock cylinder so it may be pried out of the door.

What is a rapid-entry lock box system? (388)

it holds all necessary keys or numeric keypad combinations to unlock a building, gate, or other locked area.

What is a rim lock? (392)

it is mounted on the interior door surface and is used as a supplemental lock.

How will a door that is opened forcibly affect fire behavior within the structure? (388)

it will change the structure's ventilation profile.

If firefighters are able to unscrew the lock cylinder on a door, what additional tool will be required to open the door? (400)

key tool.

What type of lock is an A-tool designed for? (401)

lock cylinder with protective collar.

After trying to open the door in normal fashion, what would be the next best option for entering a structure such as a commercial building or elementary school? (388)

look for a lock box.

Which striking tool is used for forcible entry? (382)

maul.

What type of lock system has the lock assembly mounted in the cavity of the door's edge? (390)

mortise latch and lock.

What is considered to be a high security lock? (393)

multiple bolt locks.

Which statement regarding cutting tools used for forcible entry it correct? (373)

no single cutting tool will safely and efficiently cut all materials.

To prevent injury while using forcible entry tools, it is best practice to:

only use tools for their intended purpose.

Pushing and pulling tools have limited use in forcible entry, but in certain instances, such as ______, they are the tools of choice. (380)

opening walls or ceilings.

What type of doors are shove knives designed for? (401)

outward swinging latch-type doors.

The hinges on a(an) door are mounted on the outside of the door.

outward-swinging

Which cutting tool would be used to cut through shingles and other roof coverings?

pick-head axe.

What type of tool should be carried with the tool head down, close to the ground, and ahead of the body when outside a structure? (385)

pike poles and hooks.

What is considered to be a pushing/pulling tool when used for forcible entry? (380)

plaster hook.

What is a safety consideration when using striking tools in forcible entry operations? (383)

poorly maintained striking surfaces may cause metal chips or splinters to fly into the air.

What technique would likely NOT be an effective method for forcing doors with drop bars? (398)

pry doors open far enough for the bolt to slip past the receiver.

What statement regarding forcing entry through a gate or fence is true? (390)

prying or cutting a gate should be the last method chosen.

What type of forcible entry tool makes use of the principle of the lever and fulcrum to provide mechanical advantage? (378)

prying tools.

What has a sliding weight on the shaft that is used to drive the wedge or fork into an opening? (378)

rambar.

Which type of saw is ideal for cutting sheet metal body panels and structural components on vehicles? (378)

reciprocating saw.

Interior fire doors will: (404)

remain unlocked upon activation of a fire alarm.

What is a safety consideration when using power tools during forcible entry? (384)

remember that the bad on a rotary saw continues to spun after the throttle has been released.

Forcible entry tools that are damaged or excessively worn should be: (385)

removed from service.

In order to force a padlock, what tool would be used in conjunction with locking pliers and chain? (403)

rotary saw.

Which power tool can be used to cut metal and is generally gasoline powered rather than electrical? (377)

rotary saw.

What is a consideration for breaking window glass as a means of forcible entry? (405)

safety film is often applied to windows at schools or high-rises.

What is required to care for and maintain wooden tool handles?

sanding to eliminate splinters.

Cutting through metal walls: (410)

should involve keeping a charged hose line or extinguisher available.

Pushing/pulling tools such as pike poles:

should not be used for prying because the handles may break.

Breaking through the glass of a tempered plate glass door: (398)

should only be a last resort.

What is NOT a tool typically used to force entry through padlocks? (401)

shove life.

Forcible entry through security barriers such as bars, grilles, and lean windows requires: (372)

specialized training, tools, and knowledge.

How are hydraulic rams likely to be used in forcible entry? (379)

spreading the frame.

With the exception of the roof man's hook, pike poles and other hooks should not be used for prying because: (380)

the handles are made of wood or fiberglass.

What makes a key-in-knob lock one of the easiest types of locks to pry open? (391)

the length of the latch is relatively short, allowing the door to open easily if the door and Frame are pried apart.

When choosing the best option to force entry through a door, make sure to begin with: (387)

the minimum amount of damage and proceed to the maximum amount.

Forcible entry refers to the techniques used to gain access into a compartment, structure, facility, or site when: (371)

the normal means of entry is locked or blocked.

If a security door has its lock on the inside, this means that: (399)

there is usually a second entrance.

The longer the time period between forcing an opening or breaking glass and the beginning of interior operations, the more: (395)

time the fire has to entrain new oxygen and grow.

What is the BEST method of minimizing potential damage to the structure from forcible entry? (371)

try before you pry.

Which factor is important to consider when performing forcible entry?

type of door, window, or lock

What is a general instruction for the care of unprotected metal surfaces on forcible entry tools? (387)

use an energy cloth or steel wool to remove dirt or rust.

What is NOT a safety consideration when using power tools during forcible entry? (384)

use only composite blades on rotary saws.

Any entry into a structure is a form of: (371)

ventilation that allows an exchange of fresh air and products of combustion.

What type of rim lock is constructed in such a fashion so that it is impossible to open by spreading the door from the door jamb? (393)

vertical deadbolt.

What type of hazard is typically concealed within interior and exterior walls? (408)

water pipes.

Do NOT operate any power saw when:

working in a flammable atmosphere.