ch 10 test quiz Flashcards
Before beginning any forcible entry, which simple rule should fire fighters keep in mind?
Try before you pry.
Which kind of steel has been specially treated to resist cutting by normal means?
case-hardended
Which tool combines an adze, a pick, and a fork?
Halligan bar
How is the length of bolt cutter handles related to the amount of cutting force that can be applied?
The longer the handle, the greater the cutting force
Which is one of the three types of wood swinging doors?
Panel
What is the quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door?
Cut the door with a power saw
Which tool can be used to unscrew a lock cylinder?
Vise grips
Which hazard should be of particular concern to fire fighters who are carrying long tools?
Overhead wires
What is the term for a small opening that allows better tool access in forcible entry?
Purchase point
Which type of circular saw blade is specially designed to cut through hard surfaces or wood?
Carbide-tipped
The K tool is used in combination with:
haligan tool
What must be done prior to making forcible entry into a fire building?
The fire attack team must be ready
Which type of glass is normally used in automobile windshields?
Laminated
Before beginning any forcible entry, which simple rule should fire fighters keep in mind?
Try before you pry.
Which kind of steel has been specially treated to resist cutting by normal means?
Case-hardened
Which is one of the functional categories of forcible entry tools?
Striking
Which type of tool is a pick-head axe?
Cutting
How many people are needed to use a battering ram?
Two to four
Which tool combines an adze, a pick, and a fork?
Halligan bar
The Hux bar is a type of__________ tool.
prying
Which tool is a small hydraulic spreader operated by a hand-powered pump?
Rabbit tool
How is the length of bolt cutter handles related to the amount of cutting force that can be applied?
The longer the handle, the greater the cutting force
A silicon carbide composite circular saw blade is designed for use on:
masonry.
Which tool is designed specifically to remove a lock cylinder?
K tool
Which tool is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars?
J tool
A duck-billed lock breaker is used to:
open a padlock.
Which is one of the three types of wood swinging doors?
Panel
What is one of the two styles of wood door frames?
Rabbit
Which method should be considered first when forcing an outward-swinging door?
Removing the hinge pins
What is the quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door?
Cut the door with a power saw
What is the term for the transparent part of a window?
Glazing
How much damage is caused by forcing the locks on double-hung windows?
Extensive
How are jalousie windows normally opened and closed?
Turning a small hand-crank
Which tool can be used to unscrew a lock cylinder?
Vise grips
Tool failure and possibly injury could result from attempting to cut __________ with ordinary cutting tools.
case-hardened steel
Which hazard should be of particular concern to fire fighters who are carrying long tools?
Overhead wires
Which type of tool is used to apply an impact force directly on another tool or object?
Striking
Which tool is part of the “irons”?
Flat-head axe
How does the rabbit tool work?
It spreads the door from the frame
What is the term for a small opening that allows better tool access in forcible entry?
Purchase point
Which tool is designed for both cutting and prying?
Pry axe
Which type of circular saw blade is specially designed to cut through hard surfaces or wood?
Carbide-tipped
Which circular saw blade is susceptible to damage from gasoline vapors?
Masonry
Which is a type of wood door frame?
Stopped
The K tool is used in combination with:
a pry bar.
Which tool is inserted between a wood door frame and the door on an outward-swinging door to force the latch back and open the door?
Shove knife
To force an inward-opening door, which part of the Halligan bar is inserted between the door and the jamb?
Adze
Which type of glass is used in most sliding doors?
Tempered
What must be done prior to making forcible entry into a fire building?
The fire attack team must be ready
Tempered glass is about __________ as strong as regular glass.
four times
Which type of window is made of overlapping sections of tempered glass in a metal frame?
Jalousie
Where are the hinges placed on a casement window?
Side
For forcible entry, who usually determines the point of entry?
Company officer
What is the minimum acceptable level of protective equipment when conducting forcible entry during fire suppression operations?
Full structural firefighting PPE
Which type of cutting blade can be damaged by petroleum vapors?
Metal
Which type of wood door is typically used for residential entrance doors?
Solid-core
Where should a fire fighter stand when breaking windows?
Windward side of the window with the hands above the break
Which type of glass is normally used in automobile windshields?
Laminated
Which type of glass is normally used in automobile side and rear windows?
Tempered
Which part of a door lock catches and holds the door frame?
Latching device
What is the U-shaped part of a padlock that locks into the padlock body?
Shackle
Which is one of the four major categories of door locks?
Cylindrical
Breaching of which type of wall is most likely to result in structural collapse?
Bearing
Which tool is best for breaching a floor?
Rotary saw
When forcible entry is used, what should fire fighters do before leaving the scene?
Take steps to secure the building
Which action should fire fighters perform first before forcing a door?
Look for a window in or adjacent to the door
Which statement about outward-opening doors is correct?
These doors are designed to facilitate exit.
What should be done after a self-closing door is forced?
Chock the door in the open position
Which type of lock is surface-mounted on the interior of the door frame?
Rim
Which type of lock fits into predrilled openings in the side of a door?
Mortise
Which is the most common type of fixed lock in use today?
Cylindrical
What is the function of a J tool?
Operate panic hardware on double-swinging doors
Which is the correct way to force a single- or double-hung window?
Pry upward on the center of the bottom sash
