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ch 10 test quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Before beginning any forcible entry, which simple rule should fire fighters keep in mind?

A

Try before you pry.

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2
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Which kind of steel has been specially treated to resist cutting by normal means?

A

case-hardended

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3
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Which tool combines an adze, a pick, and a fork?

A

Halligan bar

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4
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How is the length of bolt cutter handles related to the amount of cutting force that can be applied?

A

The longer the handle, the greater the cutting force

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5
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Which is one of the three types of wood swinging doors?

A

Panel

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6
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What is the quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door?

A

Cut the door with a power saw

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7
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Which tool can be used to unscrew a lock cylinder?

A

Vise grips

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8
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Which hazard should be of particular concern to fire fighters who are carrying long tools?

A

Overhead wires

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9
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What is the term for a small opening that allows better tool access in forcible entry?

A

Purchase point

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10
Q

Which type of circular saw blade is specially designed to cut through hard surfaces or wood?

A

Carbide-tipped

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11
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The K tool is used in combination with:

A

haligan tool

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12
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What must be done prior to making forcible entry into a fire building?

A

The fire attack team must be ready

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13
Q

Which type of glass is normally used in automobile windshields?

A

Laminated

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14
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Before beginning any forcible entry, which simple rule should fire fighters keep in mind?

A

Try before you pry.

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15
Q

Which kind of steel has been specially treated to resist cutting by normal means?

A

Case-hardened

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16
Q

Which is one of the functional categories of forcible entry tools?

A

Striking

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17
Q

Which type of tool is a pick-head axe?

A

Cutting

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18
Q

How many people are needed to use a battering ram?

A

Two to four

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19
Q

Which tool combines an adze, a pick, and a fork?

A

Halligan bar

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20
Q

The Hux bar is a type of__________ tool.

A

prying

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21
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Which tool is a small hydraulic spreader operated by a hand-powered pump?

A

Rabbit tool

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22
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How is the length of bolt cutter handles related to the amount of cutting force that can be applied?

A

The longer the handle, the greater the cutting force

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23
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A silicon carbide composite circular saw blade is designed for use on:

A

masonry.

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24
Q

Which tool is designed specifically to remove a lock cylinder?

A

K tool

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25
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Which tool is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars?

A

J tool

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26
Q

A duck-billed lock breaker is used to:

A

open a padlock.

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27
Q

Which is one of the three types of wood swinging doors?

A

Panel

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28
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What is one of the two styles of wood door frames?

A

Rabbit

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29
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Which method should be considered first when forcing an outward-swinging door?

A

Removing the hinge pins

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30
Q

What is the quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door?

A

Cut the door with a power saw

31
Q

What is the term for the transparent part of a window?

A

Glazing

32
Q

How much damage is caused by forcing the locks on double-hung windows?

A

Extensive

33
Q

How are jalousie windows normally opened and closed?

A

Turning a small hand-crank

34
Q

Which tool can be used to unscrew a lock cylinder?

A

Vise grips

35
Q

Tool failure and possibly injury could result from attempting to cut __________ with ordinary cutting tools.

A

case-hardened steel

36
Q

Which hazard should be of particular concern to fire fighters who are carrying long tools?

A

Overhead wires

37
Q

Which type of tool is used to apply an impact force directly on another tool or object?

A

Striking

38
Q

Which tool is part of the “irons”?

A

Flat-head axe

39
Q

How does the rabbit tool work?

A

It spreads the door from the frame

40
Q

What is the term for a small opening that allows better tool access in forcible entry?

A

Purchase point

41
Q

Which tool is designed for both cutting and prying?

A

Pry axe

42
Q

Which type of circular saw blade is specially designed to cut through hard surfaces or wood?

A

Carbide-tipped

43
Q

Which circular saw blade is susceptible to damage from gasoline vapors?

A

Masonry

44
Q

Which is a type of wood door frame?

A

Stopped

45
Q

The K tool is used in combination with:

A

a pry bar.

46
Q

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?

A

Shove knife

47
Q

To force an inward-opening door, which part of the Halligan bar is inserted between the door and the jamb?

A

Adze

48
Q

Which type of glass is used in most sliding doors?

A

Tempered

49
Q

What must be done prior to making forcible entry into a fire building?

A

The fire attack team must be ready

50
Q

Tempered glass is about __________ as strong as regular glass.

A

four times

51
Q

Which type of window is made of overlapping sections of tempered glass in a metal frame?

A

Jalousie

52
Q

Where are the hinges placed on a casement window?

A

Side

53
Q

For forcible entry, who usually determines the point of entry?

A

Company officer

54
Q

What is the minimum acceptable level of protective equipment when conducting forcible entry during fire suppression operations?

A

Full structural firefighting PPE

55
Q

Which type of cutting blade can be damaged by petroleum vapors?

A

Metal

56
Q

Which type of wood door is typically used for residential entrance doors?

A

Solid-core

57
Q

Where should a fire fighter stand when breaking windows?

A

Windward side of the window with the hands above the break

58
Q

Which type of glass is normally used in automobile windshields?

A

Laminated

59
Q

Which type of glass is normally used in automobile side and rear windows?

A

Tempered

60
Q

Which part of a door lock catches and holds the door frame?

A

Latching device

61
Q

What is the U-shaped part of a padlock that locks into the padlock body?

A

Shackle

62
Q

Which is one of the four major categories of door locks?

A

Cylindrical

63
Q

Breaching of which type of wall is most likely to result in structural collapse?

A

Bearing

64
Q

Which tool is best for breaching a floor?

A

Rotary saw

65
Q

When forcible entry is used, what should fire fighters do before leaving the scene?

A

Take steps to secure the building

66
Q

Which action should fire fighters perform first before forcing a door?

A

Look for a window in or adjacent to the door

67
Q

Which statement about outward-opening doors is correct?

A

These doors are designed to facilitate exit.

68
Q

What should be done after a self-closing door is forced?

A

Chock the door in the open position

69
Q

Which type of lock is surface-mounted on the interior of the door frame?

A

Rim

70
Q

Which type of lock fits into predrilled openings in the side of a door?

A

Mortise

71
Q

Which is the most common type of fixed lock in use today?

A

Cylindrical

72
Q

What is the function of a J tool?

A

Operate panic hardware on double-swinging doors

73
Q

Which is the correct way to force a single- or double-hung window?

A

Pry upward on the center of the bottom sash

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