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ch 8 test quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Rotating tools are used to assemble parts that are connected by which means?

A

Threaded fasteners

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2
Q

Which tool is a short pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?

A

Closet hook

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3
Q

Which is a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool?

A

Rabbit

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4
Q

Which is an incorrect use of a pick-head axe?

A

Striking another tool

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5
Q

Use of a spring-loaded center punch to break tempered automobile glass results in:

A

many small, uniform-sized pieces of glass.

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6
Q

What is a typical use for an air bag?

A

Lifting heavy objects

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7
Q

When should fire fighters begin to think about which tools they might need for a given call?

A

During the response

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8
Q

Which tool is designed to pull a lock cylinder out of a door?

A

K tool

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9
Q

Which tool is part of the basic set of interior firefighting tools?

A

Prying tool

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10
Q

What does the “R” stand for in “RIC”?

A

Rapid

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11
Q

The use of a fan to blow clean air into a structure and force fire gases out is known as__________ ventilation.

A

positive-pressure

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12
Q

A shove knife is most often used on:

A

outward swinging doors

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13
Q

The Halligan is classified as a _________ tool.

A

prying/spreading

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14
Q

When used to force a door, a Halligan is used in conjunction with a:

A

striking tool

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15
Q

Which statement about painting hand tools is correct?

A

The use of paint on tools can hide defects or damage.

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16
Q

Which wrench has a closed end and is used to tighten nuts or bolts?

A

Box-end

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17
Q

The bar of a pry bar acts as a ________ to multiply the amount of force that can be applied.

A

lever

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18
Q

Which statement about the use of power saws is correct?

A

Power saws can be hard to start.

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19
Q

A short-handled hammer with a round head is called a:

A

mallet.

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20
Q

Which saw is designed for cutting curves into wood?

A

Coping

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21
Q

What is the Rabbit tool used for?

A

Forcing open a locked door

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22
Q

Which tool is used to pull down a ceiling?

A

Pike pole

23
Q

Which tool is most commonly used for debris removal?

A

Shovel

24
Q

Which guide should be used for the cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment?

A

The manufacturer’s instructions

25
Q

The use of a hand tool should be followed by:

A

documentation.

26
Q

Which tool is classified as a rotating tool?

A

Screwdriver

27
Q

A Roberts head is a type of:

A

screwdriver.

28
Q

Which tool is classified as a prying/spreading tool?

A

Kelly tool

29
Q

What is the K tool used for?

A

Removing a lock cylinder

30
Q

Which component is part of a Halligan tool?

A

Fork

31
Q

What is the most common use for a hydraulic spreader?

A

Vehicle extrication

32
Q

Which is a common use for a wooden wedge during overhaul?

A

Stopping the flow of water from a sprinkler head

33
Q

Which tool is particularly useful for both forcible entry and ventilation?

A

Hux

34
Q

What is a common fire service use for a spring-loaded center punch?

A

Breaking tempered glass

35
Q

Which tool is one of “the irons”?

A

Flat-head axe

36
Q

Which is a common type of handsaw?

A

Coping

37
Q

Which is one of the three primary types of mechanical saw?

A

Reciprocating

37
Q

Which type of saw is most commonly used in vehicle extrication?

A

Reciprocating

38
Q

Which tool is a hand-operated winch?

A

Come along

39
Q

Which tool is one of “the irons”?

A

Halligan

40
Q

Which tool should always accompany interior firefighting teams?

A

Hand light

41
Q

What is one of the basic hand tools that an interior search and rescue team should carry?

A

Prying tool

42
Q

Which tool is commonly used in interior search and rescue?

A

Thermal imaging device

43
Q

What does the “I” stand for in “RIC”?

A

Intervention

44
Q

Which mechanical device is needed to accomplish negative-pressure ventilation?

A

Fan

45
Q

Which is an advantage offered by the K tool?

A

Produces minimal damage

46
Q

Which is the goal of salvage operations at a residential fire?

A

Protection of personal property

47
Q

Which cutting tool requires the most training to use?

A

Cutting torch

48
Q

What is an approved treatment to prevent rusting of unpainted metal tool surfaces?

A

A light film of oil

49
Q

A specialized tool for tightening or loosening hose couplings is the __________ wrench.

A

spanner

50
Q

Which phase of a fire-ground operation involves the observation and evaluation of factors used to determine the strategy and tactics to be employed?

A

Size-up

51
Q

Which statement best describes the process of overhaul?

A

Ensuring that all remaining fire is discovered and extinguished after the main fire has been knocked down.

52
Q

Which tool has two retractable blades?

A

Plaster hook

53
Q

A chisel is classified as a __________ tool.

A

striking

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