ch 8 test quiz Flashcards
Rotating tools are used to assemble parts that are connected by which means?
Threaded fasteners
Which tool is a short pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?
Closet hook
Which is a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool?
Rabbit
Which is an incorrect use of a pick-head axe?
Striking another tool
Use of a spring-loaded center punch to break tempered automobile glass results in:
many small, uniform-sized pieces of glass.
What is a typical use for an air bag?
Lifting heavy objects
When should fire fighters begin to think about which tools they might need for a given call?
During the response
Which tool is designed to pull a lock cylinder out of a door?
K tool
Which tool is part of the basic set of interior firefighting tools?
Prying tool
What does the “R” stand for in “RIC”?
Rapid
The use of a fan to blow clean air into a structure and force fire gases out is known as__________ ventilation.
positive-pressure
A shove knife is most often used on:
outward swinging doors
The Halligan is classified as a _________ tool.
prying/spreading
When used to force a door, a Halligan is used in conjunction with a:
striking tool
Which statement about painting hand tools is correct?
The use of paint on tools can hide defects or damage.
Which wrench has a closed end and is used to tighten nuts or bolts?
Box-end
The bar of a pry bar acts as a ________ to multiply the amount of force that can be applied.
lever
Which statement about the use of power saws is correct?
Power saws can be hard to start.
A short-handled hammer with a round head is called a:
mallet.
Which saw is designed for cutting curves into wood?
Coping
What is the Rabbit tool used for?
Forcing open a locked door
Which tool is used to pull down a ceiling?
Pike pole
Which tool is most commonly used for debris removal?
Shovel
Which guide should be used for the cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment?
The manufacturer’s instructions
The use of a hand tool should be followed by:
documentation.
Which tool is classified as a rotating tool?
Screwdriver
A Roberts head is a type of:
screwdriver.
Which tool is classified as a prying/spreading tool?
Kelly tool
What is the K tool used for?
Removing a lock cylinder
Which component is part of a Halligan tool?
Fork
What is the most common use for a hydraulic spreader?
Vehicle extrication
Which is a common use for a wooden wedge during overhaul?
Stopping the flow of water from a sprinkler head
Which tool is particularly useful for both forcible entry and ventilation?
Hux
What is a common fire service use for a spring-loaded center punch?
Breaking tempered glass
Which tool is one of “the irons”?
Flat-head axe
Which is a common type of handsaw?
Coping
Which is one of the three primary types of mechanical saw?
Reciprocating
Which type of saw is most commonly used in vehicle extrication?
Reciprocating
Which tool is a hand-operated winch?
Come along
Which tool is one of “the irons”?
Halligan
Which tool should always accompany interior firefighting teams?
Hand light
What is one of the basic hand tools that an interior search and rescue team should carry?
Prying tool
Which tool is commonly used in interior search and rescue?
Thermal imaging device
What does the “I” stand for in “RIC”?
Intervention
Which mechanical device is needed to accomplish negative-pressure ventilation?
Fan
Which is an advantage offered by the K tool?
Produces minimal damage
Which is the goal of salvage operations at a residential fire?
Protection of personal property
Which cutting tool requires the most training to use?
Cutting torch
What is an approved treatment to prevent rusting of unpainted metal tool surfaces?
A light film of oil
A specialized tool for tightening or loosening hose couplings is the __________ wrench.
spanner
Which phase of a fire-ground operation involves the observation and evaluation of factors used to determine the strategy and tactics to be employed?
Size-up
Which statement best describes the process of overhaul?
Ensuring that all remaining fire is discovered and extinguished after the main fire has been knocked down.
Which tool has two retractable blades?
Plaster hook
A chisel is classified as a __________ tool.
striking
