Chapter 9 Flashcards by Caitlin Untinen

Forcible entry refers to the techniques used to gain access into a compartment, structure, facility, or site when: (371) [4.3.4]

A. The normal means of entry is locked or blocked.
B. Building residents are not present to provide entry.
C. A structure or compartment must be entered quickly.
D. No windows or doors are available to enter the structure.

A. The normal means of entry is locked or blocked.
B. Building residents are not present to provide entry.

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Any entry into a structure is a form of: (371) [4.3.4, 4.3.11]

A. Forcible entry whether tools are used or not.
B. Lawful entry when performed by sworn fire department officers.
C. Rescue operations that take precedence over suppression operations.
D. Ventilation that allows an exchange of fresh air and products of combustion.

D. Ventilation that allows an exchange of fresh air and products of combustion.

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What is the BEST method of minimizing potential damage to the structure from forcible entry? (371) [4.3.4]

A. Try before you pry.
B. Force doors rather than windows.
C. Use hand tools before power tools.
D. Do not force entry unless lives are in danger.

A. Try before you pry.

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Forcible entry through security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan® windows requires: (372) [4.3.4]

A. A crew of three or more personnel.
B. Specialized training, tools, and knowledge.
C. Detailed instructions from the manufacturers.
D. The use of hand tools rather than power tools.

B. Specialized training, tools, and knowledge.

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Which statement regarding cutting tools used for forcible entry is correct? (373) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Firefighters should not use manually powered cutting tools.
B. No single cutting tool will safely and efficiently cut all materials.
C. Bolt cutters are not considered cutting devices but may be used as such.
D. Using a cutting tool on materials other than it was designed for will slow down operations but is otherwise not harmful to the tool or operator.

B. No single cutting tool will safely and efficiently cut all materials.

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The two most common types of cutting tools used by firefighters are the pick-head axe and the: (373) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Halligan.
B. Pike pole.
C. Flat-head axe.
D. New York roof hook.

C. Flat-head axe.

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A pick-head axe is very effective for chopping through: (374) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Asphalt.
B. Concrete.
C. Aluminum siding.
D. Wrought iron components.

C. Aluminum siding.

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Manual bolt cutters can safely be used to cut: (374) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Iron bars.
B. Tension cables.
C. Aluminum siding.
D. Case-hardened padlocks.

A. Iron bars.

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What type of cutting tool must have a charged hoseline in place while in use? (375) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Bolt cutter
B. Rebar cutter
C. Cutting torch
D. Pick-head axe

C. Cutting torch

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Always use ______ when operating any power saw during forcible entry operations. (377) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Head and foot protection
B. Thermal barrier protection
C. Electrical shock protection
D. Eye, hearing, and hand protection

D. Eye, hearing, and hand protection

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Which power tool can be used to cut metal and is generally gasoline powered rather than electrical? (377) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]
A. Chain saw
B. Rotary saw
C. Circular saw
D. Reciprocating saw

B. Rotary saw

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What BEST describes saw blades that are used with rotary saws? (378) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Large-toothed blades provide a more precise cut.
B. Rotary saw blades need to be replaced after each use.
C. Carbide-tipped teeth blades are less prone to dulling after heavy use.
D. Although they may be constructed of different materials, rotary saw blades are designed to cut all types of materials.

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

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Which type of saw is ideal for cutting sheet metal body panels and structural components on vehicles? (378) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Band saw
B. Chain saw
C. Rotary saw
D. Reciprocating saw

D. Reciprocating saw

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What type of saw is useful for clearing down trees and limbs to clear access routes after a natural disaster? (378) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Band saw
B. Chain saw
C. Rotary saw
D. Reciprocating saw

B. Chain saw

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What type of forcible entry tool makes use of the principle of the lever and fulcrum to provide mechanical advantage? (378) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Prying tools
B. Cutting tools
C. Striking tools
D. Pushing/pulling tools

A. Prying tools

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What would provide greater force at the working end of a prying tool? (378) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. A wider fulcrum
B. A greater striking force
C. A longer handle on the tool
D. A larger beveled wedge or fork

C. A longer handle on the tool

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What has a sliding weight on the shaft that is used to drive the wedge or fork into an opening? (378) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Pry axe
B. Ram bar
C. Huck bar
D. Kelly tool

B. Ram bar

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What type of prying tool can be either manual or powered and works by pumping fluid through special high-pressure hoses? (379) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Air
B. Hydraulic
C. Compression
D. Water-pressure

B. Hydraulic

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How are hydraulic rams likely to be used in forcible entry? (379) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Removing hinges
B. Pulling doors open
C. Spreading the frame
D. Forcing through locks

C. Spreading the frame

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A hydraulic door opener is: (380) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. A useful tool for cutting through hinges or deadbolts.
B. A heavy-duty rescue tool used mostly for vehicle extrication.
C. Designed to quickly push through a lock’s tumbler mechanism.
D. Easily slipped into a narrow opening such as between a door and doorframe.

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

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What is considered to be a pushing/pulling tool when used for forcible entry? (380) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Winch
B. Kelly tool
C. Plaster hook
D. Sledge hammer

C. Plaster hook

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Pushing and pulling tools have limited use in forcible entry, but in certain instances, such as ______, they are the tools of choice. (380) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Prying doors
B. Breaking locks
C. Removing door jambs
D. Opening walls or ceilings

D. Opening walls or ceilings

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With the exception of the roofman’s hook, pike poles and other hooks should not be used for prying because: (380) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. The handles are made of wood or fiberglass.
B. The tools are too short for adequate leverage.
C. The tools will bend when applying too much force.
D. Hooks do not create enough of a fulcrum to be effective.

A. The handles are made of wood or fiberglass.

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Which striking tool is used for forcible entry? (382) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

A. Maul
B. Pry bar
C. Pike pole
D. Hydraulic door opener

A. Maul

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What is a safety consideration when using striking tools in forcible entry operations? (383) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] A. A battering ram should never be used to make openings in walls. B. Firefighters should not use a striking tool in combination with another tool. C. Poorly maintained striking surfaces may cause metal chips or splinters to fly into the air. D. Using striking tools such as a maul or flat-head axe requires the user to have a charged hoseline in place.

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

The term “irons” refers to: (383) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] A. A Kelly tool and a flat-head axe. B. A sledgehammer and Halligan tool. C. A roofman’s hook and striking tool. D. Any combination of striking and prying tool.

B. A sledgehammer and Halligan tool.

What is NOT considered to be a guideline for safe use of forcible entry tools? (383) [4.3.4] A. Forcible entry should only be conducted by truck companies. B. Position yourself so that your weight is balanced on both feet. C. Follow all of the manufacturer’s guidelines as well as your department SOPs on tool safety. D. If a job cannot be completed with a particular tool, do not strike the handle of the tool; use a larger tool.

A. Forcible entry should only be conducted by truck companies.

What is a safety consideration when using power tools during forcible entry? (384) [4.3.4] A. A sharper saw is more likely to cause an accident than a dull one. B. Restart the blade on a rotary saw countless times to prevent the blades from binding. C. Start all cuts at low revolutions per minute (RPM) to prevent the blades from binding into the material. D. Use only electric-powered saws when working in a flammable atmosphere or near flammable liquids.

B. Restart the blade on a rotary saw countless times to prevent the blades from binding.

What is NOT a safety concern when using power tools during forcible entry? (384) [4.3.4] A. Use only composite blades on rotary saws. B. Keep unprotected and nonessential people out of the work area. C. Store composite blades in compartments where gasoline fumes will not accumulate. D. When making cuts, account for the twisting (gyroscopic or torsion effect) of a rotary saw blade.

A. Use only composite blades on rotary saws.

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) [4.3.4] A. Axes B. Power tools C. Prying tools D. Pike poles and hooks

D. Pike poles and hooks ✨You're making your family so proud right now.✨

Forcible entry tools that are damaged or excessively worn should be: (385) [4.5.1] A. Left at the station. B. Removed from service. C. Taken off the apparatus. D. Disposed of immediately.

B. Removed from service.

What is a care and maintenance guideline for the wooden handles of forcible entry tools? (386) [4.5.1] A. Check the tightness of the tool head. B. Sand the handle daily to eliminate splinters. C. Soak the handle in warm, soapy water if it is excessively dirty. D. Apply varnish to preserve it and to prevent roughness and warping.

A. Check the tightness of the tool head.

What is a general instruction for the care of unprotected metal surfaces on forcible entry tools? (387) [4.5.1] A. Oil the metal surface lightly with boiled linseed oil. B. Use an emery cloth or steel wool to remove dirt and rust. C. Use pliers to remove burrs from the cutting edge and body. D. Apply appropriately compatible paint to the metal surface annually.

B. Use an emery cloth or steel wool to remove dirt and rust.

When choosing the best option to force entry through a door, make sure to begin with: (387) [4.3.4] A. As much force as possible to open the door quickly. B. Using only one tool, such as a flat-head axe, and add more if needed. C. The minimum amount of damage and proceed to the maximum amount. D. Hand tools, such as a Halligan and flat-head axe, and move to power tools if necessary.

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

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) [4.3.4] A. Look for a lock box. B. Locate a first-floor window to force. C. Find the nearest designated fire exit. D. Break through glass-paneled doors, if available.

A. Look for a lock box.

What is a rapid-entry lock box system? (388) [4.3.4] A. It allows firefighters to unlock electronic locks remotely. B. It provides a master key to all commercial doors in the jurisdiction. C. It is secure and portable box that contains master keys to buildings within a fire district. D. It holds all necessary keys or numeric keypad combinations to unlock a building, gate, or other locked area.

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

How will a door that is opened forcibly affect fire behavior within the structure? (388) [4.3.4, 4.3.11] A. It will not make significant changes. B. It will change the structure’s ventilation profile. C. It will continue to pull fuel to the fire. D. It will transform a fuel-controlled fire to a ventilation-controlled fire.

B. It will change the structure’s ventilation profile.

What would NOT be the purpose for stationing a firefighter at a door that has been forced during interior fire fighting operations? (388) [4.3.4] A. Control the door to block the flow path. B. Assist RIC or firefighters on the hoseline. C. Prevent entry door from closing on the hoseline. D. Assist in dragging hose into the structure as needed.

B. Assist RIC or firefighters on the hoseline.

What statement regarding forcing entry through a gate or fence is true? (390) [4.3.4] A. Prying or cutting a gate should be the last method chosen. B. It is faster and easier to go through metal and masonry fences rather than over them. C. Chain-link fences may be cut with a rotary saw, but is slower than using bolt cutters. D. When cutting fencing material that is stretched tight, cut directly in the middle of two posts to avoid recoil.

A. Prying or cutting a gate should be the last method chosen.

What type of lock system has the lock assembly mounted in the cavity of the door’s edge? (390) [4.3.4] A. Rim lock B. Cylindrical lock C. Rapid-entry lock box D. Mortise latch and lock

D. Mortise latch and lock

What makes a key-in-knob lock one of the easiest types of locks to pry open? (391) [4.3.4] A. The cylindrical locking mechanism is made of easily bendable metal. B. The screws that attach the latching mechanism to the door often fail quickly. C. Doors with key-in-knob locks often leave substantial gaps between the door and the frame. D. The length of the latch is relatively short, allowing the door to open easily if the door and frame are pried apart.

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

The easiest way to breach modern deadbolts in a wood residential door is to: (391) [4.3.4] A. Force the door itself. B. Cut away the door frame. C. Cut the lock with a bolt cutter. D. Remove the deadbolt locking mechanism with a rotary saw.

A. Force the door itself.

What is a rim lock? (392) [4.3.4] A. It is another term for an interior dead bolt lock system. B. It is a lock assembly mounted in a cavity in the door’s edge. C. It is mounted on the interior door surface and is used as a supplemental lock. D. It includes brackets that are bolted or welded to the door and a bar that rests in the bracket and extends across the door frame.

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

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) [4.3.4] A. Deadbolt B. Electronic C. Night latch D. Vertical deadbolt

D. Vertical deadbolt

What is considered to be a high security lock? (393) [4.3.4] A. Surface bolt B. Key-in-knob lock C. Multiple-bolt locks D. Internal-mounted bolt

C. Multiple-bolt locks

Which of the following is the BEST way to remove a padlock with “toe and heel” locking? (394) [4.3.4] A. Cut both sides of the shackle. B. Cut only one side of the shackle. C. Cut open the case body with a rotary saw. D. Cut open the very top of the shackle and twist both ends.

A. Cut both sides of the shackle.

What type of locking device has flush bolts installed in the edge of one side of a set of double doors? (394) [4.3.4] A. Door chain B. Door limiter C. Surface bolt D. Internal-mounted bolt

D. Internal-mounted bolt

The longer the time period between forcing an opening or breaking glass and the beginning of interior operations, the more: (395) [4.3.4, 4.3.11] A. Time the fire has to entrain new oxygen and grow. B. Time ladder crews will have to begin vertical ventilation. C. Water pressure will be required to overcome friction loss. D. Air the firefighters making entry will be able to use while inside.

A. Time the fire has to entrain new oxygen and grow.

What is one of the fastest and least destructive techniques for forcing locked doors? (396) [4.3.4] A. Cutting the hinges B. Going through the lock C. Breaking the door’s glass D. Breaking the door frame

C. Breaking the door’s glass

When breaking door glass as part of forcible entry, firefighters must consider that: (396) [4.3.4, 4.3.11] A. Techniques used for breaking window glass are very different. B. Tempered glass is more difficult to break but is inexpensive to replace. C. Of all other options including going through the lock should be attempted first. D. Breaking the glass will have the same effect on the flow path as opening the door and the glass cannot be “unbroken.”

D. Breaking the glass will have the same effect on the flow path as opening the door and the glass cannot be “unbroken.”

If inward swinging doors are metal or metal-clad in a metal frame and cannot be forced by prying, what would the next option for forcible entry likely be? (397) [4.3.4] A. Pry the lock. B. Cut around the lock. C. Take the door off the hinges. D. Cut the hinges with a rotary saw.

B. Cut around the lock.

Which option would be the simplest and least destructive method to gain entry through outward-swinging doors? (397) [4.3.4] A. Cut the lock. B. Break the hinges. C. Drive the pins out of the hinges. D. Pry the door from the door frame.

C. Drive the pins out of the hinges.

What technique would likely NOT be an effective method for forcing doors with drop bars? (398) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] A. Spread the space between doors, insert a narrow tool, and lift. B. Pry doors open far enough for the bolt to slip past the receiver. C. Insert a rotary saw blade through the space and cut the security bar. D. Use a rotary saw to cut the exposed bolt heads holding up the stirrups on the outside of the door.

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

Breaking through the glass of a tempered plate glass door: (398) [4.3.4] A. Should only be a last resort. B. Is the least expensive method of gaining entry. C. Does not require the PPE necessary for breaking ordinary glass. D. Is often unnecessary during structure fire because the glass does not resist heat well.

A. Should only be a last resort.

If a security door has its lock on the inside, this means that: (399) [4.3.4] A. The structure is abandoned. B. A lock box should be nearby. C. There is usually a second entrance. D. Firefighters must cut the door in order to pry the lock.

C. There is usually a second entrance.

If firefighters are able to unscrew the lock cylinder on a door, what additional tool will be required to open the door? (400) [4.3.4] A. A-tool B. Key tool C. Halligan tool D. Rotary or hack saw

B. Key tool

How does a K-tool work? (400) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] A. It is used to punch the lock cylinder through the door. B. It bites onto a lock cylinder so it may be pried out of the door. C. It is inserted between the door and the frame in order to release the latching mechanism. D. It is used to reach through a gap in order to push a panic bar or lift a drop bar off of its holder.

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

What type of lock is an A-tool designed for? (401) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] A. Rim lock B. Drop bar C. Mortise latch and lock D. Lock cylinder with protective collar

D. Lock cylinder with protective collar

Which type of forcible entry tool is made of ridged, heavy-gauge wire designed to fit through the space between double-swinging doors? (401) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] A. J-tool B. A-tool C. K-tool D. Shove knife

A. J-tool

What type of doors are shove knives designed for? (401) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] A. Revolving doors B. Inward swinging metal-clad doors C. Outward swinging latch-type doors D. Outward swinging doors with dead bolts

C. Outward swinging latch-type doors ✨Remember where you started? Look how far you've come!✨

What is NOT a tool typically used to force entry through padlocks? (401) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] A. Shove knife B. Pipe wrench C. Locking pliers and chain D. Duck-billed lock breaker

A. Shove knife

In order to force a padlock, what tool would be used in conjunction with locking pliers and chain? (403) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] A. K-tool B. Rotary saw C. Pipe wrench D. Flat-head axe

B. Rotary saw

What is typically involved in forcing overhead doors? (403) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] A. Cut the lock and remove the door from its tracks. B. Cut an opening, lift the door, and prop the door open. C. Use a Halligan and striking tool to pry the door off the floor. D. Create a gap on one side of the door and peel the corner away from the wall.

B. Cut an opening, lift the door, and prop the door open.

Interior fire doors will: (404) [4.3.4] A. Remain locked at all times. B. Lock upon activation of a fire alarm. C. Remain unlocked upon activation of a fire alarm. D. Block the path of egress if a fire alarm is activated.

C. Remain unlocked upon activation of a fire alarm.

What is a consideration for breaking window glass as a means of forcible entry? (405) [4.3.4] A. Wire glass should easily fall out of the frame once it is broken. B. Safety film is often applied to windows at schools or high-rises. C. Windows with two or three layers of glass will need to be cut with a saw. D. Windows are often more difficult to force, but are typically the best entry point into a burning building.

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

What would be a typical method for forcing open a single-casement window? (406) [4.3.4] A. These windows contain metal frames that must be pried. B. You must remove several panes to enter through these windows. C. To break the windows, you will need a sledge hammer or battering ram. D. Break the lowest pane, clear the shards, cut the screen, and reach in to unlock the window.

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

Forcible entry through walls is a process called: (408) [4.3.4] A. Forcing. B. Opening. C. Cracking. D. Breaching.

D. Breaching.

What type of hazard is typically concealed within interior and exterior walls? (408) [4.3.4] A. Glass B. Gypsum C. Water pipes D. Gusset plates

C. Water pipes

Which statement about breaching brick or concrete block walls is true? (409) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] A. Breaching concrete block walls is best suited for making entry. B. Breaching with a battering ram can be slow and labor-intensive. C. Using a rotary saw or jack-hammer does not work well and requires a crew of four. D. When using hand tools, starting near the top or bottom of the wall is more efficient than starting in the middle.

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

Cutting through metal walls: (410) [4.3.4] A. Is best accomplished with a diamond-tipped chain saw. B. Involves penetrating layers of gypsum with striking hand tools. C. Should involve keeping a charged hoseline or extinguisher available. D. Requires specialized forcible entry tools not available to most organizations.

C. Should involve keeping a charged hoseline or extinguisher available.

What BEST describes reinforced gypsum walls? (411) [4.3.4] A. A thin layer of aluminum covers the exterior surface of the wall. B. An advanced gypsum material increases the strength of the wallboard. C. A layer of Lexan® reinforcement is installed on the back of the wallboard. D. A wire mesh is embedded within the gypsum to maintain structure integrity.

C. A layer of Lexan® reinforcement is installed on the back of the wallboard.

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