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WorksheetsChapter 9 Fire Forcible Entry
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
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1.
Forcible entry refers to the techniques used to gain acces into a compartment, structure, facility or site when:
a)
A. the normal means of entry is locked or blocked.
b)
B. building residents are not present to provide entry.
c)
C. a structure or compartment must be entered quickly.
d)
D. no windows or doors are avaliable to enter the structure.
2.
Any entry into a structure is a form of:
a)
A. forcible entry whether tools are used or not.
b)
B. lawful entry when performed by sworn fire deparment officers.
c)
C. rescue operations that take precedence over suppression operations.
d)
D. ventilation that allows an exchange of fresh air and products of combustion.
3.
What is the BEST method of minimizing potential damage to the structure from forcible entry?
a)
A. Try before you pry.
b)
B. force doors rather than windows.
c)
C. use hand tools before power tools.
d)
D. do not force entry unless lives are in danger.
4.
Forcible entry through security barriers such as bars, grilles and Lexan windows requires:
a)
A. a crew of three or more personnel.
b)
B. specialized training, tools, and knowledge.
c)
C. detailed instructions from the manufacturers.
d)
D. the use of hand tools rather than power tools.
5.
Which statement regarding cutting tools used for forcible entry is correct?
a)
A. firefighters should not use manually powered cutting tools.
b)
B. no single cutting tool will safely and efficiently cut all materials.
c)
C. bolt cutters are not considered cutting devices but may be used as such.
d)
D. using a cutting tool on materials other than it was designed for will slow down operations but it otherwise not harmful to the tool or operator.
6.
What is considered to be pushing/pulling tool when used for forcible entry?
a)
A. winch.
b)
B. kelly tool.
c)
C. plaster hook.
d)
D. sledge hammer.
7.
Pushing and pulling tools have limited use in forcible entry, but in certain instances, such as ______, they are the tools of choice.
a)
A. prying doors.
b)
B. breaking locks.
c)
C. removing door jams.
d)
D. opening walls or ceilings.
8.
With the exception of the roofman's hook, pike poles and other hooks should not be used for prying because:
a)
A. the handles are made of wood or fibreglass.
b)
B. the tools are too short for adequate leverage.
c)
C. the tools will bend when applying too much force.
d)
D. hooks do not create enough of a fulcrum to be effective.
9.
Which striking tool is used for forcible entry?
a)
A. maul.
b)
B. pry bar.
c)
C. pike pole.
d)
D. hydraulic door opener.
10.
What is a safety consideration when using striking tools in forcible entry operations?
a)
A. a battering ram should never be used to make openings in walls.
b)
B. firefighters should not use a striking tool in combustion with another tool.
c)
C. poorly maintained striking surfaces may cause metal chips or splinters to fly into the air.
d)
D. using striking tools such as a maul or flat-head axe requires the user to have a charged hoseline in place.
11.
The term "irons" refers to:
a)
A. a kelly tool and a flat-head axe.
b)
B. a flat-head axe and a halligan tool.
c)
C. a sledgehammer and halligan tool.
d)
D. any combination of striking and prying tool.
12.
What type of tool should be carried with the tool head down, close to the ground, and ahead of the body when outside of a structure.
a)
A. axes.
b)
B. power tools.
c)
C. prying tools.
d)
D. pike poles and hooks.
13.
Forcible entry tools that are damaged or excessively worn should be:
a)
A. left at the station.
b)
B. removed from service.
c)
C. taken off the apparatus.
d)
D. disposed of immediately.
14.
What is a care and maintenance guideline for the wooden handles of forcible entry tools?
a)
A. check the tightness of the tool head.
b)
B. sand the handle daily to eliminate splinters.
c)
C. soak the handle in warm, soapy water if it is excessively dirty.
d)
D. apply varnish to preserve it and prevent roughness and warping.
15.
What is a general instruction for the care of unprotected metal surfaces on forcible entry tools?
a)
A. oil the metal surface lightly with boiled linseed oil.
b)
B. use an emery cloth or steel wool to remove dirt and rust.
c)
C. use pliers to remove burrs from the cutting edge and body.
d)
D. apply appropriately compatible paint to the metal surface annually.
16.
When choosing the best option to force entry through a door, make sure to begin with:
a)
A. as much force as possible to open the door quickly.
b)
B. using only one tool, such as a flat-head axe, and add more if needed.
c)
C. the minimum amount of damage and proceed to the maximum amount.
d)
D. hand tools, such as a halligan and a flat-head axe, and move to power tools if necessary.
17.
After trying to open the door in a normal fashion, what would be the next best option for entering a structure such as a commercial building or elementary school?
a)
A. look for a lock box.
b)
B. locate a first floor window to force.
c)
C. find the nearest designated fire exit.
d)
D. break through glass-paneled doors, if avaliable.
18.
how will a door that is open forcibly affect fire behavior within the structure?
a)
A. it will not make significant changes.
b)
B. it will change the structures ventilation profile.
c)
C. it will provide an additional fuel load to the fire.
d)
D. it will transform a fuel-controlled fire to a ventilation-controlled fire.
19.
The easiest way to breach modern deadbolts in a wood residential door is to:
a)
A. force the door itself.
b)
B. cut away from the door frame.
c)
C. cut the lock with a bolt cutter.
d)
D. remove the deadbolt locking mechanism with a rotary saw.
20.
What is considered to be a high security lock?
a)
A. surface bolt.
b)
B. key-in-knob locks.
c)
C. multiple bolt locks.
d)
D. internal-mounted bolt.
21.
Which of the followinf the BEST way to remove a padlock with a "toe and heel" locking?
a)
A. cut both sides of the shackle.
b)
B. cut only one side of the shackle.
c)
C. cut open the case body with a rotary saw.
d)
D. cut open the very top of the shackle and twist both ends.
22.
The longer the time period between forcing an opening or breaking glass and the beginning of interior operations, the more:
a)
A. time the fire has to entrain new oxygen and grow.
b)
B. time ladder crews will have to begin vertical ventilation.
c)
C. water pressure will be required to overcome friction loss.
d)
D. air the firefighters making entry will be able to use while inside.
23.
When breaking door glass as part of forcible entry, firefighters must consider that:
a)
A. techniques used for breaking window glass are very different.
b)
B. tempered glass is more difficult to break but is inexpensive to replace.
c)
C. all other options including going through the lock should be attempted first.
d)
D. breaking the glass will have to have the same effect on the flow path as opening the door and the glass cannot be "unbroken."
24.
Breaking through the glass of a tempered plate glass door:
a)
A. should only be a last resort.
b)
B. is the least expensive method of gaining entry.
c)
C. does not require the PPE necessary for breaking ordinary glass.
d)
D. is often unnecessary during structure fire because the glass does not resist heat well.
25.
If a security door has its lock on the inside, this means that:
a)
A. the structure is abandoned.
b)
B. a lock box should be nearby.
c)
C. there is usually a second entrance.
d)
D. firefighters must cut open the door in order to pry the lock.
26.
Interior fire doors will:
a)
A. remain locked at all times.
b)
B. lock uopn activation of a fire alarm.
c)
C. remain unlocked upon activation of a fire alarm.
d)
D. block the path of egress if a fire alarm is activated.
27.
What is consideration for breaking window glass as a means of forcible entry?
a)
A. wire glass should easily fall out of the frame once its broken.
b)
B. safety film is often applied to windows at schools or high rises.
c)
C. windows with two or three layers of glass will need to be cut out with a saw.
d)
D. windows are often more difficult to force, but are typically the best entry point into a burning building.
28.
Forcible entry through walls is a process called:
a)
A. forcing.
b)
B. opening.
c)
C. cracking.
d)
D. breaching.
29.
What type of hazard is typically concealed within interior and exterior walls?
a)
A. glass.
b)
B. gypsum.
c)
C. water pipes.
d)
D. gusset plates.
30.
Which statement about breaching brick or concrete block walls is true?
a)
A. breaching concrete block walls in best suited for making entry.
b)
B. Breaching with battering ram can be slow and labor intensive.
c)
C. using a rotary saw or jack-hammer does now work well and requires a crew of four.
d)
D. when using hand tools, starting near the top or bottom of the wall is more efficient than starting in the middle.
31.
Cutting through metal walls:
a)
A. is nest accomplished with a diamond-tipped chain saw.
b)
B. involves penetrating layers of gypsum with striking hand tools.
c)
C. should involve keeping a charged hoseline or extinguisher avaliable.
d)
D. requires specialized forcible entry tools not avaliable to most organizations.
32.
What BEST describes reinforced gypsum walls?
a)
A. a thin layer of aluminum covers the exterior surface of the wall.
b)
B. an advanced gypsum material increases the strength of the wallboard.
c)
C. a layer of lexan reinforcment is installed on the back of the wallboard.
d)
D. a wire mesh is embedded within the gypsum to maintain structure integrity.
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