WorksheetsChapter 9 - Forcible Entry
Total questions: 135
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
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1.
An electromagnetic lock is an example of a:
a)
a. mortise lock.
b)
b. high security lock.
c)
c. rim lock.
d)
d. cylindrical lock.
2.
Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a firefighter should "try before you pry" and:
a)
a. look for a lock box near the main entrance.
b)
b. get permission from the building's owner or superintendent.
c)
c. radio the computer-aided dispatch center.
d)
d. request mutual aid to help force the stronger building materials.
3.
Which type of lock commonly found in residential applications has a single cylinder and is mounted above the door knob?
a)
a. Tubular deadbolt lock
b)
b. Night latch
c)
c. Key-in-knob lock
d)
d. Electromagnetic lock
4.
If a door is opened, a structure's _____ will change, which may cause the fire to grow.
a)
a. dead load
b)
b. ventilation profile
c)
c. construction type
d)
d. live load
5.
Which rescue tool can be placed in a door frame to spread the frame far enough apart so that the door can swing open?
a)
a. San Francisco hook
b)
b. Air chisel
c)
c. Hydraulic cutters
d)
d. Hydraulic ram
6.
Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when opening doors and windows or moving heavy objects?
a)
a. Prying tools
b)
b. Pulling tools
c)
c. Cutting tools
d)
d. Striking tools
7.
Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry?
a)
a. Building's age
b)
b. Building's occupancy type
c)
c. How forcible entry will affect ventilation
d)
d. Weather conditions
8.
To prevent injuries while using forcible entry tools, always:
a)
a. sharpen the blades as much as possible.
b)
b. use "cheater bars" to gain mechanical advantage.
c)
c. ensure that other personnel are close by to provide assistance.
d)
d. ensure that you have room to operate the tool properly.
9.
Wallboard that has been reinforced with Lexan®:
a)
a. will be labeled.
b)
b. can be breached by hand tools.
c)
c. can be identified during preincident surveys.
d)
d. cannot be breached, even with power tools.
10.
If the lock of a metal-frame double-hung window does not force with minimum pressure applied,:
a)
a. the panes should be removed by breaking the seal between them.
b)
b. the lock should be able to be forced using a larger, stronger tool.
c)
c. a saw should be used to cut the glass out of the window openings.
d)
d. it may be quicker to break the glass and open the lock manually.
11.
Which tool would best be suited for forcing a metal-clad inward-swinging door in a masonry wall?
a)
a. Pick-head axe
b)
b. Halligan tool
c)
c. Rambar
d)
d. Rabbit tool
12.
Never use a power saw:
a)
a. when wearing SCBA.
b)
b. in subzero temperatures.
c)
c. in a flammable atmosphere.
d)
d. when a handsaw could accomplish the task.
13.
Fiberglass tool handles should be maintained by:
a)
a. washing with a mild detergent.
b)
b. rubbing them with boiled linseed oil.
c)
c. using adhesive barcodes to mark them.
d)
d. varnishing them.
14.
Interior fire doors:
a)
a. will not lock in place when closed.
b)
b. will lock in place when closed.
c)
c. should never be propped open.
d)
d. have no impact on a structure's ventilation.
15.
Unlike a pick-head axe, a flat-head axe can be used to:
a)
a. remove roofing materials.
b)
b. chop through wooden structural components.
c)
c. remove aluminum siding.
d)
d. strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb.
16.
Which forcible entry task is a pick-head axe well suited to perform?
a)
a. Cut through the hasp of a padlock
b)
b. Pry security bars off of windows
c)
c. Strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb
d)
d. Remove shingles and other roof coverings
17.
Padlocks and surface bolts are examples of:
a)
a. rim locks.
b)
b. locking devices.
c)
c. high security locks.
d)
d. cylindrical locks.
18.
Plaster or gypsum wall covering on interior walls:
a)
a. is designed to provide fire resistance and limit fire spread within the structure.
b)
b. can cause increased fire spread within the compartment.
c)
c. is designed to provide structural stability to the compartment.
d)
d. requires the use of power saws to be breached.
19.
Which situation would call for the use of a pushing or pulling tool such as a drywall hook or a pike pole?
a)
a. Opening a ceiling to check for fire extension
b)
b. Forcing entry through a padlock
c)
c. Prying open an exterior door
d)
d. Creating an escape opening in an exterior wall
20.
Which forcible entry technique changes the ventilation profile of the building because it cannot be undone once completed?
a)
a. Picking the lock
b)
b. Breaking the glass in the door
c)
c. Removing the hinges from the door
d)
d. Cutting the shackles of a padlock
21.
Sliding doors can be forced by:
a)
a. removing the door's hinges.
b)
b. spreading the door from the frame.
c)
c. lifting the sliding panel up and out of its track.
d)
d. cutting the glass with a hand saw.
22.
When gaining access to a property by forcing a gate, firefighters should:
a)
a. depend on the quickest method of access, regardless of the amount of damage it will do.
b)
b. cut the gate instead of trying to pry it open.
c)
c. pry the gate before attempting to cut it.
d)
d. choose the method that is effective, but causes the least damage.
23.
When selecting tools to perform forcible entry, firefighters must select the tool that:
a)
a. has been most recently inspected.
b)
b. is most appropriate for the task at hand.
c)
c. is the lightest or most portable.
d)
d. will be the least likely to break under pressure.
24.
How should prying tools be carried?
a)
a. Strapped to another tool
b)
b. Pointed or sharp edges facing up
c)
c. Placed in the tool's scabbard
d)
d. Pointed or sharp edges facing away from the body
25.
A _____ is a wedge-shaped tool that widens to break the shackle of a padlock.
a)
a. hammerhead pick
b)
b. hockey puck lock breaker
c)
c. shove knife
d)
d. duck-billed lock breaker
26.
Why must forcible entry and door control be coordinated?
a)
a. If the door is not controlled during forcible entry, the building is at a higher risk of collapse.
b)
b. Breaking a door or window introduces a new source of oxygen to the fire.
c)
c. The door must be controlled so that forcible entry techniques don't cause unnecessary damage to the door.
d)
d. Forcing entry without controlling the door will result in an increased fuel load.
27.
Security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan® windows:
a)
a. require specialized training and tools to force.
b)
b. provide a more secure point of entry for a building.
c)
c. cannot be forced, even with specialized tools.
d)
d. can be forced using common power tools.
28.
What is required for forcible entry operations involving cutting torches?
a)
a. Hearing protection and SCBA
b)
b. Rapid Intervention Crew
c)
c. Air monitoring devices
d)
d. Charged hoseline standing by
29.
Glass shards that result from firefighters breaking windows during forcible entry:
a)
a. can create a dangerous surface for firefighters advancing hoselines.
b)
b. are usually large and can be easily removed from the entry area.
c)
c. have little effect on firefighter entry into the structure.
d)
d. must be cleaned from the area before firefighters can enter the building.
30.
Double-swinging doors:
a)
a. can be opened by cutting the door limiter that secures them.
b)
b. can often be pried apart using a rambar or Halligan.
c)
c. require the use of a cutting torch for forcible entry.
d)
d. require the use of a rabbit tool for forcible entry.
31.
When tempered plate glass doors are encountered,:
a)
a. firefighters should don hearing protection before breaking the glass.
b)
b. breaking the glass is the safest, quickest way to enter the building.
c)
c. the glass should only be broken as a last resort.
d)
d. a reciprocating saw can be used to cut the glass out of the door frames.
32.
A J-tool is made of rigid, heavy gauge wire and is designed to:
a)
a. open a sliding door or picket door.
b)
b. cut off the protective collar on a lock cylinder.
c)
c. open a double-swinging door that is equipped with panic hardware.
d)
d. remove the faceplate of a lock cylinder.
33.
Security doors and gates cause a problem for firefighters during forcible entry operations, because they:
a)
a. indicate that the structure will likely have more layers of security in place beyond the gate.
b)
b. cannot be forced using common forcible entry tools.
c)
c. are expensive and difficult to replace for homeowners if damaged.
d)
d. require extra planning and will delay entry.
34.
The techniques used in structural forcible entry:
a)
a. cannot be used to gain entry to vehicles or rail cars.
b)
b. should do minimal damage and provide quick access.
c)
c. are decided upon by the rapid intervention crew supervisor.
d)
d. may be preferable to normal means of entry during a fire.
35.
Manual bolt cutters cannot cut hasps, padlock shackles, or:
a)
a. pins.
b)
b. security bolts.
c)
c. high-security chains.
d)
d. cables.
36.
Which tool would be helpful when performing forcible entry in an area with limited space?
a)
a. Handsaw
b)
b. Plasma cutters
c)
c. Rotary saw
d)
d. Oxyacetylene torch
37.
When using hand tools to breach exterior wood frame walls it is safest to:
a)
a. have multiple firefighters working at once to create the entry quickly.
b)
b. outline the opening with a saw and then strike or make cuts starting at the corner of the opening.
c)
c. strike and make cuts toward the center of the opening you want to create first.
d)
d. have a power tool as backup just in case the hand tool breaks.
38.
When performing forcible entry, it is important to:
a)
a. use handle extenders to provide more leverage.
b)
b. be sure that other personnel are out of the immediate area.
c)
c. use the largest tool available.
d)
d. position so your weight is on the back foot.
39.
Which location would likely be protected by a fire door?
a)
a. As an emergency exit door on a movie theater
b)
b. The front door on a residential home
c)
c. The entrance to an office exit stairwell
d)
d. Separating a dining room from a kitchen
40.
Which type of locking device that is often found in hotel rooms restricts the opening of a door using a U-shaped shackle that connects with a shaft and knob mounted on the doorframe?
a)
a. Door limiter
b)
b. Electronic keyless lock
c)
c. Door chain
d)
d. Internal-mounted bolt
41.
A _____ is an example of a striking tool used for forcible entry.
a)
a. pike pole
b)
b. sledge hammer
c)
c. kelly tool
d)
d. pick-head axe
42.
Partial or total structural collapse could be a direct result of:
a)
a. creating a hole in a load-bearing interior wall of a fire-weakened structure.
b)
b. opening the door of a building that contains a ventilation-limited fire.
c)
c. breaking window glass to gain access to the building's interior.
d)
d. breaching a load-bearing exterior wall of a fire-weakened structure.
43.
Which tool would be practical to use to make an opening that is large enough for a firefighter to pass through in a brick or concrete block wall?
a)
a. Jack-hammer
b)
b. Sledge hammer
c)
c. Battering ram
d)
d. Reciprocating saw
44.
What should you do if you find a forcible entry tool that is damaged?
a)
a. Attempt to repair the tool yourself
b)
b. Remove the tool from service after using it
c)
c. Throw the tool away
d)
d. Tag the tool, remove it from service, and send it to the proper authority
45.
Which type of lock is mounted on the inside surface of the door and is used as a supplemental lock for doors?
a)
a. Rim lock
b)
b. Cylindrical lock
c)
c. Electromagnetic lock
d)
d. Mortise lock
46.
If you must enter through a jalousie window, it may be faster and more efficient to:
a)
a. break the lowest pane, cut the screen, and unlock the locking mechanism.
b)
b. cut the window panel out of the frame.
c)
c. break the glass in the individual panes and spread the window frame.
d)
d. cut through the wall around the entire window assembly and remove it.
47.
One problem with breaching interior and exterior walls is that:
a)
a. most walls are made of concrete, which is difficult to breach.
b)
b. it will compromise the integrity of the structure beyond repair.
c)
c. it might increase the dead load of the structure.
d)
d. they may conceal electrical wires and gas pipes.
48.
Power tools should be started:
a)
a. with the blade facing down and toward the operator.
b)
b. more than 10 feet (3 m) away from where the work will be performed.
c)
c. in the area where the work will be performed.
d)
d. with the blade facing up and toward the operator.
49.
If you can see the hinges of a door, it:
a)
a. cannot be opened using conventional forcible entry methods.
b)
b. swings toward you.
c)
c. will require power tools to force.
d)
d. swings away from you.
50.
Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters?
a)
a. Cutting through cables with bolt cutters
b)
b. Cutting through wooden structural materials with a pick-head axe
c)
c. Using multiple types of power tools to cut a material
d)
d. Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed
51.
Which tool was developed to force entry on locks with protective collars or cone-shaped covers?
a)
a. K-tool
b)
b. Shove knife
c)
c. Rambar
d)
d. A-tool
52.
Damage resulting from forcible entry may be reduced by:
a)
a. forcing the door as quickly as possible.
b)
b. using multiple tools to force a door.
c)
c. using a lock box, if available.
d)
d. breaking windows rather than doors.
53.
Wooden tool handles should be inspected for:
a)
a. splinters.
b)
b. melting or fraying.
c)
c. discolored varnish.
d)
d. chipped or faded paint.
54.
When outside a structure, a pike pole should be carried with the tool head:
a)
a. cradled in one arm.
b)
b. down and positioned ahead of the body.
c)
c. pointing to the rear of the body.
d)
d. upright close to the body.
55.
If a building has security bars on the windows,:
a)
a. remove only the security bars on ground level.
b)
b. all bars should be removed to allow emergency egress for inside crews if adequate resources are available.
c)
c. the windows with bars should be left alone and other windows should be chosen for egress.
d)
d. the windows must be opened from the inside.
56.
Which method would be used to force an overhead door?
a)
a. Use vise grips to pry the door up to prevent it from closing.
b)
b. Pry the door open using a Halligan and flat head axe.
c)
c. Use a rotary saw to cut an opening, then enter and use the lift mechanism to open the door fully.
d)
d. Attach a chain to the handle of the door and use a hydraulic door opener to pull the chain upward.
57.
When using a rotary saw to cut metal, firefighters should:
a)
a. have a charged hoseline nearby.
b)
b. have a RIC team standing by.
c)
c. first try a hand tool to accomplish the task.
d)
d. use an air-monitoring device beforehand.
58.
When breaching an exterior metal wall with a rotary saw, firefighters should:
a)
a. have a charged hoseline or fire extinguisher available.
b)
b. start cuts on either side of the nails or rivets that fasten the wall to the studs.
c)
c. have a team standing by with an uncharged hoseline.
d)
d. be aware that the vibration of the saw will greatly increase the possibility of structural collapse.
59.
Which kind of door would be forced by inserting a rotary saw blade through the opening and cutting the security bar?
a)
a. Outward-swinging door
b)
b. Double-swinging door with a drop bar
c)
c. Sliding door
d)
d. Tempered plate glass security door
60.
K-tools and shove knives are used for:
a)
a. through-the-lock forcible entry.
b)
b. breaking glass in doors.
c)
c. breaching the walls of a structure.
d)
d. forcing security doors and gates.
61.
If the blade of an axe is too thick, regardless of its sharpness,:
a)
a. pieces of the blade may break when cutting gravel roofs or striking nails in doors.
b)
b. it will be difficult to drive the axe head through ordinary objects.
c)
c. it will be completely useless for forcible entry.
d)
d. grinding the cutting edges will be necessary.
62.
When using power saws for forcible entry, firefighters must:
a)
a. be aware of hidden electrical wires and gas lines.
b)
b. use a blade that has not recently been sharpened.
c)
c. place the blade against the material before turning the saw on.
d)
d. select the largest saw available.
63.
Windows with safety film may require _____ to break the windows.
a)
a. pushing/pulling tools
b)
b. cutting tools
c)
c. a flat-head axe
d)
d. rabbit tools
64.
Unprotected metal surfaces on tools should not be painted because:
a)
a. paint hides defects.
b)
b. the paint will chip as the tool is used.
c)
c. paint will react violently with the metal.
d)
d. the metal will rust.
65.
Forcible entry refers to the techniques used to gain access into a compartment, structure, facility, or site when: (371)
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 available to enter the structure.
66.
Any entry into a structure is a form of: (371)
a)
A. forcible entry whether tools are used or not.
b)
B. lawful entry when performed by sworn fire department 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.
67.
What is the BEST method of minimizing potential damage to the structure from forcible entry? (371)
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.
68.
Forcible entry through security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan windows requires: (372)
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.
69.
Which statement regarding cutting tools used for forcible entry is correct? (373)
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 is otherwise not harmful to the tool or operator.
70.
The two most common type of cutting tools used by firefighters are the pick-head axe and the: (373)
a)
A. Halligan.
b)
B. pike pole.
c)
C. flat-head axe.
d)
D. New York roof hook.
71.
A pick-head axe is very effective for chopping through: (374)
a)
A. asphalt.
b)
B. concrete.
c)
C. aluminum siding.
d)
D. wrought iron components.
72.
Manual bolt cutters can safely be used to cut: (374)
a)
A. iron bars.
b)
B. tension cables.
c)
C. aluminum siding.
d)
D. case-hardened padlocks.
73.
What type of cutting tool must have a charged hoseline in place while in use? (375)
a)
A. Bolt cutter
b)
B. Rebar cutter
c)
C. Cutting torch
d)
D. Pick-head axe
74.
Always use _____ when operating any power saw during forcible entry operations. (377)
a)
A. head and foot protection
b)
B. thermal barrier protection
c)
C. electrical shock protection
d)
D. eye, hearing, and hand protection
75.
Which power tool can be used to cut metal and is generally gasoline powered rather than electrical? (377)
a)
A. Chain saw
b)
B. Rotary saw
c)
C. Circular saw
d)
D. Reciprocal saw
76.
What BEST describes saw blades that are used with rotary saws? (378)
a)
A. Large-toothed blades provide a more precise cut.
b)
B. Rotary saw blades need to be replaced after each use.
c)
C. Carbide-tipped teeth blades are less prone to dulling after heavy use.
d)
D. Although they may be constructed of different materials, rotary saw blades are designed to cut all types of materials.
77.
Which type of saw is ideal for cutting sheet metal body panels and structural components on vehicles? (378)
a)
A. Band saw
b)
B. Chain saw
c)
C. Rotary saw
d)
D. Reciprocating saw
78.
What type of saw is useful for clearing down trees and limbs to clear access routes after a natural disaster? (378)
a)
A. Band saw
b)
B. Chain saw
c)
C. Rotary saw
d)
D. Reciprocating saw
79.
What type of forcible entry tool makes use of the principle of the lever and fulcrum to provide mechanical advantage? (378)
a)
A. Prying tools
b)
B. Cutting tools
c)
C. Striking tools
d)
D. Pushing/pulling tools
80.
What would provide greater force at the working end of a prying tool? (378)
a)
A. A wider fulcrum
b)
B. A greater striking force
c)
C. A longer handle on the tool
d)
D. A larger beveled wedge or fork
81.
What has a sliding weight on the shaft that is used to drive the wedge or fork into an opening? (378)
a)
A. Pry axe
b)
B. Rambar
c)
C. Hux bar
d)
D. Kelly tool
82.
What type of prying tool can be either manual or powered and works by pumping fluid through special high-pressure hoses? (379)
a)
A. Air
b)
B. Hydraulic
c)
C. Compression
d)
D. Water-pressure
83.
How are hydraulic rams likely to be used in forcible entry? (379)
a)
A. Removing hinges
b)
B. Pulling doors open
c)
C. Spreading the frame
d)
D. Forcing through locks
84.
A hydraulic door opener is: (380)
a)
A. useful mostly for cutting through hinges or deadbolts.
b)
B. a heavy duty rescue tool used mostly for vehicle extrication.
c)
C. designed to quickly push through a lock's tumbler mechanism.
d)
D. easily slipped into a narrow opening such as between a door and doorframe.
85.
What is considered to be a pushing/pulling tool when used for forcible entry? (380)
a)
A. Winch
b)
B. Kelly tool
c)
C. Plaster hook
d)
D. Sledge hammer
86.
Pushing and pulling tools have limited use in forcible entry, but in certain instances, such as _____, they are the tools of choice. (380)
a)
A. prying doors
b)
B. breaking locks
c)
C. removing door jambs
d)
D. opening walls or ceilings
87.
With the exception of the roofman's hook, pike poles and other hooks should not be used for prying because: (380)
a)
A. the handles are made of wood or fiberglass.
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.
88.
Which striking tool is used for forcible entry? (382)
a)
A. Maul
b)
B. Pry bar
c)
C. Pike pole
d)
D. Hydraulic door opener
89.
What is a safety consideration when using striking tools in forcible entry operations? (383)
a)
A. A battering ram should never be used to make openings in walls.
b)
B. Firefighters should not use a striking tool in combination 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.
90.
The term "irons" refers to: (383)
a)
A. a Kelly tool and a flat-head axe.
b)
B. a flat-head axe and Halligan tool.
c)
C. a sledgehammer and Halligan tool.
d)
D. any combination of striking and prying tool.
91.
What is NOT considered to be a guideline for safe use of forcible entry tools? (383)
a)
A. Forcible entry should only be conducted by truck companies.
b)
B. Position yourself so that your weight is balanced on both feet.
c)
C. Follow all of the manufacturer's guidelines as well as your department SOPS on tool safety.
d)
D. If a job cannot be completed with a particular tool, do not strike the handle of the tool; use a larger tool.
92.
What is a safety consideration when using power tools during forcible entry? (384)
a)
A. A sharp saw is more likely to cause an accident than a dull one.
b)
B. Remember that the blade on a rotary saw continues to spin after the throttle has been released.
c)
C. Start all cuts at low revolutions per minute (rpm) to prevent the blades from binding into the material.
d)
D. Use only electric powered saws when working in a flammable atmosphere or near flammable liquids.
93.
What is NOT a safety concern when using power tools during forcible entry? (384)
a)
A. Use only composite blades on rotary saws.
b)
B. Keep unprotected and nonessential people out of the work area.
c)
C. Store composite blades in compartments where gasoline fumes will not accumulate.
d)
D. When making cuts, account for the twisting (gyroscopic or torsion effect) of a rotary saw blade.
94.
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)
a)
A. Axes
b)
B. Power tools
c)
C. Prying tools
d)
D. Pike poles and hooks
95.
Forcible entry tools that are damaged or excessively worn should be: (385)
a)
A. left at the station.
b)
B. removed from service.
c)
C. taken off the apparatus.
d)
D. disposed of immediately.
96.
What is a care and maintenance guideline for the wooden handles of forcible entry tools? (386)
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 to prevent roughness and warping.
97.
What is a general instruction for the care of unprotected metal surfaces on forcible entry tools? (387)
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.
98.
When choosing the best option to force entry through a door, make sure to begin with: (387)
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.
99.
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)
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 available.
100.
What is a rapid-entry lock box system? (388)
a)
A. It allows firefighters to unlock electronic locks remotely.
b)
B. It provides a master key to all commercial doors in the jurisdiction.
c)
C. It is a secure and portable box that contains master keys to buildings within a fire district.
d)
D. It holds all necessary keys or numeric keypad combinations to unlock a building, gate, or other locked area.
101.
How will a door that is opened forcibly affect fire behavior within the structure? (388)
a)
A. It will not make significant changes.
b)
B. It will change the structure's 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.
102.
What would NOT be the purpose for stationing a firefighter at a door that has been forced during interior fire fighting operations? (388)
a)
A. Control the door to block the flow path.
b)
B. Act as RIC for firefighters on the hoseline.
c)
C. Prevent entry door from closing on the hoseline.
d)
D. Assist in dragging hose into the structure as needed.
103.
What statement regarding forcing entry through a gate or fence is true? (390)
a)
A. Prying or cutting a gate should be the last method chosen.
b)
B. It is faster and easier to go through metal and masonry fences rather than over them.
c)
C. Chain-link fences may be cut with a rotary saw, but is slower than using bolt cutters.
d)
D. When cutting fencing material that is stretched tight, cut directly in the middle of two posts to avoid recoil.
104.
What type of lock system has the lock assembly mounted in the cavity of the door's edge? (390)
a)
A. Rim lock
b)
B. Cylindrical lock
c)
C. Rapid-entry lock box
d)
D. Mortise latch and lock
105.
What makes a key-in-knob lock one of the easiest types of locks to pry open? (391)
a)
A. The cylindrical locking mechanism is made of easily bendable metal.
b)
B. The screws that attach the latching mechanism to the door often fail quickly.
c)
C. Doors with key-in-knob locks often leave substantial gaps between the door and the frame.
d)
D. The length of the latch is relatively short, allowing the door to open easily if the door and frame are pried apart.
106.
The easiest way to breach modern deadbolts in a wood residential door is to: (391)
a)
A. force the door itself.
b)
B. cut away the door frame.
c)
C. cut the lock with a bolt cutter.
d)
D. remove the deadbolt locking mechanism with a rotary saw.
107.
What is a rim lock? (392)
a)
A. It is another term for an interior dead bolt lock system.
b)
B. It is a lock assembly mounted in a cavity in the door's edge.
c)
C. It is mounted on the interior door surface and is used as a supplemental lock.
d)
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.
108.
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)
a)
A. Deadbolt
b)
B. Electronic
c)
C. Night latch
d)
D. Vertical deadbolt
109.
What is considered to be a high security lock? (393)
a)
A. Surface bolt
b)
B. Key-in-knob lock
c)
C. Multiple bolt locks
d)
D. Internal-mounted bolt
110.
Which of the following is the BEST way to remove a padlock with "toe and heel" locking? (394)
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.
111.
What type of locking device has flush bolts installed in the edge of one side of a set of double doors? (394)
a)
A. Door chain
b)
B. Door limiter
c)
C. Surface bolt
d)
D. Internal-mounted bolt
112.
The longer the time period between forcing an opening or breaking glass and the beginning of interior operations, the more: (395)
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.
113.
What is one of the fastest and least destructive techniques for forcing locked doors? (396)
a)
A. Cutting the hinges
b)
B. Going through the lock
c)
C. Breaking the door's glass
d)
D. Removing the door frame
114.
When breaking door glass as part of forcible entry, firefighters must consider that: (396)
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 the same effect on the flow path as opening the door and the glass cannot be "unbroken."
115.
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)
a)
A. Pry the lock.
b)
B. Cut around the lock.
c)
C. Take the door off the hinges.
d)
D. Cut the hinges with a rotary saw.
116.
Which option would be the simplest and least destructive method to gain entry through outward-swinging doors? (397)
a)
A. Cut the lock.
b)
B. Break the hinges.
c)
C. Drive the pins out of the hinges.
d)
D. Pry the door from the door frame.
117.
What technique would likely NOT be an effective method for forcing doors with drop bars? (398)
a)
A. Spread the space between doors, insert a narrow tool, and lift.
b)
B. Pry doors open far enough for the bolt to slip past the receiver.
c)
C. Insert a rotary saw blade through the space and cut the security bar.
d)
D. Use a rotary saw to cut the exposed bolt heads holding up the stirrups on the outside of the door.
118.
Breaking through the glass of a tempered plate glass door: (398)
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.
119.
If a security door has its lock on the inside, this means that: (399)
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 the door in order to pry the lock.
120.
If firefighters are able to unscrew the lock cylinder on a door, what additional tool will be required to open the door? (400)
a)
A. A-tool
b)
B. Key tool
c)
C. Halligan tool
d)
D. Rotary or hack saw
121.
How does a K-tool work? (400)
a)
A. It is used to punch the lock cylinder through the door.
b)
B. It bites onto a lock cylinder so it may be pried out of the door.
c)
C. It is forced between the door and the frame in order to release the latching mechanism.
d)
D. It is used to reach through a gap in order to push a panic bar or lift a drop bar off of its brackets.
122.
What type of lock is an A-tool designed for? (401)
a)
A. Rim lock
b)
B. Drop bar
c)
C. Mortise latch and lock
d)
D. Lock cylinder with protective collar
123.
Which type of forcible entry tool is made of ridged, heavy gauge wire designed to fit through the space between double-swinging doors? (401)
a)
A. J-Tool
b)
B. A-Tool
c)
C. K-Tool
d)
D. Shove knife
124.
What type of doors are shove knives designed for? (401)
a)
A. Revolving doors
b)
B. Inward swinging metal clad doors
c)
C. Outward swinging latch-type doors
d)
D. Outward swinging doors with dead bolts
125.
What is NOT a tool typically used to force entry through padlocks? (401)
a)
A. Shove knife
b)
B. Pipe wrench
c)
C. Locking pliers and chain
d)
D. Duck-billed lock breaker
126.
In order to force a padlock, what tool would be used in conjunction with locking pliers and chain? (403)
a)
A. K-Tool
b)
B. Rotary saw
c)
C. Pipe wrench
d)
D. Flat-head axe
127.
What is typically involved in forcing overhead doors? (403)
a)
A. Cut the lock and remove the door from its tracks.
b)
B. Cut an opening, lift the door, and prop the door open.
c)
C. Use a Halligan and striking tool to pry the door off of the floor.
d)
D. Create a gap on one side of the door and peel the corner away from the wall.
128.
Interior fire doors will: (404)
a)
A. remain locked at all times.
b)
B. lock upon 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.
129.
What is a consideration for breaking window glass as a means of forcible entry? (405)
a)
A. Wire glass should easily fall out of the frame once it is 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.
130.
What would be a typical method for forcing open a single-casement window? (406)
a)
A. These windows contain metal frames that must be pried.
b)
B. You must remove several panes to enter through these windows.
c)
C. To break these windows, you will need a sledge hammer or battering ram.
d)
D. Break the lowest pane, clear the shards, cut the screen, and reach in to unlock the window.
131.
Forcible entry through walls is a process called: (408)
a)
A. forcing.
b)
B. opening.
c)
C. cracking.
d)
D. breaching.
132.
What type of hazard is typically concealed within interior and exterior walls? (408)
a)
A. Glass
b)
B. Gypsum
c)
C. Water pipes
d)
D. Gusset plates
133.
Which statement about breaching brick or concrete block walls is true? (409)
a)
A. Breaching concrete block walls is best suited for making entry.
b)
B. Breaching with a battering ram can be slow and labor-intensive.
c)
C. Using a rotary saw or jack-hammer does not 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.
134.
Cutting through metal walls: (410)
a)
A. is best 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 available.
d)
D. requires specialized forcible entry tools not available to most organizations.
135.
What BEST describes reinforced gypsum walls? (411)
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 reinforcement 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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