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1. Which of the following statements about forcible entry is MOST
accurate? (573-574)

A. Forcible entry should only be used in structural buildings.
B. Forcible entry causes minimal damage when applied properly.
C. Forcible entry will cause significant damage even done properly.
D. Forcible entry can be used even when normal means of access are available.
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FF 1 Chapter 11

Forcible entry

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Forcible entry Techniques used by fire personnel to gain entry into buildings, vehicles, aircraft, or other areas of confinement.
1. Which of the following statements about forcible entry is MOST accurate? (573-574) A. Forcible entry should only be used in structural buildings. B. Forcible entry causes minimal damage when applied properly. C. Forcible entry will cause significant damage even done properly. D. Forcible entry can be used even when normal means of access are available. B. Forcible entry causes minimal damage when applied properly
2. Which of the following personnel determines where to perform forcible entry? (574) A. Fire Chief B. Firefighter C. Safety Officer D. Incident Commander D. Incident Commander
3. Which of the following should be done after “try before you pry”? (574) A. Pry the door or window B. Force a window to reach lock on door C. Determine correct tool to force entry D. Look for lockbox near the main entrance D. Look for lockbox near the main entrance
4. Which type of lock is found in private residences, commercial buildings, and industrial buildings? (576) A. Circular B. Mortise C. Cylindrical D. Multiple bolts B. Mortise
5. Which of the following has a variety of types available including night latch, dead bolt, and vertical dead bolt? (578) A. Rim B. Mortise C. Cylindrical D. Multiple bolts A. Rim
6. Which of the following are portable or detachable locking devices? (580) A. Padlocks B. Drop bars C. Door limiters D. Surface bolts A. Padlocks
7. Which of the following consists of a frame-mounted plate with a shaft and knob and hinged u-shaped shackle that mounts on the door? (581) A. Padlocks B. Drop bars C. Door limiter D. Surface bolts C. Door limiter
8. Which of the following is the most common type of cutting tool? (582) A. Axe B. Handsaw C. Power saw D. Halligan tool A. Axe
9. When using a cutting torch, a charged hoseline must be in place during the cutting operation to: (584) A. force open the door or window. B. hold open an electromagnetic door. C. cool the metal and control any sparks. D. balance and weigh down the item being cut. C. cool the metal and control any sparks.
10. Which of the following is a common handsaw? (584) A. Hacksaw B. Chain saw C. Circular saw D. Reciprocating saw A. Hacksaw
11. Which the following comes in small battery-powered units? (586) A. Hacksaw B. Chain saw C. Rotary saw D. Circular saw D. Circular saw
12. The blades of a rotary saw may spin at more than: (586) A. 4,000 rpm. B. 6,000 rpm. C. 8,000 rpm. D. 10,000 rpm. B. 6,000 rpm
13. Which of the following should be equipped with kickback protection and brakes for safety? (586) A. Chain saw B. Rotary saw C. Circular saw D. Reciprocating saw A. Chain saw
14. Which of the following is most often constructed from a single-piece of high-carbon steel, approximately 30 to 36 inches (762 mm to 900 mm)? (588) A. Pushing tools B. Striking tools C. Sharpening tools D. Manual prying tools D. Manual prying tools
Lever Device consisting of a bar turning about a fixed point (fulcrum) using power or force applied at a second point to lift or sustain an object at a third point
Fulcrum Support or point of support on which a lever turns in raising or moving something
Halligan tool Prying tool with claw at one end and a spike or point at a right angle to a wedge at the other end
15. A hydraulic spreader tip can be spread as much as: (588) A. 28 inches (711 mm). B. 32 inches (800 mm). C. 36 inches (914 mm). D. 48 inches (1219 mm). C. 36 inches (914 mm).
16. Which of the following is an example of a push/pull tool? (589) A. Hux bar B. Pike pole C. Drywall saw D. Battering ram B. Pike pole
17. A striking tool is a basic hand tool with: (590) A. a single-piece of high-carbon steel. B. a weighted head attached to handle. C. a handle made of wood or fiberglass. D. one end beveled into single wedge or fork. B. a weighted head attached to handle
18. When striking surfaces may cause metal chips or splinters to fly into the air, firefighters should: (590) A. use proper eye protection. B. cover item with a drop cloth. C. stand to one side when striking. D. use small movements not large ones. A. use proper eye protection.
19. Which of the following is a combination of a flat-head axe and Halligan tool? (591) A. Irons B. Truck set C. Shove knife D. Strongback A. Irons
20. To prevent injury when using a tool, position yourself so that your weight is: (592) A. slightly forward. B. slightly backward. C. balanced on both feet. D. leaning the direction of the task. C. balanced on both feet.
21. Which of the following should be done before and after using a saw? (592) A. Check RPM B. Replace blade C. Full inspection D. Tighten blade spindle C. Full inspection
22. How is control of a saw maintained? (593) A. Strap tools together B. Carry tool away from the body C. More than one firefighter should handle the saw D. Account for the twisting caused by spinning blade D. Account for the twisting caused by spinning blade
23. Where should the blades of a saw be stored? (593) A. Clean and dry environment B. Open space for quick retrieval C. On the ground to lower injury risk D. Placed in a closed area, but at eye level A. Clean and dry environment
24. How should an axe blade be carried if not in a scabbard? (593) A. Behind the body B. Over the shoulder C. Away from the body D. Tool head close to the ground C. Away from the body
25. Which of the following can be nested together for tool combinations? (593) A. Pike pole and hook B. Maul and sledgehammer C. Power saw and handsaw D. Halligan tool and flat-head axe D. Halligan tool and flat-head axe
26. When entering a building, carefully reposition pike pole and carry it: (593) A. on shoulder. B. ahead of body. C. with head upright. D. blade forward and toward ground. B. ahead of body.
27. When operating power tools, a firefighter should never carry the tool more than: (593) A. 5 feet (1.5 m). B. 10 feet (3 m). C. 15 feet (4.6 m). D. 20 feet (6.1 m). B. 10 feet (3 m).
28. Wooden handles on tools should be inspected for: (594) A. paint flaws or markings. B. rust, tarnish, or chipping. C. cracks, blisters, or splinters. D. wetness, swelling, or dryness. C. cracks, blisters, or splinters.
29. How are wooden handles of forcible entry tools preserved? (594) A. A coat of paint or varnish B. A coat of boiled linseed oil C. Application of chromium or metal surface D. Washing with mild detergent and wiping dry B. A coat of boiled linseed oil
30. Cutting edges on axes should be inspected for: (595) A. wetness or swelling. B. rust, tarnish, or dirt. C. chips, cracks, or spurs. D. cracks, blisters, or splinters. C. chips, cracks, or spurs.
31. Which of the following are components that have not been protected from rust or corrosion? (595) A. Power tools B. Plated surfaces C. Fiberglass handles D. Unprotected metal surfaces D. Unprotected metal surfaces
32. When caring for an unprotected metal surface, use a metal file to: (595) A. hide defects. B. remove dirt and rust. C. make blade edge sharp. D. remove burrs from cutting edge. D. remove burrs from cutting edge.
33. Which of the following is MOST accurate about the care and maintenance of power equipment? (596) A. Check electrical cords for damage B. Ensure tools will start automatically C. Repair blades that are damaged or worn D. Replace ground prong on three prong plugs A. Check electrical cords for damage
34. How should forcible entry to open a door begin? (597) A. Remove the hinge pins B. Pry the door from the jamb C. Force a window to access lock D. Try to open door in normal fashion D. Try to open door in normal fashion
35. Damage when forcing a door can be justified by severity of emergency and: (597) A. manpower available. B. seriousness of injury. C. speed needed for entry. D. tools needed for the job. C. speed needed for entry.
36. Breaking door glass gives the ability for a firefighter to: (598) A. ventilate the structure. B. reach inside and unlock door. C. open a window next to door. D. place a charged hoseline inside. B. reach inside and unlock door.
37. Most hinges on swinging doors are mounted on ___ that permits swinging in one or both directions. (598) A. inside B. outside C. one side D. both sides C. one side
38. When forcing an inward swinging door, use another technique if the door is: (599) A. wood or plastic. B. glass or aluminum. C. metal or metal-clad. D. fiberglass or made with synthetic fiber. C. metal or metal-clad.
39. Where are the hinges of an outward swinging door mounted? (600) A. Inside B. Outside C. One side D. Both sides B. Outside
A double swinging door secured by a mortise lock can be pried to: (600) A. break open. B. let the bolt slip past receiver. C. turn knob to retract latch bolt. D. operate with doorknob or lever. B. let the bolt slip past receiver.
41. Which of the following is used to lock single or double-swinging doors? (600) A. Drop bar B. Chain lock C. Door limiter D. Surface bolt A. Drop bar
42. Where on a door should a firefighter strike to break a tempered plate glass door? (601) A. Middle B. Eye-level C. Top corner D. Bottom corner D. Bottom corner
43. To force entry on a sliding door, break the glass with an axe or: (601) A. cut lock with saw. B. pry door from side frame. C. lift sliding panel up and out of track. D. use Halligan to spread door panels apart. C. lift sliding panel up and out of track.
44. Which of the following has one or two panels that slide into an adjacent wall? (602) A. Boston door B. Hide-away door C. Exterior patio door D. Interior pocket door D. Interior pocket door
45. Cutting padlocks is a proper way to force entry on: (602) A. sliding doors. B. security doors. C. swinging doors. D. double swinging doors. B. security doors.
46. When is a K-tool used? (603) A. To cut a padlock B. To pull lock cylinders C. To cut a section out of a panel D. To make an opening near a lock B. To pull lock cylinders
47. How much clearance is needed when using a K-tool? (603) A. ½ inch (13 mm) B. 1 inch (25 mm) C. 1 ½ inches (38 mm) D. 2 inches (51 mm) A. ½ inch (13 mm
48. Which of the following was developed to force entry on locks with collars? (604) A. A-tool B. J-tool C. K-tool D. Shove knife C. K-tool
49. Which of the following provides firefighters rapid access to outward swinging latch doors? (604) A. A-tool B. J-tool C. K-tool D. Shove knife D. Shove knife
50. Which of the following is inserted into a lock shackle and struck with a maul or flat-head axe until the padlock shackles break? (605) A. Rambar B. Pick axe C. Halligan tool D. Duck-billed lock breaker D. Duck-billed lock breaker
51. When cutting a lock with a power saw, one firefighter should ___ the lock with a set of locking pliers and chain. (606) A. cut B. move C. breach D. stabilize D. stabilize
52. When forcing overhead doors, which of the following is BEST to use? (606) A. Rotary saw B. Prying tool C. Cutting torch D. Pick-head axe A. Rotary saw
53. The type of forcible entry used on fire doors is similar to forcing: (608) A. padlocks. B. swinging doors. C. security gates and doors. D. overhead or sliding doors D. overhead or sliding doors
54. Forcing the wrong window in a structure can: (609) A. decrease fire growth. B. help with ventilation. C. further injure victims inside. D. draw fire to uninvolved sections. D. draw fire to uninvolved sections.
55. Which of the following prevents glass from shattering and falling out of frame? (609) A. Fixed B. Wire glass C. Multi-pane D. Multiple panel B. Wire glass
56. When performing forcible entry on casement windows, the first step is to: (611) A. Remove screen B. Cut screen in area C. Unlock and operate crank D. Break lowest pane of glass D. Break lowest pane of glass
57. Which of the following types of windows has double-strength glass? (612) A. Awning B. Sliding C. Jalousie D. Casement A. Awning
58. Which of the following types of windows requires forcible entry by breaking the glass or cutting out a panel? (612) A. Sliding B. Awning C. Projecting D. Casement C. Projecting
59. Which of the following is made of laminated glass and advanced polymer? (613) A. Hurricane windows B. High-security windows C. Horizontal sliding windows D. HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) windows A. Hurricane windows
60. Which of the following is 30 times stronger than acrylic and impossible to break? (614) A. Lexan ® B. Aluminum C. Polycarbonite D. Laminated glass A. Lexan ®
61. Which of the following should be used to force entry with a rotary saw on a high-security window? (614) A. Masonry blade B. Large-tooth blade C. Aluminum oxide blade D. Carbide-tipped, medium-toothed blade D. Carbide-tipped, medium-toothed blade
62. How are the grates removed from Vacant Protection Systems (VPS)? (615) A. Break and pry up out of frame B. Use a sharp tool and lift out of frame C. Make opening near lock with rotary saw D. Cut mounting tabs or bolt heads off frame D. Cut mounting tabs or bolt heads off frame
63. Exterior walls made of wood can be cut or breached with a (an): (617) A. jackhammer. B. battering ram. C. axe or sledgehammer. D. hacksaw or other power tool. C. axe or sledgehammer.
64. Which of the following is used as the traditional approach to breaching a brick wall? (617) A. Axe B. Crow bar C. Sledgehammer D. Battering ram D. Battering ram
65. Which of the following is MOST accurate about using a rotary saw to breach a metal wall? (619) A. Only use conventional tools B. Leave the utilities on in the structure C. Have charged hoseline available in case of sparks D. Cut the smallest square possible to prevent further damage C. Have charged hoseline available in case of sparks
66. Who must determine what effect breaching will have on making an opening in the structural integrity of interior walls? (619) A. Supervisors B. Firefighters C. Business owners D. Insurance adjusters A. Supervisors
67. Which of the following is designed to resist breaching using forcible entry tools? (619) A. Gypsum walls with Lexan ® B. Metal walls with metal frame C. Wooden walls with metal studs D. Lath and plaster walls with wooden frame A. Gypsum walls with Lexan ®
68. Which of the following makes clean cuts when breaching a floor? (620) A. Axe B. Pry bar C. Chain saw D. Rotary saw D. Rotary saw
69. Which of the following can be used to create an opening for a penetrating nozzle? (621) A. Pry bar B. Stitch drill C. Chain saw D. Rotary saw B. Stitch drill
70. A chain-link fence should be cut quickly with a (an): (621) A. axe. B. bolt cutter. C. rotary saw. D. cutting torch. C. rotary saw.
71. Security gates may contain ___ that slow down entry. (622) A. civilians B. padlocks C. guard dogs D. electric fences B. padlocks
10. Which of the following may have a key pad, card reader, or fingerprint activated screen? (579) A. Mortise locks B. Multiple bolt locks C. Tubular dead bolt locks D. Electronic keyless or digital locks D. Electronic keyless or digital locks
11. Which of the following should be done to prevent injury when using a saw? (592) A. Maintain situational awareness B. Keep blades dull to prevent chipping C. Use a combination of tools with saws D. Wear two pairs of gloves when operating A. Maintain situational awareness
12. Which of the following is MOST accurate about the care and maintenance of forcible entry tools? (593) A. Keep tools freshly painted B. Test tool design and function before use C. Continue using damaged tools, avoiding damaged areas D. Report damage to tools according to department procedures D. Report damage to tools according to department procedures
13. When performing forcible entry to open a door begin with: (597) A. sizing up windows in the structure. B. breaking window near a door to reach lock inside. C. minimum damage and proceed to maximum damage. D. maximum damage and proceed to minimum damage. C. minimum damage and proceed to maximum damage.
14. Which of the following is the term used for two boards connected with long carriage bolts? (615) A. Shutters B. Strongbacks C. Hopper windows D. Security bars and grilles B. Strongbacks
15. Which of the following makes faster, rougher cuts when breaching a floor? (620) A. Axe B. Chain saw C. Rotary saw D. Cutting torch B. Chain saw
16. A barbed wired fence should be cut with a (an): (621) A. axe. B. rotary saw. C. bolt cutter. D. cutting torch. C. bolt cutter.
17. How should each of the following tools be carried to ensure safety? (593) Axe - Prying tool - Pike pole or hook - Striking tool - Power tool Axe - BLADE AWAY FROM BODY Prying tool - SHARP EDGES AWAY FROM BODY Pike pole or hook - TOOL HEAD DOWN, CLOSE TO GROUND, AHEAD OF BODY Striking tool - HEADS CLOSE TO GROUND Power tool - BLADE FORWARD AND TOWARD GROUND
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