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IFSTA Essentials 7 Chapter 9: "Forcible
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The techniques used in structural forcible entry: (371) A. cannot be used to gain entry to vehicles or rail cars. B. should do minimal damage and provide quick access. C. may be preferable to normal means of entry during a fire. D. are decided upon by the rapid intervention crew supervisor. - correct answer B. should do minimal damage and provide quick access. Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry? (371) A. Building's age B. Weather conditions C. Building's occupancy type D. How forcible entry will affect ventilation - correct answer D. How forcible entry will affect ventilation Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a firefighter should "try before you pry" and: (371) A. radio the computer-aided dispatch center. B. look for a lock box near the main entrance. C. get permission from the building's owner or superintendent. D. request mutual aid to help force the stronger building materials. - correct answer B. look for a lock box near the main entrance. Security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan® windows:
A. can be forced using common power tools. B. cannot be forced, even with specialized tools. C. require specialized training and tools to force. D. provide a more secure point of entry for a building. - correct answer C. require specialized training and tools to force. Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters(373): A. Cutting through cables with bolt cutters B. Using multiple types of power tools to cut a material C. Cutting through wooden structural materials with a pick-head axe D. Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed - correct answer D. Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed Which forcible entry task is a pick-head axe well suited to perform? (374) A. Pry security bars off of windows B. Cut through the hasp of a padlock C. Remove shingles and other roof coverings D. Strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb - correct answer C. Remove shingles and other roof coverings Unlike a pick-head axe, a flat-head axe can be used to: (374) A. remove aluminum siding. B. remove roofing materials. C. chop through wooden structural components. D. strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb. - correct answer D. strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb.
When using a rotary saw to cut metal, firefighters should: (377) A. Have a RIC team standing by. B. Have a charged hoseline nearby. C. Use an air-monitoring device betorehand. D. First try a hand tool to accomplish the task. - correct answer B. Have a charged hoseline nearby. Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when opening doors and windows or moving heavy objects? A. Prying tools B. Pulling tools C. Cutting tools D. Striking tools - correct answer A. Prying tools Which rescue tool can be placed in a door frame to spread the frame far enough apart so that the door can swing open? (379) A. Air chisel B. Hydraulic ram C. Hydraulic cutters D. San Francisco hook - correct answer B .Hydraulic ram Which situation would call for the use of a pushing or pulling tool such as a drywall hook or a pike pole? (380) [4.3.4] A. Prying open an exterior door B. Forcing entry through a padlock C. Opening a ceiling to check for fire extension. D. Creating an escape opening in an exterior wall - correct answer C. Opening a ceiling to check for Fire extension.
A________is an example of a striking tool used for forcible entry. (382) A. pike pole B. kelly tool C. pick-head axe D. sledge hammer - correct answer D. Sledge Hammer. When selecting tools to perform forcible entry, firefighters must select the tool that: (383) A. is the lightest or most portable. B. has been most recently inspected. C. is most appropriate for the task at hand. D. will be the least likely to break under pressure. - correct answer C. is most appropriate for the task at hand. When performing forcible entry, it is important to: (383) A. use the largest tool available. B. position so your weight is on the back foot. C. use handle extenders to provide more leverage. D. be sure that other personnel are out of the immediate area. - correct answer D. be sure that other personnel are out of the immediate area. To prevent injuries while using forcible entry tools, always: (383) A. sharpen the blades as much as possible. B. use "cheater bars" to gain mechanical advantage. C. ensure that you have room to operate the tool properly.
C. with the blade facing down and toward the operator. D. more than 10 feet (3 m) away from where the work will be performed. - correct answer A. in the area where the work will be performed. What should you do if you find a forcible entry tool that is damaged? (385) A. Throw the tool away B. Attempt to repair the tool yourself C. Remove the tool from service after using it. D. Tag the tool, remove it from service, and send it to the proper authority - correct answer D. Tag the tool, remove it from service, and send it to the proper authority. Wooden tool handles should be inspected for: (386) A. splinters. B. melting or fraying. C. discolored varnish. D. chipped or faded paint. - correct answer A. Fiberglass tool handles should be maintained by: (386) A. varnishing them. B. washing with a mild detergent. C. rubbing them with boiled linseed oil. D. using adhesive barcodes to mark them. - correct answer B. If the blade of an axe is too thick, regardless of its sharpness,: (386) A. grinding the cutting edges will be necessary.
B. it will be completely useless for forcible entry. C. it will be difficult to drive the axe head through ordinary objects. D. pieces of the blade may break when cutting gravel roofs or striking nails in doors. - correct answer C. Unprotected metal surfaces on tools should not be painted because: (387) [4.5.1] A. the metal will rust. B. paint hides defects. C. the paint will chip as the tool is used. D. paint will react violently with the metal. - correct answer B. Damage resulting from forcible entry may be reduced by: (388) A. using a lock box, if available. B. using multiple tools to force a door. C. breaking windows rather than doors. D. forcing the door as quickly as possible. - correct answer A. If a door is opened, a structure's________cause the fire to grow. (388) A. live load B. dead load C. ventilation profile D. construction type will change, which may - correct answer C. When gaining access to a property by forcing a gate, firefighters should: (389) A. pry the gate before attempting to cut it.
B. locking devices. C. cylindrical locks. D. high security locks. - correct answer B. 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? (394) A. Door chain B. Door limiter C. Internal-mounted bolt D. Electronic keyless lock - correct answer B. Why must forcible entry and door control be coordinated? (395) A. Breaking a door or window introduces a new source of oxygen to the fire. B. Forcing entry without controlling the door will result in an increased fuel load. C. If the door is not controlled during forcible entry, the building is at a higher risk of collapse. D. The door must be controlled so that forcible entry techniques don't cause unnecessary damage to the door. - correct answer A. Which forcible entry technique changes the ventilation profile of the building because it cannot be undone once completed? (396) A. Picking the lock B. Breaking the glass in the door C.Cutting the shackles of a padlock D. Removing the hinges from the door - correct answer B. If you can see the hinges of a door, it: (396)
A. swings toward you. B. swings away from you. C. will require power tools to force. D. cannot be opened using conventional forcible entry methods. - correct answer A. Which tool would best be suited for forcing a metal-clad inward-swinging door in a masonry wall? (397) A. Rambar B. Rabbit tool C. Halligan tool D. Pick-head axe - correct answer B. Double-swinging doors: (397-398) A. require the use of a rabbit tool for forcible entry. B. require the use of a cutting torch for forcible entry. C. can often be pried apart using a rambar or Halligan. D. can be opened by cutting the door limiter that secures them. - correct answer C. Which kind of door would be forced by inserting a rotary saw blade through the opening and cutting the security bar? (398) A. Sliding door B. Outward-swinging door C. Tempered plate glass security door D. Double-swinging door with a drop bar - correct answer D. When tempered plate glass doors are encountered,: (398)
Which tool was developed to force entry on locks with protective collars or cone-shaped covers? (401) A. A- tool B. K-tool C. Rambar D. Shove knife - correct answer A. A-tool. A J-tool is made of rigid, heavy gauge wire and is designed to: (401) A. open a sliding door or pocket door. B. remove the faceplate of a lock cylinder. C. cut off the protective collar on a lock cylinder. D. open a double-swinging door that is equipped with panic hardware. - correct answer D. open a double-swinging door that is equipped with panic hardware. A________is a wedge-shaped tool that widens to break the shackle of a padlock. (401) A. shove knife B. hammerhead pick C. duck-billed lock breaker D. hockey puck lock breaker - correct answer C. duck-billed lock breaker Which method would be used to force an overhead door? (403) A. Pry the door open using a Halligan and flat head axe. B. Use vise grips to pry the door up to prevent it from closing. C. Attach a chain to the handle of the door and use a hydraulic door opener to pull the chain upward. D. Use a rotary saw to cut an opening, then enter and use the lift mechanism to open the door fully. - correct answer D. Use a rotary saw to cut an opening, then enter and use the lift mechanism to open the door fully.
Which location would likely be protected by a fire door? A. The front door on a residential home B. The entrance to an office exit stairwell C. Separating a dining room from a kitchen D. As an emergency exit door on a movie theater - correct answer B. The entrance to an office exit stairwell Interior fire doors: (404) A. will lock in place when closed. B. should never be propped open. C. will not lock in place when closed. D. have no impact on a structure's ventilation. - correct answer C. will not lock in place when closed. Glass shards that result from firefighters breaking windows during forcible entry: (404) A. have little effect on firefighter entry into the structure. B. are usually large and can be easily removed from the entry area. C. must be cleaned from the area before firefighters can enter the building. D. can create a dangerous surface for firefighters advancing hoselines. - correct answer D. Can create a dangerous surface for firefighters advancing hoselines. Windows with safety film may require_____to break the windows. (405) A. rabbit tools B. cutting tools C. a flat-head axe
B. opening the door of a building that contains a ventilation-limited fire. C. creating a hole in a load-bearing interior wall of a fire-weakened structure. D. breaching a load-bearing exterior wall of a fire-weakened structure. - correct answer D. breaching a load-bearing exterior wall of a fire-weakened structure. One problem with breaching interior and exterior walls is that: (408) A. it might increase the dead load of the structure. B. they may conceal electrical wires and gas pipes. C. most walls are made of concrete, which is difficult to breach. D. it will compromise the integrity of the structure beyond repair. - correct answer B. they may conceal electrical wires and gas pipes. When using hand tools to breach exterior wood frame walls it is safest to: (408) A. have a power tool as backup just in case the hand tool breaks. B. have multiple firefighters working at once to create the entry quickly. C. strike and make cuts toward the center of the opening you want to create first. D. outline the opening with a saw and then strike or make cuts starting at the corner of the opening. - correct answer C. strike and make cuts toward the center of the opening you want to create first. 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? (409) A. Jack-hammer B. Battering ram C. Sledge hammer D. Reciprocating saw - correct answer A. Jack-hammer. When breaching an exterior metal wall with a rotary saw, firefighters should: (410)
A. have a team standing by with an uncharged hoseline. B. have a charged hoseline or fire extinguisher available. C. start cuts on either side of the nails or rivets that fasten the wall to the studs. D. be aware that the vibration of the saw will greatly increase the possibility of structural collapse. - correct answer B. have a charged hoseline or fire extinguisher available. Plaster or gypsum wall covering on interior walls: (410) A. requires the use of power saws to be breached. B. can cause increased fire spread within the compartment. C. is designed to provide structural stability to the compartment. D. is designed to provide fire resistance and limit fire spread within the structure. - correct answer D. is designed to provide fire resistance and limit fire spread within the structure. Wallboard that has been reinforced with Lexan®: (411) A. will be labeled. B. can be breached by hand tools. C. cannot be breached, even with power tools. D. can be identified during preincident surveys. - correct answer D. can be identified during preincident surveys.
