CH 9 IFSTA PRACTICE EXAM 2026/27
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
An electromagnetic lock is an example of a:
Select one:
a. mortise lock.
b. high security lock.
c. rim lock.
d. cylindrical lock. - ANSWER-high security lock.
Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a firefighter
should "try before you pry" and:
Select one:
a. look for a lock box near the main entrance.
b. get permission from the building's owner or superintendent.
c. radio the computer-aided dispatch center.
d. request mutual aid to help force the stronger building materials. - ANSWER-look
for a lock box near the main entrance.
Which type of lock commonly found in residential applications has a single cylinder
and is mounted above the door knob?
Select one:
a. Tubular deadbolt lock
b. Night latch
c. Key-in-knob lock
d. Electromagnetic lock - ANSWER-Tubular deadbolt lock
If a door is opened, a structure's _____ will change, which may cause the fire to
grow.
Select one:
a. dead load
b. ventilation profile
c. construction type
d. live load - ANSWER-ventilation profile
If the lock of a metal-frame double-hung window does not force with minimum
pressure applied,:
Select one:
a. the panes should be removed by breaking the seal between them.
b. the lock should be able to be forced using a larger, stronger tool.
c. a saw should be used to cut the glass out of the window openings.
d. it may be quicker to break the glass and open the lock manually. - ANSWER-it
may be quicker to break the glass and open the lock manually.
, Which tool would best be suited for forcing a metal-clad inward-swinging door in a
masonry wall?
Select one:
a. Pick-head axe
b. Halligan tool
c. Rambar
d. Rabbit tool - ANSWER-Rabbit tool
Never use a power saw:
Select one:
a. when wearing SCBA.
b. in subzero temperatures.
c. in a flammable atmosphere.
d. when a handsaw could accomplish the task. - ANSWER-in a flammable
atmosphere
Which rescue tool can be placed in a door frame to spread the frame far enough
apart so that the door can swing open?
Select one:
a. San Francisco hook
b. Air chisel
c. Hydraulic cutters
d. Hydraulic ram - ANSWER-Hydraulic ram
Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when opening
doors and windows or moving heavy objects?
Select one:
a. Prying tools
b. Pulling tools
c. Cutting tools
d. Striking tools - ANSWER-Prying tools
Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry?
Select one:
a. Building's age
b. Building's occupancy type
c. How forcible entry will affect ventilation
d. Weather conditions - ANSWER-How forcible entry will affect ventilation
To prevent injuries while using forcible entry tools, always:
Select one:
a. sharpen the blades as much as possible.
b. use "cheater bars" to gain mechanical advantage.
c. ensure that other personnel are close by to provide assistance.
d. ensure that you have room to operate the tool properly. - ANSWER-ensure that
you have room to operate the tool properly.
Wallboard that has been reinforced with Lexan®:
Select one:
a. will be labeled.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
An electromagnetic lock is an example of a:
Select one:
a. mortise lock.
b. high security lock.
c. rim lock.
d. cylindrical lock. - ANSWER-high security lock.
Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a firefighter
should "try before you pry" and:
Select one:
a. look for a lock box near the main entrance.
b. get permission from the building's owner or superintendent.
c. radio the computer-aided dispatch center.
d. request mutual aid to help force the stronger building materials. - ANSWER-look
for a lock box near the main entrance.
Which type of lock commonly found in residential applications has a single cylinder
and is mounted above the door knob?
Select one:
a. Tubular deadbolt lock
b. Night latch
c. Key-in-knob lock
d. Electromagnetic lock - ANSWER-Tubular deadbolt lock
If a door is opened, a structure's _____ will change, which may cause the fire to
grow.
Select one:
a. dead load
b. ventilation profile
c. construction type
d. live load - ANSWER-ventilation profile
If the lock of a metal-frame double-hung window does not force with minimum
pressure applied,:
Select one:
a. the panes should be removed by breaking the seal between them.
b. the lock should be able to be forced using a larger, stronger tool.
c. a saw should be used to cut the glass out of the window openings.
d. it may be quicker to break the glass and open the lock manually. - ANSWER-it
may be quicker to break the glass and open the lock manually.
, Which tool would best be suited for forcing a metal-clad inward-swinging door in a
masonry wall?
Select one:
a. Pick-head axe
b. Halligan tool
c. Rambar
d. Rabbit tool - ANSWER-Rabbit tool
Never use a power saw:
Select one:
a. when wearing SCBA.
b. in subzero temperatures.
c. in a flammable atmosphere.
d. when a handsaw could accomplish the task. - ANSWER-in a flammable
atmosphere
Which rescue tool can be placed in a door frame to spread the frame far enough
apart so that the door can swing open?
Select one:
a. San Francisco hook
b. Air chisel
c. Hydraulic cutters
d. Hydraulic ram - ANSWER-Hydraulic ram
Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when opening
doors and windows or moving heavy objects?
Select one:
a. Prying tools
b. Pulling tools
c. Cutting tools
d. Striking tools - ANSWER-Prying tools
Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry?
Select one:
a. Building's age
b. Building's occupancy type
c. How forcible entry will affect ventilation
d. Weather conditions - ANSWER-How forcible entry will affect ventilation
To prevent injuries while using forcible entry tools, always:
Select one:
a. sharpen the blades as much as possible.
b. use "cheater bars" to gain mechanical advantage.
c. ensure that other personnel are close by to provide assistance.
d. ensure that you have room to operate the tool properly. - ANSWER-ensure that
you have room to operate the tool properly.
Wallboard that has been reinforced with Lexan®:
Select one:
a. will be labeled.
