IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 9: Forcible entry Test Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 9: Forcible entry Test Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct What should you do if you find a forcible entry tool that is damaged? - ANSWER tag the tool, remove it from service, and sent it to the proper authority Wooden tool handles should be inspected for: - ANSWER splinters Fiberglass tool handles should be maintained by: - ANSWER washing with a mild detergent If the blade of an axe is too thick, regardless of its sharpness: - ANSWER it will be difficult to drive the axe head through ordinary objects Unprotected metal surfaces on tools should not be painted because: - ANSWER paint hides defects Damage resulting from forcible entry may be reduced by: - ANSWER using a lock box, if available If a door is opened, a structure's _____ will change, which may cause the fire to grow - ANSWER ventilation profile When gaining access to a property by forcing a gate, firefighters should: - ANSWER choose the method that is effective, but causes the least damage Which type of lock commonly found in residential applications has a single-cylinder and is mounted above the door knob? - ANSWER tubular deadbolt lock Which type of lock is mounted on the inside surface of the door and is used as a supplemental lock for doors? - ANSWER rim lock An electromagnetic lock is an example of: - ANSWER high security lock Padlocks and surface bolts are examples of: - ANSWER locking devices Which type of locking device that is often found in hotel rooms restricts opening of a door using a U-shaped shackle that connects with a shaft and knob mounted on the doorframe? - ANSWER door limiter Why must forcible entry and door control be coordinated? - ANSWER breaking a door or window introduces a new source of oxygen to the fire Which forcible entry entry technique changes the ventilation profile of the building because it cannot be undone once completed? - ANSWER breaking the glass in the door If you can see the hinges of a door, it: - ANSWER swings towards you Which tool would best be suited for forcing a metal-clad inward swinging door in a masonry wall? - ANSWER rabbit tool Double-swinging doors: - ANSWER can often be pried apart using a rambler or halligan Which kind of door would be forced by inserting a rotary saw blade through the opening and cutting the security bar? - ANSWER double-swinging door with a drop bar When tempered plate glass doors are encountered: - ANSWER the glass should only be broken as a last resort Sliding doors can be forced by: - ANSWER lifting the sliding panel up and out of its track Security doors and gates cause a problem for firefighters during forcible entry operations, because they: - ANSWER require extra planning and will delay entry K-tools and shove knives are used for: - ANSWER through the lock forcible entry Which tool was developed to force entry on locks with protective collars or cone-shaped covers? - ANSWER A-tool A J-tool is made of rigid, heavy gauge wire and is designed to: - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER duck-billed lock breaker Which method would be used to force an overhead door? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER the entrance to an office exit stairwell Interior fire doors: - ANSWER will not lock in place when closed Glass shards that result from firefighters breaking windows during forcible entry: - ANSWER can create a dangerous surface for firefighters advancing hoselines Windows with safety film may require _____ to break windows - ANSWER cutting tools If the lock of a metal-frame double-hung window does not force with minimum pressure applied: - ANSWER it may be quicker to break the glass and open the lock manually If a building has security bars on the windows: - ANSWER all bars should be removed to allow emergency egress for inside crews if adequate resources are available Partial or total structural collapse could be a direct result of: - ANSWER breaching a load bearing exterior wall of a fire weakened structure One problem with breaching interior and exterior walls is that: - ANSWER they may conceal electrical wires and gas pipes When using hand tools to breach exterior wood frame walls it is safest to: - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER jack-hammer When breaching an exterior metal wall with a rotary saw, firefighters should: - ANSWER have a charged hose line or fire extinguisher available Plaster or gypsum wall covering on interior walls: - ANSWER is designed to provide fire resistance and limit fire spread within the structure Wallboard that has been reinforced with lexan: - ANSWER Can be identified during preincident surveys The technique used in structural forcible entry: - ANSWER should do minimal damage and provide quick access Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry? - ANSWER how forcible entry will affect ventilation Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a firefighter