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STT Study Guides Questions with Answers (100% Correct
Answers)
what are hand tools? Answer: tools that don't require external input
from an air, hydraulic, or power source; they use mechanical
advantage to maximize force
what are the irons Answer: halligan (pro bar) and flat head axe
difference between pike poles and new york hooks Answer: pike poles
usually have a fiberglass pole; new york hooks usually have a steel
handle
what is a socket wrench Answer: hand tool with a 6 to 12 point socket
shape to loosen bolts
what type of socket can you use for impact wrenches Answer: black
what type of socket can you use for manual wrenches Answer: chrome
(or black)
where are manual sockets located Answer: compartment 1
where are impact sockets located Answer: compartment 2
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where are the pickets located Answer: compartments 4 and 8 (vertical
section)
how much weight can 1 picket supply Answer: 700 lbs
how much weight can a 1:1 picket system supply Answer: 1400 lbs
how much weight can a 1:1:1 picket system supply Answer: 1800 lbs
what is the strongest picket system and how much weight can it
supply Answer: 3:2:1, 2100 lbs
how should hand tools be cleaned Answer: hose off or wash off with
dish soap, dry, tool guard spray to prevent rusting
generic algorithm for forced entry Answer: size up, sound, gap, set,
force
what tool can be used for spreading during forced entry Answer:
rabbit / hydra-ram / Hurst hand pump
what can be used on cylindrical locks in commercial doors Answer: K
Tool or Officer's tool
where are the mini hydraulic cutters / pedal cutters located Answer:
compartment 8
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what tools can be helpful in breaking padlocks Answer: bolt cutters,
pedal cutters, locking pliers, circular saw, vice grip
what is PTO Answer: power take-off (uses engine to generate
electricity)
what is the maximum power that 133's PTO can produce Answer: 30
kW
what is AWG Answer: american wire gauge (wire size measurement)
describe a 12/3 AWG wire Answer: wire with three 12-gauge
conductors
what are robopacks Answer: large batteries used to power other
electrical appliances; typically contain four 6 V batteries
what are M18 tools Answer: impact driver, drill, high torque impact
wrench
what are M28 tools Answer: reciprocating saw in compartment 8
what are some use cases for sawzalls Answer: windshield removal,
cutting sheet metal, cutting A post after Hurst cutter
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STT Study Guides Questions with Answers (100% Correct
Answers)
what are hand tools? Answer: tools that don't require external input
from an air, hydraulic, or power source; they use mechanical
advantage to maximize force
what are the irons Answer: halligan (pro bar) and flat head axe
difference between pike poles and new york hooks Answer: pike poles
usually have a fiberglass pole; new york hooks usually have a steel
handle
what is a socket wrench Answer: hand tool with a 6 to 12 point socket
shape to loosen bolts
what type of socket can you use for impact wrenches Answer: black
what type of socket can you use for manual wrenches Answer: chrome
(or black)
where are manual sockets located Answer: compartment 1
where are impact sockets located Answer: compartment 2
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where are the pickets located Answer: compartments 4 and 8 (vertical
section)
how much weight can 1 picket supply Answer: 700 lbs
how much weight can a 1:1 picket system supply Answer: 1400 lbs
how much weight can a 1:1:1 picket system supply Answer: 1800 lbs
what is the strongest picket system and how much weight can it
supply Answer: 3:2:1, 2100 lbs
how should hand tools be cleaned Answer: hose off or wash off with
dish soap, dry, tool guard spray to prevent rusting
generic algorithm for forced entry Answer: size up, sound, gap, set,
force
what tool can be used for spreading during forced entry Answer:
rabbit / hydra-ram / Hurst hand pump
what can be used on cylindrical locks in commercial doors Answer: K
Tool or Officer's tool
where are the mini hydraulic cutters / pedal cutters located Answer:
compartment 8
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what tools can be helpful in breaking padlocks Answer: bolt cutters,
pedal cutters, locking pliers, circular saw, vice grip
what is PTO Answer: power take-off (uses engine to generate
electricity)
what is the maximum power that 133's PTO can produce Answer: 30
kW
what is AWG Answer: american wire gauge (wire size measurement)
describe a 12/3 AWG wire Answer: wire with three 12-gauge
conductors
what are robopacks Answer: large batteries used to power other
electrical appliances; typically contain four 6 V batteries
what are M18 tools Answer: impact driver, drill, high torque impact
wrench
what are M28 tools Answer: reciprocating saw in compartment 8
what are some use cases for sawzalls Answer: windshield removal,
cutting sheet metal, cutting A post after Hurst cutter
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