Deck 11: Forcible Entry

Question 1

Which of the following personnel determines where to perform forcible entry?

A) Fire Chief
B) Firefighter
C) Safety Officer
D) Incident Commander

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is a combination of a flat-head axe and Halligan tool?

A) Irons
B) Truck set
C) Shove knife
D) Strongback

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following has a variety of types available including night latch, dead bolt, and vertical dead bolt?

A) Rim
B) Mortise
C) Cylindrical
D) Multiple bolts

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a push/pull tool?

A) Hux bar
B) Pike pole
C) Drywall saw
D) Battering ram

Question 5

Which of the following should be equipped with kickback protection and brakes for safety?

A) Chain saw
B) Rotary saw
C) Circular saw
D) Reciprocating saw

Question 6

Which of the following is a common handsaw?

A) Hacksaw
B) Chain saw
C) Circular saw
D) Reciprocating saw

Question 7

When striking surfaces may cause metal chips or splinters to fly into the air, firefighters should:

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.

Question 8

A striking tool is a basic hand tool with:

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.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most common type of cutting tool?

A) Axe
B) Handsaw
C) Power saw
D) Halligan tool

Question 10

Which the following comes in small battery-powered units?

A) Hacksaw
B) Chain saw
C) Rotary saw
D) Circular saw

Question 11

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)?

A) Pushing tools
B) Striking tools
C) Sharpening tools
D) Manual prying tools

Question 12

The blades of a rotary saw may spin at more than:

A) 4,000 rpm.
B) 6,000 rpm.
C) 8,000 rpm.
D) 10,000 rpm.

Question 13

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?

A) Padlocks
B) Drop bars
C) Door limiter
D) Surface bolts

Question 14

When using a cutting torch, a charged hoseline must be in place during the cutting operation to:

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.

Question 15

Which of the following should be done after "try before you pry"?

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

Question 16

Which type of lock is found in private residences, commercial buildings, and industrial buildings?

A) Circular
B) Mortise
C) Cylindrical
D) Multiple bolts

Question 17

Which of the following statements about forcible entry is MOST accurate?

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.

Question 18

A hydraulic spreader tip can be spread as much as:

A) 28 inches (711 mm).
B) 32 inches (800 mm).
C) 36 inches (914 mm).
D) 48 inches (1219 mm).

Question 19

To prevent injury when using a tool, position yourself so that your weight is:

A) slightly forward.
B) slightly backward.
C) balanced on both feet.
D) leaning the direction of the task.

Question 20

Which of the following are portable or detachable locking devices?

A) Padlocks
B) Drop bars
C) Door limiters
D) Surface bolts

Question 21

When forcing an inward swinging door, use another technique if the door is:

A) wood or plastic.
B) glass or aluminum.
C) metal or metal-clad.
D) fiberglass or made with synthetic fiber.

Question 22

How is control of a saw maintained?

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

Question 23

How should forcible entry to open a door begin?

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

Question 24

Damage when forcing a door can be justified by severity of emergency and:

A) manpower available.
B) seriousness of injury.
C) speed needed for entry.
D) tools needed for the job.

Question 25

Which of the following can be nested together for tool combinations?

A) Pike pole and hook
B) Maul and sledgehammer
C) Power saw and handsaw
D) Halligan tool and flat-head axe

Question 26

Most hinges on swinging doors are mounted on that permits swinging in one or both directions.

A) inside
B) outside
C) one side
D) both sides

Question 27

Cutting edges on axes should be inspected for:

A) wetness or swelling.
B) rust, tarnish, or dirt.
C) chips, cracks, or spurs.
D) cracks, blisters, or splinters.

Question 28

Where are the hinges of an outward swinging door mounted?

A) Inside
B) Outside
C) One side
D) Both sides

Question 29

Which of the following is MOST accurate about the care and maintenance of power equipment?

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

Question 30

Which of the following should be done before and after using a saw?

A) Check RPM
B) Replace blade
C) Full inspection
D) Tighten blade spindle

Question 31

Which of the following are components that have not been protected from rust or corrosion?

A) Power tools
B) Plated surfaces
C) Fiberglass handles
D) Unprotected metal surfaces

Question 32

Wooden handles on tools should be inspected for:

A) paint flaws or markings.
B) rust, tarnish, or chipping.
C) cracks, blisters, or splinters.
D) wetness, swelling, or dryness.

Question 33

How should an axe blade be carried if not in a scabbard?

A) Behind the body
B) Over the shoulder
C) Away from the body
D) Tool head close to the ground

Question 34

A double swinging door secured by a mortise lock can be pried to:

A) break open.
B) let the bolt slip past receiver.
C) turn knob to retract latch bolt.
D) operate with doorknob or lever.

Question 35

Breaking door glass gives the ability for a firefighter to:

A) ventilate the structure.
B) reach inside and unlock door.
C) open a window next to door.
D) place a charged hoseline inside.

Question 36

When entering a building, carefully reposition pike pole and carry it:

A) on shoulder.
B) ahead of body.
C) with head upright.
D) blade forward and toward ground.

Question 37

When operating power tools, a firefighter should never carry the tool more than:

A) 5 feet (1.5 m).
B) 10 feet (3 m).
C) 15 feet (4.6 m).
D) 20 feet (6.1 m).

Question 38

Where should the blades of a saw be stored?

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

Question 39

When caring for an unprotected metal surface, use a metal file to:

A) hide defects.
B) remove dirt and rust.
C) make blade edge sharp.
D) remove burrs from cutting edge.

Question 40

How are wooden handles of forcible entry tools preserved?

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

Question 41

When is a K-tool used?

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

Question 42

Which of the following is made of laminated glass and advanced polymer?

A) Hurricane windows
B) High-security windows
C) Horizontal sliding windows
D) HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) windows

Question 43

Which of the following is inserted into a lock shackle and struck with a maul or flat-head axe until the padlock shackles break?

A) Rambar
B) Pick axe
C) Halligan tool
D) Duck-billed lock breaker

Question 44

Which of the following has one or two panels that slide into an adjacent wall?

A) Boston door
B) Hide-away door
C) Exterior patio door
D) Interior pocket door

Question 45

Which of the following is 30 times stronger than acrylic and impossible to break?

A) Lexan
B) Aluminum
C) Polycarbonate
D) Laminated glass

Question 46

Cutting padlocks is a proper way to force entry on:

A) sliding doors.
B) security doors.
C) swinging doors.
D) double swinging doors.

Question 47

Which of the following types of windows has double-strength glass?

A) Awning
B) Sliding
C) Jalousie
D) Casement

Question 48

Which of the following prevents glass from shattering and falling out of frame?

A) Fixed
B) Wire glass
C) Multi-pane
D) Multiple panel

Question 49

Forcing the wrong window in a structure can:

A) decrease fire growth.
B) help with ventilation.
C) further injure victims inside.
D) draw fire to uninvolved sections.

Question 50

Which of the following was developed to force entry on locks with collars?

A) A-tool
B) J-tool
C) K-tool
D) Shove knife

Question 51

Which of the following provides firefighters rapid access to outward swinging latch doors?

A) A-tool
B) J-tool
C) K-tool
D) Shove knife

Question 52

When performing forcible entry on casement windows, the first step is to:

A) Remove screen
B) Cut screen in area
C) Unlock and operate crank
D) Break lowest pane of glass

Question 53

When cutting a lock with a power saw, one firefighter should the lock with a set of locking pliers and chain.

A) cut
B) move
C) breach
D) stabilize

Question 54

When forcing overhead doors, which of the following is BEST to use?

A) Rotary saw
B) Prying tool
C) Cutting torch
D) Pick-head axe

Question 55

The type of forcible entry used on fire doors is similar to forcing:

A) padlocks.
B) swinging doors.
C) security gates and doors.
D) overhead or sliding doors.

Question 56

Where on a door should a firefighter strike to break a tempered plate glass door?

A) Middle
B) Eye-level
C) Top corner
D) Bottom corner

Question 57

To force entry on a sliding door, break the glass with an axe or:

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.

Question 58

Which of the following should be used to force entry with a rotary saw on a high-security window?

A) Masonry blade
B) Large-tooth blade
C) Aluminum oxide blade
D) Carbide-tipped, medium-toothed blade

Question 59

Which of the following is used to lock single or double-swinging doors?

A) Drop bar
B) Chain lock
C) Door limiter
D) Surface bolt

Question 60

Which of the following types of windows requires forcible entry by breaking the glass or cutting out a panel?

A) Sliding
B) Awning
C) Projecting
D) Casement

Question 61

Who must determine what effect breaching will have on making an opening in the structural integrity of interior walls?

A) Supervisors
B) Firefighters
C) Business owners
D) Insurance adjusters

Question 62

Exterior walls made of wood can be cut or breached with a (an):

A) jackhammer.
B) battering ram.
C) axe or sledgehammer.
D) hacksaw or other power tool.

Question 63

Which of the following is designed to resist breaching using forcible entry tools?

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

Question 64

Which of the following is MOST accurate about using a rotary saw to breach a metal wall?

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

Question 65

Which of the following can be used to create an opening for a penetrating nozzle?

A) Pry bar
B) Stitch drill
C) Chain saw
D) Rotary saw

Question 66

How are the grates removed from Vacant Protection Systems (VPS)?

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

Question 67

Security gates may contain that slow down entry.

A) civilians
B) padlocks
C) guard dogs
D) electric fences

Question 68

Which of the following makes clean cuts when breaching a floor?

A) Axe
B) Pry bar
C) Chain saw
D) Rotary saw

Question 69

A chain-link fence should be cut quickly with a (an):

A) axe.
B) bolt cutter.
C) rotary saw.
D) cutting torch.

Question 70

Which of the following is used as the traditional approach to breaching a brick wall?

A) Axe
B) Crow bar
C) Sledgehammer
D) Battering ram