Chapter 8 - Fire Fighter Tools

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Rotating tools are used to assemble parts that are connected by which means?

A. Rivets B. Welds C. Threaded Fasteners D. Nails

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Rotating tools are used to assemble parts that are connected by which means?

A. Rivets B. Welds C. Threaded Fasteners D. Nails

Threaded Fasteners

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Which wrench has a closed end and is used to tighten nuts or bolts?

A. Adjustable B. Box-End C. Pipe D. Spanner

Box-End

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Which tool is a short pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?

A. Clemens Hook B. Plaster Hook C. Closet Hook D. K Tool

Closet Hook

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The bar of a pry bar acts as a _____ to multiply the amount of force that can be applied.

A. Ratchet B. Lever C. Fulcrum D. Pivot

Lever

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Which is a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool?

A. Kelly B. Spanner C. Pivot D. Rabbit

Rabbit

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What is the Rabbit tool used for?

A. Forcing open a locked door B. Opening a hydrant C. Anchoring a rope D. Making a temporary repair to a burst hose

Forcing open a locked door.

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A short-handled hammer with a round head is called a:

A. Maul B. Mallet C. Sledge D. Trip

Mallet

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Which is incorrect use of a pick-head axe?

A. Striking another tool B. Prying up boards C. Ventilating a roof D. Puncturing a door

Striking another tool.

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Use of a spring-loaded center punch to break tempered automobile glass results in:

A. Many small, uniform-sized pieces of glass. B. Large, sharp-edged shards of glass. C. Irregular pieces of glass of varying sizes and shapes. D. A sheet of spidered glass.

Many small, uniform-sized pieces of glass.

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Which saw is designed for cutting curves into wood:

A. Hacksaw B. Carpenter's Handsaw C. Coping D. Fret

Coping

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Which statement about the use of power saws is correct?

A. Power saws can be hard to start. B. Power saws are more portable than hand saws. C. Power saws are easy to operate. D. Power saws increase operator fatigue.

Power saws can be hard to start.

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What is typical use for an air bag?

A. Displacing a liquid or gas B. Extending cribbing C. Shoring trench walls D. Lifting heaving objects

Lifting heavy objects.

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When should fire fighters begin to think about which tools they might need for a given call?

A. Upon arrival at the scene B. After size-up C. At the beginning of the shift D. During the response

During the response.

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Which tool is designed to pull a lock cylinder out of a door?

A. Rabbit Tool B. K Tool C. Lock Cutter D. Hux Bar

K Tool

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Which tool is part of the basic set of interior firefighting tools?

A. Rotating tool B. Lever C. Fulcrum tool D, Prying Tool

Prying Tool

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What does the "R" stand for in "RIC"?

A. Response B. Responder C. Rescue D. Rapid

Rapid

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The use of a fan to blow clean air into a structure and force fire gases out is known _____ ventilation.

A. Horizontal B. Ejection C. Mechanical D. Postive-Pressure

Positive-Pressure

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Which tool is used to pull down a ceiling?

A. K Tool B. Pike Pole C. Kelly Tool D. Rabbit Tool

Pike Pole

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Which tool is most commonly used for debris removal?

A. Pike Pole B. Hux C. Shovel D. Pulaski

Shovel

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The Halligan is classified as a _____ tool.

A. Prying/Spreading B. Cutting C. Striking D. Pushing/Pulling

Prying/Spreading

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When used to fore a door, a Halligan is used in conjunction with a:

A. Cutting Tool B. Striking Tool C. Prying Tool D. Pick-Head Axe

Striking Tool

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Which guide should be used for cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment?

A. The manufacturer's instructions B. The applicable NFPA standard C. It varies with the type of tool D. The fire agency SOPs

The manufacturer's instructions.

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The use of a hand tool should be followed by:

A. Documentation B. Sharpening C. Weighing D. Testing

Documentation.

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Which statement about painting hand tools is correct?

A. Rust-inhibiting paint should be applied to the non-working surfaces of metal tools. B. The use of paint on tools can hide defects or damage. C. Paint will evolve flammable vapors in a fire environment. D. Paint will extend the life of wood handles.

The use of paint on tools can hide defects or damage.

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A chisel is classified as a _______ Tool.

A. Striking B. Pushing/Pulling C. Cutting D. Prying/Spreading

Striking

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