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Rotating tools are used to assemble parts that are connected by which means?
Threaded fasteners
Which wrench has a closed end and is used to tighten nuts or bolts?
Box-end
Which tool is a short pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?
Closet hook
The bar of a pry bar acts as a ________ to multiply the amount of force that can be applied.
lever
Which tool is a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool?
Rabbet
What is the rabbet tool used for?
Forcing open a locked door
A short-handled hammer with a round head is called a __________.
mallet
For which application would the use of a pick-head axe be incorrect?
Striking another tool
Using a spring-loaded center punch to break tempered automobile glass results in __________.
many small, uniform-sized pieces of glass
Which saw is designed for cutting curves into wood?
Coping
Which statement about the use of power saws is correct?
Power saws can be hard to start.
What is a typical use for an air bag?
Lifting heavy objects
When should fire fighters begin to think about which tools they might need for a given call?
During the response
Which tool is designed to pull a lock cylinder out of a door?
K tool
Which tool is part of the basic set of interior firefighting tools?
Prying tool
Striking
Cutting
Push/Pull
Hand light
What does the "R" stand for in "RIC"?
Rapid
The use of a fan to blow clean air into a structure and force fire gases out is known as__________ ventilation.
positive-pressure
What is required to perform vertical ventilation?
An opening in the top of the building
Which tool is used to pull down a ceiling?
Pike pole
Which tool is most commonly used for debris removal?
Shovel
The Halligan is classified as a _________ tool.
prying/spreading
How often should power equipment be tested?
Frequently
Which guide should be used for the care and inspection of power tools?
The manufacturer's instructions
The use of a hand tool should be followed by ___________.
documentation
Which statement about painting hand tools is correct?
The use of paint on tools can hide defects or damage.
Which tool is classified as a rotating tool?
Screwdriver
A Roberts head is a type of __________.
screwdriver
Which tool is classified as a prying/spreading tool?
Kelly tool
What is the K tool used for?
Performing through-the-lock entry
Which component is part of a Halligan tool?
Forked claw
What is the most common use for a hydraulic spreader?
Vehicle extrication
What is a common use for a wooden wedge during overhaul?
Stopping the flow of water from a sprinkler head
What qualifies a hammer as a sledgehammer?
It is long and heavy enough to require the use of both hands.
What is a common fire service use for a spring-loaded center punch?
Breaking tempered glass
Which tools are collectively known as "the irons"?
A flat-head axe and a Halligan tool
Which of the following is a common type of handsaw?
coping
Which of the following is one of the three primary types of mechanical saw?
Reciprocating
Which type of saw is most commonly used in vehicle extrication?
Reciprocating
Which tool is a hand-operated winch?
Come along
Which two tools are often used in combination to pry a door open?
Flat-head axe and Halligan tool
Which tool should always accompany interior firefighting teams?
Hand light
What is one of the basic hand tools that an interior search and rescue team should carry?
Prying tool
Which tool is commonly used in interior search and rescue?
Thermal imaging device
What does the "I" stand for in "RIC"?
Intervention
Which mechanical device is needed to accomplish negative-pressure ventilation?
Fan
What is the easiest, quickest way to ventilate interior spaces in a building?
Open interior doors
Which statement about the use of existing roof openings for vertical ventilation is correct?
Existing roof openings should be used whenever possible.
Tool staging inventory is usually determined by the __________.
agency's SOPs
What is an approved treatment to prevent rusting of bare metal tool surfaces?
A light film of oil
A specialized tool for tightening or loosening hose couplings is the __________ wrench.
spanner
Which phase of a fire-ground operation involves the observation and evaluation of factors used to determine the strategy and tactics to be employed?
Size-up
Which statement best describes the process of overhaul?
Overhaul ensures that all remaining fire is discovered and extinguished after the main fire has been knocked down.
Which tool has two retractable blades?
Plaster hook
5 categories of tools?
1. rotate
2. push/pull
3. pry/spread
4. strike
5. cut
A chisel is classified as a __________ tool.
striking
Author
M.Sellar
ID
352458
Card Set
CH9 tools
Description
Tools
Updated
2020-07-25T18:50:39Z
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