Which of the following statements is true concerning computer
models used during a fire investigation?
-Computer models can be the main piece of evidence in an arson
case.
- models are based on scientific evidence and case history.
-Computer models are not admissible in criminal court cases.
-Computer models are only as accurate as the data entered into
the computer.
Computer models are only as accurate as the data entered into
the computer.
System analysis is an analytical approach a fire investigator can
use to help test hypotheses. Which of the following is not one of
these methods?
Fault tree
Effects analysis
Failure mode
Benchmark analysis
BENCHMARK ANALYSIS
When investigating a fire suspected of being caused by a natural
gas leak in a basement, the investigator could use which of the
following models?
,-Heat transfer analysis
-Hydraulic analysis
-Combustible gas analysis
-Flammable gas analysis
Flammable gas analysis
Which system analysis tool identifies the conditions and chain
of events of a fire or explosion?
Failure analysis
Fault tree
Effects analysis
Timeline
FAULT TREE
When developing a timeline, incidents that can be related to
known times (such as times obtained from the dispatch center)
are known as:
hard times.
soft times.
approximate times.
established times.
HARD TIMES
What is the lowest level of warning found on an alert label?
Caution
Warning
,High risk
Danger
Caution
Evidentiary factors that indicate a possible arsonist include all of
the following indications, except:
- wearing the same clothing during all events.
- the use of similar fire-setting materials or methods.
- fires located in the same geographic area.
- fires set at the same time of day or day of the week.
- wearing the same clothing during all events.
Reviewing inspection records or construction files as part of a
fire investigation would be considered a ___________
evaluation process.
micro
macro
benchmark
parallel
MACRO
The Consolidated Model of Fire and Smoke Transport (CFAST)
is used to determine ____________ analysis.
structural
egress
, thermodynamics
hydraulic
Egress
Why a fire victim was unable to escape from the fire scene
would most likely be determined by a(n):
egress analysis.
structural analysis.
heat transfer analysis.
thermodynamic chemical equilibrium analysis.
Egress Analysis
____________ refers to the state of mind that exists at the time a
person acts or fails to act.
Attitude
Passion
Ego
Intent
Intent
Which type of search pattern could an investigator use on a
small-area search during a wildland investigation?
Grid
Segment
Loop
Strip