TCFP Fire Investigator Exam
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combustion—ANSWER-chemical process of oxidation that occurs at a rate fast enough to
produce heat and usually light, in form of glow or flames
conduction—ANSWER-heat transfer by direct contact
convection—ANSWER-heat transfer by circulation via medium, such as gas or liquid
diffusion flame—ANSWER-flame in which fuel and air mix or diffuse together at region of
combustion
energy—ANSWER-property of matter manifested as an ability to perform work, by moving
an object against a force, or by transferring heat
exothermic reaction—ANSWER-A reaction that releases energy in the form of heat
fire—ANSWER-rapid oxidation process / chemical reaction resulting in evolution of light and
heat in varying intensities
fire dynamics—ANSWER-The detailed study of how chemistry, fire science, and the
engineering disciplines of fluid mechanics and heat transfer interact to influence fire
behavior.
, fire point—ANSWER-The temperature at which enough vapors are given off to support
continuous burning.
flashover—ANSWER-Stage of a fire at which all surfaces and objects within a space have
been heated to their ignition temperature, and flame breaks out almost at once over the
surface of all objects in the space.
flash point—ANSWER-Minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapors at
sufficient rate to support a momentary flame across its surface.
Fuel controlled fire—ANSWER-A fire in which the heat release rate and growth rate are
controlled by the characteristics of the fuel, such as quantity and geometry, and in which
adequate air for combustion is available.
fuel—ANSWER-A material that will maintain combustion under specified environmental
conditions.
Fuel Items—ANSWER-Any articles that are capable of burning.
fuel package—ANSWER-A collection or array of fuel items in close proximity with one
another such that flames can spread throughout the array.
heat—ANSWER-form of energy characterized by vibration of molecules that is capable of
initiating and supporting chemical changes and changes of state
heat flux—ANSWER-The measure of the rate of heat transfer to a surface, expressed in
kilowatts
Heat Release Rate (HRR)—ANSWER-The rate at which heat energy is generated by burning.
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
combustion—ANSWER-chemical process of oxidation that occurs at a rate fast enough to
produce heat and usually light, in form of glow or flames
conduction—ANSWER-heat transfer by direct contact
convection—ANSWER-heat transfer by circulation via medium, such as gas or liquid
diffusion flame—ANSWER-flame in which fuel and air mix or diffuse together at region of
combustion
energy—ANSWER-property of matter manifested as an ability to perform work, by moving
an object against a force, or by transferring heat
exothermic reaction—ANSWER-A reaction that releases energy in the form of heat
fire—ANSWER-rapid oxidation process / chemical reaction resulting in evolution of light and
heat in varying intensities
fire dynamics—ANSWER-The detailed study of how chemistry, fire science, and the
engineering disciplines of fluid mechanics and heat transfer interact to influence fire
behavior.
, fire point—ANSWER-The temperature at which enough vapors are given off to support
continuous burning.
flashover—ANSWER-Stage of a fire at which all surfaces and objects within a space have
been heated to their ignition temperature, and flame breaks out almost at once over the
surface of all objects in the space.
flash point—ANSWER-Minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapors at
sufficient rate to support a momentary flame across its surface.
Fuel controlled fire—ANSWER-A fire in which the heat release rate and growth rate are
controlled by the characteristics of the fuel, such as quantity and geometry, and in which
adequate air for combustion is available.
fuel—ANSWER-A material that will maintain combustion under specified environmental
conditions.
Fuel Items—ANSWER-Any articles that are capable of burning.
fuel package—ANSWER-A collection or array of fuel items in close proximity with one
another such that flames can spread throughout the array.
heat—ANSWER-form of energy characterized by vibration of molecules that is capable of
initiating and supporting chemical changes and changes of state
heat flux—ANSWER-The measure of the rate of heat transfer to a surface, expressed in
kilowatts
Heat Release Rate (HRR)—ANSWER-The rate at which heat energy is generated by burning.
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
