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Prepare for the CFEI 2026 Exam with this comprehensive study guide featuring full questions, correct answers, and detailed explanations. Learn all key concepts of fire and explosion investigation, including evidence types (demonstrative, documentary, testimonial, illustrative), evidence collection techniques, heat transfer methods (conduction, convection, radiation), and interview procedures. Perfect for fire investigators, forensic exam prep, arson investigation courses, and professional certification review. Strengthen your analytical, investigative, and documentation skills to pass the CFEI exam confidently. Fully updated for 2026 exam standards.

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CFEI STUDY EXAM 2026 WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Evidence - Demonstrative - correct answer-Tangible items; see, touch,
smell, hear.




Evidence - Documentary - correct answer-Written form; business records,
banking, calendars, phone records, fire reports, etc...




Evidence - Testimonial - correct answer-Competent live witness speaking
under oath; two types; fact and expert




Evidence - illustrative - correct answer-Photos, sketches, maps, diagrams.
Modes are frequently used at trial.




Evidence - illustravtive - correct answer-Photos and Videos; what, why,
how, when




Evidence collection - correct answer-Document in place, document the
collection, use proper container, (flag, bag, & tag)

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Evidence - collection - correct answer-Fuel gas powered tools outside the
perimeter. Find out where tools were refuels.




Heat transfer - correct answer-Conduction, convection, radiation




Interviews - correct answer-Purpose of the interview; prepare for the
interview, document the interview




Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Sparks from an aluminum wheel are not a
competent ignition source.




Vehicle Fires - correct answer-The most common source of an open flame
in a vehicle is an exhaust system backfire out of a carburetor.




Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Carburetor backfire leaves a distinct pattern
on the hood.




Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Two basic fuel systems: vacuum/low
pressure carbureted system, and high-pressure, fuel injected system.

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Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Loose battery connections; not over-current
protected; loose connections can result in intermittent arcing.




Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Power steering fluid: Flashpoint 347-356*F,
autoignition 680-720*F.




Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Automatic Transmission Fluid: Flashpoint
302-536*F, autoignition 626-716*F.




Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Overcharging a battery does not cause it to
explode.




Explosions - correct answer-Low order damage: characterized by walls
bulge out or laid down, virtually intact, next to the structure. roofs slightly
left.




Explosions - correct answer-High order damage: shattering of the structure,
producing small debris pieces.




Explosions - correct answer-Post blast effects: burned debris away-fire
preceded, unburned the debris away-no fire.

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