CFEI Exam 2024 | CFEI Exam Update
Latest 2024 Questions and Correct
Answers Rated A+
What compartments can boats be divided into? -ANSWER-
Topside/cockpit, engine/fuel compartment, accommodation/cabin,
bildge
Bilge compartments are used for -ANSWER-Pumps, floats, heavier
gases can pool,
When exposed to heat, a fuel tank will show? -ANSWER-A line of
demarcation at the height of the fuel level
Legal considerations for boat fires fall under? -ANSWER-Admiralty
law
For boat fires, exercise caution around vents when looking at fire
patterns, because... -ANSWER-Power blowers may have been
operating
Accommodation compartment fires will frequently cause failure
where? -ANSWER-At the top of the cabin top from the inside out. May
leave other boat areas in tact
The HIN stands for? -ANSWER-Hull Identification number
Where is a HIN located? -ANSWER-Permanently affixed to the hull of
the boat, typically on the right(starboard) side rear
,Where are drive belts for marine engines located? -ANSWER-They
are the same belts used on motor vehicles
What is an accident report for a boat called? -ANSWER-A boating
accident report (bar) - required by the coast guard
Why could a fire start after a boat engine is shut off? -ANSWER-The
loss of water flowing through the engine stops the cooling and
manifold temps can rise
Boat cooking surfaces use what kind of fuel? -ANSWER-Electricity,
propane, compressed natural gas, solids fuels(wood) and diesel
Additional info on boat systems is available from what standard? -
ANSWER-Standard and technical information reports for small craft.
By the American boat and yacht council
How is a boat heated? -ANSWER-Using fuel gas or electric space
heaters
A common source of an open flame on a carbureted engine is? -
ANSWER-A backfire through an unprotected carburetor - a USCG or
Society of Automotive Engineers backfire flame arrestor must be
approved
In a boat where is the negative side of the battery generally
connected? -ANSWER-The engine block
On a boat a short may result from? -ANSWER-Conductor insulation
failing due to chafing, crushing, or cutting. Battery and starter cables
do not have over current protection
,Bilge in the engine and fuel compartments must be ventilated but
bilges in accommodation areas... -ANSWER-Are not required to be
ventilated
Accommodation furnishings include... -ANSWER-Items in areas
designed to be occupied by people. Can include candles, oil lamps,
and other open flame devices
What hull construction is FRP? -ANSWER-Fiberglass reinforced
plastic
Hulls can be constructed of -ANSWER-Wood, steel, aluminum,
ferrocement and FRP
What type of boat engines are there? -ANSWER-Outboard with self
contained or portable fuel tanks, inboard gasoline, inboard diesel
engines
What is an I/O drive -ANSWER-Inboard / Out-Drive
What are dorade vents? -ANSWER-Vent cowls on the top of a cabin
that provide ventilation at all times
Two types of engine cooling systems on a boat -ANSWER-Closed
cooled and seawater cooled. Not air cooled
Where does a boat dry exhaust vent? -ANSWER-Vertically through a
pipe that is insulated. Not common on recreational boats
Where does a boat wet exhaust vent? -ANSWER-Uses seawater that
is injected into the exhaust elbow of the engine and travels with the
exhaust until it exits the boat
, What is a boat dewater exhaust system? -ANSWER-Removes water
from the exhaust system at the muffler and route it to the transom
while exhaust gases are routed through the bottom of the boat
Boat engine and fuel compartment fires typically are fuel-vapor related
-ANSWER-Yes, must also consider exhaust manifolds igniting
combustibles
In a wildland fire investigation what are some tools that will be used? -
ANSWER-Magnifying glass, magnet, straight edge, comb, probe,
sifting screen, air blower, lights,
Underground burning in a smoldering stage commonly occurs when -
ANSWER-There is heavy peat content in the soil, or large sawdust
piles from logging or sawmill operations
During lightning the investigator should -ANSWER-Not stand under
trees and move to open spaces
Smoldering fuels require receptive fuel for ignition such as -ANSWER-
Fuel that is fine or powdery. Fuel factors are type, size, temp,
arrangement, and moisture
Smoldering conditions require a relative humidity... -ANSWER-
Typically below 25%
Wildland fire cause determinations are.. -ANSWER-Natural (lightning)
or human fire cause(accidental or incendiary)
Glassy clumps formed by lightning -ANSWER-Fulgurites
Latest 2024 Questions and Correct
Answers Rated A+
What compartments can boats be divided into? -ANSWER-
Topside/cockpit, engine/fuel compartment, accommodation/cabin,
bildge
Bilge compartments are used for -ANSWER-Pumps, floats, heavier
gases can pool,
When exposed to heat, a fuel tank will show? -ANSWER-A line of
demarcation at the height of the fuel level
Legal considerations for boat fires fall under? -ANSWER-Admiralty
law
For boat fires, exercise caution around vents when looking at fire
patterns, because... -ANSWER-Power blowers may have been
operating
Accommodation compartment fires will frequently cause failure
where? -ANSWER-At the top of the cabin top from the inside out. May
leave other boat areas in tact
The HIN stands for? -ANSWER-Hull Identification number
Where is a HIN located? -ANSWER-Permanently affixed to the hull of
the boat, typically on the right(starboard) side rear
,Where are drive belts for marine engines located? -ANSWER-They
are the same belts used on motor vehicles
What is an accident report for a boat called? -ANSWER-A boating
accident report (bar) - required by the coast guard
Why could a fire start after a boat engine is shut off? -ANSWER-The
loss of water flowing through the engine stops the cooling and
manifold temps can rise
Boat cooking surfaces use what kind of fuel? -ANSWER-Electricity,
propane, compressed natural gas, solids fuels(wood) and diesel
Additional info on boat systems is available from what standard? -
ANSWER-Standard and technical information reports for small craft.
By the American boat and yacht council
How is a boat heated? -ANSWER-Using fuel gas or electric space
heaters
A common source of an open flame on a carbureted engine is? -
ANSWER-A backfire through an unprotected carburetor - a USCG or
Society of Automotive Engineers backfire flame arrestor must be
approved
In a boat where is the negative side of the battery generally
connected? -ANSWER-The engine block
On a boat a short may result from? -ANSWER-Conductor insulation
failing due to chafing, crushing, or cutting. Battery and starter cables
do not have over current protection
,Bilge in the engine and fuel compartments must be ventilated but
bilges in accommodation areas... -ANSWER-Are not required to be
ventilated
Accommodation furnishings include... -ANSWER-Items in areas
designed to be occupied by people. Can include candles, oil lamps,
and other open flame devices
What hull construction is FRP? -ANSWER-Fiberglass reinforced
plastic
Hulls can be constructed of -ANSWER-Wood, steel, aluminum,
ferrocement and FRP
What type of boat engines are there? -ANSWER-Outboard with self
contained or portable fuel tanks, inboard gasoline, inboard diesel
engines
What is an I/O drive -ANSWER-Inboard / Out-Drive
What are dorade vents? -ANSWER-Vent cowls on the top of a cabin
that provide ventilation at all times
Two types of engine cooling systems on a boat -ANSWER-Closed
cooled and seawater cooled. Not air cooled
Where does a boat dry exhaust vent? -ANSWER-Vertically through a
pipe that is insulated. Not common on recreational boats
Where does a boat wet exhaust vent? -ANSWER-Uses seawater that
is injected into the exhaust elbow of the engine and travels with the
exhaust until it exits the boat
, What is a boat dewater exhaust system? -ANSWER-Removes water
from the exhaust system at the muffler and route it to the transom
while exhaust gases are routed through the bottom of the boat
Boat engine and fuel compartment fires typically are fuel-vapor related
-ANSWER-Yes, must also consider exhaust manifolds igniting
combustibles
In a wildland fire investigation what are some tools that will be used? -
ANSWER-Magnifying glass, magnet, straight edge, comb, probe,
sifting screen, air blower, lights,
Underground burning in a smoldering stage commonly occurs when -
ANSWER-There is heavy peat content in the soil, or large sawdust
piles from logging or sawmill operations
During lightning the investigator should -ANSWER-Not stand under
trees and move to open spaces
Smoldering fuels require receptive fuel for ignition such as -ANSWER-
Fuel that is fine or powdery. Fuel factors are type, size, temp,
arrangement, and moisture
Smoldering conditions require a relative humidity... -ANSWER-
Typically below 25%
Wildland fire cause determinations are.. -ANSWER-Natural (lightning)
or human fire cause(accidental or incendiary)
Glassy clumps formed by lightning -ANSWER-Fulgurites
