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IAAI CFI CERTIFICATION EXAM PRACTICE
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURES PASS
Evidence of smoke or soot in the lungs, bronchi, and trachea is one of the most
significant factors in confirming that, at the time of the fire, the victim was
WHAT? - ANSWER: Alive and Breathing
Those who have the responsibility for monitoring safety conditions at the fire or
explosion scene
- ANSWER: All Team Members
The melting temperature of aluminum - ANSWER: 1220°F
Which one of these is NOT considered a competent ignition source?
Metal-to-metal sparks,
Aluminum-to-pavement sparks,
Metal-to-pavement sparks,
Motor bearing sparks - ANSWER: Aluminum-to-pavement sparks
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A meaningful analysis of a fire requires an understanding of the fire growth, the
total heat released, and WHAT? - ANSWER: Heat Release Rate
What does he term AFCI stand for? And, the "A" specifically represents what? -
ANSWER: Arc-fault circuit interrupter
The organization that develops standard methods for testing materials -
ANSWER:
ASTM
Initiation of combustion by heat but without a spark or flame - ANSWER:
Autoignition
A deflagration resulting from the sudden introduction of air into a confined space
containing oxygen-deficient products of incomplete combustion - ANSWER:
Backdraft
An explosion caused by a combination of combustible materials heated to the
ignition point and a sudden introduction of oxygen to support combustion -
ANSWER: Backdraft
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A boat device that owners fail to keep clean, which is a frequent cause of engine
compartment fires on boats - ANSWER: Backfire Flame Arrestor
A device on a fluorescent light fixture that transforms the voltage from normal
household voltage to a higher voltage - ANSWER: Ballast
The starter motor draws its energy from this source - ANSWER: Battery
The burden of proof in a criminal trial - ANSWER: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
The component that controls temperature in many heat-producing appliances -
ANSWER: Bimetallic Thermostats
This may occur when the vapor pressure of a liquid exceeds atmospheric pressure
*And this is the most common mechanical explosion - ANSWER: BLEVE
The temperature or point at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the external
pressure applied - ANSWER: Boiling Point
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The process of electrically connecting two or more conductive objects -
ANSWER: Bonding
Most engine fires typically penetrate the interior compartment at this location of
the vehicle - ANSWER: Bottom Passenger Side of the Windshield
An investigator can closely examine this component of a cord to determine if it
was plugged into a receptacle - ANSWER: Brass Prongs (male ends)
The chemical and physical changes that occur in gypsum wallboard surfaces
during a fire -
ANSWER: Calcination
A narcotic gas that one might be exposed to in the fire - ANSWER: Carbon
Monoxide
The levels of this toxin dissipate over time after removal from the fire
environment. -
ANSWER: Carbon Monoxide
IAAI CFI CERTIFICATION EXAM PRACTICE
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURES PASS
Evidence of smoke or soot in the lungs, bronchi, and trachea is one of the most
significant factors in confirming that, at the time of the fire, the victim was
WHAT? - ANSWER: Alive and Breathing
Those who have the responsibility for monitoring safety conditions at the fire or
explosion scene
- ANSWER: All Team Members
The melting temperature of aluminum - ANSWER: 1220°F
Which one of these is NOT considered a competent ignition source?
Metal-to-metal sparks,
Aluminum-to-pavement sparks,
Metal-to-pavement sparks,
Motor bearing sparks - ANSWER: Aluminum-to-pavement sparks
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A meaningful analysis of a fire requires an understanding of the fire growth, the
total heat released, and WHAT? - ANSWER: Heat Release Rate
What does he term AFCI stand for? And, the "A" specifically represents what? -
ANSWER: Arc-fault circuit interrupter
The organization that develops standard methods for testing materials -
ANSWER:
ASTM
Initiation of combustion by heat but without a spark or flame - ANSWER:
Autoignition
A deflagration resulting from the sudden introduction of air into a confined space
containing oxygen-deficient products of incomplete combustion - ANSWER:
Backdraft
An explosion caused by a combination of combustible materials heated to the
ignition point and a sudden introduction of oxygen to support combustion -
ANSWER: Backdraft
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A boat device that owners fail to keep clean, which is a frequent cause of engine
compartment fires on boats - ANSWER: Backfire Flame Arrestor
A device on a fluorescent light fixture that transforms the voltage from normal
household voltage to a higher voltage - ANSWER: Ballast
The starter motor draws its energy from this source - ANSWER: Battery
The burden of proof in a criminal trial - ANSWER: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
The component that controls temperature in many heat-producing appliances -
ANSWER: Bimetallic Thermostats
This may occur when the vapor pressure of a liquid exceeds atmospheric pressure
*And this is the most common mechanical explosion - ANSWER: BLEVE
The temperature or point at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the external
pressure applied - ANSWER: Boiling Point
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The process of electrically connecting two or more conductive objects -
ANSWER: Bonding
Most engine fires typically penetrate the interior compartment at this location of
the vehicle - ANSWER: Bottom Passenger Side of the Windshield
An investigator can closely examine this component of a cord to determine if it
was plugged into a receptacle - ANSWER: Brass Prongs (male ends)
The chemical and physical changes that occur in gypsum wallboard surfaces
during a fire -
ANSWER: Calcination
A narcotic gas that one might be exposed to in the fire - ANSWER: Carbon
Monoxide
The levels of this toxin dissipate over time after removal from the fire
environment. -
ANSWER: Carbon Monoxide
