Fire Investigator Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 5th ed. Jones and Bartlett FINAL EXAM -
TCFP- EXAM PREP Questions With Complete Solutions
Accelerant - (answer)Any fuel or oxidizer, often an ignitable liquid, used to initiate a fire or increase the
rate of growth or speed the spread of fire.
Accidental Fires - (answer)Fires for which the proven cause does not involve an intentional human act to
ignite or spread fire into an area where the fire should not be.
Accommodation Space - (answer)A space on a vessel designed for people to live in.
Active Fire Protection System - (answer)Any type of fire protection system that automatically activates
upon detection of a fire condition.
Addressable Technology - (answer)Fire alarm and detection systems in which devices and system
components are assigned a data address, are capable of two-way communication, and can perform
certain activities based on signal input.
Adolescent Firesetters - (answer)Adolescents, ages 14 to 16 years, who are often responsible for fires
that occur at places other than their homes.
Adrift - (answer)Loose, not on moorings or towline.
Aerial Fuels - (answer)All green or dead materials located in the forest canopy.
Affidavit - (answer)A voluntary written statement of fact or opinion made under oath and signed by the
author.
Afloat - (answer)Floating in water; not sinking.
Air Drop - (answer)The aerial application of water, foam, or retardant mixture directly onto the fire or
threatened area or along a strategic position ahead of the fire.
,Fire Investigator Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 5th ed. Jones and Bartlett FINAL EXAM -
TCFP- EXAM PREP Questions With Complete Solutions
Air Entrainment - (answer)The process of air or gases being drawn into a fire, plume, or jet.
Air Sampling Smoke Detection - (answer)A method of smoke detection designed to draw air from the
protected area into a detection chamber for analysis.
Alarm Pressure Switch - (answer)A type of initiating device installed on all types of wet-based fire
suppression systems; the device initiates a fire alarm signal once a water pressure threshold is met.
Alarm Signal - (answer)A warning signal that alerts occupants of a fire emergency.
Alloying - (answer)The mixture of two or more metals in which one or more of the metals is in a
liquefied state.
Alternating Current (AC) - (answer)The voltage varies in time with a sine wave at 60 cycles per second. A
sine-wave current results if the load is resistive.
Ambient Temperature - (answer)Air temperature of the surrounding environment.
Ampacity - (answer)The current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under the
conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating.
Amperage - (answer)The unit of electric current that is equivalent to a flow of one coulomb per second;
one coulomb is defined as 6.24 x 10^18 (18th power) electrons.
Annunciation Panel - (answer)A device that uses indicating lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other
means to provide first responders with status, condition, and location information concerning fire alarm
system components and devices.
Arc Mapping - (answer)The analysis of the locations where electrical arcing has caused damage and the
documentation of the involved electrical circuits.
,Fire Investigator Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 5th ed. Jones and Bartlett FINAL EXAM -
TCFP- EXAM PREP Questions With Complete Solutions
Arc Survey Diagrams - (answer)Locations of electrical arcing are identified and plotted on a diagram of
the affected area of the structure. The spatial relationship of the arc sites can create a pattern and help
establish the sequence of damage. This analysis can be used on building circuits and electrical devices
within a compartment to help identify or narrow the area of origin.
Arc Tube - (answer)A cylinder of fused silica/quartz with electrodes at either end that is used in most
mercury and metal halide lamps.
Arc - (answer)A high-temperature luminous electric discharge across a gap where the conductor is
missing or through a medium such as charred insulation.
Arced and Severed - (answer)Occurs when wires are arced off on the ends and possible segmented wires
result.
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) - (answer)Designed to protect against fires caused by arcing faults in
home electrical wiring. The circuitry continuously monitors current flow.
Area of Origin - (answer)The room, building, or general area in which the point of origin is located.
Arson - (answer)The crime of maliciously and intentionally, or recklessly, starting a fire or causing an
explosion. Legal definitions of "arson" are defined by statues and judicial decisions that vary among
jurisdictions.
Aspect - (answer)The direction the slope faces (N, E, S, W).
Assemblies - (answer)Manufactured parts put together to make a completed product.
Autoignition Temperature (AIT) - (answer)The lowest temperature at which a combustible material
ignites in air without a spark or flame.
, Fire Investigator Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 5th ed. Jones and Bartlett FINAL EXAM -
TCFP- EXAM PREP Questions With Complete Solutions
Backflow Valve - (answer)Prevents gas from re-entering a container or combustion system.
Balanced Pressure Proportioner - (answer)A proportioner that uses an atmospheric tank and pump to
introduce the foam concentrate into the system with the water supply.
Balloon Frame Construction - (answer)A construction type in which the exterior wall studs go from the
foundation wall to the roofline. The floor joists are attached to the walls by the use of a ribbon board,
which creates an open stud channel between floors, including the basement and attic.
Bar Holes - (answer)Holes driven into the surface of the ground or pavement with either weighted metal
bars or drills. Gas detectors are then inserted into the holes in order to detect the location of a gas leak.
Benchmark Events - (answer)Events that are particularly valuable as a foundation for the timeline or
may have significant relation to the cause, spread, detection, or extinguishment of a fire.
Beveling - (answer)A fire pattern that indicate fire direction on wood wall studs. The bevel leans toward
the direction of travel.
Bilges - (answer)The lowest, interior part of a vessel's hull; the area where spilled water and oil can
collect.
Blast Overpressure - (answer)Large quantities of gas being produced by the explosion of the material.
BLEVE - (answer)Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion.
Blow Holes - (answer)Visible holes in the conduit or metal panels of branch circuits. They are an
indication of significant arcing and energy release inside the enclosure or conduit.
Boat - (answer)Any vessel that can be placed or stored on another vessel.
TCFP- EXAM PREP Questions With Complete Solutions
Accelerant - (answer)Any fuel or oxidizer, often an ignitable liquid, used to initiate a fire or increase the
rate of growth or speed the spread of fire.
Accidental Fires - (answer)Fires for which the proven cause does not involve an intentional human act to
ignite or spread fire into an area where the fire should not be.
Accommodation Space - (answer)A space on a vessel designed for people to live in.
Active Fire Protection System - (answer)Any type of fire protection system that automatically activates
upon detection of a fire condition.
Addressable Technology - (answer)Fire alarm and detection systems in which devices and system
components are assigned a data address, are capable of two-way communication, and can perform
certain activities based on signal input.
Adolescent Firesetters - (answer)Adolescents, ages 14 to 16 years, who are often responsible for fires
that occur at places other than their homes.
Adrift - (answer)Loose, not on moorings or towline.
Aerial Fuels - (answer)All green or dead materials located in the forest canopy.
Affidavit - (answer)A voluntary written statement of fact or opinion made under oath and signed by the
author.
Afloat - (answer)Floating in water; not sinking.
Air Drop - (answer)The aerial application of water, foam, or retardant mixture directly onto the fire or
threatened area or along a strategic position ahead of the fire.
,Fire Investigator Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 5th ed. Jones and Bartlett FINAL EXAM -
TCFP- EXAM PREP Questions With Complete Solutions
Air Entrainment - (answer)The process of air or gases being drawn into a fire, plume, or jet.
Air Sampling Smoke Detection - (answer)A method of smoke detection designed to draw air from the
protected area into a detection chamber for analysis.
Alarm Pressure Switch - (answer)A type of initiating device installed on all types of wet-based fire
suppression systems; the device initiates a fire alarm signal once a water pressure threshold is met.
Alarm Signal - (answer)A warning signal that alerts occupants of a fire emergency.
Alloying - (answer)The mixture of two or more metals in which one or more of the metals is in a
liquefied state.
Alternating Current (AC) - (answer)The voltage varies in time with a sine wave at 60 cycles per second. A
sine-wave current results if the load is resistive.
Ambient Temperature - (answer)Air temperature of the surrounding environment.
Ampacity - (answer)The current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under the
conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating.
Amperage - (answer)The unit of electric current that is equivalent to a flow of one coulomb per second;
one coulomb is defined as 6.24 x 10^18 (18th power) electrons.
Annunciation Panel - (answer)A device that uses indicating lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other
means to provide first responders with status, condition, and location information concerning fire alarm
system components and devices.
Arc Mapping - (answer)The analysis of the locations where electrical arcing has caused damage and the
documentation of the involved electrical circuits.
,Fire Investigator Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 5th ed. Jones and Bartlett FINAL EXAM -
TCFP- EXAM PREP Questions With Complete Solutions
Arc Survey Diagrams - (answer)Locations of electrical arcing are identified and plotted on a diagram of
the affected area of the structure. The spatial relationship of the arc sites can create a pattern and help
establish the sequence of damage. This analysis can be used on building circuits and electrical devices
within a compartment to help identify or narrow the area of origin.
Arc Tube - (answer)A cylinder of fused silica/quartz with electrodes at either end that is used in most
mercury and metal halide lamps.
Arc - (answer)A high-temperature luminous electric discharge across a gap where the conductor is
missing or through a medium such as charred insulation.
Arced and Severed - (answer)Occurs when wires are arced off on the ends and possible segmented wires
result.
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) - (answer)Designed to protect against fires caused by arcing faults in
home electrical wiring. The circuitry continuously monitors current flow.
Area of Origin - (answer)The room, building, or general area in which the point of origin is located.
Arson - (answer)The crime of maliciously and intentionally, or recklessly, starting a fire or causing an
explosion. Legal definitions of "arson" are defined by statues and judicial decisions that vary among
jurisdictions.
Aspect - (answer)The direction the slope faces (N, E, S, W).
Assemblies - (answer)Manufactured parts put together to make a completed product.
Autoignition Temperature (AIT) - (answer)The lowest temperature at which a combustible material
ignites in air without a spark or flame.
, Fire Investigator Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 5th ed. Jones and Bartlett FINAL EXAM -
TCFP- EXAM PREP Questions With Complete Solutions
Backflow Valve - (answer)Prevents gas from re-entering a container or combustion system.
Balanced Pressure Proportioner - (answer)A proportioner that uses an atmospheric tank and pump to
introduce the foam concentrate into the system with the water supply.
Balloon Frame Construction - (answer)A construction type in which the exterior wall studs go from the
foundation wall to the roofline. The floor joists are attached to the walls by the use of a ribbon board,
which creates an open stud channel between floors, including the basement and attic.
Bar Holes - (answer)Holes driven into the surface of the ground or pavement with either weighted metal
bars or drills. Gas detectors are then inserted into the holes in order to detect the location of a gas leak.
Benchmark Events - (answer)Events that are particularly valuable as a foundation for the timeline or
may have significant relation to the cause, spread, detection, or extinguishment of a fire.
Beveling - (answer)A fire pattern that indicate fire direction on wood wall studs. The bevel leans toward
the direction of travel.
Bilges - (answer)The lowest, interior part of a vessel's hull; the area where spilled water and oil can
collect.
Blast Overpressure - (answer)Large quantities of gas being produced by the explosion of the material.
BLEVE - (answer)Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion.
Blow Holes - (answer)Visible holes in the conduit or metal panels of branch circuits. They are an
indication of significant arcing and energy release inside the enclosure or conduit.
Boat - (answer)Any vessel that can be placed or stored on another vessel.
