NAFI CFEI EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
A diagram that places, in a logical sequence, the conditions and chains of events that are necessaryfor a fire or explosion to
occur is called:
a.Timeline
b.Systems analysis
c.Fault tree
d.Computer modeling
Correct Answer
Fault tree
Question 2
Heat transfer to another body or within a body by direct contact is called:
a.Conduction.
b.Convection.
c.Radiation.
d.Pyrolysis.
Correct Answer
conduction
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, Question 3
Prior to conducting an on scene investigation many things should be identified, including:
a.Date and time of incident
b.Size and complexity of the incident
c.Purpose of the investigation
d.All of the above
Correct Answer
all of the above
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT one of the three elements of arson?
a.There has been burning of property
b.The burning is incendiary in origin
c.The burning is shown to be started with malice with the intent of destroying property
d.There is a gasoline can found on the premises
Correct Answer
There is a gasoline pattern found on the premises
Question 5
Inductive reasoning is when all available empirical data is analyzed using the investigator's experience, training, knowledge
and expertise.
a.True
b.False
Correct Answer
true
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Question 1
A diagram that places, in a logical sequence, the conditions and chains of events that are necessaryfor a fire or explosion to
occur is called:
a.Timeline
b.Systems analysis
c.Fault tree
d.Computer modeling
Correct Answer
Fault tree
Question 2
Heat transfer to another body or within a body by direct contact is called:
a.Conduction.
b.Convection.
c.Radiation.
d.Pyrolysis.
Correct Answer
conduction
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, Question 3
Prior to conducting an on scene investigation many things should be identified, including:
a.Date and time of incident
b.Size and complexity of the incident
c.Purpose of the investigation
d.All of the above
Correct Answer
all of the above
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT one of the three elements of arson?
a.There has been burning of property
b.The burning is incendiary in origin
c.The burning is shown to be started with malice with the intent of destroying property
d.There is a gasoline can found on the premises
Correct Answer
There is a gasoline pattern found on the premises
Question 5
Inductive reasoning is when all available empirical data is analyzed using the investigator's experience, training, knowledge
and expertise.
a.True
b.False
Correct Answer
true
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