IFSTA CHAPTER 20 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ How should a firefighter treat evidence that he or she finds at a
fire scene?
Select one:
a.Bring all evidence to the fire investigator or officer in charge
b.Move it to a central evidence location outside the structure
c.Protect it without touching or disturbing it, if possible
d.Attempt to clean the soot and residue, then bag the evidence.
Answer: c.Protect it without touching or disturbing it, if possible
◉ When searching for the area of origin, firefighters must always:
Select one:
a.wear PPE and respiratory protection until the atmosphere is
determined to be safe.
b.carry rubber gloves and plastic bags in case they find any fire
cause evidence.
c.wait until the scene has been cleared of debris.
d.be accompanied by a fire investigator or law enforcement officer..
Answer: a. wear PPE and respiratory protection until the
atmosphere is determined to be safe.
,◉ In a structure fire, searching for the area of origin begins:
Select one:
a.as soon as a trained investigator arrives.
b.at the same time as fire attack.
c.on the interior of the structure and moves to the exterior.
d.on the exterior and moves to the interior of the structure.. Answer:
d. on the exterior and moves to the interior of the structure.
◉ Why is it important to determine the cause of a fire?
Select one:
a.It is necessary in order to collect reimbursements from agencies or
businesses.
b.It can help prevent similar fires from happening in the future.
c.It is required by insurance companies.
d.It is a legal requirement.. Answer: b. It can help prevent similar
fires from happening in the future.
◉ Documenting evidence that is removed from a fire scene is an
example of preserving the:
Select one:
a.jurisdiction of evidence.
b.spoliation.
, c.chain of custody.
d.right of entry.. Answer: c. chain of custody.
◉ To be secure, a fire scene must have:
Select one:
a.law enforcement personnel present.
b.two types of outside boundaries to prevent unauthorized access.
c.a recognizable perimeter and someone to maintain that perimeter.
d.a fire investigator present.. Answer: c. a recognizable perimeter
and someone to maintain that perimeter.
◉ Which classification of fire occurs when humans are NOT
involved?
Select one:
a.Accidental
b.Undetermined
c.Incendiary
d.Natural. Answer: d.Natural
◉ Evidence preservation is the responsibility of:
Select one:
a.the fire investigator.
EVALUATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ How should a firefighter treat evidence that he or she finds at a
fire scene?
Select one:
a.Bring all evidence to the fire investigator or officer in charge
b.Move it to a central evidence location outside the structure
c.Protect it without touching or disturbing it, if possible
d.Attempt to clean the soot and residue, then bag the evidence.
Answer: c.Protect it without touching or disturbing it, if possible
◉ When searching for the area of origin, firefighters must always:
Select one:
a.wear PPE and respiratory protection until the atmosphere is
determined to be safe.
b.carry rubber gloves and plastic bags in case they find any fire
cause evidence.
c.wait until the scene has been cleared of debris.
d.be accompanied by a fire investigator or law enforcement officer..
Answer: a. wear PPE and respiratory protection until the
atmosphere is determined to be safe.
,◉ In a structure fire, searching for the area of origin begins:
Select one:
a.as soon as a trained investigator arrives.
b.at the same time as fire attack.
c.on the interior of the structure and moves to the exterior.
d.on the exterior and moves to the interior of the structure.. Answer:
d. on the exterior and moves to the interior of the structure.
◉ Why is it important to determine the cause of a fire?
Select one:
a.It is necessary in order to collect reimbursements from agencies or
businesses.
b.It can help prevent similar fires from happening in the future.
c.It is required by insurance companies.
d.It is a legal requirement.. Answer: b. It can help prevent similar
fires from happening in the future.
◉ Documenting evidence that is removed from a fire scene is an
example of preserving the:
Select one:
a.jurisdiction of evidence.
b.spoliation.
, c.chain of custody.
d.right of entry.. Answer: c. chain of custody.
◉ To be secure, a fire scene must have:
Select one:
a.law enforcement personnel present.
b.two types of outside boundaries to prevent unauthorized access.
c.a recognizable perimeter and someone to maintain that perimeter.
d.a fire investigator present.. Answer: c. a recognizable perimeter
and someone to maintain that perimeter.
◉ Which classification of fire occurs when humans are NOT
involved?
Select one:
a.Accidental
b.Undetermined
c.Incendiary
d.Natural. Answer: d.Natural
◉ Evidence preservation is the responsibility of:
Select one:
a.the fire investigator.
