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Study guide containing practice questions and answers for the IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) exam. Covers fire science fundamentals including combustion, electrical systems, NFPA standards, heat release, flashover conditions, and fire investigation procedures. Essential resource for exam preparation with verified answers and key definitions organized by topic.

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IAAI CFI STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATED 2026/2027 |A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS GET IT 100% CORRECT |VERIFIED BEST
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Combustible Liquid
A liquid with a flash point ABOVE 100F
12.5
If the current flowing out from an electrical panel is 12.5 amps, and it
then flows through an electrical load of 1500 watts, what is the amperage
of the remaining current flow of the return circuit?
1000
*Power (P) = current (I) x voltage (V)
Watts = amps x volts
If a hair dryer draws 8.3amps (in a home with 120-volt service), what is
the wattage?


1987
The year of the first edition of NFPA 1033
1.5 times
The recommended distance for securing the perimeter of a blast scene

*That is, the distance from the furthest debris
1100°F
What temperature in the upper gas layer causes the onset of Flashover?
1960°F

,The temperature at which copper melts
2 W/cm2
The measurement of the radiant heat flux (from gas layer to the floor)
that indicates the onset of flashover
240 volts
The voltage between the two hot wires at the service entrance cables in
most single-family residences in the United States (single-phase service
with three wires)
3 years
The revision cycle for NFPA 921 (timespan)
350°F
The flash point of power steering fluid
35-70 p.s.i.
In high-pressure fuel-injected vehicles, this is the typical range of
pressure that is used to pump fuel from a fuel tank
5 and 17
The lower explosive and upper explosive limit of natural gas (methane)?
680°F
The ignition temperature of power steering fluid
Fuel
Any substance that can undergo combustion
Act or Omission
Two factors or situations leading to a fire that may show the nature of the
incident responsibility.
Additional Investigative Recommendations
This concept should not be included in a summary report of findings.

, Admiralty Law
A law that may govern the fire investigation of a boat
After-market Equipment
A type of device in a vehicle, which can cause an electrical overload to
factory installed wiring
Alive and Breathing
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?
All Team Members
Those who have the responsibility for monitoring safety conditions at the
fire or explosion scene
1220°F
The melting temperature of aluminum
Aluminum-to-pavement sparks
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
Heat Release Rate
A meaningful analysis of a fire requires an understanding of the fire
growth, the total heat released, and WHAT?
Arc-fault circuit interrupter
What does he term AFCI stand for? And, the "A" specifically represents
what?
ASTM

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