FIRE INVESTIGATOR REVIEWS
The right of entry refers to the legal right to be on a given premises or fire scene. Such entry can
be obtained by all of the following except - correct answer the Freedom of Information Law
Any physical or tangible item that tends to prove or disprove a particular fact or issue is referred
to as: - correct answer Physical evidence
The difference between fact testimony and expert testimony is (a)n: - correct answer fact
testimony may only testify to facts observed
The room or area where a fire began defines the: - correct answer area of origin
Gases with vapor density of less than one will: - correct answer Rise and concentrate at the high
points of confinement
Type V construction is construction in which - correct answer the structural members are
entirely of wood or other combustible materials.
Which condition would be conducive to creating an explosive atmosphere in the storage,
handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids? - correct answer Concentration of
vapor
Type I construction is construction in which: - correct answer structural members are
noncombustible and have a fire resistance rating.
The form of arson evidence most commonly submitted for analysis can be classified as: - correct
answer solid debris suspected of containing volatile liquids.
pyrolysis - correct answer The decomposition of a compound into one or more other substances
by heat alone is referred to as:
, FIRE INVESTIGATOR REVIEWS
Ventilation-generated patterns are caused by blowing air over glowing embers, raising enough
heat to melt metals. This can produce: - correct answer holes in floors
A fire investigator should begin searching for the area of origin by examining: - correct answer
the exterior of the fire scene first
An abnormal connection of low resistance between normal circuit conductors where the
resistance is normally much greater is called a(n): - correct answer short circuit
Sophisticated timing and ignition devices are most likely to be used when the motive for arson
is: - correct answer Terrorism
Type III construction is construction in which - correct answer all or part of the interior
structural elements may be of combustible materials and
exterior walls are required to be noncombustible or limited combustible.
While examining the scene of a kitchen fire, an investigator suspects that mechanical or
electrical equipment is the source of ignition. Choose the best option
for laboratory analysis - correct answer Collect or identify similar equipment to be used as a
comparison sample
Type IV construction is construction in which - correct answer
structuralmembers(i.e.,columns,beams,arches,floors,androofs)arebasicallyof
heavy timber, unprotected wood with large cross sectional areas.
Constructing a depth-of-char grid diagram and plotting on graph paper to show points of
equal char depths may display: - correct answer identifiable lines of demarcation
The right of entry refers to the legal right to be on a given premises or fire scene. Such entry can
be obtained by all of the following except - correct answer the Freedom of Information Law
Any physical or tangible item that tends to prove or disprove a particular fact or issue is referred
to as: - correct answer Physical evidence
The difference between fact testimony and expert testimony is (a)n: - correct answer fact
testimony may only testify to facts observed
The room or area where a fire began defines the: - correct answer area of origin
Gases with vapor density of less than one will: - correct answer Rise and concentrate at the high
points of confinement
Type V construction is construction in which - correct answer the structural members are
entirely of wood or other combustible materials.
Which condition would be conducive to creating an explosive atmosphere in the storage,
handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids? - correct answer Concentration of
vapor
Type I construction is construction in which: - correct answer structural members are
noncombustible and have a fire resistance rating.
The form of arson evidence most commonly submitted for analysis can be classified as: - correct
answer solid debris suspected of containing volatile liquids.
pyrolysis - correct answer The decomposition of a compound into one or more other substances
by heat alone is referred to as:
, FIRE INVESTIGATOR REVIEWS
Ventilation-generated patterns are caused by blowing air over glowing embers, raising enough
heat to melt metals. This can produce: - correct answer holes in floors
A fire investigator should begin searching for the area of origin by examining: - correct answer
the exterior of the fire scene first
An abnormal connection of low resistance between normal circuit conductors where the
resistance is normally much greater is called a(n): - correct answer short circuit
Sophisticated timing and ignition devices are most likely to be used when the motive for arson
is: - correct answer Terrorism
Type III construction is construction in which - correct answer all or part of the interior
structural elements may be of combustible materials and
exterior walls are required to be noncombustible or limited combustible.
While examining the scene of a kitchen fire, an investigator suspects that mechanical or
electrical equipment is the source of ignition. Choose the best option
for laboratory analysis - correct answer Collect or identify similar equipment to be used as a
comparison sample
Type IV construction is construction in which - correct answer
structuralmembers(i.e.,columns,beams,arches,floors,androofs)arebasicallyof
heavy timber, unprotected wood with large cross sectional areas.
Constructing a depth-of-char grid diagram and plotting on graph paper to show points of
equal char depths may display: - correct answer identifiable lines of demarcation
