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IAAI CFI Exam 2025/2026 | 275+ Verified Q&A | Fire Dynamics, Evidence Handling, NFPA Standards | IAAI Certification

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This document contains over 275 verified questions and answers for the IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) Exam 2025/2026, offering a complete and structured study tool for fire investigation professionals and trainees. It comprehensively covers essential domains tested by the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), supporting preparation for certification or recertification. Topics include fire dynamics and behavior (flashover, heat release, backdraft, flame spread), investigation methodology (scene security, origin & cause, hypothesis testing), electrical and chemical ignition sources, NFPA standards (921, 1033, 704), evidence collection protocols, explosion patterns, fire modeling, construction types, forensic pathology, legal principles, and fire/arson scene documentation. The questions are structured with concise explanations and are mapped closely to real test expectations. This resource is ideal for: Fire Science, Fire Investigation, and Forensic Science students Candidates preparing for the IAAI-CFI Certification Exam Fire inspectors, law enforcement professionals, and insurance investigators Public safety officers and arson investigators requiring structured exam prep or review Whether for formal study, training workshops, or self-paced exam readiness, this compilation ensures a deep understanding of investigative techniques, scene analysis, and professional standards expected of certified fire investigators. Keywords: IAAI, CFI, fire investigation, NFPA 921, NFPA 1033, arson investigation, fire dynamics, backdraft, flashover, evidence handling, forensic fire science, explosion analysis, heat transfer, combustion, fire scene reconstruction, ignition sources, burn patterns, investigator certification

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A liquid with a flash point ABOVE 100F - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Combustible

Liquid

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? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔12.5


If a hair dryer draws 8.3amps (in a home with 120-volt service), what is the

wattage?




*Power (P) = current (I) x voltage (V)


Watts = amps x volts - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1000

,The year of the first edition of NFPA 1033 - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1987


The recommended distance for securing the perimeter of a blast scene




*That is, the distance from the furthest debris - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1.5 times


What temperature in the upper gas layer causes the onset of Flashover? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔1100°F


The temperature at which copper melts - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1960°F


The measurement of the radiant heat flux (from gas layer to the floor) that

indicates the onset of flashover - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔2 W/cm2


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) - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔240 volts


The revision cycle for NFPA 921 (timespan) - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔3 years


The flash point of power steering fluid - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔350°F


In high-pressure fuel-injected vehicles, this is the typical range of pressure

that is used to pump fuel from a fuel tank - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔35-70 p.s.i.

,The lower explosive and upper explosive limit of natural gas (methane)? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔5 and 17


The ignition temperature of power steering fluid - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔680°F


Any substance that can undergo combustion - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Fuel


Two factors or situations leading to a fire that may show the nature of the

incident responsibility. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Act or Omission


This concept should not be included in a summary report of findings. -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔Additional Investigative Recommendations


A law that may govern the fire investigation of a boat - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Admiralty Law


A type of device in a vehicle, which can cause an electrical overload to

factory installed wiring - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔After-market Equipment


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? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Alive and Breathing


Those who have the responsibility for monitoring safety conditions at the

fire or explosion scene - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔All Team Members

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, The melting temperature of aluminum - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1220°F


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 - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Aluminum-to-pavement sparks


A meaningful analysis of a fire requires an understanding of the fire growth,

the total heat released, and WHAT? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Heat Release Rate


What does he term AFCI stand for? And, the "A" specifically represents

what? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Arc-fault circuit interrupter


The organization that develops standard methods for testing materials -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔ASTM


Initiation of combustion by heat but without a spark or flame - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Auto-ignition


A deflagration resulting from the sudden introduction of air into a confined

space containing oxygen-deficient products of incomplete combustion -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔Backdraft

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