Fire Investigator- Chapters 12-17 Exam With Correct Answers

The two most common methods of documenting an interview are to: -Answer tape record and take written notes page 295 The solicitation of relevant and useful information in a statement should begin: -Answer during the preparation for the interview Which is a suggested procedure when interviewing one who must be approached with caution? -Answer Conduct the interview with minimal distractions The least preferred method of documenting information obtained during an interview is: -Answer memorization page 295 Regarding the investigation section of the investigation report, how is a recorded interview included? -Answer A transcript of the interview should be included page 295 You should begin searching for the area of origin by examining: -Answer the exterior of the fire scene first diagrams can be used to show the direction of fire travel -Answer Vector page 315 A wide V pattern at the base of a fire is a sign that the: -Answer pattern increased over time as the fire spread page 328-329 Damage including charring of the underside of furniture, burning of carpet under furniture,uniform burning around the underside of doors, and burning of floor covering in corners, is a sign of: -Answer full room involvement page 336 Which statement is a key variable that affects the validity of depth-of-char pattern analysis? -Answer Char measurements should be compared only between identical materials page 345 The purpose of fire scene reconstruction is to recreate the state that existed prior to the fire, allowing the investigator to: -Answer make a more accurate origin analysis page 361 What kind of service would a forensic lab provide? -Answer Latent fingerprints page 388