IFSTA 7 Exam Prep - Chapter 20: Fire
Origin and Cause Determination 2025
Which type of fire evidence includes objects that can be inspected, such as a fuel container?
Select one:
a.Circumstantial evidence
b.Physical evidence
c.Judiciary evidence
d.Direct evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Physical evidence
What must be present in order to determine fire cause?
Select one:
a. Ignition sequence
b. High speed wind or air flow
c.Malicious or illegal behavior
d.An incendiary device - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Ignition sequence
Who is in charge of conducting an in-depth analysis of the fire scene and fire cause evidence?
Select one:
a. PIO
, b. Fire investigator
c. Fire Fighter II
d. City code enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Fire investigator
If a deceased victim is encountered during the course of an incident or during the investigation,:
Select one:
a.firefighters must leave the scene immediately and turn control over to law enforcement.
b.firefighters must treat the scene as both a fire scene and a medical emergency incident.
c.the victim should be left undisturbed and treated as evidence.
d.the victim should be covered and then transported as soon as possible. - CORRECT ANSWER-
c. the victim should be left undisturbed and treated as evidence.
Which is a responsibility of a Fire Fighter II concerning evidence at a fire investigation?
Select one:
a. Restricting access to the scene in order to protect evidence
b.Briefing the press about the cause of the fire
c. Detaining bystanders who may have information about evidence
d. Determining which evidence is admissible in court - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Restricting access
to the scene in order to protect evidence
Which action can firefighters take to protect evidence at the fire scene?
Select one:
a. Perform a thorough overhaul
b. Cover items with salvage covers or tarps
c. Remove all evidence from the building
d. Delay fire suppression until evidence is collected - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Cover items with
salvage covers or tarps
Origin and Cause Determination 2025
Which type of fire evidence includes objects that can be inspected, such as a fuel container?
Select one:
a.Circumstantial evidence
b.Physical evidence
c.Judiciary evidence
d.Direct evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Physical evidence
What must be present in order to determine fire cause?
Select one:
a. Ignition sequence
b. High speed wind or air flow
c.Malicious or illegal behavior
d.An incendiary device - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Ignition sequence
Who is in charge of conducting an in-depth analysis of the fire scene and fire cause evidence?
Select one:
a. PIO
, b. Fire investigator
c. Fire Fighter II
d. City code enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Fire investigator
If a deceased victim is encountered during the course of an incident or during the investigation,:
Select one:
a.firefighters must leave the scene immediately and turn control over to law enforcement.
b.firefighters must treat the scene as both a fire scene and a medical emergency incident.
c.the victim should be left undisturbed and treated as evidence.
d.the victim should be covered and then transported as soon as possible. - CORRECT ANSWER-
c. the victim should be left undisturbed and treated as evidence.
Which is a responsibility of a Fire Fighter II concerning evidence at a fire investigation?
Select one:
a. Restricting access to the scene in order to protect evidence
b.Briefing the press about the cause of the fire
c. Detaining bystanders who may have information about evidence
d. Determining which evidence is admissible in court - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Restricting access
to the scene in order to protect evidence
Which action can firefighters take to protect evidence at the fire scene?
Select one:
a. Perform a thorough overhaul
b. Cover items with salvage covers or tarps
c. Remove all evidence from the building
d. Delay fire suppression until evidence is collected - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Cover items with
salvage covers or tarps
