NFPA 1033 - Online Course EXAM 2026-2027
LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
When it is believed that a fire was intentionally set and a search for further
evidence is needed, consent or a criminal search warrant should be obtained
by:
Select one:
a. a police officer.
b. a Provincial Offences Officer.
c. an Assistant to the Fire Marshal.
d. the Fire Chief, unless otherwise delegated. - answer>>>a
What information must be obtained when conducting a witness interview?
Select one:
a. Names and number of people that were out of the structure at the time of
the event
b. Personal activities of the witness after the fire was extinguished
c. Homeowner's insurance carrier and insurance agent policy number (if
homeowner/occupant)
d. Any issue with the internet service in or around the building - answer>>>c
The security of the scene is initially the responsibility of the:
Select one:
a. fire investigator.
b. driver/operator.
c. fire-suppression personnel.
d. property owner. - answer>>>c
A primary objective for limiting access to the fire scene is:
Select one:
a. safety.
b. security.
c. fire suppression.
,d. health. - answer>>>a
How should investigators interview witnesses to ensure individual
observations are not influenced by other witnesses' perspectives?
Select one:
a. By category groups such as neighbors, occupants, and suspects
b. Using a role playing technique for effective witness interview
c. Separate
d. Using a panel interview - answer>>>c
How many hypotheses should be developed by fire investigators while
following the scientific method?
Select one:
a. Only the hypotheses that are most likely given the circumstances.
b. A minimum of five (5) hypotheses should always be developed.
c. As many plausible hypotheses as possible, based on the data collected and
analyzed. - answer>>>c
As part of thorough documentation, investigators should document the
overall scene aftermaking alterations.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>As part of thorough documentation, investigators should
document the overall scene before making alterations.
The correct answer is 'False'.
Any potential evidence should be documented prior to collection.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
Investigative field notes can also be used to provide an overview of the
incident for fire department statistical records.
Select one:
True
,False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
According to NFPA 921, a simple sketch is the only drawing fire investigators
should develop as part of every investigation.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>According to NFPA 921, a simple sketch is the minimum
drawing fire investigators should develop as part of every investigation.
The correct answer is 'False'.
A sketch provides a graphical representation of the scene that is
proportional and needs to be drawn to scale.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The sketch provides a graphical representation of the
scene that is proportional but not necessarily to scale.
The correct answer is 'False'.
Whatever method is used to produce field sketches of the scene, the
investigator will have to use a reliable means of locating items on the sketch.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
For incidents that affect large areas, maps can be used to depict weather
conditions such as wind direction.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
Most fire investigators are not responsible for taking their own photos while
on the scene.
Select one:
True
, False - answer>>>Most fire investigators are responsible for taking their own
photos while on the scene.
The correct answer is 'False'.
Investigators should begin photographing on the inside of the fire structure.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>Investigators should begin photographing on the outside
of the fire structure.
The correct answer is 'False'.
Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are typically used for investigative
photography.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
When using DSLR cameras, investigators should practice using manual
settings in order to adapt to the various conditions found at scenes.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
The greater the depth of field, the more detail the photograph's viewer will
see.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
The higher the ISO rating of the film, the more sensitive it is to light.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
A useful application of video is documenting interviews.
LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
When it is believed that a fire was intentionally set and a search for further
evidence is needed, consent or a criminal search warrant should be obtained
by:
Select one:
a. a police officer.
b. a Provincial Offences Officer.
c. an Assistant to the Fire Marshal.
d. the Fire Chief, unless otherwise delegated. - answer>>>a
What information must be obtained when conducting a witness interview?
Select one:
a. Names and number of people that were out of the structure at the time of
the event
b. Personal activities of the witness after the fire was extinguished
c. Homeowner's insurance carrier and insurance agent policy number (if
homeowner/occupant)
d. Any issue with the internet service in or around the building - answer>>>c
The security of the scene is initially the responsibility of the:
Select one:
a. fire investigator.
b. driver/operator.
c. fire-suppression personnel.
d. property owner. - answer>>>c
A primary objective for limiting access to the fire scene is:
Select one:
a. safety.
b. security.
c. fire suppression.
,d. health. - answer>>>a
How should investigators interview witnesses to ensure individual
observations are not influenced by other witnesses' perspectives?
Select one:
a. By category groups such as neighbors, occupants, and suspects
b. Using a role playing technique for effective witness interview
c. Separate
d. Using a panel interview - answer>>>c
How many hypotheses should be developed by fire investigators while
following the scientific method?
Select one:
a. Only the hypotheses that are most likely given the circumstances.
b. A minimum of five (5) hypotheses should always be developed.
c. As many plausible hypotheses as possible, based on the data collected and
analyzed. - answer>>>c
As part of thorough documentation, investigators should document the
overall scene aftermaking alterations.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>As part of thorough documentation, investigators should
document the overall scene before making alterations.
The correct answer is 'False'.
Any potential evidence should be documented prior to collection.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
Investigative field notes can also be used to provide an overview of the
incident for fire department statistical records.
Select one:
True
,False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
According to NFPA 921, a simple sketch is the only drawing fire investigators
should develop as part of every investigation.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>According to NFPA 921, a simple sketch is the minimum
drawing fire investigators should develop as part of every investigation.
The correct answer is 'False'.
A sketch provides a graphical representation of the scene that is
proportional and needs to be drawn to scale.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The sketch provides a graphical representation of the
scene that is proportional but not necessarily to scale.
The correct answer is 'False'.
Whatever method is used to produce field sketches of the scene, the
investigator will have to use a reliable means of locating items on the sketch.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
For incidents that affect large areas, maps can be used to depict weather
conditions such as wind direction.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
Most fire investigators are not responsible for taking their own photos while
on the scene.
Select one:
True
, False - answer>>>Most fire investigators are responsible for taking their own
photos while on the scene.
The correct answer is 'False'.
Investigators should begin photographing on the inside of the fire structure.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>Investigators should begin photographing on the outside
of the fire structure.
The correct answer is 'False'.
Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are typically used for investigative
photography.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
When using DSLR cameras, investigators should practice using manual
settings in order to adapt to the various conditions found at scenes.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
The greater the depth of field, the more detail the photograph's viewer will
see.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
The higher the ISO rating of the film, the more sensitive it is to light.
Select one:
True
False - answer>>>The correct answer is 'True'.
A useful application of video is documenting interviews.
