FIRE INVESTIGATOR FINAL EXAM

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FIRE INVESTIGATOR FINAL EXAM

WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Question : What information is required on the final sketch to

assist in locating various items later

Correct answer: Geographic orientation

Question : A record must be kept if any transfer to any person

other than the authorized storer. This is referred to as

Correct answer: Chain of custody

Question : What is the allowable ampacity of size 14 common

copper wire?

Correct answer: 15 amps

Question : Electrical heat energy in the form of an arc

between oppositely charged conductors best defines

Correct answer: Static-electricity

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Question : The ability of matter to be observed as a solid,

liquid, or gas is best described as

Correct answer: Physical state

Question : The preservation of evidence at the fire scene

should begin with the

Correct answer: First arriving fire units/police authorities

Question : The type of diagram that uses arrows to depict an

investigators interpretation of flame or heat spread is commonly referred to as a(n)

Correct answer: Vector diagram

Question : Reports, documents, reference material and

newspapers are all forms of (blank) sources

Correct answer: Written

Question : A gamble roof is described as a

Correct answer: Twk sided roof with a double slope on each

side

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Question : Whenever possible, the evidence storage area

should be controlled by the

Correct answer: Fire investigator

Question : Static electricity is defined as a

Correct answer: Stationary charge that builds upon some

objects

Question : What factor influences the occurrence of self

heating and self ignition

Correct answer: The rate of heat generation

Question : A hypothesis should be based solely on

Correct answer: Empirical data collected by the investigator

Question : Gases with vapor density of less than one will

Correct answer: Rise and concentrate at the high points of

confinement

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Question : With respect to the interview process documenting

the interview relates to

Correct answer: Tapes or written notes

Question : The purpose of fire scene reconstruction is to

recreate the state that existed prior to the fire allowing the investigator to

Correct answer: Make a more accurate origin analysis

Question : Evidence can be collected at the fire scene by

Correct answer: Private investigators and insurance company

representatives

Question : In which state is a solid fuel the most hazardous

Correct answer: Powder or dust

Question : Fire resistive construction is also know as

Correct answer: Take I