REVIEW QUESTIONS FIRE TECHNOLOGY & ARSON INVESTIGATION ================================ ================================================= =============================== ============== INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer in each of the following questions. 1. It is the willful, malicious and intentional setting of fire or the use of explosive to destroy property and/or the preparation of building for burning. A. C. 2.
arson intentional fire
B. D.
fire incendiary fire
It is a fire intentionally of a set or suspicious in origin. A. C.
arson intentional fire
B. D.
fire incendiary fire
3. Some unusual aspects of the crime of arson contribute to the difficulty of obtaining evidence to convict the perpetrators because the fire may consume all traces of its incendiary origin, especially if __________ it were delayed. A. C.
controlling detecting & extinguishing
B. D.
preventing all of these
4. Rather than remaining undisturbed until been recorded properly and the __________ collected, the fire scene may be hosed down powerful streams of water or its contents moved outdoors. A. C.
corpus delicti point origin
B.
physical evidence evidence D. none of these
5. The perpetrator can use a __________ to delay the start of the fire, thus allowing an interim for an alibi. A. C. 6.
plants timing device
B. D.
accelerants fuel
Falling debris or the collapse of a building may cover or __________ of the
fire’s having been set.
A. corpus delicti B. fire scene C. destroy evidence D. point origin 7. Freezing weather makes searching for evidence more difficult, if everything becomes caked with with ice, __________ __________ are further delayed. delayed. A. C.
detecting & controlling controlling collection of evidence
B. D.
search & recovery recovery sketching of the scene
8. Another corpus delicti of arson is that the fire or burning was intentional, neither accidental nor attributable or natural causes, but the results of __________. A. C.
negligence accidental
B. D.
intentional criminal act
9. The last corpus delicti is that someone __________, caused it to be set, or otherwise furthered the act. A. C.
set the fire started the fire
B. D.
makes the fire none of these
10. In strict legal terns a fire is considered to be of __________ in origin unless proved otherwise. A. C.
accidental incendiary
B. D.
intentional suspicious
11. When the arson issue is raised, the first step toward proving _________ must be taken. A. C.
corpus delicti criminal act
B. D.
elements of arson non of the above
12. __________ are least likely to be of immediate service, but latter in the investigation they may be valuable in establishing a motive in intentional arson. A. C.
people source of information
B. D.
records physical evidence
13. To minimize the loss of evidence, every fire scene must be treated as a potential _________, and any conclusion as to its incendiary or accidental cause must be based on totality of the evidence gathered. A. C.
crime scene intentional fire
B. D.
point of origin incendiary fire
14. The _________ can report on which part of the building was blazed when first noticed, they help to determine the point of origin. A. C.
person discovered the fire B. manager of the structure D.
firefighter employees
15. They are able to pinpoint the origin of structural fire, based on their past experience, and they are often the first to suspect arson and are quick to recognize the unusual. A. C.
person discovered the fire B. manager of the structure D.
firefighter employees
16. They are the spectators at the fire scene, and they are potential sources of information which not to be overlooked. A. C.
other possible witnesses financial personnel
B. D.
business competitors non of the above
17. The motives of arson are numerous, but it can be summarized as follows, EXCEPT:. A. C. 18.
profit & insurance vandalism & pyromania
B. D.
spite & revenge protection racket
Three components are required for fire, EXECEPT: A. C.
fuel heat
B. D.
oxygen ignition
19. This is to determine where the __________, possible cause be searched for and eliminated. A. C. 20.
arsonist to the fire scene B. fire was intentionally set D.
only when
it
is
known
can
point of origin fire started
To establish whether the __________, thereby proving an element of arson. A. C.
arsonist to the fire scene B. fire was intentionally set D.
point of origin fire started
21. Suspicious behavior to be looked from among the spectators at the fire scene includes anyone making light of the situation, moving about constantly, as well as the so called __________. 2
A. C.
fortuitous witnesses reporters & photographers
B. D.
neighbors & tenants eager beaver
22. They should be questioned because they may have observed unusual activity that would include a vehicle speeding from the scene just prior to the fire. A. C. 23.
fortuitous witnesses reporters & photographers
B. D.
neighbors & tenants eager beaver
It is kind of a burn pattern that results from pouring an accelerant unto
the floor of a room, and it’s important in determining the use of accelerant.
A. C.
charring alligatoring
B. D.
“V” pattern
pour pattern
24. It is partially burned residue of a campfire and it is how the blisters logs resembling skin similar to that of a crocodile. A. C.
charring alligatoring
B. D.
“V” pattern
pour pattern
25. When it is distinct, the bottom of the cone sometimes points to where the fire started, or where the fuel was burned. A. C.
charring alligatoring
B. D.
“V” pattern
pour pattern
26. It is observed in structural fires and can be an indicator of the fire travel and point of origin. A. C. 27.
charring alligatoring
B. D.
“V” pattern
pour pattern
The distorted form will point in the direction of the oncoming fire. A. C.
light bulbs spalling
B. D.
crazing all of these
28. This can indicate surface discoloration, chipping, crumbling or a flaky chalk like appearance, most often it resulted to radiant heat from a large fire. A. C.
light bulbs spalling
B. D.
crazing all of these
29. It is a pattern or network of fine, irregular lines in glass and wood and it is termed as __________. A. C.
light bulbs spalling
B. D.
crazing all of the above
30. It is employed by the arsonist to delay the start of the fire and allow them to establish an alibi. A. C. 31.
timing device trailers
B. D.
matches & candles accelerants
It is simple but effective ignition and timing device. A. C.
timing device trailers
B. D.
matches & candles accelerants
32. It is used to extend the fire from the plant or set to other parts of the structure. A. C.
timing device trailers
B. D.
matches & candles accelerants
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33. It can be readily identified by their distinctive odors, and the most common examples of it are as follows: gasoline, turpentine and kerosene. A. C.
timing device trailers
B. D.
matches & candles accelerants
34. It can be produced by direct flames or atmospheric heat build-up, thereby impressing tell tale signs, especially plastic that partially melt when exposed to intense heat. A. C.
light bulbs spalling
B. D.
crazing all of these
35. It is proportional to the intensity of the fire, of short of duration, and to the length of burning if the fire burns slowly for a long time. A. C.
depth of char fuel ventilation
B. D.
intensity all of these
36. Those places where __________ was greatest-directly over a fire or where ventilation fan it-will have a deeper charring. A. depth of char B. intensity C. fuel ventilation D. all of these 37. The relative of dept of char around a room may help locate source of __________. A. C.
depth of char fuel or ventilation
B. D.
intensity all of these
38. If gasoline and other extremely volatile fuels are ignited at concentration between 1.5% to 6% gasoline vapors may produce _________. A. C.
arson explosion
B. D.
intentional fire fire injuries
39. In the investigation of any structural fire, determine its point of origin, the reason for this is: A. C.
establish the cause use of setting mechanism
B. D.
it
is
critical
to
first
to germane the debris all of these
40. The intensity of fire can be inferred with some confidence, and it can be observed on combustible material not completely burned. A. C.
huge quantity of debris observation of persons
B. D.
distorted shape burn patterns
41. The most common accelerant, and are readily identified by their distinctive odor. A. C.
gasoline thinner
B. D.
kerosene lighter fluid
42. Known as the __________ in the jargon of arson investigators, the catalytic combustion device is the most common means employed to detect flammable vapors. A. C.
dye color test visual observation
B. D.
sniffer detecting by scent
43. It is one of the motives of the crime of arson, wherein it may resort in eliminating competition following destruction of home and possession. A. C.
concealment of crime emotional reasons
B. D.
intimidation financial gain
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44. The purpose is to instill fear regarding the safety of one’s person or family, threatened economic loss or effect desired changes in policy, A. C.
concealment of crime emotional reasons
B. D.
intimidation financial gain
45. These are strong enough to cause some individuals to resort to arson to relieve the malaise produce by their feelings. A. concealment of crime B. intimidation C. emotional reasons D. financial gain 46. It is one of the motives of the crime of arson, wherein the purpose is to distract police from other felony being committed simultaneously from the area. A. C.
concealment of crime emotional reasons
B. D.
intimidation financial gain
47. It is defined as an irresistible impulse or compulsion to start a fire or something on fire. A. C. 48.
B. D.
vandalism recognition as hero
ppines “ It shall be known as the “Fire Code of the Phili A. C.
49.
pyromania fire setters
PD 1185 PD 1174
B. D.
PD 1613 RA 3815
It is any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard. A. C.
fire suppression fire safety
B. D.
fire prevention abatement
50. Any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and oxidizer used to set off explosives. A. C.
blasting cap blasting agent
B. D.
black powder trailers
51. A highly combustible and explosive compound produces nitric acid with cellulose material. A. C. 52.
reaction
of
Nitrate Pyroxylin
combustible inflammable
B. D.
flammable all of these
Any materials having a flash point at or above 37.80 OC or 100OF. A. C.
54.
B. D.
the
Descriptive of materials or compound that are easily set on fire. A. C.
53.
Cellulose Cellulose nitrate
by
combustible liquid inflammable liquid
B. D.
flammable liquid corrosive liquid
Any liquid that causes fire when in contact with organic mater. A. C.
combustible liquid inflammable liquid
B. D.
flammable liquid corrosive liquid
55. A vertical panel or non-combustible or fire resistive materials attached to, and extending below the bottom chord of the roof trusses. A. C.
vestibule curtain board
B. D.
vertical shaft electrical arc 5
56. Descriptive of any material that by its nature or as result of its reaction with other elements produces a rapid temperature of the immediate surroundings. A. C.
damper duct system
B. D.
duct cyrogenic
57. A normally open device installed inside an air automatically closes to restrict the passage of smoke fire. A. C.
duct system ember
B. D.
duct
system
which
damper electrical arc
58. The process of first raising the temperature to separate the more volatile from less volatile parts. A. C. 59.
distillation smelting
B. D.
refining forging
A continuous passage way for the transmission of air. A. C.
duct system ember
B. D.
damper electrical arc
60. A finely powdered substance which when mixed proportion and ignited will cause and explosion. A. C.
powder dust
B. D.
with
air
in
the
proper
blasting cap chemicals
61. An extremely hot luminous bridge formed by the passage of an electric current across the space between two conductors. A. C.
duct system ember
B. D.
damper electrical arc
62. A host piece or lump that remains after materials has partially burned, and still oxidizing without manifestation fire. A. C.
duct system ember
B. D.
damper electrical arc
63. It is one of the motives of the crime of arson, wherein some arsonist will set a fire in order to “discover” it and then “save” the inhabitants and contents. A. C.
pryromania fire setters
B. D.
vandalism recognition as hero
64. It is one of the motives of the crime of arson, wherein the adolescents are looking to vent an anger to relieve monotony. A. C.
pryromania fire setters
B. D.
vandalism recognition as hero
65. It is an enclosed vertical space of passage that extends from floor to floor, as well as from base to the top of the building. A. C.
vertical shaft fire exit
B. D.
vestibule self-closing doors
66. A passage hall or antechamber between the outer doors and the interior parts of a house or building. A. C.
vertical shaft fire exit
B. D.
vestibule self-closing doors 6
67. A system of vertical pipes to which fire hoses can be attached, including a system by which water is made available. A. sprinkler system B. hose box C. hose reel D. standpipe system 68. An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure or area which automatically discharge water when activated by heat or combustion. A. C.
sprinkler system hose reel
B. D.
hose box standpipe system
69. It is the active principle of burning, characterized by the heat and light combustion. A. C.
fire explosion
B. D.
arson combustion
70. It is a building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes. A. C.
fire trap fire lane
B. D.
fire hazard all of these
71. Any condition or act that increases probability of the occurrence of fire. A. C.
fire trap fire lane
B. D.
or
may
cause
an increase
in
the
fire hazard all of these
72. The portion of a roadway or public way that should be kept opened and unobstructed at all times for the expedient operations of fire fighting units. A. C.
fire lane public way
B. D.
fire door private way
73. A fire resistive door prescribed for openings in fire separation walls or partitions. A. C.
fire lane public way
B. D.
fire door private way
74. A passageway from one building to another or through or around a wall in approximately the same floor level. A. C.
horizontal exit self closing doors
B. D.
vertical exit vestibule
75. These are the detection method use at the fire scene to determine presence of accelerants, EXCEPT:. A. visual observations B. detecting by scent C. dye color test D. laboratory analysis 76. The assembly of use of a building or structure or any portion thereof by a group of persons for civic, political or any other purpose. A. C.
assembly occupancy structural occupancy
B. D.
residential occupancy business occupancy
77. An integrated system of under ground or overhead piping of both connected to a source of extinguishing agent. A. B. C. D.
wet and dry sprinkler system automatic fire suppression system hydraulic fire suppression system metal and water pipes system 7
78. Fire involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and plastics. A. C. 79.
B. D.
Class “D” Fire Class “C” Fire
Fire in flammable liquid and gases. A. C.
80.
Class “B” Fire Class “A” Fire
Class “B” Fire Class “A” Fire
B. D.
Class “D” Fire Class “C” Fire
Fire involving energized electrical equipment. A. C.
Class “B” Fire Class “A” Fire
B. D.
Class “D” Fire Class “C” Fire
81. Fire involving combustible metals, such as magnesium, sodium, potassium, and other similar materials. A. C.
Class “B” Fire Class “A” Fire
B. D.
Class “D” Fire Class “C” Fire
82. This term describes the transfer of heat within a solid material from hotter to cooler parts. A. C.
convection conduction
B. D.
radiation none of these
83. The term describes a mass movement in a fluid, i.e., a liquid or a gas where fluid at one temperature and density moves under the influence of gravity at different temperature. A. convection B. radiation C. conduction D. none of these 84. The term describes the transfer of heat through gas or vacuum in a similar way to light. A. C.
convection conduction
B. D.
radiation none of these
85. Using water or water solution, the temperature of the substance is lowered below burning point. A. C.
starving or cutting-off smothering or blankering
B. D.
cooling or quenching all of these
86. Oxygen content of air is reduced below 15%-from normal of 21% in volume by using chemicals. A. C. 87.
starving or cutting-off smothering or blankering
B. D.
cooling or quenching all of these
Supply of fuel material is cut-off, as in gas jet. A. C.
starving or cutting-off smothering or blankering
B. D.
cooling or quenching all of these
88. The principal factors which determine a fire’s intensity may be listed as follows, EXCEPT: A. B. C. D.
amount of materials present which can burn the adequacy of supply of oxygen to the fire the quantity of heat energy locked or calorific value outbreak of fire in a building which produced heat
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89. Pipe line system filled with water and connected to a constant water supply for the use of the fire service and the occupants of the building for fire suppression purpose. A. C. 90.
combination stand pipe fire sprinkler system
B. D.
hydraulic pipe system none of these
A type of standpipe system in which the pipes are not filled with water. A. C.
wet standpipe sprinkler system
B. D.
dry standpipe all of these
91. The time duration that a material or construction can withstand the effect of hundred fire test. A. fire retardant rating B. fire spread rating C. fire resistance rating D. fire endurance rating 92. A fire alarm system activated by the presence of a fire, where the signal is transmitted to designated locations instead of sounding a general alarm, in order to avoid panic. A. C.
fire alarm system emergency alarm system
B. D.
fire signal system fire alerting system
93. A practice drill for the orderly and safe evacuation of occupants in a building. A. C.
dry run run through
B. D.
fire exit drill readiness exercise
94. A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating of not less than four hours with sufficient structural stability. A. C.
vestibule fire wall
B. D.
fire shaft
95. An assembly incorporated in a structure designed to prevent the spread of fire, such as dampers, curtain boards, fire stoppers and the like. A. C. 96.
fire protective assembly evacuation area
B. D.
fire assembly place fir safety occupancy
The time in which flame will spread over the surface of a burning material. A. C.
flame spread rating heat intensity
B. D.
spread of fire time time elements of fire
97. Any land covered with dry grass, cogon, reeds, brush and other highly combustible growth that fires are likely to occur therein and hard to suppress. A. C.
hazardous fire area fire hazard
B. D.
hazardous areas all of these
98. A mechanical device consisting of linkage and a horizontal bar across a door, which when pushed from the inside will cause the door to open. A. C. 99.
picking points panic hardware
B. D.
fire safety system fire assembly system
Any uninterrupted space between horizontal layers of store commodities. A. C.
horizontal channel vertical channel
B. D.
perpendicular channel all of these
100. The temperature at which a liquid is transformed or converted to vapor. A. C.
boiling point kindling point
B. D.
burning point none of these 9
APPENDIX “D”
ANSWERS TO REVIEW QUESTIONS IN FIRE TECHNOLOGY & ARSON INVESTIGATION =========================================================== 1.
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26.
A
51.
C
76.
A
2.
D
27.
A
52.
D
77.
B
3.
C
28.
C
53.
A
78.
C
4.
B
29.
B
54.
D
79.
A
5.
C
30.
A
55.
C
80.
C
6.
C
31.
B
56.
D
81.
B
7.
B
32.
C
57.
B
82.
C
8.
D
33.
D
58.
A
83.
A
9.
A
34.
D
59.
A
84.
B
10.
A
35.
A
60.
C
85.
B
11.
A
36.
B
61.
D
86.
C
12.
B
37.
C
62.
C
87.
A
13.
A
38.
C
63.
D
88.
D
14.
A
39.
D
64.
B
89.
A
15.
B
40.
B
65.
A
90.
B
16.
A
41.
A
66.
A
91.
C
17.
D
42.
B
67.
D
92.
D
18.
D
43.
D
68.
A
93.
B
19.
B
44.
B
69.
A
94.
C
20.
C
45.
C
70.
A
95.
A
21.
D
46.
A
71.
B
96.
A
22.
B
47.
A
72.
A
97.
A
23.
D
48.
A
73.
B
98.
C
24.
C
49.
D
74.
A
99.
A
25.
B
50.
C
75.
D
100.
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