Exam 9: Arson and Explosives

One of the three primary reasons for investigating a fire scene is

Fire normally follows

The CSI investigation of an incendiary fire will more likely produce evidence of

The CSI should investigate a fire scene

One proven way to locate minute amounts of ignitable substances residue (ISR) is the use of accelerant detection K-9s (ACDs).

The three modes of heat transfer are

According to the text, the definition of arson is

In the flame zone, the burn pattern resembles a V.

According to the text, fire patterns are most often observed on

Burn _________________ indicate the nature of flame, heat, and smoke movements within a structure.

Fire patterns created when ignitable substances are deliberately connected from one area to another are called

Burn patterns indicate the nature of flame, heat, and smoke movements within a structure.

The fire triangle is

As with all investigations, the CSI must work a fire scene from the center outwardly.

Two or more incendiary fires attributed to a single individual or group are classified as serial fires.